East Greenland Holiday
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Helicopter transfer from Kulusk to Tasiilaq over frozen sea including mosaic of IceBergs
- East Greenland Iceberg Cruise to small Hunting Settlement
- Boat transfer to Kulusk via Apusiijak Glacier
- Kap Dan village and Tasiilaq City tour
- Blue Lagoon in Iceland
- Mountain viewpoint of Arctic Ocean
The awesome landscape has no parallel in the entire arctic. Ammassalik radiates a purity, which has overwhelmed and fascinated visitors throughout time. This break in Greenland without doubt offers an unusual short break packed full of adventure and wonder.
The Magic of East Greenland
DAY 1
Fly Iceland. Transfer to your Hotel in Iceland.Fly to Reykjavik and on arrival have a flybus transfer you to your hotel. Rest of the day is free; perhaps to try one of the best seafood restaurants you will find anywhere in the world. Overnight in Reykjavik.
DAY 2
Fly Kulusk to start your East Greenland Holiday, Helicopter to Tasiilaq, Guided city walk of Tasiilaq.Private transfer to airport for flight to Kulusk and then onto Tasiilaq by Helicopter for one of the most unforgettable transfers of your life, as you cross at low altitude the iceberg filled sea.
On arrival a guide will be waiting to transfer you to the hotel for lunch. To start your East Greenland tour the city walk takes you through the old part of town where you will discover a society that has retained tradition as well as adapted to modernity. Dinner and Overnight in Ammassilak.
On arrival a guide will be waiting to transfer you to the hotel for lunch. To start your East Greenland tour the city walk takes you through the old part of town where you will discover a society that has retained tradition as well as adapted to modernity. Dinner and Overnight in Ammassilak.
DAY 3
Day Boat trip to the small and isolated Hunting and Fishing settlements of Kummiut or TinitToday take a boat trip to visit either Tiniteqilaaq settlement of 150 persons or to Kuumiut with 337 people. Location will be determined by the weather and both offer spectacular views of the fjord . You will see icebergs on route and lunch is included. Dinner and Overnight in Ammassilak.
DAY 4
Boat return to Kulusk, visit village Kap DanBreakfast at the Hotel and then you will transfer by boat to Kulusk via the Apusiijak Glacier (@ 2-3 hours). You may even get to see Whales on this trip , though of course its not guaranteed!
After lunch your guide will be waiting to walk with you from Kulusk to Kap Dan passing the cemetery to learn about the Inuit traditions, and to experience the daily life in a Greenlandic settlement. Dinner and Overnight in Kulusk.
After lunch your guide will be waiting to walk with you from Kulusk to Kap Dan passing the cemetery to learn about the Inuit traditions, and to experience the daily life in a Greenlandic settlement. Dinner and Overnight in Kulusk.
DAY 5
Drive up the mountain to View Point. Fly IcelandThis morning you will be driven up the Mountain track to a radio station on a mountaintop overlooking the Arctic Ocean and the Kulusuk Island
Fly back to Iceland in the afternoon after your East Greenland break. Private transfer to hotel. Overnight in Reykjavik.
Fly back to Iceland in the afternoon after your East Greenland break. Private transfer to hotel. Overnight in Reykjavik.
DAY 6
Blue Lagoon, Transfer to airport after your special break.After Breakfast check out prior to transfer to Iceland’s most famous attraction - the Blue Lagoon. Enjoy bathing and relaxing in the geothermal seawater, known for its positive effects on the skin.
In addition to bathing there is a sauna with a view of the lagoon, a steam bath with white walls that resemble silica mud and a cosy steam bath carved into a lava cave. The milky waters and silica are famous for their health benefits.
Finally you will be dropped off at the airport for your flight home after your special weekend away.
In addition to bathing there is a sauna with a view of the lagoon, a steam bath with white walls that resemble silica mud and a cosy steam bath carved into a lava cave. The milky waters and silica are famous for their health benefits.
Finally you will be dropped off at the airport for your flight home after your special weekend away.
Price per person: From £1,975
Includes Flights, 5 nights Accommodation with breakfast (Hotel Reykjavik Centrum, Hotel Ammassalik, Hotel Kulusk), Activities, Guides & Transfers, 3 lunches, 3 dinners
A La Carte Optional Extras
Helicopter flight to the Mitivagkat Glacier
Take an extraordinary helicopter flight to the 1000 m high Mitivagkat Glacier. You will land on the glacier in order for you to view the ice filled fiords, snow caped mountain ranges and the Inland icecap. As this is weather dependent this can only be booked locally, but interest should be registered.
Price Per Person: From £165
Price Per Person: From £165
A La Carte Extensions
Reykjavik Holiday Extension
Reykjavik, Whale Watching, 4 Wheel Drive adventures, Glacier Snowmobiling, Blue Lagoon, Golden Circle; Geysers, Waterfalls, Pingvellir
DAY 1
Super truck tour of Geyser to see Gullfoss, Geyser, Pingvellir, snowmobile drive on Langjokull glacierAfter breakfast enjoy a full day out in a 4WD super truck experiencing Iceland’s dramatic landscapes. This provides a wonderful introduction to the scenery, history and geothermal make up of this spectacular land.
In your purpose built 4WD super trucks visit the spectacular Gullfoss waterfall, the Geyser area where every 5 minutes an eruption takes place and the becalming beauty of Pingvellir, with its spectacular mini rift valley and home to the world’s first democratic parliament , established by the Vikings in 930. To top off the day we include a one hour snowmobile drive on Langjokull glacier.
Drop back at hotel early evening and the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Reykjavik.
In your purpose built 4WD super trucks visit the spectacular Gullfoss waterfall, the Geyser area where every 5 minutes an eruption takes place and the becalming beauty of Pingvellir, with its spectacular mini rift valley and home to the world’s first democratic parliament , established by the Vikings in 930. To top off the day we include a one hour snowmobile drive on Langjokull glacier.
Drop back at hotel early evening and the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Reykjavik.
DAY 2
Whale WatchingAfter breakfast a transfer will take you to the whale watching boat at Reykjavik harbour.
This sea cruise allows frequent sightings and close observation of many species including White-Beaked dolphins, Minke whales, Harbour porpoises and the popular Humpback Whales. The 2hr boat trip passes several islands inhabited by colonies of puffins. Overnight in Reykjavik.
You will also visit the Whale Centre before return transfer to your hotel.
This sea cruise allows frequent sightings and close observation of many species including White-Beaked dolphins, Minke whales, Harbour porpoises and the popular Humpback Whales. The 2hr boat trip passes several islands inhabited by colonies of puffins. Overnight in Reykjavik.
You will also visit the Whale Centre before return transfer to your hotel.
DAY 3
Blue Lagoon and transfer to airport for flight home after your Reykjavik short breakAfter Breakfast check out prior to transfer to Iceland's most famous attraction - the Blue Lagoon.
Enjoy bathing and relaxing in the geothermal seawater, known for its positive effects on the skin. In addition to bathing there is a sauna with a view of the lagoon, a steam bath with white walls that resemble silica mud and a cosy steam bath carved into a lava cave. The milky waters and silica are famous for their health benefits.
Finally you will be dropped off at the airport for your flight home!
Enjoy bathing and relaxing in the geothermal seawater, known for its positive effects on the skin. In addition to bathing there is a sauna with a view of the lagoon, a steam bath with white walls that resemble silica mud and a cosy steam bath carved into a lava cave. The milky waters and silica are famous for their health benefits.
Finally you will be dropped off at the airport for your flight home!
Price per person: From £482
Includes Flights, 2 nights Accommodation with breakfast (Hotel Reykjavik Centrum), Activities, Guides & Transfers.
Includes:-
- Flights
- 5 nights accommodation with breakfast(Hotel Reykjavik Centrum, Hotel Ammassalik, Hotel Kulusk)
- Activities as outlined with guides
- 3 lunches and 3 dinners
Departure Airport:
- Gatwick via Reykjavik, Iceland
- Heathrow via Reykjavik, Iceland
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