Greenland
Greenland is an island, an autonomous Danish territory located between the North Atlantic and the Arctic Ocean. Much of its surface is covered with ice, the majority of its population lives along ice-free and fjord-lined coasts, especially in the southwest. Its position, well above the Arctic Circle, causes natural phenomena such as the midnight sun in summer, and the Northern Lights in winter. Greenland is definitely a country of extraordinary nature, to absolutely discover. Also, Greenland is the second largest island in the world indeed, more than three quarters of its territory is covered by the only contemporary ice cap outside of Antarctica. Its capital Nuuk is a colorful, beautiful, dynamic and exciting city.
Land of pioneers, Greenland offers you an unparalleled experience. A circuit that combines cultural discoveries in the main cities and contemplation in front of the landscapes during unforgettable hikes, in particular on the ice cap… Get as close as possible to immense glaciers and finally let yourself be surprised by the beauty of the Northern Lights.
STRONG POINTS
Circuit limited to 10 participants
Discovery of Inuit heritage in Nuuk
Discovery of Ilulissat
Navigating between icebergs in the Ilulisat fjord, classified by UNESCO
Discovery of the Northern Lights
The remains of the Viking presence
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3 890 €
5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS - MEALS ACCORDING TO THE PROGRAM
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YOUR ITINERARY
DAY
1
PARIS - ILULISSAT / approx. 3h15 flight
Flight to Ilulissat, the third largest city in Greenland. Free lunch. Birthplace of Danish explorer Knud Rasmussen, nicknamed the capital of icebergs, Ilulissat has a city center dating from the beginnings of Danish colonization in the 18th century. Its inhabitants still live partly from hunting and fishing. Dinner and installation for 2 nights at the 3 * Arctic Hotel in Ilulissat.
2
DAY
LULISSAT - THE EQI SERMIA GLACIER
Day dedicated to the discovery of one of the most beautiful glaciers in Greenland located north of Ilulissat, the Eqi Sermia glacier made famous in the mid-20th century by the French polar explorer Paul-Émile Victor. While sailing, you will pass near Oqaatsut small community living in their colorful traditional houses and the fjord called Pakitsoq, where one can observe whales and seals. Lunch on board. Return at the end of the day via Disko Bay. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
3
DAY
NUUK
Morning arrival in Nuuk. Guided tour of the capital of Greenland, inhabited by the Vikings in the 11th century. The visit to the Kittat ecomuseum offers a unique insight into the making and history of traditional Greenlandic costume. You will also visit the National Museum of Greenland which traces the history of the first Inuit. Lunch. In the afternoon, a Greenlandic family will welcome you for a "kaffemik". Around a coffee, pastries and other local specialties, you will share a friendly moment of local daily life. Dinner and overnight at the Hans hotel Egede 3 * in Nuuk.
4
DAY
TRADITIONAL SEWING WORKSHOP AND NORTHERN LIGHTS OBSERVATION
You will visit the house of the Ilulissat Women's Association. Greenlanders from different cities across the country meet regularly to chat over a cup of coffee and bring their ancestral traditions to life. You will then discover the secrets of traditional sewing, the old-fashioned treatment of skins, the national costume (Kalaallisuut).
In the evening, outing for the observation of the Northern Lights. A vehicle drives you out of town, away from any light pollution so that the viewing conditions are ideal. While waiting for the aurora to illuminate the dark blue sky, you will listen to the silence that is omnipresent and admire myriad stars. If you are lucky tonight the aurora will dance above your heads, flickering, changing every moment, full of otherworldly magic! Overnight in Ilulissat.
5
DAY
LULLISAT - PARIS
Transfer to the airport and flight to Kangerlussuaq, then arrival in Paris at the end of the evening.
Price details
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• the flight Paris / Illusat A / R on Icelandair (2020 departures)
• air taxes + fees of 54 € and the carrier surcharge of 70 € subject to modification
• AR airport transfers and internal transport, according to the program
• accommodation in the establishments mentioned or similar (local standards) in a double room and in a boat in a double cabin with sea view
• full board except 5 meals (meals according to program)
• the excursions and visits mentioned
• the services of a French-speaking guide from the 1st to the last day and local English-speaking guides on days 2, 3 and 4 (2020 departures)
The price does not include
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• service charges
• free meals and drinks (except coffee or tea during meals included in the program)
• baggage handling
• tips for guides and drivers
• expenses of a personal nature
• the flight supplement in the event of non-availability of the quota allocated for this circuit
• airport / hotel transfers A / R and visits of the first and last days for customers not traveling on the same flights as the group
• costs related to formalities
• assistance / repatriation or multi-risk insurance
A preview of what you will discover.
Incredible large granite spiers rise from the southernmost fjords of Greenland. Climbers rank the rock faces of the peaks of Uiluit Qaaqa, Ulamertorsuaq and La Baronne among the most difficult in the world. one of the fjords.
The biggest tourist attraction in all of Greenland is the Ilulissat Kangerlua Ice Fjord, an iceberg-covered bay fed by the Sermeq Kujalleq glacier, which is 5 km wide and 1,100 m thick. The glacier, the most prolific in the world outside of Antarctica, moves an average of 25 m per day.
The National Museum of Greenland is located in Nuuk . It is one of the first museums in Greenland , opened in the mid 1960s. The museum has many objects related to archeology , history , art , crafts and also has information about ruins, cemeteries and buildings.