NORTH 80°
MS SPITSBERGEN GREENLAND
Dundas Siorapaluk
Qaanaaq (Thule)
GREENLAND
THULE, NORTH AND BEYOND
Join us for a unique Arctic expedition exploring the north- west coast of Greenland, along the edge of the Greenland Ice Sheet, which stretches 1,500 miles north, covering up to 80% of the island. Explore historic settlements such as Dundas and visit Siorapaluk, the northernmost natural community in the world. Touch an iceberg with your bare hands and marvel at the power of nature in Ilulissat Icefjord. With daily landings and excursions, including kayaking, hiking and many cultural activities, you will discover authentic Greenland and meet the people who call it home.
Upernavik
Qullissat/ Eqip Sermia
Qeqertarsuaq
DISKO BAY
Sisimiut Itilleq
Kangerlussuaq
ARCTIC CIRCLE 66°33'N
Uummannaq Ilulissat
YOUR EXPEDITION DAY BY DAY
DAY 1: COPENHAGEN/KANGERLUSSUAQ Your flight from Copenhagen lands in Kangerlussuaq in the evening. Here, the MS Spitsbergen is already waiting for your embarkation.
DAY 2: SISIMIUT
Sisimiut is the southernmost of the towns on the western coast of Greenland. Here we off er a variety of optional shore excursions including hikes, boat trips and sightseeing, as well as the chance to shop for local han- dicraft s and enjoy a meal of Greenlandic specialities in a local restaurant.
DAY 3: QEQERTARSUAQ Qeqertarsuaq is the only town situated on the old volcanic island of Disko. The area off ers amazing Arctic experiences. Join optional excursions like a town walk, kayak- ing or an ice cruising boat tour. If you like archaeology and history you should defi n- itely pay a visit to the local museum. Altern- atively, you can stroll around the settlement on your own.
DAY 4: UUMMANNAQ The town of Uummannaq is situated in scenic surroundings at the foot of a heart-shaped mountain. Our optional excursions include meeting the locals or taking a tender boat-
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excursion to a landing at Qilakitsoq where the mummies from the Thule era were found.
DAY 5: AT SEA
As we sail along the northwest coast in “Davis Straits” against “Lauge Koch coast”, from 71 to 76 degrees north, we cross the point for the northernmost habitations. In these harsh and remote areas, settlements and nature constantly fi ght for its existence. Enjoy a day at sea and the series of lectures given by our Expedition Team.
DAY 6: QAANAAQ (THULE) The Qaanaaq (or Thule) district was the fi rst part of Greenland to be colonised by Inuits from the west. The district is among the north- ernmost inhabited places on earth and has a population of around 1,000. It is also the last bastion of US military in Greenland. Hunt- ing for seal, whale and polar bear the traditional way is the only occupation in the town and the small settlements. Visit the “Ultima Thule” souvenir shop to buy genuine and original artwork and craft s from the Qaanaaq district.
DAY 7: SIORAPALUK Situated only 1,362 km from the North Pole, Siorapaluk is the northernmost natural com- munity in the world. The settlement was foun- ded in 1933 and is known for its beautiful
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surroundings and geology. Siorapaluk means little Sands and was named aft er the small sandy beach in front of the village. This will be the northernmost landing on this trip, and you are more than welcome to visit the church, museum and the local shop.
DAY 8: CRUISING ALONG THE ICE EDGE/ AT SEA
We will spend a day cruising along the ice edge, and even try to reach 80° N.
DAY 9: DUNDAS “OLD THULE” Greenlanders have lived in the settlement now known as Dundas for the last 900 years. Just north of Mount Dundas, we fi nd the so-called “Comers Midden” and other mid- dens. These are archaeological excavation sites with several ruins and mounds contain- ing shells, animal bones and other refuse that indicate a site of human settlement. The Danish explorer Knud Rasmussen founded the trade post here in 1910. In 1963 the area was given off icial status as Thule, the 17th municipality of Greenland and the northern- most community in the world. Today nobody lives in this settlement. Come ashore and take a walk. See the ruins of this old trading post and walk to the other side of the pen- insula to see remains of the old turf huts from the former settlement.
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