13 Days | Set sail to the captivating wilderness of South Greenland
Immerse yourself in Greenland’s otherworldly beauty and remote communities on this 13-day Artic voyage. Hop aboard the Ultramarine and sail south from Nuuk, Greenland’s capital, admiring the spectacular west coast. Stop into the Greenland Ice Sheet, explore its surroundings and take the chance to step foot on the impressive body of ice. Meet the locals of Aappilattoq, swapping stories and sharing a meal, then keep an eye out for humpback whales along the east coast. For a remote wilderness as vast as this, you won’t be short of places to explore.
Trip overview
- Start
- Reykjavik, Iceland
- Finish
- Reykjavik, Iceland
- Theme
- Polar, Wildlife
- Destinations
- Iceland, Greenland
- Physical rating
- Indicates how physically exerting a trip is, and how fit you will need to be to enjoy it. More info on physical ratings
- Style
- Comfort
- Ages
- Min 8
- Group size
- Min 1 - Max 199
- Trip code
- BQMT
- Meet locals in remote towns and see what it’s like to live in traditional Inuit settlements along the shores of Greenland.
- Explore Igaliku – part of the newly established UNESCO World Heritage Site of Kujataa. Home to only 25 inhabitants, this is Greenland’s oldest sheep-farming settlement.
- Cruise past epic Arctic scenery out in the wilderness, where few dare to venture. Aboard your Ultramarine ship and on daily Zodiac excursions, you’ll see huge icebergs, soaring glaciers, gorgeous fjords and a vast seascape.
- Do your best to spot fascinating marine mammals like polar bears and humpback whales as you explore the depths of the fjord systems that are home to an abundance of wildlife.
- Enjoy a Greenland Ice Sheet Experience and become one of the few people to set foot on this incredible body of ice as you explore the Ice Sheet, hike the foothills and cruise or paddle the surrounding waters.
- As you’d expect, temperatures in the Arctic are very cold. A warm parka will be provided along with waterproof boots and unlimited hot drinks, but you should also bring base layers and lots of warm clothing. Please see the Essential Trip Information for further important details about what to bring.
- Weather depending, you will be making regular excursions in a Zodiac boat to explore the local area and look for wildlife. It can get very cold and wet on the Zodiac, so make sure you are dressed appropriately and that you keep your camera safe and dry. Sturdy sea legs are needed as you make wet and dry landings from the boat, and on steep terrain, snow and other uneven surfaces. Some ships also have a lot of stairs.
- The weather plays a pivotal part in this adventure and although there’s an itinerary in place, there are no guarantees that you’ll be able to do everything that is planned for. A level of flexibility and openness to embracing the unexpected are important in expedition travel, especially to such a remote area.
Boats
Itinerary
Inclusions
12 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 10 dinners
Ship, Zodiac, plane
Expedition Ship (10 nights), comfortable hotel (2 nights)
Dates and availability
Important notes
This trip is onboard the Ultramarine ship
This trip starts and finishes in Reykjavik, Iceland
1 nights pre expedition hotel is included in Reykjavik, Iceland on day 1
Group Charter flights to Nuuk return are included in this trip.
1 nights post expedition hotel accommodation is included in Reykjavik on day 12 of this trip. You are free to depart anytime after breakfast on the last day of this trip.
Your voyage is operated by our sister company, Quark Expeditions. All accommodation and transfer arrangements as listed in the itinerary are also operated by Quark Expeditions or their local representatives.
BOOKING CONDITIONS
To confirm your reservation, a deposit of 25% (unless indicated otherwise at time of booking) of the total invoice amount is required at time of booking. Balances are due 120 days prior to departure.
Please refer to our "Booking terms and conditions" page on our website for all Quark Expedition terms and conditions, http://www.intrepidtravel.com/booking-intrepid/booking-conditions
ADVENTURE OPTIONS
This trip comes with many included activities including, Heli-hiking, hiking and an Ice-sheet experience. You can also prebook a paddling excursion and a campinjg excursion. These activities are optional and incur an additional cost. Spaces are limited so please enquire at time of booking.
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