Hurtigruten
Greenland Voyages - Treasures of Southern Greenland
South Greenland, Labrador & Newfoundland
Departs 24 September 2009
16 days from £4940pp
Following in the intrepid footsteps of Vikings and whalers, this incredible voyage travels from Greenland’s western coast to the dramatic waters off eastern Canada, taking in colonial settlements, UNESCO heritage sites and whale feeding grounds en route.
Itinerary
Day 1
Embark MS Fram in Kangerlussuaq, the ‘Gateway’ to Greenland. Transfer to ship by use of Polar Cirkel boats.
Day 2
At sea. On board lectures
Day 3
Visit Nuuk, Greenland’s oldest town and its vibrant capital, a captivating mix of the old and the new, set at the mouth of one of the largest and most spectacular fjord systems on Earth. Visiting the town gives an insight into Greenland’s independent spirit and its National Museum contains some of the oldest artefacts ever found in the Arctic cultural region.
Day 4
Sail to Ivittuut, Greenland’s smallest community, lying close to the beautiful waters of the Karsakn Strait. Rich in mineral deposits, this is the site of an abandoned cryolite mine, exploited by the Allies during WWII.
Day 5
Visit Qassiarsuq, the site of the Viking settlement of the exiled Icelander Eric the Red, believed to be the original departure point for Leiv Eriksson’s epic voyage to America. Enjoy a guided tour of the settlement and the reconstructed longhouse and church.
Days 6 & 7
At sea, crossing the Davis Strait. On board lectures.
Day 8
Sail to St. Anthony, Newfoundland, site of the Grenfell Museum and just a short distance from the UNESCO setting of L’Anse aux Meadows, the famous landing site of Leiv Eriksson’s American adventure.
Day 9
Red Bay is another UNESCO site, one steeped in the history of the Basque Whalers of the 15th century. This region is blessed with some of the best-preserved cultural heritage in the region, including the Point Amour lighthouse and L’Anse Amour, a National Historic Site believed to be one of the oldest burial sites in North America.
Day 10
Sail to Corner Brook, Newfoundland, located close to the spectacular natural beauty of the UNESCO setting of Gros Morne National Park.
Day 11
Visit Sydney, Nova Scotia, the largest urban community on Cape Breton Island.
Day 12
Today sees us visiting the port of Halifax, lying along the beautiful rugged coastline of Nova Scotia and steeped in rich history. The first Canadian town to be settled by the British, Halifax is a delightful fusion of scenic grandeur and colonial charm.
Day 13
At sea. On board lectures.
Day 14
Sail into Gloucester on Boston’s North Shore, located between two major whale feeding grounds that attract humpbacks, finbacks, dolphins and a myriad of seabirds to the rich coastal waters.
Day 15
At sea. On board lectures.
Day 16
Journey’s end sees us in New York, where we disembark and may enjoy some of the ‘Big Apple’s’ dazzling array of attractions, from downtown Manhattan to the Statue of Liberty.
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*Single supplement. Prices are per person in £s based on two people travelling together sharing a twin cabin. Your holiday price includes: Economy class flight from Copenhagen to Kangerlussuaq including applicable taxes and current fuel surcharges, voyage in cabin grade of your choice (full board), current voyage fuel surcharges, excursions as described, transfers as applicable. M and MG grade 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 £850 per person
Your flight package includes: Return economy class flights between London
Heathrow and Copenhagen with return from New York, including applicable taxes
and current fuel surcharges, transfers between quay and hotel, hotel and airport in
New York, 1 night in New York. 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.
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