Greenland Disko Bay Discovered - 8 Days

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duration 8 days
tour type Group Request as private
age requirement 18-80 yrs
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-39680
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Operated in English

Starts Reykjavik, Iceland
Ends Kangerlussuaq, Greenland

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Experience summer in the Arctic complete with gigantic icebergs and stunning glaciers, fascinating settlements, whales and seals
Sisimiut - Take a guided tour of Greenland's second city, which was founded in 1756 by Count Johan Ludvig Holstein
Disko Bay - Travel north of the Arctic Circle and see giant icebergs which have calved from the Ilulissat Icefjord
Uummannaq - Visit the Greenlandic Riviera and enjoy a walking tour of this beautifully located town, surrounded by snow-covered peaks and an iceberg littered fjord
Eqip Sermia Glacier - Sail as close as possible to this spectacular calving glacier, renowned for its jaw-dropping beauty
Ilulissat - Enjoy an evening walk to the Sermermiut plain and opt to join a boat trip to the Icefjord or take a thrilling helicopter ride over the sprawling Icefjord (optional activities at an additional cost)
Sarfannguit - Learn about the traditional Inuit way of life and see the hardy villagers who call this isolated settlement home
Kangerlussuaq - Discover the small town which is nestled between Greenland's giant ice sheet, the Fjord and imposing mountains
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The trip "Greenland Disko Bay Discovered - 8 Days" starts in Reykjavik and ends in Kangerlussuaq. This is a polar expeditions and cruise tour that takes 8 days taking you through Reykjavik, Uummannaq, Reykjavik, Ilulissat and 5 other destinations in Greenland and Iceland. This is a guided group trip that includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

Discover the icy wonders of Greenland and cross the Arctic circle on this 8-day expedition cruise which takes in magical fjords, calving glaciers and remote towns. Cruise past giant icebergs in Disko Bay, look out for whales and other marine life breaching the waves and sail up close to the spectacular Eqip Sermia Glacier. Explore beautiful Uummannaq, the Iceberg capital of Ilulissat, the tiny Inuit settlement of Sarfannguit and Sisimiut.

ITINERARY Expand All

Day: 1 Reykjavik
Day: 2 Exploring Sisimiut
Day: 3 Disko Island & Qeqertarsuaq
Day: 4 Uummannaq
Day: 5 Eqip Sermia Glacier
Day: 6 Ilulissat
Day: 7 Sarfannguit
Day: 8 Kangerlussuaq

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

7 nights aboard the Ocean Atlantic/Ocean Albatros expedition cruise ship in a shared outside double cabin with private facilities (other cabins available on request)

Meals

7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners - full board with complimentary coffee, tea and water

Transport

Return flights from Reykjavik or Copenhagen - Kangerlussuaq
Transfer from Kangerlussuaq airport to the port on day 1

Guide

Services of the ship captain and crew, expedition team and English-speaking guides
Guiding and lectures by our experienced expedition leader and team and a special photo workshop

Others

City tours in Sisimiut, Qeqertarsuaq, Uummannaq and Ilulissat
Museum visits in Sisimiut, Qeqertarsuaq and Ilulissat and church visits in Qeqertarsuaq and Ilulissat
Welcome and farewell cocktails
Digital visual journal link after the voyage, including voyage log, gallery, species list and more!
Taxes and tariffs

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

International flights and visa
Tips for the crew (we recommend USD 16 per person per day)
Any meals not onboard the ship & any drinks (excluding tea and coffee)
Pre and post tour accommodation, plus any airport or port transfers
Optional excursions

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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Greenland Disko Bay Discovered - 8 Days tour. You can cancel the tour up to 63 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 62 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 02 September 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 02 September 2024, a deposit of 400 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 62 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Greenland Disko Bay Discovered - 8 Days tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Greenland Disko Bay Discovered - 8 Days tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

For Solo Travelers

A twin share room may not always be available for solo travelers as it depends on the final number of people on the tour. If you have picked twin share room while booking, and that option is not available, we will get back to you after booking. A single room might then be available against an additional fee.

AGE REQUIREMENT

Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s ‘Safe Travels’ stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene protocols have been adhered to.
Wearing a mask, hand washing and sanitizing has been implemented on this trip. Frequently touched surfaces are regularly disinfected. Hygiene safety measures and distancing will be ensured in our accommodations and during transport.
Solo travelers are required to purchase a single room for your personal use.
All travellers 18 years and older will be required to be fully vaccinated atleast 14 days before the departure date.

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