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Alpine Peaks of West Greenland - Ski and Sail: Maniitsoq-Maniitsoq

Example 8 Day Cruise aboard Rembrandt van Rijn
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Embark on an extreme polar voyage to the alpine peaks of West Greenland. Explore the West of Greenland on your mountain skis or snowshoes and spot wildlife aboard sailing vessel "Rembrandt van Rijn" or from the Greenland shores on this exciting Arctic cruise.
Unique villages of Greenland.Hiking through the arctic tundra.Snowshoeing remote polar destinationsSunset view of Greenland.Hiking the snowy hillsides of Greenland.
Places Visited
  • Arctic
  • Greenland
  • Evighedsfjorden
  • Hamborgerland
  • Kangerluarsuat
  • Maniitsoq
  • Sermilinguaq Fjord
Activity Level: Relaxed
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
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Day 1: Maniitsoq

Arrive in Maniitsoq from Kangerdlussuak by chartered plane (flight not included in the voyage cost). The town is nestled on an island at the mouth of a fjord surrounded by peaks above 2000 m. The port of Maniitsoq is ice free from late spring to early winter. It is a community where fishing and hunting form the backbone of the economy. There is a museum which portrays regional history and culture. Sperm whale frequently surface in the waters near town.

Day 2: East of Hamborgerland-Sermilinguaq Fjord

  • Ship
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
East of Hamborgerland reach the fantastic landscapes of the Sermilinguaq Fjord, where you will sail by colonies of Brünnich’s guillemot and kittiwake. The Maniitsoq area offers a rugged scenery and mountain tops are flanked by glaciers reaching down to the sea. On snowshoes explore the lower slopes and viewpoints.

Day 3-5: Evighedsfjord and Kangerdluarssuat Fjord

  • Ship
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Spend quality time in Evighedsfjord and Kangerdluarssuat fjord over the next three days. The skiers climb a 1000 m peak at the interior of Taaterat Glacier and the snowshoe walkers can choose from one of the many hikes in the area, including one near Sermitsiaq glacier. The other days are spent at other high peaks in the region, including Eternity Fjord and the Northern slopes surrounding Kangerdluarssuat fjord north of Kangaamiut. Once skiers and snowshoe walkers reassemble back on the ship each evening, the ship will sail around the beautiful alpine scenery and everyone can enjoy a relaxed atmosphere on-board.

Day 6: North of Hamborgerland

  • Ship
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
The slopes surrounding Kangerluarsuat are ideal for skiers and snowshoers. The exact location of the day's activities will depend on the snow conditions.

Day 7: Alpine descents

  • Ship
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Today is spent skiing or snowshoeing on the beautiful North facing slopes of Sermersuut (Hamborgerland). In the evening, head towards Maniitsoq and enjoy the evening at sea.

Day 8: Maniitsoq/transfer to Kangerlussuaq

  • 1 Breakfast
Disembark in Maniitsoq and board a charter flight to Kangerlussuaq, and an onward scheduled flight to Copenhagen(flight not included in the voyage cost).

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- Rates are quoted in U.S. dollars and represent costs per person, double occupancy.
- Cabins are available for single occupancy at 1.7 times the double occupancy rate.
- Children between the ages of 3-15 receive a 40% discount in triple cabins, one child per cabin.
- Due to the extreme nature of itinerary destinations, travel insurance is mandatory for all cruises aboard the Rembrandt Van Rijn - including medical, accident and repatriation/evacuation insurance.
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