Hurtigruten
Greenland Voyages - Voyage to the Inuit North
Voyage to the Inuit North
Departs 13 & 27 August 2009
16 days from £4935pp
This comprehensive voyage offers an unparalleled view of the scenic and cultural highlights of Greenland’s western coastline, from the magnificent Søndre Strømfjord to the remote landscapes around Qaanaaq, one of the northernmost settlements on Earth.
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive Kangerlussuaq and transfer by Polar Cirkel boats to MS Fram.
Day 2
Sail to Qeqertarsuaq on Disko Island and land by Polar Cirkel boats to visit the old whaling settlement. Optional hikes to the ‘Valley of the Winds’.
Day 3
Sail to Uummannaq, on arrival visit the town, its museum and the unique collection of artefacts from the famous Qilakitsoq Mummies. Possibility to hike up to ‘Santa’s Cabin’.
Day 4
At sea. Sail along the Davis Strait, lectures.
Day 5
Sail to Dundas, founded by the Arctic explorer Knud Rasmussen. Landing on shore you visit the remains of its now derelict turf huts, perfect shelters for the harsh Arctic winters.
Day 6
Sail to Siorapaluk. The district’s most northerly settlement it provides us with our most northern landing where we can enjoy both cultural visits and lectures to learn more of its history and culture.
Day 7
Cruising along the ice edge, hopefully to the 80th parallel (conditions permitting).
Day 8
Sail to Qaanaaq (Thule), presenting a fascinating mix of colourful houses, remote landscapes and a population of large numbers of Greenlandic working dogs. A chance to visit the Knud Ramussen Museum and the local church, or perhaps take a hike into a region filled with unique Arctic flora.
Day 9
At sea. Turning south you can enjoy a series of on board lectures from our resident experts.
Day 10
Situated some 800 km north of the Arctic Circle, Upernavik presents us with the world’s most northerly open-air museum, where you can walk amongst 200-year-old buildings.
Day 11
Sail through ice-packed waters towards the Eqip Sermia Glacier. Use tender boats to make landings near the glacier, with a chance to hike in the area and enjoy a barbecue dinner ashore.
Day 12
Sail to Ilulissat, a UNESCO World Heritage site filled with ice giants from the mighty Jakobshavn Glacier. Cultural visits and optional excursions, including boat trips, helicopter rides and a guided hike to the nearby settlement of Sermermiut.
Day 13
Sail to Sisimiut, a centre for trade and education. Kayak show and demonstration, before a guided walk and an opportunity to take part in local workshops. Opportunity to walk to the old ruins on Teleøen.
Day 14
Sail to spectacular Evighedsfjorden and cruise along the glacier.
Day 15
Sail to Kangerlussuaq and disembark. Evening barbecue beside Lake Ferguson after a bus tour to the Ice cap. Transfer to airport for flight to Copenhagen.
Day 16
Arrive Copenhagen.
Click on price panel to enlarge
*Single supplement. Prices are per person in £s based on two people travelling together sharing a twin cabin. Your holiday price includes: Return economy class flights between Copenhagen and Kangerlussuaq including applicable taxes and current fuel surcharges, voyage in cabin grade of your choice (full board), current voyage fuel surcharge, excursions as described, transfers as applicable. Suites also include some optional excursions (except helicopter excursion) and a selection of drinks with meals on board. Not included: Travel insurance, international flights, luggage handling, optional excursions, gratuities. Early booking price and savings are subject to availability.
Flight Package
All departures £240 per person
Your flight package includes: Return economy class flights between London
Heathrow and Copenhagen, including applicable taxes and current fuel
surcharges.
Not included: Optional carbon balancing fee (£8.00).
Departures & supplements from other UK airports are available on request.
More information
Please refer to the voyage dossiers for more information about the programme, day to day itinerary, optional pre-bookable excursions, recommended equipment and reading.
- Follow in Joanna’s footsteps
You need to upgrade your Flash PlayerNorthern Lights Voyages - 4 days from £706pp
You need to either download the Flash plugin or you may have Javascript turned off. Click here to download the latest Flash Player.
- FREE FLIGHTS TO NORWAY – SAVE up to £420pp
Selected departures April - September 2009
- Northern Lights Voyages - 7 days from £845pp incl. flights
2009 Special Offer
- NEW NORTHERN LIGHTS ASTRONOMY VOYAGE
5 days from £999pp including flights!
- SAVE UP TO 30% ON 2009 DEPARTURES
HURRY BOOK NOW
- Magical Midnight Sun Voyages in 2009
summer voyages £714 per person