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Narsaq, an Arctic Village, 4 Days

4 Days / 2 locations in Iceland and Greenland

Narsaq is known as the Pearl of South Greenland. It is a charming village, where you can get a feel for the real Greenland and enjoy the Arctic nature up close with a fertile plain suitable for easy hikes and walks. There are also excellent day tour options available as the Inland Ice Cap and several glaciers are located not far from the town

Narsaq (meaning The Plain in Greenlandic) is a charming town known for its colourful wooden houses, where modern living is mixed with ancient traditions. It is the youngest town in Greenland, founded as late as in 1959.

Not far from the town you will be able to visit the Inland Ice Cap and several glaciers. They are all easily accessed by boat on one of our many excursions in the area. In the outskirts of the village you will see Kvanefjeldet tower majestically - a mountain which is known to be teeming with different minerals, it may well play an important role in Greenland's future focus on the mining industry.

Also of interest are the Viking ruins of Dyrnæs and the Landnamsgård which are among the oldest Norsemen ruins found in South Greenland dating back to AD 1000.

The history of the Norsemen is on display at the museum, and a local rock picker has created his own exhibit about minerals and rocks, including the rare mineral, Tugtupit which so far has only been found in very few places worldwide. The mountain known as Qaqqarsuaq behind the town contains coveted minerals and attracts many rock pickers and others who have an interest in geology.

Itinerary

 
Day 1     Reykjavik
Accommodation: Narsarsuaq Hotel
Meals: Dinner

Air Iceland afternoon flight from Keflavik Intl. Airport to Narsarsuaq.

Transfer to the pier and by boat through Eric's Fjord to Narsaq. Meet and greet by Arctic Adventure guide.

Transfer to the hotel for check-in, information meeting and guided city walk. Welcome dinner at your hotel.

Optional excursions during stay in Narsaq.

* EASY HIKE - THE DYRNÆS PENINSULA | 3 HOUR

* BY BOAT TO THE INLAND ICE CAP | 4 HOURS

* HIKE TO KVANEFJELDET | 5-6 HOURS

 
Days 2 - 3     Narsaq
Accommodation: Narsarsuaq Hotel
Meals: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel.

Days at leisure in Narsaq for optional excursions.

Farewell dinner on day 3

 
Day 4     Narsaq - Reykjavik
Meals: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. Farewell coffee with your guide, transfer boat back to Narsarsuaq through the fjord system. Transfer from pier to airport for Air Iceland afternoon flight from Narsarsuaq to Keflavik Intl. Airport.

 
Price Includes
Mentioned Flights With Taxes
Transfers and Accommodation With Private Facilities Incl. Breakfast
2 Dinners Included
Arctic Adventure Destination Guide
City Walk in Narsaq
Welcome and Farewell Meeting With Your Guide
Price Does Not Include
 Optional Excursions
 Travel Insurance
ARC-1269
1.28.15.WP26