Coastal Greenland

Highlights Include:

Sailing the Greenland coast
Idyllic Greenlandic villages with colorful houses
Encounters with locals and their culture
Leisure time in Iceland

Photo: Mads Phil/Visit Greenland

Tour Details

From: $8,247 per person | Single supplement from $1,932

Price includes transatlantic airfare from New York (please inquire for pricing from your US departure city)

11 days

2019 Departures: Thursdays
June 6, 13, 20, 27
July 4, 11, 18, 25
August 1, 8, 15, 22

This package, with hotel stays in Ilulissat and Narsaq and a cruise along the West coast of Greenland, offers unique experiences of the arctic nature and insight into the Inuit culture. Sailing along the coast of Greenland is a splendid way to meet the locals. On board accommodations are in modern outside cabins with private facilities. As you journey from Ilulissat in the west to Narsaq in the south, there will be ample time to unwind and enjoy the beautiful and diverse nature of Greenland.

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Itinerary

This is a sample semi-independent itinerary. Travel will be independent with guided tours and activities along the way. Our Destination Specialists will work with you to create an itinerary to meet your preferences.

Day 1Departure from US

Day 2Arrive Reykjavík, Iceland

Transfer from the airport to the city center. Borton Overseas can arrange an optional tour to help you discover Reykjavík or the wonders of Iceland. Overnight in Reykjavík

Day 3Reykjavík - Ilulissat, Greenland | Meals: B D

You’ll have some free time this morning before your afternoon flight from Reykjavík to Ilulissat. You will be met by local guide and transferred to your accommodation. An informational meeting will be given, followed by a guided city walk. A welcome dinner is included tonight. Overnight in Ilulissat

Day 4Ilulissat - At Sea | Meals: B

Explore Ilulissat this morning via optional excursions. (Please see the list below.) In the afternoon, transfer to the pier for your cruise departure. Overnight on board in outside cabin

Day 5Greenland Coastal Steamer Cruise

Sail south along the Greenlandic West Coast. A morning call at Sisimiut for approximately two hours includes time to see the city. The ship will make a short stop in Maniitsoq in the late evening. Overnight on board in outside cabin

Day 6Greenland's West Coast

Continue the scenic sailing southward down the coast. Make an early call at the capital city of Nuuk, where you’ll spend several hours. Overnight on board in outside cabin

Day 7Cruise into South Greenland

Sail into the South Greenland Archipelago. In the afternoon, enjoy a visit to Qaqortoq. Late in the evening the ship will arrive in Narsaq. You will be met by a local guide and transferred to hotel. Overnight in Narsaq

Days 8 Narsaq | Meals: B

You will have a guided city tour to get to know your surroundings, and then you have time available for optional excursions. Perhaps you would like to take a leisurely hike to Viking ruins or travel by boat through the fjords to see the Twin Glaciers at the Inland Icecap. Overnight in Narsaq

Day 9Through Erik's Fjord | Meals: B D

Today you will transfer by boat through Erik’s Fjord to the city of Narssarsuaq. Your last night in Greenland will include a farewell dinner. Overnight in Narsarsuaq

Day 10Narsarsuaq, Greenland - Iceland | Meals: B

After breakfast, enjoy a “goodbye” coffee with your guide. Fly from Greenland to Reykjavik’s Domestic Airport and transfer independently to your hotel. Overnight near the airport

Day 11Depart Reykjavík, Iceland | Meals: B

Depending on your flight time, you may want to make an optional stop at the Blue Lagoon. Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the US – or extend your stay in Scandinavia!

Included

Transatlantic airfare from New York including government taxes & fuel surcharges
(please inquire for pricing from your US departure city)
Flight Reykjavík–Ilulissat including government taxes & fuel surcharges
Flight Narsarsuaq-Reykjavík including government taxes & fuel surcharges
Five nights’ accommodation
Four day/three night cruise in outside cabin, Ilulissat-Narsaq
Round-trip airport-hotel transfer in Reykjavík
Meals as indicated (B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner)
Informational meeting by local guide on arrival in Ilulissat
Transfers in Greenland as per itinerary
Destination guides in Ilulissat & Narsaq
Guided city walks in Ilulissat and Narsaq

Not Included

Airline fees including meals, seat reservations, luggage costs
Travel insurance, highly recommended
Fees for passports
Park Fees
Transfers, sightseeing, activities, meals, and beverages not specified
Luggage handling at airports
Gratuities
Items of a personal nature such as laundry, spa services, internet, phone, etc.

Optional Excursions

At additional cost, subject to availability

Visit our Reykjavík Day Tour blog to learn about the many options available from Iceland’s capital
Cruises – sunset on the Ice Fjord, an evening Iceberg Safari, to the Inland Ice Cap, to Eqi Glacier & Rodebay, or to spot whales in Disko Bay with a visit to Ilimanaq
Flight over the Ilulissat – Helicopter flight with extraordinary views of the Arctic landscape
Fishing tour – through the Ilulissat Ice Fjord to the spot of the day for angling in exquisite surroundings
Hiking – a three-hour trip to the Ilulissat Ice Fjord and Sermermiut , an eight-hour day hike on the Cecily Trail, an easy, three-hour hike on the Dyrnæs Peninsula, or a five to six-hour trek to the mineral area of Kvanefjeldet
Home Visit – meet the locals and learn about Greenlandic life
Visit the Greenlandic Dogs – time to meet and learn about these fixtures of life in Greenland

Notes

Option to begin and end tour in Copenhagen instead of Reykjavík, which can also include a shorter version of the itinerary
Upgraded rooms in Reykjavík or Ilulissat and/or extra nights can be added for a supplemental cost, please inquire
Low season departures available on request

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Coastal Greenland