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Kangerlussuaq
Town sights
Upon arrival you will be picked up by our transfer buses, and you will get a Panoramic sightseeing of Kangerlussuaq on the way out to the pier.
Sisimiut
Town sights
An expedition team member will be at your disposal in town. On board you will get an introduction presentation to the city and then you can experience the town later on your own with the help of a city map. Explore the historical center of Sisimiut with its pretty buildings form the 17th century. The Sisimiut Museum is a culture-historical local museum and its speciality is the Greenland trade, industry and shipping. The museum is housed in the beautiful old buildings originating from the colonial period, situated close to the harbor. We recommend a visit, the entrance fee is approx 30 DKK Please bring cash.
Boat trip to Assaqutaq
Duration: 2.5 hours
Price: $128
Degree: 2
Assaqutaq is situated just on the other side of the mountain Kaellingehaetten, one of the characteristic symbols of Sisimiut. The settlement is today used as summer camp for the local public schools. In June it is a busy place when the inhabitants from Sisimiut go fishing for the capelin -a small fish important for locals and for dog food. During the leisurely stroll around the settlement we see the old fishing factory, the summer camp and the small church that is still here, beautifully situated on a small hill top. There are usually good chances to spot Humpback whales during this trip.
Historical hike to Teleoen
Duration: 2.5 hours
Price: $44
Degree: 3-4
This is an opportunity to visit some old Inuit ruins and as well as experience the modern Greenland. On Teleoen, formerly known as Tommermandsoen (the hangover island) you will find culture-historical monuments of the past, which date back to the culture of Saqqaq 2500 years BC and up until today. The guide will tell the participants about how the people have lived and survived in Greenland over 4000 years.
Hike to Palaasip Qaqqa Mountain
Duration: 5-6 hours
Price: $84
Degree: 4
Enjoy the beautiful green mountains, the pristine air and the crystal clear water. Join a beautiful hike on a lush south-facing slope, where you can enjoy the view of the town and sea the whole way. The hike takes you through a surprisingly fertile terrain with a richness of bushes, flowers and mosses. Along the encounter several small waterfalls, where you can refill our water bottles with the clearest spring water. From the top of the mountain there is an amazing view over the town in the south and the Kangerluarsuk Tulleq Fiord in the north. In the recent years, musk oxen have been spotted in this area.
Qeqertarsuaq
Town Sights
After an introduction on board, explore the settlement on your own. You can pass through the quarter of the old buildings of trade and administration that date back to the time when Qeqertarsuaq was the 'capital' of Northern Greenland. On the way, you will also have the opportunity to see the very special octagonal church, called "Our Lord's Little Ink Pot." The walk may lead you further through town where you will get a vivid impression of the hunters' society which is also Qeqertarsuaq of today. The history of the town can be illustrated through a visit to the museum which you are welcome to enter on your own. Entrance fee of approx 25 DKK.
Hike in Blaesedalen (The Valley of the Winds)
Duration: 2-3 hours
Price: Included
Degree: 2-3
A hike over Rode elv (the Red River) through Blaesedalen is regarded a highlight in nature experience. On the way, you will pass by the more than 2,950 ft high Skarvefjeld (Mountain of the Cormorant). The hike goes through a characteristic mountain heath where you will see a great deal of the flora particular to Disko. A nice waterfall marks the end of the hike.
Uummannaq & Ukkusissat
Town sights
The introduction on board will give you an overview of this charming place. After you may explore the settlement on your own. Uummannaq Church, built of huge granite blocks, is right in the center of the town. There are also traditional turf huts nearby the church. The town museum includes replicas of the costumes of the famous Qilakitsoq mummies and collections of traditional arts and crafts, and a special exhibition about the expedition of the German meteorologist Alfred Wegener. Both the church and the museum have an entrance fee of approx 20 DKK.
Hike along the "Heart Shaped Mountain"
Duration: 3 hours
Price: Included
Degree: 5
The hike starts at the harbor by the landing site. We walk up through Uummannaq town, and go behind the town where we hike through a light hilly terrain. The last part of the hike is quite steep. Behind Uummannaq is Santa Claus' cabin, where he builds up his strength for the stressful Christmas month. You may leave your Christmas wish at his cabin. During the hike you get a sense of how small Uummannaq Island is and you will be surprised of the rich flora you can find in this north arctic area.
Greenlandic Lunch at Uummannaq Hotel
Duration: 1-2 hours
Price: $44
Degree: 1
Right beside the harbor overlooking the fjord is the comfortable Uummannaq hotel. Here you can enjoy your lunch of Greenlandic specialities while enjoying the splendid view. You may also walk out to the balcony, which gives you a nice overview of the maritime life of Uummannaq. Beverage not included.
Sailing to the Red Desert
Duration: 4-5 hours
Price: $218
Degree: 3
Sail with a local guide and ship among the magnificent icebergs across the fjord and discover beautiful spots on your way to the red desert. The desert is an incredible mineral landscape, in which minerals high in sulphur and iron content have reacted to produce deposits of yellow sulphur. Only a few plants can grow here and the landscape is almost extraterrestrial.
Talk with Young People
Duration: 1 hour
Price: $14
Degree: 1
Meet the local youth, hear about their lives and their dreams for the future. Have a personal chat, where you can ask questions and learn about everyday life in North Greenland.
Talk with Local Hunter
Duration: 1 hour
Price: $18
Degree: 1
The art of local fishing and hunting , which developed over hundreds of years, has untill today had a high importance in peoples lives. Listen to a local hunter/fisherman as he tells you about his work, shows you the tools and explains how they work.
Ukkusissat
Settlement Visit
On our visit we will sense the living of a small settlement. There will be different activities in the settlement, and the explanation and information of Ukkusissat will take place on the ship.
Eqip Sermia
Nature Walk
Duration: 2-3 hours
Price: Included
Degree: 2-4
The area opposite Eqip Sermia is fantastic for hiking and there will be possibilities to go on hikes at different levels. Afterwards relax later on board with a BBQ on the outside deck and a beautiful view to the glacier.
Ilulissat
Town sights
Enjoy a stroll in this beautiful town. Ilulissat means "icebergs" in Greenlandic and the name could not be better for the town next to the Ilulissat Icefjord. The introduction on board will prepare you for the active harbor area, the busy life of a bigger town and the beautiful Knud Rasmussen Museum. In the museum you may take some time for the extensive collection from Knud Rasmussens expeditions and the history of Ilulissat. The entrance fee is of approx 40 DKK
Hike to Sermermiut
Duration: 3 hours
Price: Included
Degree: 2-3
Guided hike to the ancient settlement of Sermermiut where Inuits have been living for thousands of years. The settlement is located less than a mile south of the city at the estuary of the Ice Fjord.
Boat trip to the Ice Fjord
Duration: Approx. 2 hours
Price: $93
Degree: 1
Ilulissat is renowned for its breathtaking Ice fjord. The fjord is best experienced from a boat up close. We sail in to the estuary where the gigantic icebergs in the northern part of the fjord have stranded. There are good possibilities for seal watching. Coffee & tea will be served on board.
Helicopter to the Icecap
Duration: 1.5 hours
Price: Not available for pre-booking. Must be purchased onboard in Norwegian Kroner. NOK 3,350.
Degree: 1
On this excursion we will fly at low altitude over the icebergs that fill the fjord in its full length of 25 miles. In the bottom of the fjord is the enormous front of the glacier. The helicopter will fly close to the glacier and land on the rock at Kangia with a view over the glacier and the ice cap. After an approximately 30 minute ground stop, we will fly at low altitude over the ice fjord until we reach the icebergs stranded at the estuary of the Ice fjord. From here we have a magnificent view of the deep ice foot under the iceberg and the turquoise sea. There is no guarantee that you will see seals on this trip, but there are good possibilities. This excursion cannot be pre-booked. Only available for purchase onboard.
Hike to Holms Bakke
Duration: 4-5 hours
Price: $84
Degree: 4
Every year on the 13th of January, the people of Ilulissat hike to "Holms Bakke" to welcome the sun after the long dark winter. Holms Bakke has a magnificent view over the Jakobshavn Icefjord, where the icebergs find their way out of the fjord with an average speed of 62 feet per day. This glacier produces approx 10% of all calving ice in Greenland. After a couple of hours hiking, we visit the abandoned settlement Sermermiut and the old Inuit graves. We will rest for our lunch break at Holms Bakke. The hike continues along the ice fiord and the guide will tell about the flora & fauna and of course about the ice. This splendid hike requires good hiking skills.
Rodebay
Duration: 4-5 hours
Price: $234
Degree: 2
Rodebay is a small typical Greenlandic settlement with approximately 40 inhabitants and 200 Greenlandic dogs. It is situated 7.5 miles north of Ilulissat. After a breathtaking boat ride to Rodebay, or Oqaatsut as it is called in Greenlandic, we have a short settlement walk talking about the history and life in a small Greenlandic community. The highlight will be the lunch at Restaurant H8 -- they serve Greenlandic dishes with German herbs to be attractive to both natives and tourists.
Itilleq
Duration: 3-4 hours
Price: Included
Degree: 1
In Itilleq there will be some houses open for a kaffemik. That means that you are welcome to visit a local home, talk with the host, and have some coffee and cake. But, we do ask that you don't overstay your welcome - no more than 20 minutes. Please be so kind to remove your shoes before entering the house. Arts and crafts are for sale in the old shop (cash only). Please feel free to visit the library and the school.
Watch out for a soccer game- Itilleq vs. MV Fram! We need players- and supporters!
Kangerlussuaq
Bus tour towards the Inland Ice
Duration: 3.5 hours
Price: Included
Degree: 3
Experience pristine tundra as our expedition vehicles take you through beautiful scenery towards the enormous Greenland Ice Cap. On the way there are chances to spot musk oxen and reindeer that roam this fertile area. One of the most remarkable features is the moraine landscape in front of the Ice Cap. This is probably how most of Europe looked some 10-15,000 years ago, at the end of the last Ice Age. We will stop for coffee and tea next to a melt water river, coming from the Ice Cap, and you will be able to make astonishing photos of the Ice edge, moraines and powerful river, or simply enjoy the lush tundra vegetation.
Part of the bus ride is off-road and the drive normally takes about 1 hour each way. Be aware of that the road sometimes is quite bumpy.
Barbeque
Duration: 1-2 hours
Price: Included
Degree: 1
In the late afternoon you are welcome for an outdoor barbeque in our hospitality tents close to the airport.
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