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South Greenland Exploration: Fjords, Waterfalls and Fishing Villages

Embark on an 11-day expedition through South Greenland’s rugged beauty. Sail past icebergs, explore Viking ruins, and visit remote Arctic towns. Experience the wild landscapes of Tasermiut Fjord, Nuuk, and Qaqortoq before returning to Reykjavík.

Day by day

Day 1: Arrival in Reykjavík & Embarkation

Arrive in Iceland’s vibrant capital and explore its cultural landmarks before boarding your expedition ship.

Day 2: Grundarfjörður & Kirkjufell Mountain

Capture breathtaking views of Iceland’s iconic Kirkjufell Mountain and its cascading waterfall, or delve into the town’s Viking history and nearby lava fields.

Day 3: Crossing the Denmark Strait
Day 4: Exploring East Greenland – Skjoldungen Fjord
Day 5: Prins Christian Sund & Tasermiut Fjord
Day 6: Qaqortoq & Hvalsey Church Ruins
Day 7: Qassiarsuk – Erik the Red’s Settlement
Day 8: Paamiut & Kuannersooq Fjord
Day 9: Nuuk – Greenland’s Capital
Day 10: Disembark in Nuuk & Flight to Reykjavík
Day 11: Depart from Reykjavík
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Highlights

Explore South Greenland’s breathtaking fjords, including Prins Christian Sund and Tasermiut Fjord.
Visit Viking sites like Erik the Red’s settlement and Hvalsey Church.
Witness massive icebergs calving from the Greenland Ice Sheet.
Experience local Greenlandic culture in Qaqortoq, Qassiarsuk, and Nuuk.
Hike, kayak, and take Zodiac cruises in remote Arctic landscapes.

Activities

Sea Kayaking
Sea Kayaking
Under full instruction from your sea kayaking guide, experience true tranquillity as you paddle through clinking ice floes and realise the enormity of the surrounding scenery. Look out for breaching whales, lounging seals and penguins zipping alongside your kayak. Some experience is required.
Ice Camping
Ice Camping
Camp out on the ice and experience the silence which blankets the continent by night. This is your chance to completely connect with this ethereal ice world – wrap up warm and embrace the Antarctic elements.
Snowshoeing
Snowshoeing
Get a spring in your step when you slip on a pair of snowshoes in Antarctica. Enabling you to easily scale gentle slopes, this unique activity allows you to access hard to reach places and seek out the most impressive views.
Photography
Photography
Learn to capture wildlife and landscape shots in a small group photography program, including critiquing sessions and editing classes. Plus, Explorer Boat excursions with a dedicated photography expert on landings.
Explorer Boats
Explorer Boats
Achieve the best views and photographs from a forward facing Explorer Boats. They allow you to sit comfortably and securely while crackling through the ice-strewn waters. Look out for wildlife such as penguins, seals and whales as you cruise.
Yoga
Yoga
It doesn’t get more serene than complimentary yoga classes to the tune of glacial scenery. Join the most unique exercise setting in the world after a day of exploration. Classes are regular but are dependent on weather conditions and swell.

South Greenland Exploration: Fjords, Waterfalls and Fishing Villages

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