South Greenland Adventure: The Majestic Alpine Arctic (Ultramarine)
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Tour Overview
Immerse yourself in Greenland’s otherworldly beauty and remote communities on this 14-day Artic voyage. Hop aboard the Ultramarine and sail south from Reykjavik, Iceland’s capital, admiring the spectacular east and west coast. Stop into the Greenland Ice Sheet, explore its surroundings and take the chance to step foot on the impressive body of ice. Meet the locals of Aappilattoq, swapping stories and sharing a meal, then keep an eye out for humpback whales and polar bears along the east coast. For a remote wilderness as vast as this, a team of experts by your side and helicopter and Zodiac landings, you won’t be short of places to explore!
Trip Code: BQMT
Start
Reykjavik
End
Reykjavik
Destination
Greenland
Meals
12 breakfasts, 12 dinners
Transport
Ship, Zodiac
Accommodation
Expedition Ship (12 nights), comfortable hotel (1 nights)
Days
14
Max Group Size
Min 1 - Max 199
Min Age
8
Style
Comforti
Physical
2i
Trip Highlights
Why you'll love this trip
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Meet locals in remote towns and see what it’s like to live in traditional Inuit settlements along the shores of Greenland.
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Explore Igaliku – part of the newly established UNESCO World Heritage Site of Kujataa. Home to only 25 inhabitants, this is Greenland’s oldest sheep-farming settlement.
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Cruise past epic Arctic scenery out in the wilderness, where few dare to venture. Aboard your Ultramarine ship and on daily Zodiac excursions, you’ll see huge icebergs, soaring glaciers, gorgeous fjords and a vast seascape.
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Look out for marine mammals like polar bears and humpback whales as you explore the depths of the fjord systems that are home to an abundance of wildlife.
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Enjoy a Greenland Ice Sheet Experience and become one of the few people to set foot on this incredible body of ice as you explore the Ice Sheet, hike the foothills and cruise or paddle the surrounding waters.
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Itinerary
What's Included
Inclusions and activities
Meals
12 breakfasts, 12 dinners
Transport
Ship, Zodiac
Accommodation
Expedition Ship (12 nights), comfortable hotel (1 nights)
Included activities
Optional activities
Is This Trip Right for You?
Is this trip right for you?
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There are some long travelling days on this trip, but it’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers.
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This trip requires a moderate level of fitness as it involves some walking and swimming, allowing you to really get among nature. Please bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes, a swimsuit and comfortable clothing.
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Multiple activities on this trip are subject to weather and water conditions and on occasion, may be cancelled for safety or operational reasons. In the case of cancellation, we will endeavour to find a suitable replacement activity.
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