In 8 days you explore beautiful sceneries and breathtaking views. You are active on hiking trips during the days, and in the evenings you can enjoy delicious meals in a warm and pleasant atmosphere.

Adventure and comfort are the key words on this trip. In 8 days you explore beautiful sceneries and breathtaking views. You are active on hiking trips during the days, and in the evenings you can enjoy delicious meals in a warm and pleasant atmosphere. You spend two days in Igaliku - the most beautiful village in Greenland! Two days at the idyllic spot; Inneruulalik Farm, - and of course you will not miss a visit to the town Qaqortoq and the historic site Brattahlid!

You are travelling on your own, but all the way we have arranged that some locals will welcome you. Your luggage will be transported and before you leave Narsarsuaq you will have a thorough information about the places to go and all the practical things you need to get an optimal experience. The office in Narsarsuaq can be contacted during the whole trip if necessary.

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival Narsarsuaq. Info at Blue Ice Café, our local collaborator. Boat transfer to Itilleq and hike the 4 km at the "Kings Road" (named after the Danish King Frederik 9th's visit in 1952) to Igaliku. Igaliku is one of the most beautiful villages in Greenland! The colourful houses are situated in a green bay with luscious grassland. On the other side of the fjord towers the landmark Illerfissalik (Burfjeld) in a rough and desolate landscape. Accommodation at Igaliku Country Hotel for two nights.

Day 2
We recommend a day hike along the river to Lake 90, and further on up to the plateau. From here, there is a superb view of the Qooroq Ice fjord, the stranded ice bergs on the moraine and the enormous glacier at the head of the fjord. It is the perfect place for picnic! On the way back, you can be lucky to find minerals and stones, for instance the shining "moon stone" (Labradorit). If you want to climb a top instead, Nuuluk (823 m) is waiting for you south of Igaliku!

Day 3
Boat transfer from Igaliku (Itilleq) to Qaqortoq. Accommodation at Hotel Qaqortoq for two nights.

Day 4
Qaqortoq, which means "The White", is the biggest town in South Greenland with 3500 inhabitants. Qaqortoq is the education centre for South Greenland with grammar school, school of commerce and folk high school. Furthermore, the town has several fair-sized companies such as Great Greenland with tannery and sewing facilities for creating beautiful sealskin clothes. Around the town, the visitor will meet sculptures being a part of the famous project "Stone & Man", where different sculptors have made the town a big sculpture park. Greenland's oldest fountain is situated at the town square next to the harbour. Here you can sit and watch the hunters and fishermen arriving with today's catch for the market.

Day 5
Boat transfer from Qaqortoq to Inneruulalik. The farm Inneruulalik is located south of Qassiarsuk just opposite the Qooroq Ice Fjord. It is a perfect idyll combined with overwhelming nature and added hospitality from a Greenlandic family. Accommodation at Inneruulalik Farm for two nights.

Day 6
We suggest a day hike in the mountains behind Inneruulalik. You follow small sheep tracks through an impressive landscape spotted with small, blue lakes. There are good chances to see the White-tailed Eagle hover above your head. From a top, you can enjoy a lunch packet together with the view of the fjords on each side of the peninsula, both filled with pieces of ice!

Day 7
You walk along the gravel road, which climb up the low mountains before it descents to the village Qassiarsuk (9 km). Qassiarsuk is also known as Brattahlid, the place where Erik the Red settled in year 982. The ruins from the Norse period are well preserved. Today, the 50 residents are mainly sheep farmers, but the village also has a school, a church and a shop. There will be a guided walk through the village and the Norse ruins. The museum can be visited on your own (entrance not included). In late afternoon boat transfer to Narsarsuaq. Accommodation at Hotel Narsarsuaq for one night.

Day 8
Check out from the room. Luggage can be left at the hotel. Guided boat trip to the Qooroq Ice Fjord. A boat trip among icebergs of all colours, sizes and shapes. When the glacier is in view, the boat engine is stopped, so you can enjoy the absolute silence and a drink chilled with glacier ice - more than 1000 years old! Departure to Copenhagen (check in one hour before).

Departure dates 2012
Every tuesday and thursday in June, July and August.

Prices pr person 2012
Adult in shared double room         DKK 16.925,-
Extra for single room                    DKK 2.550,-

The price includes
2 nights in Igaliku incl. breakfast (cabin with shared facilities)
2 nights in Qaqortoq incl. breakfast (private facilities)
2 nights in Inneruulalik incl. breakfast (shared facilities)
1 night in Narsarsuaq incl. breakfast (private facilities)
Transport of luggage
Boat transfer: Narsarsuaq – Itilleq
Igaliku (Itilleq) – Qaqortoq
Qaqortoq – Inneruulalik
Qassiarsuk – Narsarsuaq
Guide through the village Qassiarsuk (museum not included)
Guided boat trip to the Qooroq Ice Fjord

Reservation
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