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Cruises in Greenland

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Greenland

Greenland, also called Kalaallit Nunaat is the largest island in the world and more than half the residents of Greenland are Inuit. It’s untouched, harsh yet beautiful terrain is covered with snow and ice, consisting of magnificent glaciers, and deeply engraved fjords, offers the visitor a unique experience from summer cruises in the midnight sun, and whale watching to winter activities such as dog sledding and northern light viewing. The best season for viewing the northern lights in Greenland is between mid August and late March when the nights are long and the air is clear.

Greenland is part of the kingdom of Denmark, but is largely self-governed.


Cruises in Greenland


Tour to a Deserted Eskimo Village

This boat trip takes you to Stephensen Harbour and the closed village of Niaqornat. Here you will be guided through an Eskimo village in Tuttutooq which is located on an island near Narsaq (southern part of Greenland) and learn the history and architecture of the Eskimos. Lunch and a guided tour is included in the prize.

Duration: 3 to 5 hours

Fee: 500kr

Reservations and inquiries: Narsaq Tourist Office

Website: www.2narsaq.gl


Ilulissat

Ilulissat is the third largest settlement in Greenland and situate about 200 kilometres north of the Arctic Circle. Illulisat also means "The Icebergs” and is Greenland's most popular tourist destination. At its eastern end is the Jakobshavn Isbræ glacier which is the most productive glacier in the northern hemisphere. The glacier flows at a rate of 20-35 metres per day, resulting in around 20 billion tonnes of icebergs calved off and passing out of the fjord every year. The Ilulissat Icefjord was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004. In the summer, you can catch the "Midnight Cruise" under the midnight sun (end of May - end of July). You can also enjoy activates such ice hiking to the "Ice Fjord," dog sledding and glacier cruises.

Website: www.greenland.com


Boat-trip to the Ice Cap

This boat tour begins from Narsaq, which is located in the southern part of Greenland. From this boat tour you will experience beautiful waterfalls and glaciers. Lunch and guide costs are included in the overall fee.

Duration: 5 to 7 hours

Fee: 800kr

Reservations and inquiries: Narsaq Tourist Office

Website: www.2narsaq.gl

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