Contradictory to what its name might suggest, Greenland is a land of ice. It is the largest island on the planet, located in the
Arctic Circle - where visitors are guaranteed an unforgettable holiday experience. During the summer, ice, glaciers and icebergs
break up and drift through the fjords, creating unique sceneries. Together, Iceland and Greenland create an interesting contrast
between fire and ice, a splendid opportunity for travelers to explore the different characteristics of what the northern part of
the world has to offer.
A note about travelling to Greenland
Greenland offers a different type of travel experience to what you might expect. Its remote location and island status means
that virtually all items must be imported; hence, even everyday items cost more than they do even in Iceland or Denmark (which
Greenland is a part of). Also, accommodation tends to be small in size (again, because of high cost of importing building
materials), and service often is less formal than you will find elsewhere. Greenland is, however, a fascinating and breathtaking
destination, and we’re confident that its amazing natural wonders will mitigate any minor inconveniences you may experience
during your stay.
Kulusuk – East Greenland
The Kulusuk area is a nature lover’s paradise. The island is
situated east of the entrance to the spectacular ice-filled
mmassalik fjord, where the main settlement of the primitive
Inuits was discovered in 1884. Kulusuk village, with its
population of less than 300 inhabitants, is quite untouched
by foreign influence - and catching seals, whales and polar
bears remains an important source of income for the vast
majority of the families who live there. As with the other
villages in the East part of Greenland, this is where one can
come closest to the original culture of Greenland.
Duration: 2 days / 1 night
Included: Return flights ReykjavikKulusuk. 1 night at Hotel
Kulusuk with full board.
Transfer to/from hotel in
Kulusuk. Light refreshments on
board aircraft.
Departures: Daily except Sunday
(no flights to/from Kulusuk on
Sundays).
Additional nights possible.
Ammassalik – East Greenland
Ammassalik is the largest town in East Greenland, with
about 1,400 residents. It lies just south of the Arctic Circle,
boasting long hours of daylight in the summer and the
splendor of the northern lights in the winter. The town is
beautifully situated in a protective fjord with high
mountains surrounding it on all sides. It is split in two by a
river, which flows through the valley of flowers behind the
town. This valley contains a unique variety of Arctic flora,
and is an ideal place for walks of all lengths. Ammassalik is
only a ten minute helicopter ride from Kulusuk, but this
short light is one of the most scenic expeditions imaginable
as you cross the ice-filled sea separating these two
mountainous islands.
Duration: 3 days / 2 nights
Included: Return flights ReykjavikKulusuk. Return helicopter flight
Kulusuk to Ammasslik. 2 nights
at Hotel Ammassalik with full
board. Transfer to/from hotel in
Ammasslik. Light refreshments
on board aircraft.
Departures: Daily except Sunday
(no flights to/from Kulusuk on
Sundays).
Additional nights possible.
Stonehouse Travel 6142 Main Street, Stouffville, ON, L4A 1A5
www.stonehousetravel.com
TICO 1678862
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Summer 2013 – Greenland
Ilulissat – West Greenland
Icebergs are called “Ilulissat” in Greenlandic, and it should
come as no surprise that the word is also a fitting name for
this town. This village, on the UNESCO World Heritage list,
is beautifully situated at the mouth of a 40-kilometre ice
fjord filled with enormous icebergs which are formed from
the most productive glacier in the northern hemisphere Sermeq Kujalleq. It is one of the sea. Ilulissat is located on
the west coast of Greenland, 250 km north of the Arctic
Circle. 4,000 people live in Ilulissat with no less than 6,000
sled dogs. This is an eloquent statement of the importance
of the dogsled as a means of transport, even in a large
modern town such as this.
Duration: 3 days / 2 nights
Included: Return flights ReykjavikIlulissat. 2 nights at hotel with
breakfast. Transfer to/from
hotel in Ilulissat. Light
refreshments on board aircraft.
Welcome dinner (if you extend
your stay, then Farewell dinner
is also included).
Departures: 1-30 Jun, 1-15 Sep:
Tue and Sat. 1 Jul-31 Aug: Daily,
except Sundays.
Additional nights possible.
Greenland from the Sea
– West to South
Sailing plays a very important role in the Greenlandic
infrastructure and a cruise along the West coast of
Greenland is a fabulous way of experiencing this beautiful
and varied country.
Meet the local population travelling from town to town to
visit relatives and friends along the coast. Enjoy the
beautiful and varied landscape as you leave the rough
Arctic nature and reach the green, fertile South Greenland.
We will sail in open waters and in narrow straits, so close
that you can almost touch the mountains. Along the way
the ship calls at the major towns and at a few settlements.
Life on board is relaxing! Enjoy the view and make sure to
keep your eyes open, as humpback whales are often seen.
Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
Included: Flight Reykjavik-Ilulissat.
Flight Narsarsuaq- Reykjavik.
Meet & Greet. Transfer to/from
airport in Greenland. Transfers
to/from pier. 1 night hotel stay
with breakfast in Ilulissat and 3
nights hotel stay with breakfast
in Qaqortoq. Welcome dinner.
City walk/tour in Ilulissat,
Sisimiut, Nuuk and Qaqortoq. 4
days coastal voyage (nonguided) with MV Sarfaq Ittuk. 3
nights’ accommodation in
outside cabins with private
facilities. Boat transfer from
Qaqortoq to Narsarsuaq.
Departures: 22 Jun – 24 Aug
Saturdays
Additional nights possible in
Ilulissat and/or Qaqortoq.
South Greenland in a Nutshell
– Narsarsuaq and Qaqortoq
Qaqortoq is a modern Greenlandic town, and the biggest in
south Greenland. Many young Greenlanders come here to
study, and the city is full of life. The area is full of old
history, and nearby you will find old Norse ruins, hot
springs and more traditional Greenlandic settlements.
Narsarsuaq is the area which Eric the Red found to be the
best place to settle. View historic sites from the Viking Age,
fertile mountains with sheep farms, and deep blue fjords
with multi-coloured icebergs and calving glaciers.
Duration: 4 days / 3 nights
Included: Return flights ReykjavikNarsarsuaq. Airport taxes. Light
refreshments on board aircraft.
Meet & Greet. Transfer to/from
airport in Greenland.
Information meeting and
guided tour of Narsarsuaq.
Transfers to/from pier. 1 night
hotel stay with breakfast in
Narsarsuaq , 2 night hotel stay
with breakfast in Qaqortoq.
Information meeting and city
walk in Qaqortoq. Boat transfer
Narsarsuaq-Qaqortoq. Transfer
to heliport and a helicopter
flight from Qaqortoq to
Narsarsuaq Airport.
Departures: 3 July - 28 August
Wednesdays
Additional nights possible in
Narsaruaq and/or Qaqortoq.
Stonehouse Travel 6142 Main Street, Stouffville, ON, L4A 1A5
TICO 1678862
www.stonehousetravel.com
(905) 640-5491
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