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Grand Greenland – The Icy Giants of Disko Bay

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Start and end in Reykjavik
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Polar
Venture to the frozen frontiers of the Earth
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. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Reykjavik

    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
  3. Day 2

    Reykjavik to Nuuk

    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
  4. Day 3

    Sailing towards Arctic Circle

    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
  5. Day 4

    Disko Bay and Ilulissat

    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
  6. Days 5 - 6

    Arctic Far North Exploration

    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
  7. Days 7 - 9

    Disko Bay Exploration

    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
  8. Days 10 - 11

    Central West Coast

    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
  9. Day 12

    Nuuk

    Nuuk
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

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

    Reykjavik

    Reykjavik
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

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

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    MS Fridtjof Nansen
    MS Fridtjof Nansen is the latest addition to Hurtigruten’s fleet of custom-built ships – and represents the next generation of expeditio… Read more
    Capacity
    Built
    2020
    Guests
    530
    Crew
    Length
    140 m / 459 ft
    Width
    Suites
    Staterooms
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    20 889 T
    Electricity
    Beam
    23.6 m / 77 ft
    Cruising Speed
    15 knots
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft

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