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Dear Guests! We proudly present our wide range of shore excursions. A cruise’s big- Please contact us for binding reservation by email, fax, post or gest advantage is the possibility of visiting many different fascinating online: Shore-excursion-form. The payment of the shore excur- places with a floating hotel. Look forward to unforgettable impressions sions will be on board only in USD. of cultures, histories and sceneries. Choose between e.g. interesting boat tours and active hikes! In some ports it is possible to combine excursions (max. 2). Appear- ing possibilities of excursion combinations are marked with a *. In You can find the descriptions and information of the planned shore case that excursions cannot be combined with each other due to local excursions below. You have the opportunity to reserve a spot for your conditions, please mark the excursion you prefer to take additionally excursion prior the cruise (depending on availibility). Of course it is with an A. possible to add excursions to your booking on board (depending on availability). Enjoy your trip! Your ProCruises-Team

NATURAL WONDERS OF AND ICELAND Greenland to Iceland – to Reykjavik 20 Aug - 31 Aug 202O

General Information Shore Excursions Quality of the bus The busses in Greenland are operated on extreme driving and weather conditions and are changes. Please note that during the excursions there won´t be detailed explana- therefore heavily loaded and this can be seen at the outward appearance. Dust tions as it are captains and pilots and non of our guides will be able to join. For flight ­development in the busses while driving gravel tracks can’t be avoided. Toilets are not bookings please identify your weight in the shore excursion booking form as the weight available on the busses. There are no typical coaches in Greenland, therefore school limit is 265 lbs per person. busses, city busses or offroad busses are used for our excursions. You can leave your backpacks or non-needed clothes on the bus - it will be locked at any stop. Changes/Cancellations through Iceland ProCruises GmbH Due to weather and sea conditions, number of participants or cancellation by local service­ Language provider, Iceland ProCruises has the right to change the prices, duration and content of the All shore excursions organized by us take place in English. Every now and then, however, excursions or even cancel them. Please note that the order of the sights may vary from the it can happen that a bilingual excursion (in German & English language) takes place. description due to high traffic volumes or other organizationalreasons. ­

Itinerary Min/Max Strong winds, snow or even rain can affect the route of our excursions. The course of the Shows the minimum and maximum number of participants for an excursion. If mini- tour and the planned stops are followed as far as possible due to weather and road mum numbers are not reached we may cancel the excursion on short notice. conditions. We must reserve the right to make changes. Difficulty level and requirements Zodiac transfer no requirements; solid closed boots; easy walking on paved paths It might happen that the OCEAN DIAMOND will not be at the pier but on anchorage. In sure-footedness; hiking boots; moderate walking on partly unpaved those cases you will be shuttled ashore with our own zodiacs. paths Flights and Boat Trips good sure-footedness; hiking boots; good condition needed; hike on The weather in Greenland is very unpredictable. Please note that flights and boats are uneven terrain; maybe with a little climb particularly weather dependent on wind, ice and sea conditions. Cancellations are also very good sure-footedness; good hiking boots; very good condition frequent as the helicopter/plane/boat might be needed for other transportation reasons needed; challenging hike over varying terrains or for rescue and emergency, if those are the only ones available in this area. There is a expert knowledge and experience for years as well as familiarity with risk that we have to move around the timetable or cancel all the planned tours if there very difficult and challenging hikes needed

SISIMIUT SI2* | CULTURE & HISTORY HIKE SI1* | CITY WALK Tour Highlights: Amazing sceneries and Inuit culture Tour Highlights: Culture and , sledge dogs, most popular sights Difficulty Level: Approx. 2 hours hike on uneven terrain of Remarks: Hiking shoes and outdoor clothing recommended; please bring a Difficulty Level: Approx. 2 hours up and down hill walk on uneven and bottle of water with you unpaved ground Duration: approx. 2 hours Remarks: Clothes according to local weather; please bring a bottle of water Min/Max: 10/25 with you Reservation code: SI2 Duration: 2-2.5 hours Price: USD 30.- Min/Max: 10/30 Reservation code: SI1 You want to know more about the Greenlandic culture? Participate on a guided hike to the place where it all started 4,000 years ago. Different Inuit cultures used the Tele-­ Price: USD 20.- Island as grounds for many years. Learn about the way they lived. From the Tele-Island you have a beautiful view over Sisimiut with the Mountain Nasaasaq in the On this walking tour your guide describes everyday life in Sisimiut as well as the history, background. buildings and places you pass. The walk starts at the harbor, brings you to the old city center passing by the fish market all the way to the local dog yard. If you are lucky you might even get to see some puppies. The walk ends in the city center, if time allows you can still explore the village on your own and walk individually back to the ship.

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SI3* | TOUR IL2 | HIKE TO THE ICEBERGS OF SERMERMIUT Tour Highlights: Kayak through picturesque scenery, Greenlandic history Tour Highlights: Learn more about the Inuit culture on this hike through the Difficulty Level: good physical condition for kayaking needed stunning Arctic nature and see impressive icebergs Remarks: Clothes according to local weather; not suitable for children under Difficulty Level: ATTENTION! This hike covers mountain terrain in all 12 years; dry suits, gloves and boots will be provided; please bring variations! Demanding 5 mile long hike a bottle of water with you Remarks: Hiking shoes and outdoor clothing recommended; please bring a Duration: approx. 2.5 hours bottle of water with you; lunch boxes from OCEAN DIAMOND; in the Min/Max: 4/12 beginning and the end of the hike you will walk through the town Reservation code: SI3 of (30-40 minutes per way) Price: USD 275.- Duration: 5-6 hours Min/Max: 10/25 Travel back in time paddling for approx. 1.5 hrs the surrounding of Sisimiut like the first Reservation code: IL2 Inuit peoples of the culture 4,000 years ago. You will learn about the hunting history, the city of Sisimiut and everyday life in Greenland. designed and built Price: USD 50.- their boats based on their own experience and that of the generations before them, passed on through word-of-mouth. The word “kayak” means “man’s boat” or Hike through spectacular surroundings as we take you to “Holms Bakke” which offers great ­“hunter’s boat”, and were a personal craft, each built by the man who used it views to the Jakobshavn Ice Fjord with its many icebergs. Experience the Ice Fjord from a with assistance from his wife, who sewed the skins and closely fitting his size for different ancle and soak in these impressive moments. It also leads to the Inuit ruins at ­maximum manoeuvrability. Sermermiut where you can discover the culture and lifestyle of the early Inuit, the first people to settle Sermermiut around the year 2,000 BC. You can still see the relics SISIMIUT MUSEUM ­witnessing their presence. Hear the story about the Inuit people’s life and traditions before the Europeans came to Greenland. Tour Highlights: History and culture of Greenland Difficulty Level: Approx. 0.6 miles of walking uphill to the museum IL3* | ICE FJORD CRUISE Remarks: Entrance to museum included Tour Highlights: An unforgettable cruise among the icebergs of the UNESCO World Price: This excursion is included for all guests Heritage Ice Fjord The Sisimiut Museum will open their doors exclusively for all guests of the OCEAN Difficulty Level: No walking involved ­DIAMOND. It is one of the best preserved museums in Greenland und focusses on Remarks: Warm clothing recommended; excursion boat with mostly outdoor ­Greenlandic culture, Greenlandic trade and industry history as well as the important space and limited seats; it depends on the ice situation how far shipping industry. The old buildings originate from the Danish colonial time and the the excursion boat can go into the Ice Fjord original colors are still preserved. Duration: approx. 2 hours Min/Max: 12/– GREENLANDIC FOOD TASTING Reservation code: IL3 Tour Highlights: Taste of local Greenlandic specialties Price: USD 170.- Difficulty Level: Remarks: Clothes according to local weather Ilulissat means “icebergs” in Greenlandic and the Ilulissat Ice Fjord is impressive whether viewed from the air or the sea. Experience an unforgettable cruise to the mouth of the Price: This excursion is included for all guests ­Ilulissat Ice Fjord, where an underwater moraine catches many of the large icebergs. The only way to cross the moraine is via pressure from behind – therefore you always see a Food is always a big part of a country’s culture; in Greenland, we have the purest and multitude of huge icebergs directly in front of Ilulissat. organic ingredients from the icy polar sea to mountain landscapes. You can try specialties­ like they are eaten locally. The tasting will depend on what has been caught, like a variety of fish, maybe musk ox, seal or other delicacies. But it will definitely be an IL4* | ICE FJORD SIGHTSEEING FLIGHT ­exclusive tasting of local specialties you will probably never experience again. Tour Highlights: Enjoy the stunning views of the UNESCO World Heritage Ice Fjord from above on this approx. 30 minutes flight Difficulty Level: No walking involved ILULISSAT Remarks: Clothes according to local weather; window seat in the plane is IL1* | CITY WALK guaranteed for the best photo opportunity; every passenger is Tour Highlights: An interesting cultural and historical walk to Ilulissats most famous provided with an “Active Noise Reduction Headset”; weight limit sights per person: 265 lbs Difficulty Level: Approx. 1.5 hours up and down hill walk through the Duration: approx. 1 hour including transfer town, partly uneven and steps Min/Max: 5/5 Remarks: Clothes according to local weather Reservation code: IL4 Duration: approx. 1.5 hours Price: USD 530.- Min/Max: 10/30 The Ilulissat Ice Fjord is impressive whether viewed from the air or the sea. Experience Reservation code: IL1 an unforgettable flight over the Ice Fjord and the world’s most active glacier, Sermeq Price: USD 20.- , which moves 72 feet per day. Your pilot will fly low over the fjord and circle around the majestic icebergs which can reach a height of 3,000 feet and a few miles in Originally founded by the as a trading post in 1741, Ilulissat is today the third length. largest town in Greenland with over 4,500 inhabitants. Learn more about life 200 miles north of the and hear about the old as well as the new history of the town and its development. After the tour you can stay in town or walk back to the pier.

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UUMMANNAQ QE2 | BOTANIC TUNDRA HIKE MUSEUM AND CHURCH Tour Highlights: Stunning landscapes, the “Valley of the Winds” – Blaesedal and Tour Highlights: History and culture of Greenland waterfalls Difficulty Level: Approx. 0.3 miles of walking to the museum, partly uphill Difficulty Level: Moderate 3 miles long hike in mountainous, uneven Remarks: Entrance to museum and visit of the church included terrain Price: This excursion is included for all guests Remarks: Hiking shoes and outdoor clothing recommended; please bring a bottle of water with you Uummannaq Museum tells fantastic stories from the region. Particularly interesting is the museum’s exhibition of the extensive polar exploration that took place and Alfred Duration: approx. 2.5 hours Wegener’s expedition on a propeller-driven sled on the Ice Sheet. Wegener became Min/Max: 10/25 world-famous due to his theory of continental drift. His aim was to build a scientific Reservation code: QE2 station in the middle of the Ice Sheet. The museum also houses copies of the famous Price: USD 30.- Qilaktisog mummies, which were discovered in this area in 1972. The church next door is the only stone church in Greenland and is also open for you to visit. The “Valley of the Winds” is located right outside of . Sometimes, a heavy wind blows on this Arctic plateau. That is where the valley Blaesedalen received its name OPEN ORPHANAGE from. But the valley also impresses with its waterfalls and large scenic variety with Tour Highlights: Visit the world-famous Greenlandic children band in their local ­diversified flora and fauna. Learn more about tundra vegetation and adaptions of plants to Arctic climate on this botanic hike. home; interaction with the children and staff; cosy Get-together Difficulty Level: Approx. 0.6 miles of walking to the orphanage, partly KAFFEMIK uphill Remarks: Coffee and tea included; not all children might be home during Tour Highlights: Getting a special look at Greenlandic life, traditions and culture summer time while enjoying the company of Greenlanders over coffee and cake Price: This excursion is included for all guests Difficulty Level: Approx. 0.3 miles of walking, partly uphill Remarks: Coffee, tea and cake included The orphanage in Uummannaq opens up its doors exclusively for you and invites you to Price: This excursion is included for all guests learn and explore more about the life of a Greenlander and living on an island in ­Northwest-Greenland. The orphanage was founded in 1929 and belongs to the world- Get a feeling of what it’s like to live like a Greenlander by visiting a Greenlandic Kaffemik. wide´s most northern ­residential ­intuitions. The staff created with a lot of enthusiasm Kaffemik is an old tradition where a family invites many guests into their home to celebrate and commitment a new home for traumatised and orphaned children. This orphanage special events of all kinds – births and birthdays, first days at school and confirmations – is known all over the world as the children here are taught different instruments and but the real enjoyment comes from being in a room filled with people while enjoying singing with which they are going on world wide tours. The children and staff are coffee / tea and homemade cake. ­looking forward to your visit, to show you around and to talk with you over a coffee or tea. Don´t miss this unique opportunity! QEQERTARSUAQ NU1* | CITY WALK INCL. NATIONAL MUSEUM QE1 | CITY WALK Tour Highlights: A wonderful introduction to Greenland‘s capital Nuuk and a visit Tour Highlights: An interesting cultural and historical walk to Qeqertarsuaqs most to the world famous mummies famous sights Difficulty Level: Walking for approx. 2 hours with some steps Difficulty Level: Walk on partly uneven ground Remarks: Clothes according to local weather; entrance to the National Remarks: Clothes according to local weather Museum included Duration: approx. 2 hours Duration: approx. 2 hours Min/Max: 10/30 Min/Max: 10/25 Reservation code: QE1 Reservation code: NU1 Price: Price: USD 20.- USD 25.-

Guided sightseeing in Qeqertarsuaq where you get an insight into the town´s ancient and Nuuk is the capital of Greenland and its oldest town. Founded in 1728 by Danish-­ modern history. Qeqertarsuaq is the only town on (the big island) and a city Norwegian missionary , Nuuk combines Arctic traditions and European that stands alone far off Greenland´s west coast and the Lyngmark Glacier that towers ­urbanity. With around 16,000 inhabitants, Nuuk is considered a bustling metropolis above the town. In the past whaling played a major and important role. In 1773, the first compared to the rest of Greenland’s cities and settlements. This guided tour brings you whaling base was opened up in Qeqertarsuaq. Nowadays, the inhabitants live from to the old city center and also includes a visit to the National Museum of Greenland ­fishing and sealing. which exhibits 500 year old Inuit-mummies discovered in 40 years ago. On the local market you can find seal, fish and musk ox.

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NU2 | HIKING AROUND LILLE MALENE IKKA FJORD Tour Highlights: Hike through the beautiful Arctic landscape around Nuuk ZODIAC EXCURSION Difficulty Level: ATTENTION! This hike covers mountain terrain in all Tour Highlights: Zodiac excursion towards the underwater stalactites variations and is only suitable for passengers with a very good Difficulty Level: No walking involved level of fitness! Very demanding 6 mile and approx. 4.5 hrs long Remarks: Warm, waterproof and outdoor clothing recommended incl. hike gloves, hat and scarf Remarks: Hiking shoes and outdoor clothing recommended; please bring a Price: This excursion is included for all guests bottle of water with you; lunch boxes from OCEAN DIAMOND; return transfer included On the way to we will enter the fjord system by , meeting the mouth of Duration: approx. 5 hours including transfer the Ikka Fjord. After boarding the zodiacs, the local ranger will lead you to the preserved area of the fjord. From the zodiacs, you will be able to spot the forest of remarkable Min/Max: 10/25 mineral columns growing on the seabed. The stalactites are 32-50 feet tall and rise up Reservation code: NU2 just below the water surface. But also keep an eye out for musk oxen on the shore! Price: USD 60.-

A short approx. 10 minutes bus ride takes you to the starting point: the foot of the mountain Lille Malene. Soon you are out in the clean and untouched wilderness with NARSARSUAQ magnificent views over the Nuuk fjord system, which is the second largest system in the NA1* | BOAT TRIP QOOROQ ICE FJORD world. The hike takes you along a trail with streams and small lakes. It provides many Tour Highlights: A fascinating cruise through the icebergs in the Qooroq Ice Fjord beautiful spots which are perfect for photo stops and lunchbreak. Difficulty Level: No walking involved Remarks: Warm clothes recommended; excursion boat with mostly outdoor NU3* | FJORD BOAT TRIP space and limited seats; it depends on the ice situation how far Tour Highlights: Very good chances of spotting whales as well as beautiful views of the excursion boat can go into Qooroq Ice Fjord Sermitsiaq mountain – Nuuk´s landmark Duration: approx. 1 hour Difficulty Level: Short stretches of walking involved (approx. 0.1 miles Min/Max: 12/– including stairs) Reservation code: NA1 Remarks: Warm clothing recommended; excursion boat with outdoor space Price: USD 110.- and indoor seating Duration: approx. 2 hours The Greenland ice cap produces 250 million tons of icebergs each summer and their final journey begins when they break off from glaciers and plunge directly into Min/Max: 12/66 ­crystal-clear fjords. Near Narsarsuaq you sail through the Qooroq Ice Fjord, weaving Reservation code: NU3 through hundreds of icebergs with a mesmerizing view of the Qooroq glacier off in the Price: USD 150.- distance. The Qooroq Ice Fjord will be reached in approx. 20 minutes by boat. You cruise ­between the light blue icebergs which is popular for and sail into the On this two hours boat tour there is a very good chance of seeing humpback whales on fjord to see the glacier in the distance. Here the captain stops the engine and you can close hand. The captains are very experienced and know how to sail carefully in order enjoy the Arctic scenery and the silence. for the whales to stay close to the boats. The tour will also take you to the island of Sermitsiaq which hosts more beautiful sights. Not only melting glacier produce a water- NA2 | HIKE TO TASIUSAQ fall diving directly into the fjord but also Sermitsiaq mountain can be seen. Seals, ice- bergs and sea birds (mid April to mid August) are also likely to be experienced on this Tour Highlights: Hike through the beautiful Arctic landscape tour. Difficulty Level: Moderate 8.5 miles long hike on unpaved road Remarks: Hiking shoes and outdoor clothing recommended; please bring a NU4* | HELICOPTER FLIGHT AMONGST MOUNTAINS bottle of water with you; lunch boxes from OCEAN DIAMOND AND FJORDS Duration: 6-7 hours Tour Highlights: Exciting approx. 30 minutes helicopter flight plus 30 minutes Min/Max: 10/25 ground stop in the mountains Reservation code: NA2 Difficulty Level: No walking involved Price: USD 50.- Remarks: Clothes according to local weather; weight limit per person: 265 lbs Duration: approx. 1.5 hours including transfer In you will start your hike through stunning Arctic landscapes to the remote community of Tasiusaq. The largely treeless and rocky fjord landscape of South Green- Min/Max: 5/5 or 8/8 – dependent on available helicopter land resembles the fjords of western Norway. At the end, you will find sheep farms that Reservation code: NU4 give a new meaning to the word ‘remote’. It used to be the home of sheep farmers but Price: USD 675.- nowadays it is abandoned. Sheep and the occasional eagle might be seen, but this hike is mainly about the beauty of the landscape – enjoy the beautiful view of the fjord Greenland’s nature is by many considered the most beautiful in the world. This is your system and the Arctic nature. chance to see it from above. During the ground stop amongst mountains you have a splendid vista over impressive mountains and the wide fjord system of Nuuk. Do not miss this unique chance to experience astonishing views and bring back memories for life.

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NA3* | VIKING RUINS QASSIARSUK VESTMANNAEYJAR Tour Highlights: Learn more about the Viking culture and visit Greenland‘s first V1 – BUS TOUR-POMPEII OF THE NORTH – LAVA TOUR Christian church Tour Highlights: A geologically and historically interesting bus tour; visit of the Difficulty Level: About 2 hours of walking on gravel road Volcano Museum Eldheimar Remarks: Entrance to the Viking ruins included Difficulty level: Easy walking Duration: approx. 2 hours Remarks: Clothes according to local weather; entrance to the Volcano Min/Max: 10/15 Museum and transfer to the ship included Reservation code: NA3 Duration: approx. 3 hours Price: USD 40.- Min/Max: 10/45 Reservation code: V1 The ship’s zodiac will bring you to the other side of the fjord, where you will visit the Price: USD 110.- small settlement of Qassiarsuk. The settlement is housing some of the most interesting ruins from the Viking period and reconstructions will be open to visit. In Qassiarsuk it is This guided bus tour around Heimaey Island includes the volcanic crater and houses possible to visit the ruins of the first Christian church in Greenland, as this was the site half-buried from the volcanic eruption of 1973. It‘s a unique and fascinating landscape where Erik the Red and his wife settled in year 982-985. Your guide will lead the way, with diverse birdlife (mid April to mid August). The tour ends at the volcanic center, a and you will learn about the Vikings’ life and their Greenlandic history. Close to the unique museum that tells the story of the Heimaey volcanic eruption 1973, the ruins you will find reconstructions of a little church and a farm house. ­emergence of Surtsey Island 1963 and the geology of the Westman Islands.

NA4* | HELICOPTER FLIGHT TO EQALUIT GLACIER V2 | THRILLING QUAD (ATV) EXPERIENCE Tour Highlights: Exciting approx. 30 minutes helicopter flight plus 30 minutes Tour Highlights: 4x4 Quad (ATV) tour in the lava fields; driving a Quad (ATV) ground stop at the Eqaluit Glacier yourself Difficulty Level: No walking involved Difficulty level: Approx. 15 min walk to the starting point; the Quad (ATV) Remarks: Clothes according to local weather; weight limit per person: 265 lbs tour requires generally good physical condition Duration: approx. 1.5 hours including transfer Remarks: Safety helmet, waterproof jacket/trousers, fleece sweater, gloves Min/Max: 5/5 or 8/8 - dependent on available helicopter and listening gadget will be provided; driver’s license for the Reservation code: NA4 driver of the Quad (ATV) necessary Price: USD 675.- Duration: approx. 1.5 hours An aerial perspective gives a true sense of Greenland’s unbelievable size. During this Min/Max: 2/7 or 2/14 “Flightseeing-Tour” by helicopter you see details that you would miss from an airplane. Reservation code: V2 Flying low and slow, Greenland’s spectacular natural features like glacial moulins and Price: USD 145.- (single use, 1 person per Quad (ATV)) icebergs seem to be right below your feet. The helicopter flies at low altitude over the USD 110.- (double use, 2 persons per Quad (ATV)) coastal mountains for about 15 minutes (per way) before landing in front of the glacier. Use the break of approx. 30 minutes to inspect and photograph the amazing glacier face On this one hour guided Quad (ATV) tour you will ride through stunning lava fields while before flying back. experiencing the real offroad feeling. While driving around you get great views over the island and the surrounding areas. And if you are lucky you might even get a glimpse of the world famous volcano Eyjafjallajokull on the other side on the mainland. This is a unique and adventurous opportunity to experience Westman Islands! Don´t miss out on the fun!

V3 | VOLCANO HIKE Tour Highlights: Climbing a volcano; visit of the Volcano Museum Eldheimar Difficulty level: Approx. 3.3 miles and 2 hours hike on uneven ground, partly uphill Remarks: Clothes according to local weather; please bring a bottle of water with you; entrance to Volcano Museum included Duration: approx. 3 hours Min/Max: 10/40 Reservation code: V3 Price: USD 45.-

Various catastrophes have befallen the island of Heimaey and its inhabitants through- out history. Probably the most tragic incident to take place on the island is the volcanic eruption in 1973. Learn more about the geology and volcanology of Iceland during this 2 hours hike upon a volcano. After reaching the top of the volcano you will not get to see lava flow but you can still feel the warmth of its activity. At the end of the hike, you will visit the unique volcano museum that tells the story of the Heimaey volcanic ­eruption in 1973, the emergence of Surtsey Island in 1963 and the geology of the Westman Islands.

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