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Greenland Ilulissat Adventure 5 Days | Starts/Ends: Copenhagen TRIP NOTES Greenland Ilulissat Adventure 5 days | Starts/Ends: Copenhagen Enjoy a short stay in Ilulissat in • Welcome meeting at Hotel Arctic on day travelling. The flight is with Air Greenland and Western Greenland staying at the 2 and city walk is about 4 hours and 40 minutes. Once in • impressive Hotel Arctic - right on Midnight Ice fjord cruse on day 3 Kangerlussuaq we connect on to a flight to Ilulissat in Western Greenland - this flights the ice fjord. Take a midnight sun What's Not Included is only about 45 minutes long. Upon arrival cruise on ice fjord and enjoy drinks • International flights and visas in Ilulissat you'll be met and transferred made with fresh ice berg ice! • Gratuity for your tour guide. Tipping your to the Hotel Arctic . Following a welcome tour guide is an entirely personal gesture meeting with our guide we embark on a HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS city walk allowing us to get acquainted with the town and take our first glimpses of the DETAILED ITINERARY Trip Highlights beautiful scenery. Later this evening we enjoy a delicious meal at the onsite hotel restaurant • Midnight cruise - weave around giant ice Day 1 : Copenhagen Ulo. Ulo is famous for its 'fresh from the fjords bergs and marvel at the midnight Arctic and fells' ingredients that is uses in its food. sun as you enjoy a cruise on the mighty ice fjord After dinner we embark on a midnight cruise • Hotel Arctic - stay at the most northerly 4- to the icefjord. The midnight sun and warm red star hotel in the world colours reflect on the gigantic icebergs and • Ilulissat - enjoy a guided walk in the is an amazing sight! We'll cruise between the pretty coastal town, visit the museum and icebergs and enjoy a late drink on the "real marvel at the stunning scenery rocks". This tour is guided and includes light • Exploring Greenland - choose from a host refreshments. Overnight - Ilulissat (B, D) of optional activities to enhance your visit Your first night at Copenhagen airport is including dog sledding, whale watching or Day 3 : Ilulissat included. Please make your way to the a snow scooter excursion Clarion Airport hotel which is a short walk What's Included from the main terminal building. Overnight - Copenhagen • 4 nights in 3 - 4 star accommodation • 4 breakfasts and 3 dinners Day 2 : Ilulissat & ice fjord • Return economy class flights with Air cruise Greenland between Copenhagen and Copenhagen - Ilulissat. This morning after Ilulissat (via Kangerlussuaq) hotel check out we take a morning flight • Transfers from Ilulissat airport to the Hotel from Copenhagen to Kangerlussuaq. Flight Arctic on day 2 times vary depending on which day you are Greenland Ilulissat Adventure - 5 days updated on 23-09-2021 05:58:51 www.onthegotours.com This information has been compiled with care and good faith. They give an accurate illustration of the proposed arrangements for this holiday. Circumstances beyond our control such as changes in local conditions, inclement weather or other reasons could force us to make changes to UK 020 7371 1113 [email protected] this itinerary. Any costs shown are subject to change, though are an accurate reflection of costs at time of writing. Please also note that visa AUS 1300 855 684 [email protected] requirements are subject to change and are the responsibility of the traveller and not that of On The Go Tours. NZ 0800 44 77 69 CAN 1 866 890 7038 - 1 - USA 1 866 606 2960 SA 0800 990 311 TRIP NOTES Greenland Ilulissat Adventure After breakfast at the hotel the remainder We sail to the fishing spot of the day, most of the day is at leisure. There a whole host probably near Bredebugt or the mouth of of optional excursions that can be booked the Ilulissat Ice Fjord. While waiting for our locally with your helpful tour leader who will catch we have time to enjoy the beautiful be on hand to help advise what you can do. surroundings. By the end of the day we will Overnight - Ilulissat (B, D) hopefully bring home different sorts of fish like cod, halibut, redfish and catfish. Day 4 : Ilulissat Hotel Arctic Price: DKK 1300 (including lunch) Today is at leisure - please see our list of The world's most northerly 4 star hotel, Feeding the Huskies (1 hour) activities on your Trip Notes for details of the Hotel Arctic sits right on the edge of Ilulissat is a dog sledge-area and the dogs activities on offer. Overnight - Ilulissat (B, D) the ice fjord - recently made a UNESCO in town are still used for both work and play world heritage site. Guest rooms cosy every winter. We invite you to join in the Day 5 : Copenhagen with comfortable beds, hardwood flooring feeding of a family of dogs. You can see, and minimalist bathrooms with under floor feel and certainly hear the howling of 20 heating. Original works by the Greenlandic hungry dogs. The owner will demonstrate the artist Buuti Pedersen decorate the rooms. equipment and tell about life as a sledge dog Complimentary wi-fi is available and the in Greenland. Sturdy shoes advised! on site Ulo restaurant where guests can Price: DKK 200 enjoy delicious meals with one of the most spectacular views in the world - enjoy dinner Whale Safari (5 hours) whilst watching the icebergs drift around the We cruise by boat into the Disko Bay to spot fjord. whales. In the summer time humpback whales Ilulissat - Copenhagen. Today we say farewell come to Disko Bay to feed on capelin, a small to Greenland as we board our flight back herring-like fish. As the humpback whales are to Copenhagen (via Kangerlussuaq). Flight a protected species they are very trusting and times vary depending on which day you are can often be enjoyed at close range. travelling so please contact us before booking Price: DKK 1000 your onward flights from Copenhagen. (B) Deluxe flight over Ilulissat (1 hour) AirZafari Greenland offer sightseeing flights HOTELS Our partners and photo safaris in a 5 seat quiet and Highlighted below are some of the hotels This tour is operated in conjunction with our comfortable aircraft. We fly in low altitude which we frequently use on this tour, though trusted partner and you will join travellers to the very end of Ilulissat Ice Fjord. After we reserve the right to substitute these who booked through different operators, cruising above the glacier front and getting hotels to ones of a similar standard. not solely On The Go. as close to it as safely as possible we head Please refer to your Tour Voucher for your towards the underwater moaine in front of The sightseeing group may vary in size from confirmed arrival hotel and further arrival Ilulissat where we can enjoy breathtaking 2 – 12 persons. information. views of huge icebergs and sky-blue lakes on Optional Excursions in the top of them. Window seat is guaranteed Clarion Airport Hotel for the best photo opportunities and every Ilulissat passenger is provided with Active Noise Just a short walk across the covered Home Visit (2 hours): Come join a local family Reduction Headset. walkway from the main terminal and 15 for a cup of coffee. Price: DKK2695 minutes' metro from the city centre, the The Greenlanders are famous for welcoming Clarion Copenhagen Airport is a modern visitors into their homes, inviting everyone Ice Fjord Photo Sightseeing (35 minutes) hotel with excellent facilities. Guest rooms over for a cup of coffee and a piece of cake. AirZafari Greenland offer sightseeing flights are a decent size and come with floor to The latest gossip is shared and it will also and photo safaris in a 5 seat quiet ceiling windows and importantly sound be possible to see the national costume and and comfortable aircraft. The unforgettable proofing - so the planes won't disturb you. learn about life so very isolated from the rest shorter tour offers a flight in low altitude The breakfast buffet is extensive and there is of the world. to the outer area of Ilulissat town and the an onsite spa for guests to enjoy as well as Price: DKK 200 underneath moraine at the mouth of Ilulissat Wi-Fi (charges apply). Ice Fjord. Fishing Tour (4 hours) Price: DKK 1795 Greenland Ilulissat Adventure - 5 days updated on 23-09-2021 05:58:51 www.onthegotours.com This information has been compiled with care and good faith. They give an accurate illustration of the proposed arrangements for this holiday. Circumstances beyond our control such as changes in local conditions, inclement weather or other reasons could force us to make changes to UK 020 7371 1113 [email protected] this itinerary. Any costs shown are subject to change, though are an accurate reflection of costs at time of writing. Please also note that visa AUS 1300 855 684 [email protected] requirements are subject to change and are the responsibility of the traveller and not that of On The Go Tours. NZ 0800 44 77 69 CAN 1 866 890 7038 - 2 - USA 1 866 606 2960 SA 0800 990 311 TRIP NOTES Greenland Ilulissat Adventure 4 weeks prior to travel. We accept Visitors must keep in mind that weather is Northern Glacier Photo Sightseeing (45 COVID-19 digital certificates, NHS Covid very erratic and unpredictable in the Arctic minutes) Pass or Vaccination Record Cards e- region. You need to factor possible delays AirZafari Greenland offer sightseeing flights mailed to [email protected] or you that are not under the control of the airline. In and photo safaris in a 5 seat quiet and can upload your vaccination history such cases please contact the airline service comfortable aircraft.
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