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Early morning in Tasiilaq, East Greenland

Tasiilaq to Scoresby Sound – Gems of the Remote East

Example 13 Day Cruise aboard M/S Balto
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Embark on a 13-day expedition cruise with M/S Balto from Tasiilaq to Scoresby Sound, and discover the untamed east coast of Greenland with its magnificent landscapes, fascinating culture, and uncharted fjords. With a small group of only 12 passengers, you'll have more flexibility, unique itineraries, and more time ashore to explore remote settlements, meet welcoming locals, and learn about their culture. 
Reflection of colorful houses in GreenlandWhale sighting in Polar waters!Iceberg view at sunset.The elusive narwhal in the ArcticM/S BaltoEarly morning in Tasiilaq, East Greenland
Highlights
  • Learn the unique and vibrant Inuit culture in Tasiilaq
  • Explore the Sermilik fjord system and icebergs in various shapes and shades of blue
  • Spot polar bears, narwhals, and whales in Fjords during the cruise
  • Experience the eastern wild, beautiful, and unchartered coastline
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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: Reykjavik

You arrive individually in Reykjavik and check into your hotel.

Day 2: Fly to Kulusuk | Embarkation day

  • Ship
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
You fly from Reykjavik to Kulusuk airport. In the afternoon, you board M/S Balto and begin your great exploration. On an expedition of this kind, the exact route be decided by weather and ice. 

Day 3-11: Expedition cruising

  • Ship
  • 9 Breakfasts, 9 Lunches, 9 Dinners
You visit the town of Tasiilaq, which is the largest settlement in East Greenland with around 2000 inhabitants. The town is known for its unique Inuit culture, where shamanism and native traditions are more alive than in other parts of Greenland. During your expedition here, you learn about local myths and legends, such as the story of tupilaqs. In Greenlandic Inuit religion, a tupilaq was a monster created by a practitioner of witchcraft or shamanism using various objects such as animal bone, skin, hair, or sinew. If you're lucky, you might witness some ritual or singing.

You continue to explore the impressive Sermilik fjord system, navigating amongst countless icebergs in various shades of blue. These fjords are awe-inspiring and could be explored for days. You make several remote anchorages, visit a hunting village, and keep an eye out for whales, which are occasionally seen in the fjords.

As you sail north, you get to experience the wild, beautiful, and uncharted eastern coastline. The strong currents carry a parade of icebergs southward, and glacier faces go straight into the ocean, making for many unexplored fjords. You might stop at some of the following places along the way:
In the ice-choked Tuttilik fjord, meaning "the place where the reindeer live," you hope to go ashore and explore some abandoned Inuit winter houses.
Continuing north, you enter some of the wildest coastal landscapes in Greenland. In favorable conditions, you enter Kangerlussuaq fjord and Watkins fjord, which offer beautiful hiking possibilities.

A little further up the coast is Nansen fjord, which lies directly south of Greenland's highest mountain, Gunnbjørn fjeld, measuring 3694 meters. You have now entered the area where you're most likely to see polar bears, and you intensify your scouting! Polar bear sightings are rare and not an everyday thing in Greenland, but if you wish to see one, the leg from here to Scoresby Sound offers the best chances.
You pass Kap Vedel en route to the Barclay Bugt area, officially sailing along the Blosseville Coast. This is arguably one of the most perilous coastlines in the Arctic in terms of ice, current, and tide. This stretch of coast was discovered by Jules de Blosseville in 1833 aboard La Lilloise. Høst Havn provides good anchorage and hiking opportunities. You continue and explore the area of Rømer fjord, Deichmann fjord, and Steward Ø. On rare occasions, narwhals have been spotted here.

On your final day, you aim to venture into Scoresby Sound. Here you are surrounded by breathtaking nature, icebergs in all shapes, and fascinating and uniquely flowing basalt columns.

Day 12: Constable Point | Disembark | Fly to Reykjavik

  • Hotels
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
In the morning, you disembark in Constable Point and fly to Reykjavik where you check into your hotel.

Day 13: Return Home

  • 1 Breakfast
You fly back home from Reykjavik.

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M/S Balto

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Saloon
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Notes


Included
  • 12 Breakfasts, 11 Lunches, 12 Dinners
  • 12 Nights Accommodations
  • Accommodations as listed
  • Ground transportation as listed
  • Activities as listed
  • Meals as listed
  • Access to a 24-7 Emergency line while traveling
  • 100% Climate Compensated
  • Coffee and tea on board
  • 1 Expedition Leader and 1 guide
  • Guiding ashore and talks on board
  • Comprehensive information material before the expedition
Excluded
  • Gratuities
  • Travel Insurance
  • Personal Expenses
  • Flight costs (please request a quote)
  • Additional excursions during free time
  • Fuel and transportation surcharges (when applicable)
  • Medical travel insurance, including emergency medical attention and evacuation coverage with a minimum of $100,000 of evacuation coverage is required.
  • Mandatory flight & hotel package (Flight from Reykjavik (Island) to Kulsuk (Greenland) and from Constable Point (Greenland) to Reykjavik (Island), pre and post expedition hotel night in Reykjavik, transfers in connection with flight mentioned above, between hotel and airport in Reykjavik)

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