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Greenland Explorer - M/V Ocean Albatros (Reverse Nl)

12 days
From Kangerlussuaq to Reykjavik
4.5
8,668 traveler reviews
Greenland Explorer - M/V Ocean Albatros (Reverse Nl) - Explore!

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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 7 - 16
Ages 16+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Copenhagen to Kangerlussuaq

    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner and champagne welcome aboard)
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Ocean Albatros)

    Included Activities

    • Check-in to stateroom on Ocean Albatros
    • Mandatory safety drill
    • Dinner and champagne welcome aboard
    Landmarks
    Kangerlussuaq
    Kangerlussuaq Fjord
  2. Day 2

    Evighedsfjorden

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Ocean Albatros)

    Included Activities

    • Hike to heliport in Kangaamiut for views over town and fjordlands
    • Meet local people and view traditional clothing, foods, and seal-flensing display
    • Visit Kangaamiut museum
    • Zodiac cruise in front of Evigheds Glacier
    • Watch for glacier calvings and seabirds (guillemots and kittiwakes)
    Landmarks
    Kangaamiut
    Evighedsfjorden
    Evigheds Glacier
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Nuuk

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Ocean Albatros)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Greenlandic National Museum (Kolonihavn district)
    • View Qilakistoq mummies and Paleo-Inuit and Norse artifacts
    • Explore Katuaq cultural centre
    • Shop for authentic Greenlandic artwork in boutique shops
    • Relax at local cafés
    Landmarks
    Nuuk
    Greenlandic National Museum
    Katuaq Cultural Centre
    Kolonihavn District
  4. Day 4

    At Sea

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Ocean Albatros)

    Included Activities

    • Watch for whales, seals, and seabirds
    • Attend Expedition Team lectures on local history, wildlife, geology, and culture

    Optional Activities

    • Massage treatments at Albatros Polar Spa
    • Relax in hot tubs
  5. Day 5

    Igaliku

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Ocean Albatros)

    Included Activities

    • Sail through Tunulliarfik Fjord to Qassiarsuk
    • Trek through green hills from Itilleq
    • Visit remains of Norse Bishop's palace at Garðar
    • View reconstructions of Erik the Red's farm (Brattahlíð)
    • See Thjodhild's Church remains
    • View Erik the Red statue
    Landmarks
    Qassiarsuk
    Tunulliarfik Fjord
    Igaliku
    Garðar (Norse Bishop's Palace)
    Brattahlíð (Erik the Red's Farm)
    Thjodhild's Church
    Kujataa UNESCO World Heritage Site
  6. Day 6

    Prins Christian Sund

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Ocean Albatros)

    Included Activities

    • Approach Aappilattoq village
    • Zodiac exploration of Prins Christian Sund and icebergs
    • View glaciers flowing from ice sheet
    • Observe mountain glaciers and icebergs

    Optional Activities

    • Hiking in Aappilattoq area
    Landmarks
    Aappilattoq
    Prins Christian Sund
    Ikerasassuaq (Prins Christian Sund Greenlandic name)
    Kap Farvel (Cape Farewell)
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Skjoldungen

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Ocean Albatros)

    Included Activities

    • Sail into Skjoldungen fjord
    • View Thryms Glacier
    • Trek through Dronning Maries Dal (glacial valley)
    • Observe glacial landscapes and mountain scenery
    Landmarks
    Skjoldungen
    Saqqisikuik (Skjoldungen Greenlandic name)
    Thryms Glacier
    Dronning Maries Dal
  8. Day 8

    Sermilik Fjord

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Ocean Albatros)

    Included Activities

    • Watch for whales at sunrise on deck
    • Explore Sermilik Fjord (activities depend on ice volume)
    • Come ashore to view spectacular scenery
    • Zodiac cruise through icebergs
    Landmarks
    Sermilik Fjord
    Ammassalik Island
    Helheim Glacier
  9. Day 9

    Ikateq

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Ocean Albatros)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kuummiut village
    • Explore East Greenlandic settlement life
    • Explore Ikateq fjord
    • Visit abandoned WWII American airbase (Bluie 2 East)

    Optional Activities

    • Chat with friendly local residents
    Landmarks
    Kuummiut
    Ammassalik Fjord
    Ikateq
    Ikateq Airbase (Bluie 2 East)
    Itinerary Image 1
  10. Day 10

    Tasiilaq

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Ocean Albatros)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Tasiilaq settlement
    • Visit museum in old church
    • Learn about Tunumiit culture and tupilak tradition
    • Hike to viewpoint near hotel for panoramic views
    • Trek through Flower Valley

    Optional Activities

    • Watch traditional East Greenlandic drum dancer performance
    • Hear the city's choir perform in modern church
    • Purchase tupilak carvings from Stunk Workshop
    Landmarks
    Tasiilaq
    Ammassalik Island
    Flower Valley
    Tasiilaq Museum
    Stunk Workshop
  11. Day 11

    At Sea to Reykjavik

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Ocean Albatros)

    Included Activities

    • Attend Expedition Team lectures
    • Captain's Farewell Cocktail Party
    • Photo and video presentation of Arctic adventure

    Optional Activities

    • Cocktails at Nordic Bar
    • Wildlife observation in marine environment
  12. Day 12

    Reykjavik

    Meals
    Breakfast (Hearty breakfast)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast in Reykjavik
    • Disembark Ocean Albatros

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Hallgrímskirkja Church
    • Explore Reykjavik shopping and dining
    • Experience excursions in Reykjavik area
    Landmarks
    Hallgrímskirkja Church
    Reykjavik

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    December 5th, 2023
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    December 5th, 2023
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Tour ID: 307152

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