Greenland
| country: | Greenland |
| departures: | This trip is no longer operating |
| price: | From £1485 (8 days) including flights from the UK, from £1235 excluding flights. Local payment £150 |
| vouchers: | Gift vouchers can be used with this holiday |
the amazing things you'll be doing
Greenland holiday
Travelling via Iceland to Greenland, we base ourselves in the stunningly-located settlement of Tasilaq on Ammassalik Island.
With only a couple of thousand inhabitants Tasilaq town is nevertheless the largest settlement in east Greenland.
A place of brightly coloured wooden houses clinging to craggy slopes, it is marvellously situated on a fjord flanked by high mountains. In winter the frozen fjords are normally filled with pack-ice, trapping huge icebergs in its grip.
Location
A well-run and comfortable new guesthouse gives us a base to explore this remarkable area and discover a fast-disappearing way of life. The varied mix of activities gives us a close-up view of the harsh and simple life of the East Coast Inuit. We add a day in Reykjavik at the end of the trip, to allow for possible flight delays caused by the weather on the return from Greenland, and exploration of Iceland's scenic highlights.
Accommodation
This newly built property is probably closer to a guesthouse in style with 15 double rooms, using shared bath and toilet facilities. Dinners will be taken in the restaurant, combining mainstream and Greenlandic ingredients. The Nansen is located on a hillside and has breathtaking views towards beautiful Polheimfjell and King Oscar's Fjord. In Iceland we use a centrally-located guesthouse in Reykjavik.
Travelling via Iceland to Greenland, we base ourselves in the stunningly-located settlement of Tasilaq on Ammassalik Island.
With only a couple of thousand inhabitants Tasilaq town is nevertheless the largest settlement in east Greenland.
A place of brightly coloured wooden houses clinging to craggy slopes, it is marvellously situated on a fjord flanked by high mountains. In winter the frozen fjords are normally filled with pack-ice, trapping huge icebergs in its grip.
Location
A well-run and comfortable new guesthouse gives us a base to explore this remarkable area and discover a fast-disappearing way of life. The varied mix of activities gives us a close-up view of the harsh and simple life of the East Coast Inuit. We add a day in Reykjavik at the end of the trip, to allow for possible flight delays caused by the weather on the return from Greenland, and exploration of Iceland's scenic highlights.
Accommodation
This newly built property is probably closer to a guesthouse in style with 15 double rooms, using shared bath and toilet facilities. Dinners will be taken in the restaurant, combining mainstream and Greenlandic ingredients. The Nansen is located on a hillside and has breathtaking views towards beautiful Polheimfjell and King Oscar's Fjord. In Iceland we use a centrally-located guesthouse in Reykjavik.
day-by-day itinerary
| Day 1: | Start guesthouse in Reykjavik |
| Day 2: | Fly from Reykjavik City airport to Kulusuk, then by helicopter to village of Tasliaq |
| Day 3: | Snowshoe exploration in the hills behind Tasilaq |
| Day 4: | Explore the frozen ice of the fjords and coast. Visit fishermen at the water's edge, and possibly try ice-fishing |
| Day 5: | Full day dogsledding, travelling 2 persons per sled, with experienced Inuit guide |
| Day 6: | Half day in Tasilaq town before taking flight back to Iceland. |
| Day 7: | Free day in Iceland with many sightseeing options, including visit to Blue Lagoon |
| Day 8: | End guesthouse in Reykjavik |
small group adventure holiday
Typically you will be sharing your experiences with between 4-20 like minded travellers (depending on the trip, operator and how many others are booked on the trip) and you'll have a group leader with you. Whether you are travelling alone or with friends its good value, and a great way to meet new people! While itineraries are pre-planned there is some flexibility and you'll have plenty of privacy. This trip will appeal to travellers of all ages who enjoy meeting new people as well as seeing new places. award winner
This tourism business won an award in our 2004 Responsible Tourism Awards - organised by responsibletravel.com in association with The Times, World Travel Market and Geographical, Magazine of the Royal Geographical Societyhow this holiday makes a difference
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