The Land of Erik the Red
Overview
Itinerary
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Overview
4 Days
Scandinavia & Iceland
Tour Overview
Norse history and breathaking nature , this tour takes you to the south of Greenland, where you can see why it´s called Greenland! You will explore the historic sites of Igaliku and Qassiarsuk and take a boat ride into the Qooroq ice fjord which you are not likely to forget, as 200,000 tons of ice calves from the glacier front every day!
Highlights
- Narsarsuaq – the gateway to South Greenland
- Sailing through Erik’s fjord
- Igaliku village
- Qassiarsuk
- Boat tour in Qooroq ice fjord
- Icebergs and glaciers
Destination
South America
Departure
La Paz
Departure Time
Please arrive by 9:15 AM for a prompt departure at 9:30 AM.
Return Time
Approximately 8:30 PM.
Included
- Roundtrip Airport
- Transfers throughout the program.
- Transfers to the excursions.
- 6nts Accommodation including Breakfast.
- Excursions as outlined in the program.
- Private transport from Hito Cajon to Uyuni.
- Catamaran sailing in La Paz.
- Meals s per the itinerary.
- Permanent assistance in each destination.
- Raincoats and boots in Uyuni in rainy season.
Not Included
- International or domestic airfare.
- Services and non-mentioned meals / drinks in the itinerary.
- Early check-in, late check-out, and hotel extra
- Personal expenses.
- Tips for guides and hotel staff.
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Itinerary
Reykjavik domestic airport (Reykjavik city) for the international flight to South Greenland. Transfer to your accommodation Narsarsuaq where you stay all 3 nights.
In the afternoon guided boat trip from to the Qooroq Ice Fjord, sailing towards the glacier amongst the icebergs. As the boat nears the glacier, the boat engine is stopped, so you can enjoy the view in silence before it is time to return to Narsarsuaq.
Daytrip to Qassiarsuk: By boat there is a short sail across the fjord to Qassiarsuk (Brattahlid) where you have time to explore the surroundings, visit the Brattahlid open air museum (recunstructed farm of Erik the Red) and Thjodhild’s church.
Return to Narsarsuaq in the afternoon.
Daytrip to Igaliku: By boat to Itilleq harbour from where there is a 4-km hike to the village along the King’s Road, named after Danish kings‘s visit in 1952. Igaliku is a small historic settlement (Gardar) and one of the most beautiful villages in Greenland. The view from the top of the road is of colourful houses, green hills and milky-blue fjord and Mt Illerfissalik accross the fjord. During the Norse period Igaliku was the episcopal seat and we may still see impressive ruins from that time. Sheep farming is thriving in the village. There is a school, a church and a shop. After time to explore the village and the surroundings we return the same way to Itilleq and by boat back to Narsarsuaq.
Morning free for a short hike in the area or relax before your flight to Iceland.
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