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Greenland summer and winter adventures 1 Greenland with Albatros Travel

With a strong foothold in , we can provide your clients with a seamless experience of Greenland. Three Table of decades ago, we were one of the first travel operators to venture into the wilderness of Greenland. Today, we CONTENTS have cemented our presence there in the form of a local office, restaurant, gift shop and two hostels. 2 INTRODUCTION

4-5 YOUR GATEWAY TO GREEENLAND Find out more about our Greenland operations on page 4. 8-9 SHIP: OCEAN DIAMOND Why Albatros 6-7 SUMMER TOURS

Greenland holds a special place in our hearts here at Albatros Travel. With headquarters 8-9 GREENLAND’S MAGICAL in Copenhagen, , our connection to this vast continent is like that of all Danes. 10-11 MAGNIFICENT GREENLAND The joint history has been murky and at times dark. However, we are determined to show - SHEET AND ICEBERGS guests from abroad how incredibly beautiful and untouched Greenland is. 12-13 SUMMER IN AND

We cherish the wide, open spaces, the long, dark winters only brightened by the sparkling 14-15 TREASURES OF snow, breathtaking northern lights (the aurora borealis), the short, and surprisingly green summers lit by the midnight sun, the seemingly endless icescapes and the warmth of the 16-17 WINTER TOURS

Greenlandic people. Yes, the list is long and we could go on. 18-19 WINTER WONDERLAND IN GREENLAND

We don’t just know Greenland’s history, the names of its birds, wildlife and its nature. We 20-21 DISCOVERING GREENLAND BY DOG SLED breathe the crisp, arctic air and feel it coursing through our veins. We treasure the warmth 22-23 THE ULTIMATE WINTER ADVENTURE: and culture of its people. Our passion for Greenland is all encompassing and reflected in VOLCANOS, ICEBERGS AND SLED DOGS everything we do there. 24-25 WINTER IN ILULISSAT AND KANGERLUSSUAQ

We have had offices In Greenland for decades. Our staff in Kangerlussuaq have lived there 26-27 HUNTING WITH THE OF THE NORTH for years and many of them are born and brought up there. 28-29 MEET ONE OF OUR EXPEDITION LEADERS

With Albatros Travel as your trusted partner, Greenland is closer than you think. We look 30-31 EXPLORING KANGERLUSSUAQ forward to sharing our love for this magnificent country with you and your clients. 32-33 DISCOVERING ILULISSAT

Albatros Travel - your gateway to Greenland 34-35 NORTHERN LIGHTS YOUR GATEWAY TO The incredible Greenlandic nature and the above winter activities are the focus of this tour. Exploring the arctic landscape and being in a are unique experi- ences for many. Our tours offer the best accommodation in GREENLAND the country and while it is not your usual five-star experi- ence, the stunning surroundings more than make up for it. We have been operating in Greenland for decades and as a result we have We hope you will discover the beauty of this great country acquired various properties which we are proud to present below. during your stay and come back for more.

World of Greenland Restaurant Roklubben Our office in Kangerlussuaq provides full destination manage- Restaurant Roklubben is the culinary centre of ment services. We act as a shore agent with services such as, Kangerlussuaq. itinerary planning, shore excursions, shore services, providing shuttle buses, postal service, money exchange and many more. Beautifully located on the shore of Lake Fergu- Furthermore, our logistics solutions support companies in the son, approximately 5km outside Kangerlussuaq, transport of cargo from harbour to plane or ship. Restaurant Roklubben has catered to tourists and locals alike for many years. Taste the best We also offer excursions and longer trips to individual travel- that Greenlandic cuisine has to offer in a relaxed lers, as well as, groups. And if you’re interested in arranging a atmosphere. meeting or workshop, we have conference facilities for groups of up to 30 participants. Our all-terrain vehicles and buses pro- Transportation to and from Restaurant Roklub- vide transport from 4-36 passengers. Let us know how we can ben is done by bus from Kangerlussuaq. Depar- help you and your clients. ture times vary depending on the season. The bus is free of charge.

Old Camp Polar Lodge

Old Camp is a cosy and traditional hostel in With Mount Hassel in the background, Polar Lodge is a Kangerlussuaq. It is located 2km from the charming property situated 100m from the airport with airport and offers a fantastic view of the shopping facilities close by. Søndre Strøm . All rooms are spacious and tastefully furnished with The Old Camp consists of three accom- comfortable beds. Bathroom facilities and restrooms are modation buildings and a fourth building placed in the corridor. Moreover, the lodge has kitchen serving as the reception and souvenir shop. facilities and a dining and sitting room where breakfast • 13 double rooms The Qajak and Tuukkaq buildings are newly is served. Also, Wi-Fi at reasonable prices is offered and • 3 single rooms renovated and feature double rooms with many TV channels are available on a big flat screen tele- • Kitchen facilities two single beds that can be joined as a dou- vision. The souvenir shop offers the best prices in town. • Qajak - 10 double rooms • Dining and sitting room ble bed. • Tuukkaq - 16 double rooms • Wi-Fi at additional cost The Polar Lodge is a great choice for travellers, wheth- • Ulo - 13 rooms • Television The Ulo building consists of bunk bed er you are staying in Kangerlussuaq for a vacation, or if • Souvenir shop • Souvenir shop rooms. All rooms share toilets and showers you’re just passing by on your way to another Greenland in the corridors. destination.

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Experience the midnight sun and discover the lush summer landscape of Greenland

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GREENLAND

Kangerlussuaq le Circ rctic The A 66°33’N

Reykjavík

ICELAND

Greenland’s Magical Midnight Sun

Discover all the highlights of beautiful West Greenland: , Inuit settlements, icebergs in the midnight sun and much more.

Join us for an unforgettable adventure to Greenland and experience a summer in the midnight sun. Greenland is not just cold winters, harsh land- scapes and rough mountains. Summers here are the warming rays of the sun and the midnight sun that lights up the summer night. And the land- 5 days scape changes to a fresh breath of colours when mountains and plains are blanketed in a lush summer tapestry of heather, moss and flowers.

Greenland provides the perfect setting for incredible nature experiences. We visit the mighty ice sheet that covers 80 per cent of the country and sail through the UNESCO-listed Ice Fjord to experience the majestic icebergs in the midnight sun. In Ilulissat, we have the pleasure of meeting the locals and enjoying their hospitality when we are invited to dinner in a private Green- Inclusions landic home in the small settlement of . • English-speaking tour guides • Lecture and introduction to the During the trip, we will be sampling local specialities such as smoked musk Greenlandic sled dog • Flight Denmark - Greenland ox, ‘mattak’ (whale skin with a strip of blubber) and . (round trip) • Day tour to Eqip Sermia - the calv- ing incl. lunch • Flight Kangerlussuaq - Ilulissat (round trip) • Cruise to Ilimanaq incl. dinner Around the Itinerary • Transportation airport - hotel • 1 night in Kangerlussuaq in a dou- summer solstice (round trip) ble room with shared bath and Day 1: Arrival Kangerlussuaq, Green- in the midnight sun to the toilet the sun is visible land. Point 660 excursion Heritage Ice Fjord and Greenlandic • Excursion to the Ice Cap Point 660 for 24 hours. with barbecue. dinner. Optional helicopter tour over with barbecue • 3 nights at the hotel in Ilulissat in a the Ice Fjord. double room with ensuite facilities Day 2: Kangerlussuaq. City tour and • Sightseeing tour by bus in Kanger- lussuaq • Half board including: Greenlandic Optional Excursion: museum visit. Departure to Ilulissat Day 4: Ilulissat. Daytour to Eqip Ser- dinner in Ilulissat on day 3 and hike to Sermermiut plain by the mia - the calving glacier and dinner • City tour and hike to Sermermiut Helicopter tour of the Ice Fjord. with local family in Ilimanaq. Ice Fiord in Ilulissat, plain in Ilulissat • Taxes Greenland on day 3. Day 3: Ilulissat. Lecture on the Green- Day 5: Departure • Sailing to the UNESCO-protected landic sled dog and evening sailing Ice Fjord

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5 days 66°3 3’N The ICELAND

Reykjavík

Magnificent Optional Excursion: Helicopter tour of the Greenland - Ice sheet Ice Fjord in Ilulissat, Greenland on day 3 and icebergs

Itinerary Experience the beauty of west Greenland: enjoy the view of the ice sheet; eat breakfast to the sound of Day 1: Arrival Ilulissat, Green- a calving glacier and more. land. Hike to Sermermiut plain Inclusions by the Ice Fjord. Join us for an unforgettable adventure in Greenland and experience summer Day 2: Ilulissat. Cruise to Eqi in the midnight sun. Greenland is not just cold winters, harsh landscapes • English-speaking tour leaders • 2 nights at the hotel in Ilulissat in a double room with ensuite facili- Glacier and arrival at Glacier and rough mountains. The summer is just as beautiful with the midnight sun • Flight Iceland - Greenland (round ties Lodge Eqi. Dinner at Café lighting up the nights, the lush and wildlife. trip) Victor. • 2 nights at Glacier Lodge Eqi in a We explore the mighty ice sheet that covers 80 per cent of the country and • Transportation airport - hotel shared standard cabin with buck- Day 3: Eqip Sermia. Full day sail to Glacier Lodge Eqi where we spend two nights close to the famed (round trip) et toilet and wash tub hike to vista over the ice sheet. calving Eqip Sermia glacier. In Ilulissat, we hike to the Sermermiut Plain • Transportation by boat Ilulissat – Dinner at Café Victor. where we admire the World Heritage Ice Fjord and experience the majestic • Half board in Ilulissat including: Eqi (round trip) icebergs in the midnight sun. We also meet the locals who live on the edge of Greenlandic dinner in Ilulissat on Day 4: Eqip Sermia. Hike to the ice. • City tour and hike to Sermermiut day 4 the lagoon, the moraine and plain in Ilulissat glacier. Sail back to Ilulissat During this summer adventure, we will be sampling local specialities such as • Full board at Glacier Lodge Eqi • All-day hike to vista over the ice and dinner with Greenlandic smoked musk ox, ‘mattak’ (whale skin with a strip of blubber), scallop and • Taxes specialties. reindeer. sheet at Eqi • Half-day hike to the lagoon, the Day 5: Departure Unique experiences await you in Greenland! moraine and the glacier at Eqi

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GREENLAND

Itinerary Summer in Iceland Glacier Lodge Eqi Glacier Lodge Eqi Day 1: Arrival Keflavik, Iceland. p Ilulissat The Blue Lagoon and hotel Ilimanaq check-in in Reykjavík. and Ilulissat 66°33’N The Arctic Circle

Day 2: Reykjavík. Full day ex- Discover all the highlights of beautiful West cursion Golden Circle with the Greenland: ice sheet, Inuit settlements, icebergs in waterfall Gullfoss, Geysir and ICELAND Thingvellir National Park. the midnight sun and much more. Reykjavík The Golden Circle Day 3: Fly to Ilulissat, Greenland. Join us for an unforgettable adventure to Greenland and experience a Keavík City tour and hike to Sermermiut summer in the midnight sun. Greenland is not just cold winters, harsh land- plain and Ice Fjord. scapes and rough mountains. Summers here are the warming rays of the sun and the midnight sun that lights up the summer night. And the land- Day 4: Ilulissat. Lecture on the scape changes to a fresh breath of colours when mountains and plains are Greenlandic sled dog and eve- blanketed in a lush summer suit of heather, moss and flowers. Inclusions ning sailing in the midnight sun to the World Heritage Ice Fjord Greenland provides the perfect setting for incredible nature experiences. • English-speaking tour guides • City tour and hike to Sermermiut • 3 nights at the hotel in Reykjavik and Greenlandic dinner. Option- We visit the mighty ice sheet that covers 80 per cent of the country and sail plain in Ilulissat in a double room with ensuite al helicopter tour over the Ice through the UNESCO-listed Ice Fjord to experience the majestic icebergs in • Flight Iceland - Greenland (round facilities Fjord. the midnight sun. In Ilulissat, we have the pleasure of meeting the locals and trip) • Sailing to the UNESCO-protected enjoying their hospitality when we are invited to dinner in a private Green- Ice Fjord • 3 nights at the hotel in Ilulissat • Transportation airport - hotel Day 5: Ilulissat. Day tour to Eqip landic home in the small settlement of Ilimanaq. in a double room with ensuite (round trip) in Iceland and Green- • Lecture and introduction to the Sermia - the calving glacier facilities and dinner with local family in The journey starts in Iceland, the fascinating volcanic island with the Blue land Greenlandic sled dog • Half board including: Greenlan- Ilimanaq. Lagoon’s healing waters and the Golden Circle and its gushing geysers, Gull- • Excursion to the Blue Lagoon • Day tour to Eqip Sermia - the dic Dinner in Ilulissat on day 3. foss Waterfall and the UNESCO-protected national park Þingvellirgeysier, incl. towel calving glacier incl. lunch Day 6: Flights to Reykjavik, Gold Foss. Icelandic dinner in Reykjavik on Iceland. • Golden Circle, Gullfoss, Geysir • Cruise to Ilimanaq incl. dinner day 6 During the trip, we will be sampling local specialities such as smoked musk and the UNESCO-protected na- • Taxes Day 7: Departure. ox, ‘mattak’ (whale skin with a strip of blubber) and reindeer. tional park Þingvellir incl. lunch

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SOUTH GREENLAND

Qassiarsuk Qalerallit Sermia Igaliko Treasures of South Greenland Discover the beauty of Greenland’s balmy south during the summer as the icebergs are tinged a bright turquoise, the tundra is carpeted in lush vegetation dotted with arctic flowers and the smell of freshly-caught trout on the barbeque is in the air. Summer in the Arctic doesn’t get better than this. Highlights

South Greenland offers a wild and magnificent coastal scenery and we take • Experience one of the last Arctic • Max 11 participants wildernesses every opportunity to walk in the lush tundra with the moss-covered moun- • Greenlandic specialties and hospi- tains in the background and along the ice sheet that covers 80 per cent of • Sail among the stunning icebergs tality in settlements and villages the entire country. We sail among the majestic icebergs and try our hand at by Qooroq Fjord fishing in the pristine abundant with Arctic char. Just drop the line and wait! • Hike along the

8 days On this voyage, we also experience the great hospitality of the Greenlandic people and taste the fantastic cuisine as we visit villages and settlements such as Narsarsuaq, Qaqortoq and . Inclusions

• English-speaking tour leader shared double room with bath- room in hallway Itinerary • Flights Copenhagen-Narsarsuaq (round trip) • 2 nights at Igaliku hotel in a Day 1: Narsarsuaq. Excursion to Qa- Day 5: Qaqortoq – . Hike to shared double room with bath- ssiarsuk. Former Norse settlement Igaliku settlement and tour. • Excursions and hikes as per itiner- room in hallway Brattahlid and sheep farm visit. ary Day 6: Igaliku. Full-day hike and view • Daily breakfast Day 2: Narsarsuaq. Boat transfer to of Qooroq Ice Fjord. • Fishing trips including fishing Qinngua Valley with fishing or hiking licences, days 2 and 7 • Packed lunch, days 2-7 to the Greenland Ice Sheet. Day 7: Itilleq - Narsarsuaq. Fishing in The temperature Narsarsuaq Valley or hike to Signal • All necessary local transport • Dinner, days 1-7 with optional can reach up to Dag 3 Narsarsuaq – Qaqortoq with Hill and Greenlandic specialities. barbeque of freshly-caught fish boat trip to the ice sheet and shore • 3 nights at Hotel Narsarsuaq in a 20 degrees Celsius landing at Tvillingebræen. Day 8: Boat trip to Qooroq Ice Fjord. shared double room with ensuite • Greenlandic dinner in Narsarsuaq during the summer. Departure from Narsarsuaq. facilities on day 7 Day 4: Qaqortoq. Town tour and hike in the lush mountain plains. • 2 nights at Højskole Qaqortoq in a • Taxes and tariffs

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From dog sledding to ice camping, winter activities in Greenland also include seeing the awe-inspiring Northern Lights

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Inclusions

• English-speaking tour guides

• Flight Denmark - Greenland (round trip)

• Sightseeing tour by bus in Kanger- lussuaq including museum visits (1879-1933) was the first European • Trip to the ice sheet, Russell Glacier to cross the North- (about 5 hours) Circle west Passage by Winter • Dogsled including warm fur cloth- rctic 33’N The A dog sled. ing and boots, approximately 2 66° Wonderland hours Itinerary • Northern Lights including Green- in Greenland landic coffee Day 1: Kangerlussuaq Arrival. • Tundra tour City tour and museum visit. “Adventure awaits the one who is ready to embrace Dinner at Restaurant Roklub- Kangerlussuaq ben (the Rowing Club) on the it,” said Knud Rasmussen, the famed polar explorer. • ‘Kaffemik’ with a Greenlandic shore of Lake Ferguson. And winter adventures are truly awaiting us in family Greenland, where the winter sun casts its rays over • Lecture and introduction to the Day 2: Kangerlussuaq. the dream-like snow-covered tundra and snow- Excursion to the ice sheet and Greenlandic sled dog Russell Glacier. Introduction to capped mountain landscapes. dog sledding. • Transportation airport - hotel We scout for musk oxen and go dog sledding across the sparkling, silent (round trip) in Kangerlussuaq Day 3: Kangerlussuaq. Dog winter backdrop, and when darkness falls, we hope to see the northern sled tour, northern lights and lights dance across the starry sky. • 4 nights in Kangerlussuaq in a dou- Reykjavík Greenlandic coffee. ble room with ensuite facilities The wavering, green band of northern lights is truly an unforgettable sight. Day 4: Kangerlussuaq. explor- The weather in March is often stable and clear, and at this time of year, just • Full board including: Greenlandic ing the tundra, ‘kaffemik’ with before the spring equinox, the northern lights shine brightest. We are in the dinner in Restaurant Roklubben on local family and Greenlandic perfect settings to experience the enigmatic phenomenon. day 4 dinner. During this winter adventure, we will be sampling local specialities such as • Taxes Day 5: Departure smoked musk ox, ‘mattak’ (whale skin with a strip of blubber) and reindeer.

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6 days

Discovering Greenland by

Itinerary dog sled

Day 1: Arrival. Kangerlussuaq. This adventure is guaranteed to give you an City tour and museum visit. unforgettable impression of the Greenlandic Dinner at the Rowing Club on nature and when darkness falls, we hope to see the the shore of Lake Ferguson. northern lights play across the starry sky. Day 2: Kangerlussuaq. Excursion to the ice sheet and This 6-day dog sled trip from Kangerlussuaq to Sisimiut is an expedition-like Russell Glacier. Introduction experience where you can test your limits under controlled conditions. You to dog sledding followed by a also get a good idea of Greenland’s vast size. Along the way, we stay in cab- Greenlandic dinner. ins and tents.

Day 3: Kangerlussuaq. Equip- Along with the sled driver, you experience the rough and fascinating nature Inclusions ment check and instruction. of Greenland, where humans, animals and nature form a symbiosis. On the • English-speaking tour guides • 2 nights in Kangerlussuaq in a First stage of the route by dog tour you are part of the team and help to cook, pack the sled and feed the double room with shared bath and sled (60km) dogs. Arrangements have been made for everything from catering to flaw- • Flight Denmark - Greenland round toilet less and warm clothing consisting of fur outerwear and a warm sleeping trip Day 4: Dog sledding in the bag. Participants will receive a packing list before departure. • 1 night at a hotel in Sisimiut in a • Sightseeing tour by bus in Kanger- wilderness (60km) double room with ensuite facilities lussuaq including museum visits You will also receive a thorough introduction to arctic survival, including • Transportation airport - hotel r/t in Day 5: Arrival in Sisimiut, good- what kind of weather to expect, equipment for the journey, handling sled • Trip to the ice sheet and Russell Kangerlussuaq and Sisimiut bye to driver and the dogs. dogs, arctic clothing and first aid. During the sled journey, there will be am- Glacier (about 5 hours) Dinner at Hotel Sisimiut (60km) ple opportunity to try out life as a sled driver – you will take part in every- • Half board including: Greenlandic • Dog sled journey Kangerlussuaq - thing from preparing the dogs and steering the sled, to feeding the dogs. Dinner at Restaurant Roklubben Day 6: Departure. Sisimiut including warm fur/leath- on day 2 After breakfast, we are driven The trip can be quite challenging at times and all participants must be phy- er clothes, boots, sleeping bag and to the airport and bid farewell sically able to take part in such a journey. For this reason, we do not recom- full board (3 days / 2 nights in tent • Taxes to Greenland. mend this trip for people with back problems. / cabin)

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7 days Reykjavík Golden Circle Keavík

The ultimate Optional Excursion: Helicopter tour of the Ice Fjord in Ilulissat, winter adventure: Greenland on day 5. volcanoes, icebergs Itinerary and sled dogs Day 1: Arrival Keflavik, Iceland. The Blue Lagoon and hotel check-in in Reykjavík. “Adventure awaits the one who is ready to embrace it,” said Knud Rasmussen, the famed polar explorer. Inclusions Day 2: Reykjavík. Full day ex- And winter adventures are indeed awaiting us in cursion Golden Circle with the waterfall Gullfoss, Geysir and Greenland, where the winter sun shines upon the • English-speaking tour guides • Lecture and introduction to the Greenlandic sled dog Thingvellir National Park. dream-like white landscape with snow-capped • Flight Iceland - Greenland (round mountains in the horizon. trip) • Dogsled incl. warm fur clothing, Day 3: Fly to Ilulissat, Greenland. approximately 2 hours City tour and hike to Sermermiut We visit the famed Ilulissat Ice Fjord with its majestic icebergs and embark • Transportation airport - hotel plain and Ice Fjord. on a dog sled adventure across the sparkling, silent winter backdrop. When (round trip) in Iceland and Green- • 3 nights at the hotel in Reykjavik darkness falls, we hope to see the magnificent northern lights dance across land in a double room with ensuite Day 4: Ilulissat. Sailing to the starry sky. facilities • Excursion to the Blue Lagoon incl. the World Heritage Ice Fjord, towel • 3 nights at the hotel in Ilulissat in northern lights and Greenlandic The wavering, green band of northern lights is truly an unforgettable sight. a double room with ensuite facili- coffee. The weather in March is often stable and clear, and at this time of year, just • Golden Circle, Gullfoss, Geysir and ties before the spring equinox, the northern lights shine brightest. We are in the the UNESCO-protected national Day 5: Ilulissat. Lecture on the perfect settings and three days to experience this enigmatic phenomenon. park Þingvellir incl. lunch • Half board including: Greenlandic Greenlandic sled dog, dog sled dinner in Ilulissat on day 5. Icelan- and Greenland dinner. Optional The journey starts in Iceland, the fascinating volcanic island with the Blue • City tour and hike to Sermermiut dic dinner in Reykjavik on day 6 excursion Lagoon’s healing waters and the Golden Circle and its gushing geysers, Gull- plain in Ilulissat • Taxes foss Waterfall and the UNESCO-protected national park Þingvellirgeysier, • Sailing to the UNESCO-protected Day 6: Flight to Reykjavik, Ice- Gold Foss. Ice Fjord land. During this winter adventure, we will be sampling local specialities such as • Northern Lights Hike incl. Green- Day 7: Departure smoked musk ox, ‘mattak’ (whale skin with a strip of blubber) and reindeer. landic coffee

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Winter in Ilulissat and Kangerlussuaq

Experience Greenland during the winter where the sun casts its rays over the dream-like snow-covered tundra and snow-capped mountain landscapes. We scout for musk oxen and go dog sledding across the sparkling, silent winter backdrop, and when darkness falls, we hope to see the northern lights 5 Days dance across the starry sky.

The wavering, green band of northern lights is truly an unforgettable sight. The weather during winter time is often stable and clear, and at this time of year, just before the spring equinox, the northern lights shine brightest. We are in the perfect settings for experiencing this enigmatic phenomenon.

We visit the famed Ilulissat Ice Fjord with its majestic icebergs and learn Inclusions about sled dogs. • English-speaking tour guides • ‘Kaffemik’ with a Greenlandic fami- During this winter adventure, we will be sampling local specialities such as ly smoked musk ox, ‘mattak’ (whale skin with a strip of blubber) and reindeer. • Flight Denmark - Greenland (round trip) • Transportation airport - hotel (round trip) in Ilulissat and Kanger- • City tour and hike to Sermermiut lussuaq The Greenland Itinerary plain in Ilulissat • 3 nights at the hotel in Ilulissat in a sled dog is one of • Sailing to the UNESCO-protected double room with bath and toilet the oldest breeds Day 1: Arrival in Illulissat, Greenland. Day 4: Fly to Kangerlussuaq. Explor- Ice Fjord City tour. ing dogsled and ‘kaffemik’ with local • 1 night in Kangerlussuaq in a dou- in the world. • Northern Lights Hike incl. Green- family and Greenlandic dinner ble room with ensuite facilities landic coffee Day 2: Ilulissat. Sailing to the World • Half board including: Greenlandic Heritage Ice fjord, northern lights and Day 5: Departure • Lecture and introduction to the Optional Excursions: dinner in Kangerlussuaq on day 4 Greenlandic coffee Greenlandic sled dog Helicopter tour of the • Taxes Ice Fjord in Ilulissat, Day 3: Ilulissat. Hike to Sermermiut • Dogsled incl. warm fur clothing, Greenland, Day 3. plain by the Ice Fjord. Optional heli- approximately 2 hours in Kanger- copter tour over the Ice Fjord lussuaq

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Itinerary Day 1: Arriving in Ilulissat, () , via Kangerlussuaq. Walk to the Ice Fjord

Day 2: Flight from Ilulissat to Qaanaaq in Thule District Highlights Greenland Day 3: Qaanaaq, visiting the museum and checking our • Dogsledding with local hunters in • Experience winter landscapes and equipment Greenland’s the midnight sun

• Visit Thule, one of the northern- • Spot polar bears, and nar- Day 4: Half day dog sledding Hunting with the most communities in the world whales day tour. Return to Qaanaaq

rcle Day 5: Start of a three-day Ilulissat tic Ci Disko Bay he Arc Inuit of the North 66°33’N T dog sledding tour. Overnight in Inclusions Siorapaluk A dog sled adventure in country • English-speaking guide tion!) Kangerlussuaq Day 6: Dog sledding to hunt- ing area, weather dependent. Located further north than any other settlements in the world, the two • Flights Copenhagen-Qaanaaq • City walk in Ilulissat (2 hours) Overnight in Siorapaluk small Greenlandic towns of Qaanaaq and Siorapaluk experience a dramatic (round trip), via Kangerlussuaq change from pitch-dark winter months to a long summer of glaring 24-hour and Ilulissat. • ½ day dog sledding, 1 guest per Day 7: Dog sledding back to sunlight from May and onwards. Led by experienced local hunters we travel sled Qaanaaq by dog sled from Qaannaaq to Siorapaluk to the Inuit hunting areas. Walrus • 2 nights at Hotel Hvide Falk in and narwhales are the prime targets, but the hunters are constantly on the Ilulissat. Breakfast included. • 3 days dog sledding, 1 guest per Day 8: Free in Qaanaaq. Fare- lookout for polar bears, the most coveted prey. sled. Full board on the sled tour well dinner at the hotel • 5 nights at Hotel Qaanaaq in Qaa- (2B, 3L, 2D) Equipped with warm sealskin clothing and other necessities for our sled- naaq. Breakfast included. Day 9: Return flight back to ding adventure, we set off into the vast snow and ice landscape and travel • Half board at hotels (dinners) Ilulissat. Overnight Hotel Hvide the way the hunters have travelled for centuries. Our adventure takes us to • 2 nights in hunters house in Siora- Falk areas rich in Arctic wildlife including seals, and whales. paluk (very simple accommoda-

26 Greenland summer and winter adventures Greenland summer and winter adventures 27 MEET ONE OF OUR EXPEDITION LEADERS We are proud to have Kim on board our carefully selected expedition team that lives and breathes all things arctic. Most of our leaders have some form of personal connection to the areas in which they guide. In Kim’s case, his years of patrolling the exteriors of northern Greenland with the Danish Navy’s elite sled dog unit and time spent as a policeman in Kangerlussuaq have provided a solid and personal understanding of Greenlandic culture, its people, and a deep respect for the unpredictable arctic wilderness that is Greenland. His expertise also extends to Svalbard in where he leads several expeditions annually. Leading in Svalbard requires the ability to handle a firearm and extensive knowledge of polar bears which Kim has acquired over many years.

1. What’s the best part about your ing. It is completely de-stressing. A think that there’s snow and ice all KIM HANSEN job? fantastic sense of belonging between year round, but during the summer, I get to combine work with my big dogs, sled driver, guests and nature the temperature often reaches over passion for Greenland. Going to occurs. 20 degrees Celsius. Greenland is like coming home. I en- Apart from that the best advice that joy showing our guests ‘my’ Green- 3. What’s your favourite destina- also applies to life in general, is to land. I know I’ve done a good job tion? “ enjoy it and be open and curious. when people tell me they want to go Greenland! I know back to Greenland. 5. What’s important to know about 4. Do you have any tips for our I’ve done travelling in the Arctic? 2. What’s special about a sled dog guests? It is the most beautiful place on tour/ ice camp expedition with Al- It depends on whether you’re there a good job earth. Remember that when trav- batros Travel? during summer or winter. On a winter when people tell elling in the Arctic, nature is at the When you’re on a dog sled you be- trip, there are a great deal of tips re- forefront here. In summer and win- come one with nature in the most garding clothing but we go through me they want to go ter. We have an itinerary but if the beautiful way as you experience the those in connection with sled dog weather changes, we change the EXPEDITION LEADER working dogs, the sound of the sled tours. During the summer it can get bck to Greenland. plan accordingly. And that’s why we cutting through the fresh and un- very warm in Greenland, something always have a plan B (and a plan C) Greenland expert touched snow and your own breath- people don’t expect. Most people ready when we are in the Arctic.

28 Greenland summer and winter adventures Greenland summer and winter adventures 29 Exploring KANGERLUSSUAQ We offer a variety of exciting excursions in and around Kangerlussuaq. Here is a selection of what we can do.

NORTHERN LIGHTS rating adventure where we explore time exploring this world of ice be- summer we have good chances of our 4WD truck and the guide will fill IN KANGERLUSSUAQ the unique landscape of hills and fore returning to our vehicle. witnessing the glacier calve. Chanc- us in on the various wildlife in this On evenings with a clear sky, the valleys with numerous es are good for spotting musk oxen, area. Maybe we’ll get the chance beautiful northern lights (also streams, rivers, waterfalls and ICE FISHING ON THE FJORD ptarmigans and arctic hares. to spot musk oxen and learn more known as Aurora Borealis) often ap- lakes. On the way to the ice sheet We drive to the harbour and walk about these incredible creatures. pear. On this excursion, we head out we pass through the tundra and on the thick DOG SLED TOUR into the landscape where artificial chances of spotting reindeer, musk ice to find a good fishing spot. After – TWO HOURS HIKE TO GARNET ROCK light does not prevent us from see- oxen and many species of birds and drilling holes through the thick ice, “Kangerlussuaq Experience the stunning Greenlan- We will drive to Tacan (by car or ing the spectacular northern lights. arctic flowers are good. we will settle down and try our luck. was a former dic nature on an exciting dog sled bus), the mountain south of Kan- Afterwards, while we enjoy a mug There is usually plenty of fish! adventure across the thick ice on gerlussuaq, and enjoy the fantastic of Greenlandic coffee, the guide will ICE CAP POINT 660 US military the fjord. The tour includes rental view. From Tacan, we circle the big tell us more about the phenomenon Powerful 4WD-vehicles will take RUSSELL GLACIER of warm seal fur clothing and fur salt lake. The walk to Garnet Rock is of northern lights and the myths it us through an incredibly beautiful Driving partially off-road we take a base known boots. mostly downhill with a few hills. We has created throughout time. landscape, through mountains, scenic route to the spectacular Rus- look for the semi-precious garnets plains and semi-desert valleys. Near sell Glacier. The glacier is an impres- as TUNDRA AND WILDLIFE TOUR when we reach our destination. FULL-DAY ICE CAP the Ice sheet, we drive through the sive sight with its vertical ice walls Kangerlussuaq has incredibly beau- Lunch is included. We will be driven ADVENTURE fantastic moraine landscape. At the rising as high as 60m. We’ll get West Eight. tiful nature and is home to the mas- back to our starting point. Experience the second-largest ice end of the road, we walk onto the close enough for some great photo sive musk ox. We will drive through sheet in the world on this exhila- vast ice sheet and we spend some and video opportunities. During the stunning tundra landscape in

30 Greenland summer and winter adventures Greenland summer and winter adventures 31 Discovering Ilulissat is a veritable wonderland for the nature-loving guest. From helicopter flights to hiking along the UNESCO Ice Fjord, we offer a wide ILULISSAT selection of adventures. Summer Winter

HELICOPTER CULTURAL AND NORTHERN LIGHTS ICEBERG TOUR HISTORICAL TOWN WALK IN ILULISSAT Flying over the Ice Fjord is a spectac- Enjoy a guided two-hour walk Join us for a guided hike during the ular sight. On this helicopter flight, around the beautiful town of Ilulissat evening where we hope to spot the we start across the country over and hear stories about its exciting stunning display of the magical mountains, lakes and streams. Then history. northern lights. The two-hour hike in- the pilot flies over the fjord where we cludes the famed Greenlandic coffee are met with a view of the stunning or hot chocolate. A headlight is also icebergs from above. Flight time included. approx. 20 minutes.

KANGIA CLASSIC SERMERMIUT NORTHERN LIGHTS This helicopter excursion is the only SETTLEMENT BY ON SNOW SCOOTER way to the heart of the UNESCO-pro- THE ICE FJORD Hop on a snowmobile and cruise tected area as it’s not possible to get On this guided two-hour hike to the along the snowy landscape under this close to the gigantic glacier by Sermermiut plain, we hear stories the starry sky. Drive through the boat or foot. Producing 43 million about the region and the traditions stunning scenery while enjoying tonnes of ice and moving 50m a of the Inuit people. We will be met the awe-inspiring aurora in the sky day, the Ilulissat Glacier is the most with astonishing views of the fjord. above you. This guided two-hour productive on in the northern hemi- (Jan-Dec) excursion does not require previous sphere and measures 7km wide and experience and warm arctic clothing is more than 1km deep. can be rented.

ICE FJORD CRUISE SNOW SHOE TREK Enjoy a 2.5hr boat trip along the Admire the winter landscape on UNESCO-protected Ice Fjord and be this two-hour guided snow shoe met by a stunning iceberg landscape. hike. Enjoy the panorama view of Sealskin clothing can be rented. the Sermermiut valley, icebergs and Disko Bay. No previous experience is required.

BOAT TRIP TO ILIMANAQ HIKE ALONG THE ICE FJORD EQI DAY CRUISE DOG SLED ADVENTURE Visit the charming settlement of This five-hour hike takes us along Cruise to the famed Eqi Glacier and Enjoy two hours on a traditional sled Ilimanaq, situated south of the Ice the UNESCO-protected Ice Fjord and enjoy the thunderous symphony of with a driver and his dogs leading Fjord. The trip lasts approx. five hours provides stunning views of the ice- crashing ice as the stunning glacier you into the beautiful Greenlandic and includes coffee and tea. bergs as the guide informs us of Inuit calves. The duration of the cruise var- nature. Whether it’s a ride to Disko traditions and the flora and fauna of ies according to which boat is used. Bay with stunning views, or the hin- the area. Lunch and warm beverages Sealskin clothing can be rented. terland for views of the Ice Fjord or are included. onto the sea ice if it’s strong enough, a sled ride is something you will not forget. Warm arctic clothing can be rented.

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The wavering green streaks across the dark night sky is an unforgettable sight. The northern lights also known as the aurora borealis is an enthralling natural phenomenon that can be viewed above the Arctic Circle. In Greenland the chances of experiencing this spell-binding tapestry of colours are great and we offer a variety of tours that let you experience amazing Greenland by day and when darkness falls, we watch nature’s own light show across the starry sky.

Did you know? Kangerlussuaq is surrounded by mountains and has a stable climate which allows for regular and impressive displays of the aurora during the winter months.

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