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Greenland Winter from Copenhagen

Adventure at West Greenland

7 Days / 4 locations in Greenland and Denmark

When visiting Greenland, most people want to see icebergs, and the destination to see icebergs is without a doubt Ilulissat.

Scenic flight

The arctic winter landscape opens up beneath you already before the flight lands in Ilulissat. Even before you have sat foot in the small Greenlandic town, you will understand why The Ilulissat Ice Fiord is on the UNESCO world heritage list.

Rodebay

A new guesthouse in Rodebay north of Ilulissat opens up a new world for the adventurous traveler - a 3-days tour by dog sledge through the Arctic winter land. The dog sledge ride will take you from Ilulissat up to the little viable hunter's Settlement of Rodebay. A full day tour into the mountains behind the village will go through pristine valleys and a long frozen river with a view towards the Ilulissat Glacier. Rodebay is a small settlement still depending on hunting and fishing, as has been the case the last 400 years since the Dutch whalers started trading with the local Inuit’s. The inhabitants - less than 55 persons all together - are operating a local fish processing plant, a little restaurant and the new guesthouse. In the school 8 pupils are learning about life and you will for sure meet them.

Guesthouse Nordlys provides accommodation in rooms with shared toilets and bath.

Itinerary

 
Day 1     Ilulissat
Accommodation: Arctic Hotel
Meals: Lunch / Dinner

Air Greenland flight from Copenhagen to Kangerlussuaq and further on to Ilulissat. Transfer to the hotel for check-in and information meeting. City walk of Ilulissat is included in the programme:

• City Walk Ilulissat

 
Day 2     Ilulissat - Rodebay
Accommodation: Guesthouse Nordlys
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Breakfast at hotel.

Today you go by dog sledge from Ilulissat to Rodebay with packed lunch. Afternoon at leisure in Rodebay for village walk. Dinner at the local restaurant

 
Day 3     Rodebay
Accommodation: Guesthouse Nordlys
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

All meals provided from the guesthouse.

Full day dog sledge tour to the mountain behind the village.

 
Day 4     Rodebay - Ilulissat
Meals: Breakfast

Breakfast at the guesthouse.

We go by dog sledge back to Ilulissat and civilization

 
Days 5 - 6     Ilulissat
Accommodation: Arctic Hotel
Meals: Breakfast / Dinner

Breakfast at the hotel.

Day at leisure in Ilulissat. Optional excursions while staying in Ilulissat:

•The Icebergs of Sermermiut

•Hunter's Settlement

•Iceberg cruise by boat

•Greenland Hunter's Settlement

•Dog Sledge Adventure

Farewell dinner at the hotel.

 
Day 7     Ilulissat - Kangerlussuaq - Copenhagen
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport and Air Greenland flight to Kangerlussuaq. Around noon departure with Air Greenland GL782 with late arrival in Copenhagen.

 
Price Includes
Hotel Accommodation As in Itinerary With Daily Breakfast
Daily Breakfast
Flights As Indicated
Lunch and Dinners As Indicated in the Itinerary
City Walk in Ilulissat
Transfers
Price Does Not Include
 Optional Excursions
ARC-1269
1.28.15.WP26