WEST GREENLAND & DISKO BAY

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8 DAYS

There is something new and interesting to see each day as you explore the remote areas of West Greenland. On this 8 day trip expect to see sea birds, enormous glaciers, enchanting fjords, beautiful landscapes and bays choked with icebergs.

ITINERARY SUMMARY

 

Day Place Highlights
Day 1 Kangerlussuaq to Nuuk, Greenland Fly from Kangerlussuaq to Nuuk, Greenland. You will board the Sea Spirit in Nuuk.
Day 2-7 Explore Greenland Nuuk Fjord, Sisimiut, Qeqertarsuaq, Disko Bay, Illulissat ice fjord
Day 8 Disembark Kangerlussuaq Voyage concludes in Kangerlussuaq, Greenland
Sea Spirit 8 day West Greenland and Disko Bay

Day 1 Fly from Kangerlussuaq to Nuuk, Greenland

Greenlands Fjords
Overview:

Fly from Kangerlussuaq, Greenland to Nuuk Greenland (this flight is included in your voyage cost). Here you will board the Sea Spirit. After settling into your room meet the expedition team and your fellow travellers. Be sure to head out to the deck to take in the beautiful landscape as you sail past.

Ship
Sea Spirit

The Sea Spirit was built in Italy in 1991. She’s a very comfortable ice-strengthened, small (114 guests), all-suite expedition ship. The vessel was updated in late 2010 and is going into dry-dock for additional refurbishment in April 2017. All suites have private facilities and exterior views. Some of the suites feature private balconies for enjoying fantastic landscapes of the Arctic.

She has a fleet of ten rubber inflatable zodiac boats for landings, an experienced crew, and a set of retractable fin stabilizers for smooth sailing.

This ship features an open bridge, 2 rear outdoor viewing areas, an outdoor viewing area at the front of the vessel, a bar, lounge, presentation room and dining area all lined with windows. There is also a gym on-board as well as a library and media centre.

Day 2-7 Exploration of Greenland’s West Coast

Nuuk Greenland Coast
Overview:

Every day is a new adventure as you explore West Greenland. Visit Nuuk Fjord, the second largest fjord system in the world surrounded by snow-capped mountains. Sisimiut, the second largest town in Greenland with a museum that offers insight into local culture and history. Qeqertarsuaq, located on volcanic Disko Island this small town enjoys views of the basaltic mountains and icebergs of Disko Bay. Uummannaq fishing base and canning factory. Eqip Sermia, an active tidewater glacier. Illulissat, the town known for the huge amount of icebergs that flow past from the nearby Illulisat Icefjord which you can hike the boardwalk to see how enormous it really is.

Day 8 Disembarkation in Kangerlussuaq, Greenland

Iceberg formations in Greenland
Overview:

After breakfast, farewell the expedition staff and disembark in the ship in Kangerlussuaq where you will be transferred to the airport for your homeward-bound flight.

To book this cruise contact us on 1300 784 794 or email: contact@arctictravelcentre.com.au

We will tailor the perfect holiday to suit your needs.