The massive Disko Bay on the west coast of Greenland sits north of the Arctic Circle and some of the largest icebergs in the world are formed here. This is a 10 day holiday taking in stunning scenery of this 'iceberg land' with some fabulous whale watching, glaciers, volcanoes, fjords and all under the calm glow of the midnight sun.
Disko Bay stretches from Upernavik in the north to Kangatsiaq in the south, more than 550km. Some of the icebergs produced here weigh up to an incredible seven...
The massive Disko Bay on the west coast of Greenland sits north of the Arctic Circle and some of the largest icebergs in the world are formed here. This is a 10 day holiday taking in stunning scenery of this 'iceberg land' with some fabulous whale watching, glaciers, volcanoes, fjords and all under the calm glow of the midnight sun.
Disko Bay stretches from Upernavik in the north to Kangatsiaq in the south, more than 550km. Some of the icebergs produced here weigh up to an incredible seven million tons! Breaking off into the Arctic they can travel around the world for years. In high summer when this holiday operates, the Midnight Sun shines 24 hours a day, the climate is usually stable with clear seas.
The town of Illulissat is situated in a beautiful location surrounded by some of the most productive glaciers in the work, at the mouth of an ice filled fjord 40km long. The modern hotel used on this trip has fabulous views of the icebergs in the bay. The other place you stay at Qeqertarsauq sits at the base of a high basalt field originating from lava flow millions of years old. The volcanoes are not active but there are still plenty of hot springs on this island in Disko Bay. There is a research station here run by Copenhagen University. This is the only place you can experience dog sledding in the summer in Greenland, taking place on the 800 metre high Lyngmark Glacier which is behind the town. A hike to the top of this incredible mountain rewards you with views of Disko Bay and the giant icebergs 60 miles away.
Summary itinerary
Day 1 Fly to Reykjavik (Iceland) overnight in hotel
Day 2 Fly to Ilussat in Greenland, transfer to your hotel for 3 nights, guided city walk and welcome dinner.
Day 3 & 4 Two days at leisure to explore the area or take optional excursions.
Day 5 Transfer to harbour and travel by boat across Disko Bay to Qeqertarsuaq, tranfer to hotel for 3 nights guided city walk
Day 6 & 7 Two days at leisure to explore the area or take optional excursions.
Day 8 Transfer back by boat to Ilulissat, last night at hotel and farewell dinner.
Day 9 Fly back to Reykjavik for another overnight
Day 10 Fly back to the UK.
Includes Return flights and taxes, airport transfers, 2 nights Reykjavik, 4 nights Ilulissat, 3 nights Qequertarsuaq, all tranfers, sightseeing tours with English speaking guides, services of a destination guide in Greenland. Upgrades and half board supplements available. Regional departures from Manchester and Glasgow available.
Guide price £2595 per person sharing
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