MS FRAM GREENLAND 13-DAY
EXPEDITION VOYAGE
DEPARTURE: 22 June 2017
GREENLAND TO SVALBARD EXPEDITION
Enjoy a variety of islands in the Arctic. Explore the largest of them all Greenland, the small and isolated Jan Mayen, stun- ning Iceland and the Arctic crown of Norway, Spitsbergen. The Arctic wilderness of Greenland offers some of the most spectacular and unspoilt scenery on earth. Experi- ence the culture and history that goes back thousands of years, including the Inuit way of life that can still be seen today, and experience old Norse settlements. We spend two days exploring Iceland’s urban capital and untouched nature with cliff s and valleys, teeming with birdlife, high waterfalls and pure streams. The wild and barren beauty of Spitsbergen is dramatic and a great destination to end your voyage. In short, this is an extraordinary expedition.
YOUR EXPEDITION DAY BY DAY
DAY 1: COPENHAGEN/KANGERLUSSUAQ This expedition starts with a flight from Copenhagen. Less than fi ve hours later you reach the settlement of Kangerlussuaq in Greenland. This small airstrip is the main gateway to Greenland, and on arrival your transfer to MS Fram will be waiting for you.
DAY 2: NUUK Nuuk is the capital and the oldest town in Greenland. Today, old and new traditions meet here, from picturesque old buildings in “Kolonihaven” to the modern building of the Greenland Home Rule. The town is loc- ated on the tip of a large peninsula, at the mouth of one of the largest and most spec- tacular fjord systems in the world.
DAY 3: IVITTUUT The abandoned mining town of Ivittuut is a stronghold for musk oxen. More than a thou- sand years ago, Vikings settled the area. Ivittuut was built on top of the so-called Norse Middle settlement. In summertime we might meet some of the hunters who return to inhabit the old houses by the sea.
DAY 4: QASSIARSUK A little over a thousand years ago (985 A.D.), a group of Norsemen left Iceland to settle in Greenland. Their leader Erik the Red named
his chieft ain’s seat Brattahlíð, meaning “steep hill” in Old Norse. Soon aft erwards, the Norse- men established a fl ourishing community in the fjord. Farming is still the main occupation in Qassiarsuk and the sheep farmers in the area cultivate the same fi elds, and let their animals graze on the same hillsides. Enjoy a guided walk through the village and see the reconstructions of Erik the Red’s farm and Tjodhilde’s Church.
DAY 5-6: AT SEA, NUNAP ISUA AND THE DENMARK STRAIT We will spend two days at sea, sailing around the southernmost point of Greenland called Nunap Isua (Cape Farewell) before travelling across the Denmark Strait on our way to Iceland.
DAY 7: REYKJAVIK Reykjavik is the world’s northernmost capital city. Norwegian settlers named the place Reykjavik (meaning “Smoky Bay”) aft er the columns of steam that rose from the hot springs in the area and made such a profound impression. The surroundings off er fantastic natural beauty with geysers, mountains, glaciers and geothermal baths.
DAY 8: STYKKISHÓLMUR As we reach the west region of Iceland, you will understand why this area is dubbed “The
Sagaland”. Take your time to explore Stykkishólmur’s diversity with lava and rock for-mations, glaciers, volcanic activity, and hot and cold springs. Participate in a range of exciting excursions such as kayaking, hiking and horse riding.
DAY 9: AT SEA, GREENLAND SEA We will be sailing along the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, a tectonic plate that separates the Eurasian and North American continents. This mid-ocean ridge is a part of the longest underwater mountain range in the world.
DAY 10: JAN MAYEN Jan Mayen is the most isolated island in the Northern Hemisphere. It is home to the Beer- enberg Volcano, the northernmost active volcano on earth. Tourists visiting and actu- ally landing on the shores of Jan Mayen are extremely rare. We will do our best to make it possible to set foot on this exotic outpost. This will be an experience of a lifetime.
DAY 11: AT SEA, BARENTS SEA/ ARCTIC OCEAN Enjoy a day with lectures from the Expedition Team as we sail towards Spitsbergen and Longyearbyen.
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