UNDISCOVERED GREENLAND South Greenland Discovery 7 nights - 8 days
Witness the remarkable effects of climate change first-hand with a boat trip to the ice cap glacier.
Visit the abandoned viking settlements along the coast and the medieval church at Hvalsey.
Enjoy Greenlandic culture in the beautiful port town of Qaqortoq with its stunning stone sculptures.
Hike through emerald green fields full of wildflowers and dotted with sheep.
Visit one of the oldest sheep farms in Greenland.
Go cruising on an iceberg safari through a spectacular fjord of drifting turquoise icebergs.
Experience the awesome force of nature as icebergs are calved off a gigantic glacier.
Enjoy a spectacular taste of Southern Greenland on this seven night adventure through its colourful towns and settlements. The walking trails are the best on offer in Greenland with incredible views of icebergs, glaciers, rolling green hills and wildflowers. Visit the amazing ice cap and discover the rich history of the abandoned viking settlements along the coast. Experience daily life on a Greenlandic sheep farm and discover the amazing agricultural heritage of Arctic farmers. Discover the picture postcard perfect towns of Greenland’s south with colourful painted houses and friendly locals. Day 1 Narsarsuaq (Arrival) - Narsaq
Guests will be met on arrival at Narsarsuaq airport in Southern Greenland. After refreshments and a full tour orientation guests will be transferred by boat to Narsaq (a one hour journey). The town of Narsaq is beautifully situated at the foot of a mountain and an emerald green valley that looks out over a fjord packed with icebergs from the surrounding glaciers. Dinner and overnight accommodation at Hotel Narsaq. Day 2 Narsaq - Ikerssuaq Fjord - Twin Glacier - Sermilik Fjord
After breakfast, guests can explore the charming fishing town of Narsaq, known for its colourful wooden houses, and visit the museum. In the afternoon guests will travel by boat to the ice cap’s Twin Glacier. Crossing the wide Ikerssuaq Fjord we reach the Twin Glacier. At this incredible location you can go ashore and literally touch the ice cap. On this journey we will see the effects of climate change in recent decades on the receding glaciers, scenic waterfalls created by meltwater, and cliffs teeming with birdlife. This trip offers guests some remarkable photo opportunities amongst the magnificent drifting icebergs of Sermilik Fjord. Overnight accommodation at hotel Narsaq. Day 3 Narsaq - Qaqortoq
After breakfast, guests will be transferred by boat to the town of Qaqortoq (Journey time one hour and thirty minutes). Qaqortoq is the largest town and port in South Greenland, known for its stone sculptures that are carved into the granite bedrock . Visit Greenland’s oldest fountain in the town square next to the harbour and watch fishermen selling the catch of the day at the nearby fish market.
Overnight accommodation at Hotel Qaqortoq. Day 4 Qaqortoq - Hvalsey
After breakfast guests will embark on a boat journey to the ruins of the viking church on Hvalsey. From Qaqortoq you can also visit the famous Halsey Church on a short excursion. The ruins are located in Hvalsey Fjord, on a lush green meadow. According to the sagas, it was Eric the Red’s cousin Thorkell Farserk who took possession of the land at Hvalsey when he arrived in Greenland in the year 985. The church at Hvalsey dates to the 14th century and is one of the best preserved medieval structures in Greenland. Afterwards we will return to Qaqortoq where guests may sample local Greenlandic cuisine at one of the local restaurants. Overnight accommodation at the Hotel Qaqortoq. Day 5 Qaqortoq - Itilleq - Igaliku
After breakfast, guests and bags will be transferred by boat from Qaqortoq to the village Igaliku. Guests have the option of disembarking at the village of Itilleq for an easy 4 km walk along the “King’s Road” to Igaliku as your bags continue on by boat. It is one of the most scenic hikes in Southern Greenland through a stunning landscape bursting with colour.
Igaliku is one of the most beautiful villages in Greenland. In the afternoon, guests may choose to hike to nearby waterfalls which tumble down the hills like pearls towards Tunulliarfik Fjord. Overnight accommodation in Igaliku. Day 6 Igaliku - Qassiarsuk - Narsarsuaq
After breakfast guests will be transferred by boat to the Norse settlement of Qassiarsuk. Qassiarsuk is also known as Brattahlid, the place where Eric the Red settled in 982. Here guests can wander amongst the well-preserved Norse ruins and the open air museum. Enjoy lunch in the friendly nearby sheep farming village. In the late afternoon, guests will be transferred by boat to Narsarsuaq. Overnight accommodation in Narsarsuaq. Day 7 Narsarsuaq - Qooroq Fjord - Narsarsuaq
After breakfast guests will embark on a boat journey to the Qooroq Ice Fjord. This trip offers another remarkable photo opportunity to capture icebergs of all colours, shapes and sizes. Inside the Fjord guests will enjoy breathtaking views of thousands of turquoise icebergs, sheer cliff faces and an enormous glacier which calves about 200,000 tons of ice each day. After returning for a late lunch in Narsarsuaq, guests may choose to relax in our cosy cafe surroundings or take one of the optional walks in the surrounding wilderness. More active guests may choose to walk to the top of a nearby hill which offers a spectacular view over the fjord and nearby glacial ice cap. Overnight at the Hotel Narsarsuaq.
Narsarsuaq (Departure) Day 8
After breakfast guests will check-in to the airport at Narsarsuaq for the departure of their return flight. Inclusions The Price does not include
All Hotel accommodation including breakfast. International and Domestic flights are NOT All boat transfers and transport of luggage. included Boat Trip to Twin Glacier Dinner & packed lunches are NOT included Boat trip to Hvalsey. but can be ordered in advance from hotels. Boat trip to Qooroq Fjord
SOUTH GREENLAND DEPARTURE DATES & Prices 2018
JUNE TOUR PRICE 16th, 19th, 23rd, 26th & 30th.
JULY From AUD$2828 (Twin/Share -Private bathroom) 3rd, 7th, 10th, 14th, UWSG_007TP 17th, 21st, 24th, 28th & 31st. From AUD$2319 (Twin/Share-shared bathroom) UWSG_007TS AUGUST From AUD$3755 4th, 11th, 21st, 25th & 28th. (Single Room - Private Bathroom) UWSG_007SP
From AUD$3013
SEPTEMBER (Single room / Shared bathroom) UWSG_007SS
1st, 4th, 8th, 11th, 15th, 18th & 22nd. DEPARTURE DATES & Prices 2019
JUNE TOUR PRICE 1st, 4th, 8th, 11th, 15th, 18th, 22nd, 25th, 29th.
JULY From AUD$2969 (Twin/Share -Private bathroom) 2nd, 6th, 9th, 13th, UWSG_007TP 16th, 20th, 23rd, 27th, 30th. From AUD$2435 (Twin/Share-shared bathroom) UWSG_007TS AUGUST From AUD$3940 3rd, 6th, 10th, 13th, 17th, 20th, 24th, 27th, 31st. (Single Room - Private Bathroom) UWSG_007SP
From AUD$3165
SEPTEMBER (Single room / Shared bathroom) UWSG_007SS
3rd, 7th, 10th, 14th, 17th, 21st. Airfares
YES - We can book your flights to Greenland!
Undiscovered World is a full service travel agency and we can issue point to point air ticketing anywhere in the world at competitive prices. No booking fee is charged for flights associated with any of our tours.
Both Air Greenland and Air Iceland Connect fly direct to Narsarsuaq in Southern Greenland from both Reykjavik and Copenhagen.
Return ECONOMY flights from REYKJAVIK start from AUD$980 Return ECONOMY flights from COPENHAGEN start from AUD$1050
We can also book through airfares to Greenland Via Copenhagen or Reykjavik from anywhere in the world. Please Contact us for a competitive quote. Contact & Booking www.undiscovered.world
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