ICELAND
GREENLAND

Greenland Excursions
Narsarsuaq offers the most varied excursion programme in Greenland.
These Excursions can be pre-booked or booked locally on arrival.

U1: ERIC THE RED’S VIKING RUINS
Duration: 3 Hours. Price: DKK 450. GBP 41
We cross Eric’s Fiord by boat and go ashore at the sheep breeding settlement Qassiarsuk, situated on the very spot where Eric the Red in year 985 settled and named his farm “Brattahlia”. We visit the ruins of Eric’s Farm and some nearby Eskimo ruins.
U2: ERIC THE RED’S VIKING RUINS AND TASIUSSAQ
Duration: Approx. 8 Hours. Price: DKK 800 Including Lunch. GBP 73.
First part of this excursion is like U1. After the stay in Qassiarsuk we walk 8 km (transportation can be arranged at a surcharge) along the mountain-track to Tasiussaq - one of the most beautifully situated farms in South Greenland. We enjoy our lunch box and visit the sheep breeder family Frederiksen to learn about “farming at the end of the world”.

U3: THE VILLAGE OF IGALIKU
Duration: Approx. 9 Hours. Price: DKK 900 Including Lunch. GBP 82.
By boat through the ice filled Eric’s Fiord to Itilleq where we go ashore next to some of the biggest agricultural fields in South Greenland. We walk 6 km (transportation can be arranged at a surcharge) to Igaliku - a beautiful village where the ruins of the Vikings’ Cathedral and the Bishop’s Farm are situated. After lunch in a small cafeteria we walk through the village back to Itilleq and by boat back to Narsarsuaq.


U4: QOOROQ ICE FIORD
The Greenland Ice Cap is “producing” 250 mill. tons of icebergs every summer and their last journey begins when they break off the glaciers. One of these glaciers is the Qooroq Glacier. We cruise between the icebergs towards the glacier and at a location by the choice of the captain we stop the engine and let the boat silently drift in these amazing surroundings.
Duration: Approx. 3 Hours. Price: DKK 475 Including Refreshment. GBP 43.



U6: HIKE TO THE ICE CAP
Duration: Approx. 8 Hours. Price: DKK 400 Including Lunch. GBP 36.
This excursion demands that participants are able to walk at least 6 km in mountain terrain. We go by bus as far as the road leads us and continue by foot through the “Flower Valley” where the colorful sub arctic flora can be experienced.
Lunch at the top of a 300 m high mountain from where we have a fantastic view over the glacier and the Ice Cap.
For participants in good physical shape it will be possible
to walk down and touch the Ice Cap.


U7: BY HELICOPTER TO THE ICE CAP
Duration: Approx. 1 Hour. Price: DKK 1700. GBP 170.
We cross the Johan Dahls Land by helicopter to Lake Nordbo (680 m a.s.). A ground stop makes it possible to leave the helicopter and enjoy the fantastic scenery: The beautiful Lake Nordbo surrounded by mountains and a huge glacier wall on one side. Rising up from the glacier is the Ice Cap. Alternative routing depending on the weather.
Please note: This excursion is only operated on an ad hoc basis: When helicopter capacity is available and with a minimum of 15 participants. Therefore can only be booked locally.


U9: ALLUITSUP PAA BY HELICOPTER
Duration: Approx. 8 Hours.
Price: DKK 2000 Including Lunch, Soft Drink, Wine or Beer. GBP 200.
By helicopter cruising in low altitude over the South Greenland inlet system to the cosy fishing village Alluitsup Paa. Guided walk through the colourful village, which in many ways is reminding about villages in the Disko Bay area. Lunch at a local restaurant.
Please note: Helicopter capacity can alter destination Alluitsup Paa
to Qaqortoq or Narsaq. This excursion is only to be booked at "seat-available-basis" maximum 24 hours prior to departure! Pre-booking
and confirmation possible at surcharge DKK 1200. GBP.120 per person.


U10: NARSARSUAQ
Duration: Approx. 2 Hours. Price: DKK 150. GBP 15.
Guided drive through Narsarsuaq where the guide points out locations of the different service facilities, explains about the daily life and the exciting history of the airport. Visit and entrance fee to the local museum also included.


part of WESTERN & ORIENTAL TRAVEL