MS SPITSBERGEN GREENLAND 14-DAY
EXPEDITION VOYAGE
DEPARTURE: 20 August 2017
BOOKING CODE: CENSPGRE1703
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FROM £ 6117pp
ISLAND HOPPING IN THE NORTH ATLANTIC
Join us for a very special expedition where we go island hopping in the North Atlantic. On this extraordinary voyage you will explore the spectacular and unspoilt scenery of Greenland. Then we visit the saga island Iceland’s capital Reykjavik. We continue south to the charming Faroe and Shetland Islands. We end this adventure in what is called “the gateway to the fjords” in Bergen, Norway. We can surely say that this is one of our most diverse expeditions ever!
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1. The women’s national costume is decorated with hundreds of multi coloured pearls 2. You are sure to enjoy the picturesque scenery in Greenland from our Polarcirkel boats
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YOUR EXPEDITION DAY BY DAY
DAY 1: COPENHAGEN/ KANGERLUSSUAQ Your fl ight from Copenhagen lands in Kanger- lussuaq in the evening. Here, the MS Spits- bergen is already waiting for your embarkation.
DAY 2: EXPLORING NORTHWEST GREENLAND 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, kayaking or an ice cruising boat tour. If you like archaeology and history you should defi nitely pay a visit to the local museum. Alternatively, you can stroll around the settlement on your own.
DAY 3: EXPLORING NORTHWEST GREENLAND Ilulissat is set in marvellous surroundings at Ilulissat Icefjord. The area was inscribed to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2004. You will see enormous icebergs run aground at the mouth of the fjord, just outside of town. They originate from the Jakobshavn Glacier, one of the most productive glaciers in the northern
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hemisphere. We will off er a variety of optional shore excursions like hikes, town walks with a history theme and a boat tour to the Icefjord.
DAY 4: EXPLORING NORTHWEST GREENLAND
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 handi crafts and enjoy a meal of Greenlandic specialities in a local restaurant.
DAY 5: NUUK
Nuuk is the oldest town in Greenland and is situated at the mouth of one of the largest and most spectacular fjord systems in the world. Today this is where old and new tra- ditions meet, from picturesque old buildings in ”Kolonihaven” to the building of the Greenland Home Rule. Being the capital, Nuuk also houses a university, a teachers training college, churches and the Greenland National Museum - home to the mummies
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from Qilakilsoq. City tours, hikes and possibly a fl ight are amongst the optional excursions.
DAY 6: SOUTH GREENLAND Narsaq is located at the beautiful shores of the Tunulliarfi k Fjord. This part of South Greenland has been inhabited for thousands of years. It is a great area for optional activ- ities like kayaking, hiking or exploring the town by foot. Qassiarsuk is the site where Eric the Red built his Brattahlíð estate in 982 A.D. He was banished from Iceland and escaped to the land he called Greenland. Eric the Red settled in Qassiarsuk because the area was according to him the richest and best site in Greenland. Join the optional boat trip or the settlement walk to explore more.
DAY 7: SOUTH GREENLAND Many consider Qaqortoq one of the most beautiful towns in Greenland due to the col- ourful houses. The excursions we off er here include an interesting visit to the only tannery in Greenland, a city walk with guide and a kaff emik - the typical Greenland-style social
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