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    West Greenland Ice Odissey

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    Immerse yourself along the dramatic coast of West Greenland, exploring deep into fjords and stunning islands. This trip features the best sites of West Greenland and delivers an in-depth experience in just 12 days. You’ll have opportunities to visit towns such as Sisimiut and Uummannaq, both rich with culture. Find yourself coasting by massive glaciers while enjoying all the comforts Ultramarine has to offer. At the peak of summer months, you’ll enjoy the long sunny days, clear vistas, and longer opportunities to see wildlife.

    Map/Itinerary

    Day 1Arrive to Toronto, Canadá

    Arrive at Pearson International Airport and make your way to your included hotel. The rest of the day is yours to explore Toronto, one of the most cosmopolitan and multicultural cities in Canada.

    Day 2Fly to Kangerlussuaq and Embark

    This morning you’ll catch your charter flight to Kangerlussuaq, where you’ll board your vessel and begin your expedition. Get ready for a great adventure ahead! Expect a welcome and safety briefing from your Expedition Leader.

    Day 3-5Disko Bay

    Disko Bay is a wide, southeastern inlet of Baffin Bay and is the largest open bay in western Greenland. Try to get out on deck as we navigate into this iconic bay where whales are often spotted. Disko Bay is full of exciting destinations for us to explore. We will almost certainly visit the community of Illulissat, which is situated at the head of outlet fjord for Sermeq Kujalleq (Jakobshavn Glacier), known for discharging 35 billion tons of ice each year. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004, the fjord is immensely beautiful and we will encourage you to explore it via one of the many marked hiking trails.

    Another area we will consider for this itinerary is the wild beauty of Equip Sermia or Torsukatak Fjords, located in the northeast corner of Disko Bay. Both of these remote areas offer fantastic vistas of large active glacial faces and provide plenty of opportunities for hiking, paddling, and Zodiac cruising. This is also an area where, if conditions allow, we will consider utilizing our twin-engine helicopters to get you in the air to appreciate the immensity of this region.

     

    Day 6-8Qeqqata

    Qeqqata (meaning centre) municipality is Greenland’s second smallest administrative region. Situated in the middle of the country’s western coast, Qeqqata is home to almost 20% of Greenland’s populace, most of whom reside in Sisimiut and Manitsoq.

    During these two days your expedition team will work with our local partners to curate a balance of community and wilderness-focused activities. We are likely to visit Sisimiut, where you can wonder through the open air museum, participate in local tastings or join a hiking group to venture beyond the town limits along one of many incredible hiking trails on Sisimiut’s doorstep. This is where we will also offer the (paid) mountain biking activity.

    Further south, the areas surrounding Manitsoq are equally stunning. One of our favorite destinations in the area is the picturesque alpine lake of Innussuit Tasersuat, which we can hike and share a picnic with friends from Manitsoq. The fjord systems behind Manitsoq are deep and seldom visited. Our team will seek to take you beyond the ordinary and into these fjords for magical one-of-a-kind experiences, one of which is Eternity Fjord, which is home to the tallest mountains in all of West Greenland.

    Day 9Kangerlussuaq

    Today, we disembark in Kangerlussuaq and transfer you to your charter flight to Reykjavik, where you’ll spend the night in your included hotel.

    Day 10Toronto, Canada

    You may make you way to the airport to connect with your onward flight, or stay longer if you have booked additional accommodations.

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    Inclusions/Exclusions

    This expedition includes:

    Mandatory Transfer Package Included (Flight-Hotel & Trasfer)

    • Leadership throughout the voyage by our experienced Expedition Leader
      An official Quark Expeditions® parka to keep
      All Zodiac transfers and cruising as per the daily program
      All shore landings as per the daily program
      Shipboard accommodation with daily housekeeping
      All meals, snacks, soft drinks and juices on board throughout your voyage (Please inform us of any dietary requirements as far in advance as possible. Unfortunately, the ships’ galleys cannot prepare kosher meals.)
      Select beer and wine during dinner; and coffee, tea and cocoa available around the clock
      Formal and informal presentations by our Expedition Team and guest speakers as scheduled
      A photographic journal documenting the expedition
      A pair of waterproof expedition boots on loan for landings and Zodiac cruising excursions
      Hair dryer and bathrobes in every cabin
      All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program
      All luggage handling aboard the ship
      Emergency Evacuation insurance for all passengers to a maximum benefit of USD $500,000 per person
      Greenland voyages cruise passenger tax

    This expedition excludes

    • Passport and visa expenses
      Government arrival and departure taxes not mentioned above
      Meals ashore unless otherwise specified
      Baggage, cancellation, interruption and medical travel insurance—strongly recommended
      Excess-baggage fees on international flights
      Mandatory waterproof pants for Zodiac cruising, or any other gear not mentioned
      Laundry, bar, beverage and other personal charges unless specified
      Phone and Internet charges (connectivity may vary by location)
      Voluntary gratuity at the end of the voyage for shipboard staff and crew
      Additional overnight accommodation
      Adventure Options not listed in Included Activities

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