An independent tour in South Greenland
Day 1
Arrival Narsarsuaq and Boat Trip to Igaliku
Info at our office at Blue Ice Café. Boat transfer to Itilleq and hike the 4 km at the "Kings
Road" (named after the Danish King Frederik 9th's visit in 1952) to Igaliku. Igaliku is one of the most beautiful
villages in Greenland! The colourful houses are situated in a green bay with luscious grassland. On the other side of
the fjord towers the landmark Illerfissalik (Burfjeld) in a rough and desolate landscape.
Accommodation at Igaliku Country Hotel for two nights.
Day 2
Hiking and Exploring in Igaliku
We recommend a day hike along the river to Lake 90, and further on up to the plateau. From here, there is a superb
view of the Qooroq Ice fjord, the stranded ice bergs on the moraine and the enormous glacier at the head of the
fjord. It is the perfect place for picnic! On the way back, you can be lucky to find minerals and stones, for instance
the shining "moon stone" (Labradorit). If you want to climb a top instead, Nuuluk (823 m) is waiting for you south
of Igaliku!
Day 3 Boat tour to Qaqortoq
Boat transfer from Igaliku (Itilleq) to Qaqortoq. Accommodation at Hotel Qaqortoq for two nights.
Day 4
Explore Qaqortoq
Qaqortoq, which means "The White", is the biggest town in South Greenland with 3500 inhabitants. Qaqortoq is
the education centre for South Greenland with grammar school, school of commerce and folk high school.
Furthermore, the town has several fair-sized companies such as Great Greenland with tannery and sewing facilities
for creating beautiful sealskin clothes. Around the town, the visitor will meet sculptures being a part of the famous
project "Stone & Man", where different sculptors have made the town a big sculpture park. Greenland's oldest fountain is situated at the town square next to the harbour. Here you can sit and watch the hunters and fishermen
arriving with today's catch for the market.
Day 5
Travel to Inneruulalik
Boat transfer from Qaqortoq to Inneruulalik. The farm Inneruulalik is located south of Qassiarsuk just opposite the
Qooroq Ice Fjord. It is a perfect idyll combined with overwhelming nature and added hospitality from a
Greenlandic family.
Accommodation at Inneruulalik Farm for two nights.
Day 6
Hiking and Exploring in Inneruulalik
We sujest a day hike in the mountains behind Inneruulalik. You follow small sheep tracks through an impressive
landscape spotted with small, blue lakes. There are good chances to see the White-tailed Eagle hover above your
head. From a top, you can enjoy a lunch packet together with the view of the fjords on each side of the peninsula,
both filled with pieces of ice!
Day 7
Viking History and Narsarsuaq
You walk along the gravel road, which climb up the low mountains before it descents to the village Qassiarsuk (9
km). Qassiarsuk is also known as Brattahlid, the place where Erik the Red settled in year 982. The ruins from the
Norse period are well preserved. Today, the 50 residents are mainly sheep farmers, but the village also has a
school, a church and a shop. There will be a guided walk through the village and the Norse ruins. The museum can
be visited on your own (entrance not included). In late afternoon boat transfer to Narsarsuaq.
Accommodation at Hotel Narsarsuaq for one night.
Day 8
Qooroq Ice Fjord
Check out from the room. Luggage can be left at the hotel.
Guided boat trip to the Qooroq Ice Fjord. A boat trip among icebergs of all colours, sizes and shapes. When the
glacier is in view, the boat engine is stopped, so you can enjoy the absolute silence and a drink chilled with glacier
ice - more than 1000 years old!
Departure to Reykjavik or Copenhagen (check in one hour before).