Tour Description
Even in just a few days, you can experience a large part of the magnificent Greenlandic nature and unique culture.
Nuuk has a lot to offer, and on this tour you will explore a modern city that contains both colonial history and thousands of years of Inuit culture.
On the journey's two sailing trips, you will also enjoy the huge, beautiful fjord system behind Nuuk surrounded by green mountains. You will both drift quietly among the sculptural icebergs and join a fishing trip that could get your adrenaline pumping and fill your stomach with fresh fish.
And remember to always keep an eye out for the giants of the sea, the whales, while you're on the water.
Highlights
- Experience the city of Nuuk and the unique Greenlandic culture
- Icebergs and Nuuk Icefjord
- Sailing with the possibility to see whales and seals
- Eat your own freshly caught fish deep in Nuuk's hinterland
- Inuit mummies and costumes at the Greenland National Museum
- Everyday life in the arctic capital and an abandoned settlement
Summary
Day 1. New York – Nuuk (Saturday)
By plane from New York to Nuuk. In just 4 hours and 15 minutes, you replace the million-dollar city of New York with the world's smallest capital. For the next 4 days, Nuuk will serve as your hub for incredible cultural and natural experiences. You are staying at Hotel Hans Egede Express.
Day 2. Nuuk and the city's history (Sunday)
Today you have time to delve into Nuuk's history and the special Greenlandic culture. A local guide will give you a good introduction to the city so you can discover more on your own. For example, visit Greenland's National Museum and take a walk in the old colonial harbour.
Day 3. Near the ice (Monday)
Now you will experience the beautiful fjord system behind Nuuk and sail all the way to Nuuk's icefjord, from where all the ice in the fjord originates. During the sailing trip, you may be lucky enough to meet whales, eagles and maybe even seals. You get very close to the icebergs and enjoy the sight of their many shapes and colors while listening to the crackling and melting ice.
Day 4. Catch and eat (Tuesday)
We wish you great luck with your fishing today, as you join us on a truly unique fishing adventure. Deep in the fjord, you visit one of the world's most remote restaurants, and upon arrival, the chef will prepare the fish you caught during the journey. It doesn't get any fresher. If you prefer not to eat fish, there is also the option of choosing something else from the menu, incl. vegetarian dishes.
Day 5. Nuuk – New York (Wednesday)
After your breakfast at the hotel, the journey returns to New York, carrying with it many exciting new impressions.
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NB! If you want to extend the program and experience more of Greenland, you can either call or write to us. We make the desired extension and are more than happy to prepare an offer for a tailor-made trip.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1. New York – Nuuk (Saturday)
By plane from New York to Nuuk. In just 4 hours and 15 minutes, you replace the million-dollar city of New York with the world's smallest capital. For the next 4 days, Nuuk will serve as your hub for incredible cultural and natural experiences. You are staying at Hotel Hans Egede Express.
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Day 2. Nuuk and the city's history (Sunday)
Nuuk is full of history and culture, and today you will go on a tour with a local guide who tells about Nuuk's history and the special Greenlandic culture. During the trip, you'll receive a great introduction to Nuuk and Greenland, ensuring you to get even more out of your self-guided exploration of the city afterwards.
We suggest, for example, that you visit Greenland's National Museum, where you will find the well-preserved Qilakitsoq mummies, which give an exciting insight into the Thule culture. Also take a walk on the new boardwalk down to the charming Colonial Harbour with the beautiful old wooden houses and the iconic sculpture of the Mother of the Sea.
Enjoy the evening at one of Nuuk's many good restaurants and cafes while mingling with the locals.
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Day 3. Near the ice (Monday)
Today you will experience the beautiful fjord system behind Nuuk on a sailing trip all the way to Nuuk's icefjord. The trip into the icefjord takes approx. 2 hours, and along the way we will keep an eye out for eagles, seals and the giants of the sea, the impressive whales.
When we arrive at the icefjord and the sculptural icebergs, we will switch off the boat's engines so that we drift quietly among the icebergs, see the many shapes and colors up close and listen to the crackling and melting ice.
The trip is a total of approx. 6 hours and there is the option of staying inside as well as outside on the boat. Hot drinks are served along the way.
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Day 4. Catch and eat (Tuesday)
Today offers a very special fishing trip.
We sail far into the fjord to an abandoned settlement that now houses a cozy restaurant. Although it is one of the most remote restaurants in the world, the food is formidable, and our hosts use the best ingredients and grow their own vegetables.
On the way there, we fish, and when you hand your catch to the chef, you can watch as he fillets the fresh fish and transforms it into the most delicious meal for you. It doesn’t get any fresher than that.
The trip is a total of approx. 6 hours, and if you prefer not to eat fish, you can also choose something else from the menu, incl. vegetarian dishes.
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Day 5. Nuuk – New York (Wednesday)
With your luggage filled with unique experiences and new impressions, the journey goes back to New York today.
As we say in Greenlandic, Takuss' - see you later!
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NOTE! – Would you like to extend the journey?
If you would like more days to fully explore and experience our wonderful part of the world, we have excellent knowledge of Greenland and can tailor an itinerary according to your wishes. Please contact us for information.
Nuuk - things to do...
Nuuk is much more than Greenland’s capital city. When you look around, you’ll see you’re surrounded by beautiful nature. Mountains and fjords share the view with manmade structures.
Price and Practical Info
Price Includes
- Flights New York/Newark-Nuuk // Nuuk-New York/Newark (United Airlines), incl. taxes
- 4 nights at Hotel Hans Egede Express in shared double room incl. breakfast
- City walk with a local guide in Nuuk
- Icefjord cruise with local captain and guide to the Icefjord north of Nuuk
- Fishing trip and cruise to a restaurant in abandoned settlement
- Dinner at the fishing trip
- Contribution to the Travel Guarantee Fund
- All taxes and charges
Price Excludes
- Meals, except breakfast, and dinner at the fishing trip
- Excursions, except those 3 specifically mentioned in “Price Includes”
- Tour guide (this trip is on your own)
- Travel and cancellation insurance
- Single room supplement, 1,250 DKK.
Please note: The price of this trip is a base-level estimate, calculated on a certain category of seat on the flights and room category of accommodation. The actual price for your travel date may differ, according to availability at the time of booking. Please confirm with us any possible surcharges at the time of making your booking.
If you need further explanation, please feel free to contact us.
Meals
If meals are not included, these are marked with -.
Accommodation
A budget hotel within walking distance to Nuuk city.
Hotel Hans Egede Express - Nuuk
Nuuk, budget hotel within walking distance to Nuuk city.
Access to Electricity
Mobile Phone
Mobile data from an international mobile phone can be very expensive in Greenland. Remember to check what your subscription covers before switching on data roaming.
IMPORTANT NOTE!
The program is subject to change without notice. A trip like this depends on good weather. There may therefore be some changes in the program. Delays and cancellations may occur, especially in air and ship transportation. No compensation is granted for the first 24 hours of delay or travel changes due to external circumstances. We will strive to reduce the disruption as much as possible and endeavour to provide an alternative program or fill in the additional waiting time.
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