Expedition to Greenland, land of Northern Lights

Arrive at the airport and head to your hotel. Relax, and spend the overnight here preparing for your adventure.

*Specific hotel and location to be announced.

As Greenland’s capital and home to over a third of its population, Nuuk offers a vibrant cultural scene, highlighted by the Greenland National Museum with its famous Qilakitsoq mummies. Known in Danish as Godthåb (Good Hope), the city’s lively harbour showcases Nuuk Cathedral, traditional colourful wooden houses, and striking modern architecture. Use Nuuk as your starting point for Inuit heritage experiences and outdoor adventures in the surrounding fjords and mountains.

The Evigheds Glacier, a majestic outflow from the Greenland Ice Sheet, carves through the dramatic Kangerlussuatsiaq Fjord, also known as Eternity Fjord. This 75-km-long waterway is a haven for wildlife, with white-tailed eagles and black-legged kittiwakes soaring above. Calving icebergs showcase Greenland's raw beauty, but sadly, like many glaciers, it is slowly retreating due to global warming's impact on this fragile Arctic ecosystem.

Qeqertarsuaq is the largest town on Disko Island, Greenland’s largest island, where colourful houses pop against dramatic red basalt mountains. Overlooked by striking Lyngemark Glacier, the area is shaped by its volcanic origin, unique terrain featuring dramatic basalt columns, rolling hills black sand beaches. Thanks to its relatively fertile landscape, it supports unique plant species, such as wild angelica, rarely found elsewhere in Greenland.

Included Activities
Open Town Qeqertarsuaq: Explore Qeqertarsuaq’s rich heritage at the local museum and church, then enjoy coffee, tea, and cake. Stroll through the picturesque town, surrounded by towering mountains and pristine waters, for an authentic Greenlandic experience.

The word Uummannaq means ‘heart-shaped’ in Greenlandic and refers to the twin-peaked granite mountain shaped like a heart, which covers nearly the whole northern half of the island. Folklore has it that a piece of your heart remains on the island forever, calling you back. Sheltered by glaciated mountains, this charming fjord region is referred to as the sunniest spot in Greenland and has been a refuge for Inuit migrations for over 4,500 years.

Eqi Glacier, or Eqip Sermia in Greenlandic, is one of Greenland's largest and most active calving glaciers, spanning nearly 4 km wide and towering over 200 m. Visitors can almost always witness calving, where pieces of ice break off the glacier's face, creating deafening bangs and giant splashes that send waves across the bay. The contrast between thunderous calving and the ensuing silence provides a glimpse of Greenland's dynamic icy landscape.

Sailing through the iceberg capital of the world to Disko Bay, the Ilulissat Icefjord is one of the cruise highlights. Given UNESCO World Heritage Site status, the Ilulissat Icefjord is a popular tourist destination, and thanks to the productive Sermeq Kujalleq glacier, thousands of gargantuan icebergs calve from the Greenland ice cap into the sea. The city of Ilulissat is home to many sled dogs.

The northernmost city in Greenland, just above the Arctic Circle, Sisimiut remains remarkably ice-free in winter and is known as an adventure sports hub all year round. Inhabited for more than 4,500 years by the Dorset, Thule, and eventually the Inuit people, dog sledding remains a vital form of transportation. The area is home to humpback whales and Arctic foxes in their summer coat.

Included Activities
Local Cultural Event Included Entrance to the Old Museum Area: Enjoy a local cultural event with entrance to the Old Museum area. Taste authentic Greenlandic delicacies, join in singing traditional Greenlandic melodies, and meet the iconic Greenlandic dogs while learning about their cultural significance.

On this day, make your farewell to your fellow travelers and crew. Head to the airport via the group transfer provided and then catch the flight to Reykjavik.