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Icebergs and Whales
Self-guided tour, 9 nights
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A lovely tour offering the opportunity to view icebergs and
whales.
Ilulissat is a modern Greenlandic town famous for its icebergs, indeed the word Ilulissat means ‘iceberg’ in Greenlandic. The town is situated at the mouth of the 40 kms long ice fjord which is filled with enormous icebergs produced by the northern hemisphere’s most productive glacier. This unique nature and beauty has resulted in Ilulissat Icefjord being listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Qeqertarsuaq on the Disko Bay is situated in beautiful surroundings at the base of a high basalt field that originates from a lava flow, millions of years old. The volcanoes are inactive but there are still hundreds of hot springs on the island that give the island a unique flora and fauna. Because of these natural phenomenon Copenhagen University has a research station in Qeqertasuaq which today appears like a living museum. A hike to the top of the mountain is rewarded by a fantastic view of Disko Bay and the icebergs of Ilulissat 100 kms away. Whales can often be seen playing in the sea close to the shores.
This holiday combines very well with extra nights in Reykjavik, Iceland’s capital city with the opportunity to try a selection of optional excursions, including bathing in the famous Blue Lagoon!
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Day 1
Fly from the UK to Reykjavik in Iceland. Airport bus transfer to hotel.
1 night REYKJAVIK - Hotel Björk (BB)
Day 2
Take a taxi to Reykjavik Domestic Airport for the Air Iceland flight to Ilulissat. Met on arrival and transferred to your hotel for check-in, information meeting and city walk.
3 nights ILULISSAT - Hotel Arctic (HB)
Day 5
Transfer to the harbour and continue by boat across the Disko Bay to Qeqertarsuaq. Transfer to your hotel for a welcome meeting and city walk.
3 nights QEQERTARSUAQ - Hotel Disko (HB)
Day 8
Transfer to the harbour for the return journey by boat to Ilulissat. Transfer from the harbour to hotel.
1 night ILULISSAT - Hotel Arctic (HB)
Day 9
Transfer to the airport for Air Iceland flight to Reykjavik.
1 night REYKJAVIK - Hotel Björk (BB)
Day 10
Transfer to Reykjavik Airport for return flight to the UK.
Departure Day: Fridays from London Heathrow Airport
Departure Dates: 15 June - 17 August 2012
Duration: 9 nights
N. B. Departures also possible from Manchester and Glasgow at no extra charge although additional nights may be required to fit in with flight schedules.
Hotel Björk ***
A superior three star hotel situated within a 10 minute walk from the heart of Reykjavik. The rooms are modern, spacious and comfortable with shower/wc, satellite TV and telephone and are accessible via a lift. Buffet breakfast is taken at the hotel's excellent in-house restaurant, Potturinn & Pannan. The restaurant offers a delicious selection of traditional and international cuisine prepared using the freshest of local produce.
Hotel Arctic **** Ilulissat
Located 1.5 km from the airport with a panoramic view over the Ice Fjord, and approx 2-3 km from the city centre. The hotel operates a shuttle bus service several times a day to/from the city centre. 43 standard rooms with private facilities, TV, radio and hairdryer. 22 superior rooms with private facilities, all with Ice Fjord view, TV, radio, CD player, internet connection, coffee & tea amenities, mini bar, hair dryer, & trouser press. It is possible to make an extra bed in superior rooms. Hotel facilities include sauna, solarium and work out facilities. Restaurant, brasserie and bar with a panoramic view over the Ilulissat Ice fjord.
The Icebergs of Sermermiut (Summer)
Description: The journey starts by bus as far as the road goes before continuing on foot along the UNESCO designated Ilulissat Ice Fjord to Sermermiut where traces from the three old Eskimo cultures can be seen. Sermermiut is a fertile valley next to the Ice Fjord; here you can enjoy the flowers as well as the fantastic icebergs.
Duration: 3 hours.
Price: £40 per person including refreshment.
Hunter's Settlement - Rodebay (summer)
Description: By boat to the small settlement Oqaitsut/Rodebay with a local population of approx. 40 people totally dependent on fishing and hunting. Guided walk through the village beofre lunch at the old trading station.
Duration: 6 hours.
Price: £156 per person including lunch.
Midnight Cruise to the Ice Fjord (summer)
Description: The Midnight Sun and the warm red colours reflecting in the gigantic icebergs is a fantastic sight. Cruise between the icebergs and enjoy a late Martini on 'the real rocks'!!
Duration: 3 hours
Price: £81 per person
By Helicopter to the Ice Cap (summer)
Description: A magnificent helicopter excursion in Ilulissat. The tour includes a ground stop and explores either in front of the glacier itself (long tour) or mid fjord overlooking the whole ice fjord (short tour). Actual tour depends on helicopter available. During the tour the helicopter will cruise at low altitude over the Ilulissat Ice Fjord.
Duration: Either 55 minutes or 30 minutes plus ground stops.
Price: £347 per person (55 mins) or £292 per person (30 mins).
Hunter's Settlement - Ilimanaq (summer)
Description: By boat to the settlement of Ilimanaq, which is situated just south of the Kangia Ice Fjord. Ilimanaq has a population of approx. 80 persons mainly dependent upon fishing and hunting. Guided tour of the settlement before lunch with a local family. Can also be operated by night at a small surcharge.
Duration: 6 hours.
Price: £156 per person including lunch (supp. £30 for night departure).
Home Visit (Greenland)
Description: Visit a Greenland home, enjoy the 'Coffee-Mik' (a cup of coffee which by tradition is served to all visitors) and learn about Greenland and its population.
Duration: 2 hours.
Price: £23 per person.
Eqip - the Calving Glacier (summer)
Description: Eqip glacier is the only glacier in the Ilulissat area where we often experience a glacier calving. Cruise in front of the 5 kms wide glacier, enjoying lunch, hoping for the unique sight of an iceberg ’delivery’ - an event also eagerly anticipated by lots of seabirds waiting for the feast that results from the new iceberg turning around in the water bringing lots of sea animals to the surface.
Duration: 8 hours.
Price: £232 per person including lunch.
Hike to Blæsedalen from Qeqertarsuaq
Description: The larger part of Qeqertarsuaq consists of dark, high and steep mountains of basalt. On this 2-3 hours hiking trip to the Blæsedalen, you have ample opportunity to experience volcanic scenery and the characteristic and beautiful Qorlortorsuaq waterfall.
Duration: 2-3 hours (approx.).
Price: £34 per person.
Hike and Dogsledge Tour at the Lyngmark Glacier from Qeqertarsuaq
Description: This trip starts at "Kongebroen" and from here we go on a short boat trip to the other site of the harbour, from where the hike to the Lyngmark Glacier starts out. Guided throughout. When you reach the huts at the top lunch will be served. During the afternoon the sledge rides take place - each of them with a duration of 1½ hour. After dinner, which consists of some Greenlandic food the guide will show the way down the mountain again, and the trip ends with a short boat trip back to town.
Duration: 10 -12 hours (approx.).
Price: £220 per person. NB. This trip requires a good level of physical fitness, ask for details.
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To book call 01274 875 199 or