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Grand Greenland – The Icy Giants of Disko Bay

13 days
Start and end in Reykjavik
4.0
3 traveler reviews

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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 2
Ages 6+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Reykjavik

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll along Laugavegur with boutiques and outdoor shops
    • Visit Hallgrímskirkja Church
    • Explore Reykjavik Art Museum
    • Pre-Program to discover Iceland's natural highlights before cruise begins
    Landmarks
    Hallgrímskirkja Church
    Reykjavik Art Museum
    Laugavegur
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Reykjavik to Nuuk

    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Receive complimentary expedition jacket upon boarding

    Optional Activities

    • Explore old part of town by waterfront
    • Visit Nuuk Cathedral
    • View Hans Egede statue
    • View Mother of the Sea statue
    Landmarks
    Nuuk Cathedral
    Hans Egede statue
    Mother of the Sea statue
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Sailing towards Arctic Circle

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Attend mandatory AECO presentations on Arctic operations and landings
    • Access ship's state-of-the-art facilities
    • Join lectures on Greenland-related topics
    • Participate in Citizen Science projects on board
    • Cross Arctic Circle
  4. Day 4

    Disko Bay and Ilulissat

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walk along wooden gangway to Ilulissat Icefjord
    • View Ilulissat Icefjord scenery with icebergs

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Icefjord Centre to learn about the ice
    • Hike to Sermermiut for incredible views
    Landmarks
    Ilulissat Icefjord
    Disko Bay
    Sermermiut
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2Itinerary Image 3
  5. Days 5 - 6

    Arctic Far North Exploration

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Nature landings in small expedition boats (RIBs)
    • Ice-cruising in inner fjords with small boats (RIBs)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit small community of Uummannaq
    • Visit small community of Ukkusissat
    • Visit archaeological site of Qilakitsoq
    Landmarks
    Qilakitsoq
    Uummannaq
    Nuussuaq Peninsula
  6. Days 7 - 9

    Disko Bay Exploration

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Nature landings in small expedition boats (RIBs)
    • Cruising between ice floes and icebergs
    • Wildlife spotting from deck
    • Expert expedition talks
    Landmarks
    Disko Bay
    Vaigat Sound
    Disko Island
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Days 10 - 11

    Central West Coast

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Sisimiut local museum to learn about Saqqaq culture
    • Purchase qiviut crafts including scarves, hats and mittens
    Landmarks
    Sisimiut
  8. Day 12

    Nuuk

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Explore modern Greenland in Nuuk capital
    Landmarks
    Nuuk
  9. Day 13

    Reykjavik

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Join optional Post-Program
    • Explore Reykjavik's attractions
    • Visit surrounding geothermal attractions
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Operated by

Hurtigruten

Number of tours

101

Age Range

6 to 90 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

33%

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    Built
    2020
    Guests
    530
    Crew
    Length
    140 m / 459 ft
    Width
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    Gross Tonnage
    20 889 T
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    Beam
    23.6 m / 77 ft
    Cruising Speed
    15 knots
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Tour ID: 265936

  • Currencies
    kr
    Iceland Krona
    Iceland
    kr
    Danish Krone
    Greenland
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for type K.

    Type K
    Greenland
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Greenland. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Greenland. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Greenland. Ideally 2 months before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before July 11th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 11th, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Hurtigruten. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 120 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0

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2026

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