Name: Exploring the Old Norse heritage
Brand: Hurtigruten
SKU: ExpTheHur
Price: 6727 USD
Availability: LimitedAvailability
Rating: 3.4 (29 reviews)

Overview

Highlights

See icebergs when you sail in the wake of the Old Norse explorers of Iceland and Greenland
Explore Iceland and Greenland in one expedition
Authentic Greenland experience
Discover all the historic highlights
See one of the most spectacular fjord systems in the world

What's this trip about?

Join a journey through the history of the Norse settlers and contemporary life in the Arctic. The history is fascinating and the heritage from these early settlers is still alive today - both in the Icelandic language and sagas, and the modern settlements of Greenland. There will be a variety of fascinating lectures on board, on topics like history, biology and geology, as well as daily landings, hikes, kayaking and visits to museums.

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights

Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people

Age range65+, 50 - 64, 36 - 49, 18 - 35

Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included

Start CityReykjavik

End CityCopenhagen

Travel Themes

Activities

Trip includes

Cabin grade of your choice on a full board basis Reykjavik – Kangerlussuaq (departure 1 Jun) or Kangerlussuaq - Reykjavik (departure 2 Jul)
Wind and water resistant jacket
Landings with Polarcirkel boats and activities onboard and ashore
Professional English speaking Expedition team that gives lectures as well as accompanying landings and activities
Free tea and coffee
Only departure 1 Jun 2016: Transfer from ship to airport in Kangerlussuaq – Flight in economy class from Kangerlussuaq
Only departure 2 Jul 2016: Flight in economy class from Copenhagen to Kangerlussuaq – Transfer from airport to ship in Kangerlussuaq

Itinerary

Day 1: Reykjavik

Take time to acquaint yourself with this charming city or its surrounding glaciers, waterfalls, geysers and volcanoes before departure.

Day 2: Grundarfjörður

Grundarfjörður is situated in the western part of Iceland on the Snæfellsnes peninsula. Several national sights are found in this area, including the Snæfellsjökull volcano, regarded as one of the symbols of Iceland.

Day 3: Denmark Strait

While crossing the Denmark Strait we sail in the wake of the great Norse settlers who left the shores of Iceland more than 900 years ago. We start our lectures to prepare you for your time in Greenland. You will get introduction briefings on how to explore Greenland w...

Day 4: Nunap Isua

Greenland’s southern shores contain some of the most culturally and scenically diverse regions of this giant island. We will try to sail through the narrow, often ice-choked 70-mile-long channel Prins Christian Sund that cross the southernmost point of Greenland and enjoy the breathtaking scenery. If the channel is blocked we will sail around Nunap Isua (Kap Farvel).

Day 5: South Greenland

Many consider Qaqortoq one of the most beautiful towns in Greenland due to the colourful houses. The excursions we offer here include an interesting visit to the only tannery in Greenland, a city walk with guide and a kaffemik - the typical Greenland-style social gath...

Day 6: South Greenland

Igaliku is home to the well-known ruins of Garðar, once the religious heart of Norse Greenland. Enjoy a guided settlement walk that is included in our programme or an optional hike along to Itilleq, a small settlement with less than 20 inhabitants. Qassiarsuk is the s...

Day 7: South Greenland

Narsaq is located at the beautiful shores of the Tunulliarfik Fjord. This part of South Greenland has been inhabited for thousands of years. It is a great area for optional activities like kayaking, hiking or exploring the town by foot.

Day 8: Nuuk

Nuuk is the oldest town in Greenland and is situated at the mouth of one of the largest and most spectacular fjord systems in the world. Today this is where old and new traditions meet, from picturesque old buildings in ”Kolonihaven” to the building of the Greenland H...

Day 9: Northwest Greenland

In Sisimiut you can watch the artists make jewellery and crafts from bone, leather and metal or join a sightseeing tour and a taste of Greenlandic specialties in a local restaurant.

Day 10: Northwest Greenland

The Disko Bay area offers fantastic sailings with wildlife and spectacular nature. Colourful villages cling to rough, rocky hills at the feet of the mountains surrounding the inland ice. Join excursions like kayaking, hikes or other activities. In Ilulissat we offer a guided hike to the abandoned settlement of Sermermiut and other optional shore excursions.

Day 11: Northwest Greenland

In the early afternoon we reach the small settlement Itilleq. Around 130 people live here, and they are mainly engaged in hunting and fishing. Visit one of the families that live here, buy some arts and crafts of the area or have fun playing soccer with the locals.

Day 12: Kangerlussuaq

Kangerlussuaq is situated at the bottom of the Kangerlussuaq fjord. An excursion that includes a farewell barbecue marks the end of our adventure. Late in the evening you fly to Copenhagen.

Day 13: Copenhagen

You arrive in Copenhagen early in the morning.

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Group size:

Standard Group - 25 + people

Cancellation policy:

You, or any member of your party, may cancel your travel arrangements at any time. Written notification from the person who made the booking or your travel agent must be received at our offices. We recommend ‘Recorded Delivery’. Cancellation takes effect the day we receive your letter or email. Since we incur costs in relation to your arrangements from the time we confirm your booking you will have to pay the applicable cancellation charges as shown in the table below (which also applies if we cancel because you have failed to make payments on time - see ‘Payment’ section) together with the cost of any air fare for which we have had to pay at the time of the booking and will be payable immediately on cancellation.

When the cancellation letter is received by us before departure

Charges as a % of the total holiday cost (excl. insurance premiums)

60 or more days Retention of deposit

42–59 days is 30%

28–41 days will be 60%

14–27 days is 90%

Less than 14 days is 100%

If you have to cancel for a reason covered by your travel insurance you may be able to reclaim the cancellation charges, less applicable excess. Insurance premiums are not refundable.

Trip Excludes:

International flights
Travel insurance
Luggage handling
Optional excursions and gratuities

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