Day 1: Kangerlussuaq
Arrive in Kangerlussuaq and transfer by Polar Cirkel boats to MS Fram.
Day 2: Qeqertarsuaq
Sail to Qeqertarsuaq on Disko Island and land by Polar Cirkel boats to visit the old whaling settlement. Optional hikes to the ‘Valley of the Winds’
Day 3: Uummannaq
Sail to Uummannaq, on arrival visit the town, its museum and the unique collection of artefacts from the famous Qilakitsoq Mummies. Possibly hike to ‘Santa’s Cabin’.
Day 4: At sea
At sea, on board lectures. Sail along the Davis Strait.
Day 5: Dundas "old Thule"
Sail to Dundas, founded by the Arctic explorer Knud Rasmussen. Landing on shore you visit the remains of its now derelict turf huts, perfect shelters for the harsh Arctic Winters.
Day 6: Siorapaluk
Stop at Siorapaluk. The districts most northerly settlement it provides us with our most northern landing where we can enjoy both cultural visits and lectures to learn more of its history and culture.
Day 7: Cruising along the ice edge/ at sea
Cruising along the ice edge, hopefully to the 80th parallel (conditions permitting).
Day 8: Qaanaaq (Thule)
Sail to Qaanaaq (Thule), presenting a fascinating mix of colourful houses, remote landscapes and a population of large numbers of Greenlandic working dogs. A chance to visit the Knud Ramussen Museum and the local church, or perhaps take a hike into a region filled with unique Arctic Flora.
Day 9: At sea
At sea. Turning south you can enjoy a series of on board lectures from our resident experts.
Day 10: Upernavik
Situated some 800km north of the Arctic Circle, Upernavik presents us with the world’s most northerly open-air museum, where you can walk amongst 200 year old buildings.
Day 11: Eqip Sermia
Sail through ice-packed waters towards the Eqip Sermia Glacier. Use tender boats to make landings near the glacier, with a chance to hike in the area followed by a barbecue ashore.
Day 12: Ilulissat
Sail to Ilulissat, a UNESCO World Heritage Site filled with ice giants frm the mighty Jakobshavn Glacier. Cultural visit and optional excursions, including boat trip, helicopter rides and a guided walk to the nearby settlement of Sermermiut.
Day 13: Sisimiut
Sail to Sisimiut, a centre for trade and education. Kayak show and demonstration, before a guided walk and opportunity to take part in local workshops. Opportunity to walk to the old ruins on Teleoen.
Day 14: Evighedsfjorden
Sail to spectacular Evighedsfjorden and cruise along the glacier.
Day 15: Kangerlussuaq
Sail to Kangerlussuaq and disembark. Evening barbecue beside Lake Ferguson after a bus tour to the Ice Cap. Transfer to the airport for flight to Copenhagen.
Day 16: Tour ends
Arrive in Copenhagen.
The above is subject to availability at time of booking and subject to the terms and conditions of ITT (International Travel & Tours CC). The above is based on current air-fares and exchange rates. Fluctuations in air-fare and/or exchange rate will be calculated at time of payment.
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