16 Days FROM USD 12,255
Overview
Uncover Greenland’s exquisite and raw beauty on this 16-day expedition cruise, cruising from Reykjavik, Iceland, around the west of Greenland and back to Reykjavik. This journey is filled with culture and history as you sail across the Irminger Sea, used by the Vikings some 1,000 years ago and explore Qaqortoq and its local culture. Unearth small picturesque settlements surrounded by stunning natural landscapes found nowhere else. See the magnificent labour of nature within the Ilulissat, A UNESCO World Heritage Site, and enjoy the sight of musk oxen roaming on the lands of a Norse Settlement on board the custom built MS Fridtjof Nansen with lots of opportunity to get up close and personal during landings. Join this magical journey, experiencing the true Heart of Greenland in 2020.
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Trip Code: ACHUDBHG
Location: Arctic
Ship: MS FRIDTJOF NANSEN
CRUISE ITINERARY
We leave Iceland behind and sail across the Irminger Sea. This crossing was used by the Vikings to migrate from Iceland to Greenland some 1,000 years ago.
Enjoy introductory lectures on local history and biology and get to know with our innovative expedition ship.
Many consider Qaqortoq one of the most beautiful towns in Greenland for its colourful houses and lovely setting. The biggest town in South Greenland, with some 3.000 inhabitants, Qaqortoq is easy to explore on foot, or you can join one of our excursions to get even more insight into local culture.
We discover the beautiful region of Kvanefjord near Paamiut by sailing deep into the fjord on this exploration day. Our experienced captain will take advantage of the conditions to identify landing sites for onshore walks, locate places to launch our kayaks, scout ideal communities to visit, or find the best spots to scan for wildlife.
Maniitsoq was founded in 1755 and its name means `The uneven place´, referring to the rocky hills and mountains shaping the layout of the town. It is also known as the `Venice of Greenland´ as it is situated in an archipelago, intersected by natural canals.
The local museum provides an introduction to the town´s rich history and culture.
Sisimiut is situated 40 km north of the Arctic Circle. The name means `the people living in a place where there are fox dens´. This is the second largest town in Greenland, a modern, picturesque settlement that maintains ancient traditions. We offer a variety of exciting excursions to discover the many things to do in Sisimiut.
Pricing & date
| Disko Bay: In the Heart of Greenland from USD 12,255 | ||
| Departing | Ending | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 08 Jul 2020 | 23 Jul 2020 | 16 |
| 23 Jul 2020 | 07 Aug 2020 | 16 |
| 07 Aug 2020 | 22 Aug 2020 | 16 |
| 22 Aug 2020 | 06 Sep 2020 | 16 |
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Important Information
- Complimentary wind- and water-resistant jacket
- A rich program of included activities on all voyages designed to immerse you in the destinations you visit, including ice-cruising and onshore exploration with the Expedition Team.
- Professional Englishspeaking Expedition Team an international handpicked team of highly educated experts of various academic fields with profound knowledge of the region we sail in.
- Complimentary wind- and water-resistant jacket.
- Loan of boots, trekking poles, and equipment needed for optional and included activities.
- All meals including beverages (ship beer and wine, sodas and mineral water in all restaurants)
- Coffee and tea included throughout the day.
- Early riser and afternoon treat offered in addition to breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Gym, hot tubs and panoramic sauna
- Free Wi-fi on board for all guests. Be aware that we sail in remote areas with limited connection.
- 2 (light adventure)
Available upon request
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Sustainability
Chimu Adventures undertakes a number of sustainability measures within its operations including:
1) Only using local guides and office staff to both maximise local employment opportunities and minimise carbon footprints. Local guides also ensure you benefit from the intimate knowledge, passion and culture of the country you’re visiting.
2) Where possible, using locally owned and operated boutique hotels to maximise the return to the local community.
3) Chimu’s “Pass it on” programme has provided funding to hundreds of local community projects in Latin America. Our aim is to empower local communities, helping them to develop their own infrastructure for the future. Since 2006, we have been working with Kiva (a well-known Non-Governmental Organisation), providing hundreds of loans to local businesses all over South America.
4) In our pre tour information we provide a range of tips and advice on how to minimise your impact on both local environments and communities.
5) Chimu Adventures’ offices also take a number of sustainability measures including carbon offsets for company vehicles and most staff travel. Chimu Adventure’s internal processes are also structures to create a paperless office and to reduce waste. There are also internal programmes to help staff minimise their carbon footprint such as our staff bike purchase assistance plan which encourages office staff to commute to work via bicycle. Currently almost half of our office based staff commute to work via bicycle.