3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS STAY TASIILAQ, EAST GREENLAND

3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS STAY TASIILAQ, EAST GREENLAND

Ammassalik is known to local residents as Tasiilaq which in East Greenlandic means something resembling a lake. Tasiilaq is the largest village in East Greenland with about 1,400 residents. The town has a picturesque setting in a fjord surrounded by high mountains and bisected by a small river that flows through the town. As it is only just over 100 years since the first Europeans came to the area, the traditional Inuit culture still plays an important role in day-to-day life.

ITINERARY FOR INDEPENDENT TOUR

Day 1: REYKJAVIK – KULUSUK - TASIILAQ
Morning flight by Air Iceland from Reykjavik (in-town domestic airport) to Kulusuk. Continue on with short helicopter ride to Tasiilaq. Transfer to nearby Hotel Angmagssalik for check in, information meeting and lunch. Optional excursions available, only bookable and payable in East Greenland. Dinner at the hotel.

Day 2: TASIILAQ
Breakfast at the hotel. Your Destination Guide will assist you in choosing among the various optional excursions available, that are only bookable and payable in East Greenland. Lunch and dinner at the hotel. Find here the list of optional tours and activities

Day 3: TASIILAQ – KULUSUK - REYKJAVIK
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the helicopter to Kulusuk. Depart on afternoon Air Iceland flight to Reykjavik. Arrive in Reykjavik early evening.

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ITINERARY FOR SEMI-ESCORTED TOUR

Day 1: REYKJAVIK – KULUSUK - TASIILAQ
Morning flight by Air Iceland from Reykjavik (in-town domestic airport) to Kulusuk. Meet & greet by local destination guide. Further by boat  passing by the Apusiijak glacier on the way  Tasiilaq, trip takes about 60-90 minutes. Transfer to nearby Hotel Angmagssalik for check in and information meeting followed by a guided city walk of Tasiilaq (1-2 hours). Optional excursions available. Full board at the hotel.

Day 2: TASIILAQ
Breakfast at the hotel. Your Destination Guide will assist you in choosing among the various optional excursions available. In this program optional tours can be booked in advance or with the local tour representative - see selection here!  Breakfast, lunch and dinner at the hotel.

Day 3: TASIILAQ – KULUSUK - REYKJAVIK
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the heliport and Air Greenland helicopter flight to Kulusuk. Depart on afternoon Air Iceland flight to Reykjavik. Arrive in Reykjavik early evening.

3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS STAY TASIILAQ, EAST GREENLAND

Flight Information:
Flight time Reykjavik-Kulusuk by Air Iceland: 2 hours. Aircraft used: Fokker aircraft 45 seater
Flight time Kulusuk-Tasiilaq by Helicopter Air Greenland: 10 minutes. Aircraft used: Helicopter capacity 7-9 persons.
Flights are daily, except on Sundays, as airports are closed in Greenland.
Check-In time in Reykjavik Domestic airport, Tasillaq airport and Kulusuk airport 1 hour prior to departure.

Flight schedule high season (subject to change):

01.06.-08.09.12: Reykjavik 10:10 - Kulusuk 10:10 / Kulusuk 15:00 - Reykjavik 18:50

02.07.-11.08.12: Reykjavik 14:15 - Kulusuk 14:05 / Kulusuk 11:00 - Reykjavik 14:50  

Flight schedule off-season (subject to change):

07.04.-26.05.12 and 08.09-27.10.12 on Saturdays Reykjavik 09:00 - Kulusuk 11:55 (flight via Constable Point)

07.04.-26.05.12 and 08.09.-27.10.12 on Saturdays Kulusuk 12:55 - Reykjavik 16:45

02.04.-28.05.12 on Mondays Reykjavik 13:00 - Kulusuk 13.00 / Kulusuk 14.00 - Reykjavik 18:00

04.04.-30.05.12 and 12.09.-24.10.12 on Wednesdays Reykjavik 13:00 - Kulusuk 13:00

04.04.-30.05.12 and 12.09.-24.10.12 on Wednesdays Kulusuk 13:40 - Reykjavik 20:15 (flight via Constable Point)

Time Difference:

Please note that there is a two-hour time difference between Iceland and Greenland.

Shopping:
Shops are in general closed on Sundays in East Greenland.

Excursions in Greenland:

Exploring Tasiilaq:
Tasiilaq is built along steep hills and exploring the town means that you need to walk up and down and should be reasonably fit. There is limited taxi service in Tasiilaq.

Airport transfers:
Airport transfer in Tasiilaq takes about 2 minutes and is included in the package price. Airport transfer in Reykjavik is not included in the package.

Currency and credit cards:
Important to bring Danish Kronas to East Greenland. Foreign currency is in general not accepted. Credit cards are accepted only at few locations. i.e. at the hotels and at the souvenir store in Kulusuk. Using credit and debit card, an PIN-code is required.

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3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS STAY TASIILAQ, EAST GREENLAND

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