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Grand Greenland – Farthest North to Thule and Kane Basin

21 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

    Included Activities

    • Overnight stay in Reykjavik
    • Breakfast included

    Optional Activities

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

    Reykjavik to Nuuk

    Meals
    Dinner (First dinner on board)

    Included Activities

    • Flight from Reykjavik to Nuuk
    • Receive complimentary expedition jacket upon boarding
    • First dinner on board included

    Optional Activities

    • Explore old part of Nuuk by the waterfront
    • Visit Nuuk Cathedral
    • See statue of Hans Egede on hill
    • View Mother of the Sea statue
    Landmarks
    Nuuk Cathedral
    Mother of the Sea statue
    Hans Egede statue
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  3. Day 3

    Sailing towards Arctic Circle

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Mandatory AECO presentations and recommendations
    • Access to ship's state-of-the-art facilities
    • In-depth lectures on Greenland-related topics
    • Citizen Science projects participation
    • Crossing of the Arctic Circle
    Landmarks
    Arctic Circle
  4. Day 4

    Ilulissat

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Ilulissat Icefjord
    • Escorted landings with small expedition boats
    • Access to Icefjord Center

    Optional Activities

    • Hike to Sermermiut for panoramic views
    Landmarks
    Ilulissat Icefjord
    Disko Bay
    Sermermiut
    Icefjord Center
  5. Days 5 - 6

    Far North: Thule Gateway

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Potential visits to small communities including Uummannaq and Ukkusissat
    • Nature landings via small expedition boats
    • Ice-cruising in inner fjords (RIBs)
    • Potential visit to Qilakitsoq archaeological site
    Landmarks
    Nuussuaq peninsula
    Qilakitsoq archaeological site
    Uummannaq
    Ukkusissat
  6. Day 7

    Crossing Melville Bay

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Wildlife watching with Expedition Team
    • In-depth lectures on Arctic nature, geology and mythology
    Landmarks
    Melville Bay
    Lauge Koch coast
  7. Days 8 - 14

    Thule and Kane Basin Exploration

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Exploration of Thule region of northwest Greenland
    • Crossing of Smith Sound into Kane Basin
    • Sailing toward Nares Strait
    • Nature landings via small expedition boats
    • Wildlife observation for walruses, orcas, narwhals, belugas and polar bears
    • Visits to local communities
    • Ice-cruising through icy channels
    Landmarks
    Thule region
    Kane Basin
    Smith Sound
    Nares Strait
  8. Days 15 - 16

    Sailing South

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Wildlife watching with Expedition Team
    • In-depth lectures on Arctic, Greenland and related topics
    • Citizen Science Program participation
    • Access to ship's facilities including hot tubs
  9. Days 17 - 19

    Central West Coast Settlements

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Sisimiut
    • Access to local museum

    Optional Activities

    • Learn about ancient Saqqaq culture at local museum
    • Purchase qiviut items (scarves, hats, mittens)
    Landmarks
    Sisimiut
    Arctic Circle
  10. Day 20

    Nuuk to Reykjavik

    Included Activities

    • Flight from Nuuk to Reykjavik

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Nuuk before departure
    Landmarks
    Nuuk
  11. Day 21

    Reykjavik

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Overnight stay in Reykjavik
    • Breakfast included

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Reykjavik
    • Discover Iceland's geothermal attractions
    • Join optional Post-Program
    Landmarks
    Reykjavik
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Hurtigruten

Number of tours

101

Age Range

6 to 90 years old

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within 3 days

Response rate

25%

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    Capacity
    Built
    2020
    Guests
    530
    Crew
    Length
    140 m / 459 ft
    Width
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    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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Tour ID: 265938

  • Currencies
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    Iceland Krona
    Iceland
    kr
    Danish Krone
    Greenland
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    Type K
    Greenland
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    • 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.
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Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0

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