Iceland & East Greenland 2 Centre
Reykjavik & Ammassalik
Situated just South of the Arctic Circle lies Ammassalik. With around 1,700 inhabitants, Ammassalik is the only town of any size on Greenland’s rugged and isolated East Coast. Known to residents as ‘Tasiilaq’, the town is beautifully situated in a protective fjord.
Accessed by a short helicopter ride from Kulusuk, but one of the most scenic flights imaginable.
As you cross the ice-filled sea separating these two mountainous islands, the scenery is spectacular, ringed by high rugged mountains, sweeping glaciers and ice-filled fjords. Like many towns in Greenland, Ammassalik is characterised by its small wooden houses painted in various colours and where the old Inuit traditions of hunting and fishing are still maintained.
Proposed ITINERARY
DAY 1 UK – ICELAND
Fly UK/Iceland
Airport Transfer on arrival arranged by the ‘Flybus’ Service
to your overnight accommodation.
Overnight Reykjavik: Icelandair Loftleidir Hotel.
DAY 2 ICELAND - EAST GREENLAND - Ammassalik
Morning departure by Air Iceland from Reykjavik City Airport to Kulusuk with a connecting helicopter transfer to Ammassalik. Transfer from the heliport to the Hotel Ammassalik.
Overnight Ammassalik: Hotel Ammassalik.
DAY 3 EAST GREENLAND - Ammassalik
Day at leisure.
Note: Optional Guided Excursions available which can only be booked locally during your stay.
Overnight Ammassalik: Hotel Ammassalik.
DAY 4 EAST GREENLAND - ICELAND
Morning at leisure. Transfer by helicopter back to Kulusuk to connect with an afternoon flight by Air Iceland back to Reykjavik City Airport.
Overnight Reykjavik: Icelandair Loftleidir Hotel.
DAY 5 BLUE LAGOON - KEFLAVIK – UK
** OFFERED FREE OF CHARGE **
Excursion. Reference. RE/811:
AFTERNOON DEPARTURE VIA THE BLUE LAGOON NOTE: THIS IS NOT A GUIDED TOUR
Duration: 3 ½ – 4 Hours
Departure: 11:00 Hours
Hotel Pick-Up Service
Before departing Iceland you will have time to enjoy a unique bathing experience! The Blue Lagoon is located South West of Reykjavik near the fishing village of Grindavik on the Reykjanes Peninsula. A high-temperature geothermal field supplies the hot water to the Reykjanes district and steam to run the power plant, and it is the mineral-rich overflow water from this operation that
fills the Lagoon. The geothermal water is pumped up from 2,000 metres below the Earths surface. High levels of silica, minerals and algae give the Blue Lagoon its rich blue colour. It was in 1980 that people began to bathe in the Blue Lagoon and since then its
popularity has continued to increase. Last year some 170.000 bathers enjoyed the Lagoons facilities. The new bathhouse and bathing facilities can accommodate 900 guests. Whether in the middle of winter surrounded by snow, or in the long summer daylight, the Lagoon is exciting, invigorating and superbly relaxing – an experience not to be missed. Returning to Keflavik Airport by 14:30 in time to connect with the late afternoon flight Keflavik/UK. For passengers returning on the early morning flight to Glasgow, your return Airport Transfer back to Keflavik will be arranged by the ‘Flybus’ Service: The Blue Lagoon visit will be taken on day of arrival.
EAST GREENLAND HOTEL
Hotel Ammassalik
Well established tourist hotel renowned for its magnificent location, overlooking a picturesque town, sheltered fjord and majestic mountains. The hotel is fully modernised, yet retains its friendly, informal style. The Hotel Ammassalik has a total of 30 twin bedded rooms offering private facilities, i.e. Shower, WC and TV. Note: Limited number of single rooms are available. Hotel Facilities: Arrival / departure transfer service. Restaurant and bar. Coffee lounge and TV room. Sun terrace. Satellite and video TV channels. Telephone and Fax service. Local arts and souvenirs for sale. Excursion service. Ski lift 5 minutes from the hotel.