South Greenland summer tour

Greenland Tours

South Greenland is a region full of contrasts, known for its flowering plains and fertile valleys, ice-filled fjords, numerous glaciers and mineral-rich mountain landscapes. The region has a well-developed farming industry with extensive grazing pastures for sheep and horses and some of the best-preserved Norse ruins.

Narsaq means "the plain" in Greenlandic, and the name is due to the large green plain on which the town lies. With its central location in a huge complex of fjords, Narsaq is a good place to begin a tour of South Greenland. The glaciers north of the town ensure that there are almost always icebergs around Narsaq, and the fjords around the Narsaq peninsula are rich in seals, salmon, trout and minke whales. The temperature varies from plus 22º C (72º F) in the summer.

Optional excursions are available in Narsaq. Among the highlights of the programme we can mention the sailing between the icebergs in Eric's Fiord between Narsarsuaq and Narsaq, the viking ruins, the beautiful arctic scenery including the Inland Ice Cap as well as experiencing the daily life in a small Greenlandic town. One evening it will be possible to have the famous Greenland Buffet with a presentation of the National Costume.

In South Greenland beautiful turquoise mountains of ice are frequently seen. They are often smaller than those in the north, but just as breathtaking. Many glaciers are also easily accessible in South Greenland.

PRICES & DATES

Price includes return economy class flights from the UK to Reykjavik, return airport transfers from the international airport to your hotel, 2 nights at Hotel in Reykjavik inc. breakfast, return economy class flights Reykjavik-Narsaq, transfers in Greenland, 4 nights accommodation incl. breakfast and destination guide in Greenland.

Departures on Mondays June-August 2011 via Reykjavik.

ITINERARY

Day 1 – Monday
Fly to Reykjavik with a scheduled airline and transfer to your hotel.

Day 2 - Tuesday
Morning at leisure before self transfer to Reykjavik Domestic airport in the afternoon. Fly from Reykjavik to Narsarsuaq.

Narsaq is a typical Greenland town with small wooden houses painted in bright colours on the shores of Narsaq Sund, where white icebergs are floating in the deep blue water. Situated only 3 hours by boat from the international airport Narsarsuaq. You can reach this little hidden pearl in less than 6 hours from down town Reykjavik.

Transfer from the airport to the pier and by boat through Eric's Fjord to Narsaq.
Transfer to the hotel and check-in. Information and welcome meeting at the hotel.

Day 3 and 4 - Wednesday & Thursday
Breakfast at Restaurant Klara.

Days at leisure in Narsaq for optional excursions. It is possible to book optional excursions during your stay in Narsaq: city walk Narsaq, easy hike to The Dyrnæs Peninsula, boat excursion to Inland Ice Cap, half day boat tour to Eskimo ruins, Full day tour to Qaqortoq incl. city walk and evening cruise. Please note that all excursions are subject to weather conditions. Excursions can be pre-booked before departure or locally.

Day 5 – Friday
Breakfast at Restaurant Klara. Transfer to Narsaq pier and by boat through Eric's Fjord to Narsarsauq and by bus from Narsarsuaq pier to the airport.

Fly with Air Iceland from Narsarsuaq to Reykjavik Domestic Airport and self transfer to your hotel.

Overnight in Reykjavik.

Day 6 - Saturday
After breakfast free time to further explore the city centre followed by return transfer to Keflavik airport for your flight home. We recommend return transfer via Blue Lagoon.

It is possible to extend the holiday in Iceland for as long as you like.

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Hotel, Activity and Local Information

Accommodation in Narsaq

Your accommodation in Narsaq is booked in Hotel Narsaq, Hotel Perlen or Gedebakken, Inuili in rooms with private facilities. All accommodation is operated by a local family, who really make you feel at home in Narsaq.

Hotel Reykjavik

The attractive and modern Hotel Reykjavik is perfectly situated in the very heart of Reykjavík. Hotel Reykjavík is a superior tourist class hotel. The rooms are comfortable, and well equipped, with bath and/or shower facilities, minibar, telephone, satellite TV, pay TV, wireless internet, radio, hair dryer, coffee and tea making facilities and other amenities to make your stay enjoyable. The city's main shopping street Laugarvegur, is just around the corner, and a few minutes' walk will take you either to the "old" city centre - with dozens of bars and restaurants, throbbing with life, night and day. Hotel Reykjavik has an on-site restaurant Raudara and an excellent morning buffet is offered every morning of the week. Bar/cocktail lounge is open every night.

Activities and Local Information
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• Arrival/departure via Blue Lagoon
• Boat excursion to Eskimo ruins
• City walk in Narsaq
• Easy hike to The Dyrnæs Peninsula
• Inland Ice Cap by boat

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