Discover iceberg-covered seas and the paradoxes of a country called "Green Land" which, nevertheless, has the second-largest polar ice cap in the world, just behind Antarctica; A different country, unique and until very recently, isolated from Western customs and lifestyles.
We propose the most complete adventure break in Greenland. Exploring the icebergs filled fiords with our adventurous RIB boats, helicopter flight with spectacular views, navigation close to some of the largest glacier fronts in south Greenland, unique crampon excursion into the inland ice and kayaking opportunities among icebergs. In just a few days you will gain first-hand knowledge of the home of the Inuit; the history of its first settlers, its most beautiful valleys, its most impressive glaciers and its waters dotted with blue-tinged ice. A short trip separates Iceland – the well-known European natural enclave – from Greenland, an island – the largest in the world – blessed with an extraordinary and untamed beauty located on the edge of the unexplored Arctic.

After a short three-hour airplane trip, we will find ourselves in a new world, which is waiting to be discovered, where roads are the exception and where nature is practically untouched. On some starry nights we will also experience the awe-inspiring Northern Lights, in southern Greenland famous throughout the world for the frequency with which these spirits of the north can be seen on summer nights. GREENLAND, without doubt, a genuine land of contrasts and of Real Adventure

JOURNEY HIGHLIGHTS

Flight: Reykjavik (domestic airport) – Narsarsuaq. Reception at the airport and transfer to the Hotel, for check-in and information meeting.
Excursion: Hike to a fantastic Glacier View Point. It takes almost one hour from Narsarsuaq Hotel and allows great views of the Fjord, the plain of Narsarsuaq and the Kiattut Glacier. Free time to visit and walk around in the area.
Accommodation at Hotel Narsarsuaq. Twin / Double room with private facilities.

Day 2: Qassiarsuk, Erik the Red ruins and Tasiusaq, “the Icebergs Bay”
Transfer by motorboat through Tunulliarfik Fjord (Eriksfjord), usually full of icebergs, to Qassiarsuk. Visit to the church ruins and the settlement of Erik the Red comprising the old Brattahlid, capital of Viking Greenland, and where the explorer Erik the Red settled in 985. Walk through the village of about 100 inhabitants, mostly farmers. Lunch at the Leif Eriksson Hostel; hostel’s name refers to Leif who is Erik’s son. Leif made the first trip to settle the American continent in the year 1000 and started from this same place: Brattahlid.
Excursion: In the afternoon, 4x4 trip to Tasiusaq, where seven people live in notable isolation near to Sermilik fjord, which is almost always blocked by the ice from icebergs coming from Eqaloruutsit glacier. Spectacular sights of ice covered bay.
Optional: Kayak excursion in the “Iceberg Bay” a 2 hour sea kayaking trip for beginners among icebergs and ice in one of the safest and best place in the whole of Greenland.
Return to Narsarsuaq and accommodation at Hotel Narsarsuaq. Twin / Double room with private facilities.

Day 3: Helicopter Narsarsuaq – Narsaq: Glacier fronts and excursion on ice with crampons.
Impressive helicopter trip over the fjord system of South Greenland. Whatever the route, a helicopter trip in South Greenland is a really unforgettable experience. You will enjoy the fascinating composition of the Fjords and the fantastic view of the Inland Ice. Greenland is a special land where moving from one town/city to another, is possible only by air or by sea. After our arrival to Narsaq we will set off for Qaleraliq camp, in our adventurous RIB boats sailing towards the Inland Ice. We will arrive at a cosy, enchanting camp set on a sandy beach, which contrasts with a spectacular view of two glacier fronts parte of Qaleraliq’s glacier.
Glacier fronts and excursion on ice: We will navigate along the glacier fronts in the RIB boat, admiring the beauty of their vertical ice walls and numerous icebergs as we approach them along their more than 10 kilometres of descent to the sea. From there we will start the ice excursion. An impressive trek using crampons (organised to be suitable for all travellers) on one of the oldest masses of ice in the planet. We will explore its crevasses, drains, caves, seracs, and other ice formations, which give an incredible, labyrhyntine quality to this glacier. An expert mountain guide, a specialist in Glacier Science, will be in charge to make sure we are provided with the appropriate equipment, and to ensure the safety of the group during the trip, while he shares with us his knowledge of the special characteristics of the glaciers in the South of Greenland.; a unique experience, exciting and original, surprising both first-time comers and those used to the peculiarities of the glacier world., One of the most impressive sights and one of the best excursions in all of Greenland.
Accommodation at Hotel Narsaq. Twin / Double room with private facilities.

Day 4: City walk in Narsaq. Helicopter Narsarsuaq – Narsaq
Narsaq is the third most populous city in South Greenland, with about 1700 inhabitants. Our guide will accompany you visiting the local market, fur shops, hunters’ harbour, the Greenlandic museum… The sea surrounding Narsaq is one of the preferred location of salmon and seals. Sometimes, whales can surprise us swimming in Narsaap Sava, Ikersuaq and Narlunaq Fiords. Time off to walk around the city, where we will discover the beauty of its colourful buildings and the awe-inspiring landscapes. You can enjoy a drink with the local people and discover the modern Inuit’s way of life. At mid morning, helicopter flight with impressive views to Narsarssuaq. Once arrived to Narsarsuaq Airport, time remains to visit Narsarsuaq Museum Blue West. It reflects the town history which will be explained by the guide. Free time to visit and walk around in the area. Flight: Narsarsuaq-Reykjavik (domestic airport)

IMPORTANT BE AWARE OF GREENLAND CONDITIONS:
The route may be done as it is explained above or in reverse order. The order of the activities may not be exactly as planned in this outline. Greenland is the wildest country in the northern hemisphere, infrastructure is almost non-existent and logistics pose enormous challenges. That is the reason why we may not follow this daily itinerary exactly as planned. All activities are subject to change in order to adapt the journey to the weather conditions, sea conditions, or technical and organisational difficulties, and it therefore requires flexibility in the traveller. Some activities may be cancelled because of weather or ice conditions as locals say “The weather is Boss in Greenland”.

Flight Schedule:
Reykjavik 13:45 - Narsarsuaq 14:45 / Narsarsuaq 15:45 - Reykjavik 20:45. Schedules are subject to change. See tour dates under "departure & price".

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

Airport Transfer in Reykjavik: not included

Airport Transfer in Greenland: are included

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

Level of the Trip:
No special physical condition is necessary, more than being able to walk at a normal pace for3-4 hours and have a good attitude for adventure.

Guide-Coordinator :
The trip will be coordinated by English-speaking guides from the local South Greenland Expeditions Company. All Excursions are guided. It is possible that different guides will be in charge of the group during the adventure stay. The guide’s job is to point the group in the right direction, to ensure all travellers’ safety and to solve any possible problems that may arise during the itinerary, making changes or adjustments if necessary.

Physical Condition:
The journey is designed so that it is suitable for anyone who enjoys outdoor activities and goes hiking or trekking on a regular basis, No very special physical condition is required to participate.

Navigation:
The navigation will be done in a RIB-boat a Rigid Inflatable Boat, The Adventure boat by definition. The RIB boat is an open boat fast flexible and very safe. A special jacket is provided for navigation. The RIB Boat allow the traveller to feel the elements and be one with them.

Accommodation:
Hotel Narsarsuaq is located at Narsarsuaq airport, a very practical and well-equipped tourist class hotel in South Greenland. It offers a bar, coffee shop, restaurant, bank, souvenir shop, etc. The rooms have private facilities, television, telephone, minibar, etc. The restaurant offers a varied buffet, in addition to all of the traditional products from Greenland, such as salmon, seal, whale, lamb. Lodging is in a twin / double room with a bath. The price includes breakfast.
Hotel Narsaq: Breakfast and dinner are served daily in the hotel restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the hotel bar in the evenings. All rooms have a TV, mini bar and safe. There is also everything you need to make yourself a cozy cup of tea or coffee in your room. Hotel rooms are cleaned daily. Lodging is in a twin / double room with a bath. The price includes breakfast.

Communication:
Most mobile phones can be used in towns and many areas of the coast. Boats have special radio systems.

Board - Included:
- Breakfast everyday
- Lunch at the Leif Eriksson Hostel the day of the visit to Qassiarsuk
- Picnic in Qaleraliq camp or ice shelves.
Dinners at hotels are not included in the price but can be arranged in situ in the Hotel.

Northern Lights:
The northern lights are one of the most wonderful of nature’s phenomena on our planet, a beautiful, delightful display of movement and light against the dark polar skies on clear, calm nights. It is usually possible to witness the aurora in winter. Late summer, however, especially from mid August, is the best time of the year to observe it in Southern Greenland, which is famous for offering some of the best places to view this spectacular natural display. In July, there is more sunlight and therefore it is not so easily seen.

Fishing and Fruit picking:
Narsarsuaq and Qassiarsuk are very good areas to go fishing, especially for arctic salmon and cod. We do not provide fishing equipment. Therefore, we recommend you bring it from your country or buy it at Qassiarsuk.

Weather:
Weather in Greenland is very changeable. It is usually pleasant, but it is essential that you bring appropriate clothes for rainy weather. Temperatures are often more than 15ºC in July, and between 5ºC and 10ºC in August. Mid-August nights are sometimes cold. In September, temperatures are usually between 5ºC to 8ºC during the day and may reach minus 5ºC at night.

Cancellations:
Excursions can be cancelled because of bad weather or ice conditions. The local company will try to offer an alternative excursion if available. Or move the planned excursion to other day in order to do the full programme. In case it becomes impossible, no refund will be applicable.

2012 Travel Dates from/to Reykjavík:

23rd – 26th June	30th June – 03rd July	03rd – 06th July	07th – 10th July
10th – 13th July	14th – 17th  July	17th – 20th July	21st – 24th July
24th – 27th July	28th – 31st July	31st July – 03rd August	04th – 07th August
07th – 10th August	11th – 14th August	14th – 17th August	18th – 21st August
21st – 24th August	25th – 28th August	28th – 31st August	01st – 04th September
08th – 11th September

Flight Schedule: Reykjavik 13:45 - Narsarsuaq 14:45 / Narsarsuaq 15:45 - Reykjavik 20:45.
Schedules are subject to change.

Single-room supplement: DKK 1.572 per person
Note: We can send invoice in EUR, GBP or USD if requested - using exchange rate of billing date

Group size: 2 to 12 people

What is included:

• Return flight Reykjavik-Narsarsuaq-Reykjavik including airport taxes and light meals served on board
• Transfers from the airport and hotel to the harbour in Narsarsuaq
• Helicopter Narsarsuaq – Narsaq – Narsarsuaq
• Accommodation in hotel, in twin / double rooms, including breakfast
• Local South Greenland Expeditions guide (English speaking)
• Boat transfers and excursions in Greenland, as detailed in this program
• 4x4 trip to Tasiusaq
• Lunch in Qassiarsuk, Picnic in Qaleraliq fiord
• RIB boat travel equipment
• Guided visit to Brattahlid reconstructions

What is not included:

• Accommodation, food and transfers in Reykjavik
• Lunch and dinner not mentioned in “What is included”
• Travel insurance
• Optional excursions: Kayak excursion: 60€ (minimum 2 participants)*
• Unexpected expenses as a result of weather conditions (including difficulties or cancelations due to ice or weather conditions) or flight or boat delays
• Any other aspect not listed in “What is included”

* We recommend you confirm Optional Excursions in advance before arriving in Greenland.

Important: