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Greenland Express & Whale Watching - 5 days

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Tour Overview

Discover Greenland on this 5-day tour, beginning with an included flight from Iceland. Enjoy a guided city walk of Ilulissat and a sunset cruise to the Ilulissat Icefjord. Explore the ancient Inuit settlement of Sermermiut, learning about its 4,000-year history, and enjoy a home visit with a local family. Sail to the Ilimanaq settlement, admire historic buildings, and taste Greenlandic cuisine, followed by a whale-watching tour in Disko Bay. Experience the awe-inspiring Eqi Glacier on a boat trip and end your journey with some time to explore Ilulissat before returning to Keflavik.

Start

Keflavik

End

Keflavik

Destination

Keflavik

Days

5

Pace

Medium

Range

Handpicked

Max Group Size

Min 8 - Max 12

Min Age

8

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Trip Code: GEXWW

Trip Highlights

Why you'll love this trip

  • Ilulissat - Spend three nights in this Greenlandic town, with guided sightseeing and the chance to meet with locals over a cup of tea

  • Ilulissat Icefjord - Cruise the waters of the fjord to marvel at the giant icebergs and ever changing colours, plus enjoy a drink on the "Greenlandic" rocks

  • Sermermiut - Hike to this UNESCO-listed Inuit settlement and learn more about the hardy native peoples

  • Disko Bay - Spot minke, blue and humpback whales on a whale-watching cruise and visit the hunter's settlement of Ilimanaq

  • Eqi Glacier - Enjoy a boat trip to Greenland's famous calving glacier, where you can witness the birth of icebergs as they crash into the sea

Day by Day Itinerary

Itinerary

Trip route map

What's Included & Excluded

What's Included

4 breakfasts, 1 lunch & 2 dinners
4 nights in a simple hotel in Ilulissat, Greenland
Escorted by an English-speaking local guide
All relevant transfers and transportation
2 economy class flights from Keflavik - Ilulissat - Keflavik
Welcome meeting with a local guide at the hotel
Guided city walk in Ilulissat
3 hour hike to old Sermermiut settlement at the Icefjord, including refreshments

Not Included

International flights and Visas
Airport transfers
Tips for your guide - this is an entirely personal gesture

Is This Trip Right for You?

Is this trip right for you?

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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Tour Details

Duration5 days
StartKeflavik
EndKeflavik
StyleGroup Tours
Max Group12 people

Pricing

Starting from
AUD $13,780
Was $11,713
per person
✓ Best available price

Dates and availability

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