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10 Night West Greenland Discovering Massive Icebergs and Inuit Communities (Southbound) Cruise and Land Tour

From Reykjavik, (Iceland) to Reykjavik, (Iceland)

Ocean Explorer
Quark Expeditions
5 Stars
Cruise #: 14147650
Sail Date: Wednesday, Aug 25, 2027
Return Date: Saturday, Sep 4, 2027
Room Types & Rates:
Oceanview
Call to Book1-800-543-1915
Balcony
$12,521
Suite
$13,889
*Prices are per person based on double occupancy
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10 Night West Greenland Discovering Massive Icebergs and Inuit Communities (Southbound) Cruise and Land Tour

Land Segment of Itinerary

Wednesday - Aug 25, 2027
Day
1
  • Reykjavik, Iceland
Arrive in the Icelandic capital and make your way to the group hotel near Keflavik Airport-which is included in your Charter Flight & Hotel Package. You will have the rest of the day to explore this fascinating city, known for its Norse history and stunning architecture. If you do wish to visit the city of Reykjavik, allow for a one-hour transfer (by taxi or public transit) between Keflavik and Reykjavik city center. ...
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Thursday - Aug 26, 2027
Day
2
  • Reykjavik, Iceland
  • Air Travel

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Day 2 - Thursday - Aug 26, 2027
Day
2
Cruise Begins
  • Cruise Begins
  • Kangerlussuaq, Greenland
After an early breakfast at the hotel, guests will transfer together to the airport and board a private charter flight to Kangerlussuaq, Greenland. This is a very small town that for decades served as Greenland's primary airport. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to a very small harbor, where your Expedition Team will provide Zodiac shuttles to your awaiting ship. After a late-afternoon embarkation, we will set sail for the stunning Arctic wilderness. ...
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Friday - Aug 27, 2027
Day
3
At Sea
  • At Sea
You have multiple choices for your first ship day above 6633 North latitude, which you will spend aboard Ocean Explorer. You can check out the ship's amenities, like the Jacuzzis, attend an educational presentation led by the polar experts, or relax in stylish Observation Lounge on Deck 8 while you spot drifting ice, seabirds, and other wildlife. ...
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Saturday - Aug 28, 2027
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4
  • Uummannaq, Greenland
Two full days in Uummannaq-a rarity on Arctic expeditions-means you will get to devote one day to Uummannaq town and the second to Uummannaq Fjord. We arrive in Uummannaq Fjord in the morning and cruise toward the community of Uummannaq. In Greenlandic, Uummannaq translates to "heart-shaped", inspired by the dramatic mountain that rises above the town. Visiting this remote community is a rare privilege. We reach town by Zodiac and may be greeted by locals-and the ever-smiling chief of police. It's said that smiles here are as common as drifting icebergs. Winding roads take you past colorful homes before reaching a meadow of turf houses beside a stone church. You can visit the local museum and artisan market for a glimpse of life in northern Greenland. Another nearby museum honors artist Rockwell Kent, who was inspired by the landscapes of Uummannaq Fjord and Disko Bay. You may choose to join a guided walk or explore on your own. Several homes may open for kaffemik, a social gathering with hot drinks, light snacks, and a chance for locals and visitors to connect. Rest assured, the people of Uummannaq will be curious about your part of the world. Shy smiles and translated conversations are natural during these authentic cultural exchanges-which are usually memorable. A parting gift from one local fisherman: "Keep life simple-simple is beautiful". On Day 5, you'll have the opportunity to venture deeper into Uummannaq Fjord and explore areas seldom seen by travelers. Highlights include narrow fjords with steep cliffs rising straight from the sea, large drifting icebergs, striking naked (exposed) geology, rarely-seen glaciers, and cascading waterfalls-some thunderous after a heavy rain. After these two days, you'll have experienced parts of Uummannaq that many Greenlanders have yet to see. ...
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Sunday - Aug 29, 2027
Day
5
  • Uummannaq, Greenland
Monday - Aug 30, 2027
Day
6
  • Jakobshavn, Greenland
Ilulissat, located in Disko Bay, is home to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ilulissat Icefjord, which serves as the thoroughfare for countless icebergs calved from the world's fastest-moving glacier, Eqip Sermia. A small boardwalk leads to an elevated overlook, where you can view bergs of all sizes spread out before you. From this vantage point, it feels as though you're standing where the town ends and the wilderness-no doubt humbled by the sweeping vista of ice. You will also notice the Arctic cotton grass and summer wildflowers thriving in the long daylight hours. The inner harbor often holds evidence of the icefjord's reach, with drifting icebergs mingling among fishing boats and skiffs. The town itself is well worth exploring, and has become one of Greenland's top destinations. Recent years have brought growth-colorful homes now sit beside new restaurants, boutique hotels and small businesses. History buffs will be excited to know Ilulissat is the birthplace of Arctic explorer Knud Rasmussen, who traveled by dog sled from Greenland to Alaska (and briefly Siberia) during the Fifth Thule Expedition (1921-1924). Fluent in Kalaallisut, he learned from and documented the circumpolar Inuit he met-considered one of the Arctic's greatest expeditions. The dramatic landscapes around Ilulissat inspired Rasmussen's life of exploration. As we approach town, watch out for whales, which occasionally frequent the iceberg-laden waters. ...
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Tuesday - Aug 31, 2027
Day
7
  • Jakobshavn, Greenland
Wednesday - Sep 1, 2027
Day
8
Sisimiut, Greenland
  • Sisimiut, Greenland
Today we'll visit Sisimiut, a community rich with Greenlandic history and culture. As we approach via the inner harbor, you'll spot locals coming and going from the marina, bringing halibut, shrimp, and other seafood freshly harvested from Baffin Bay. Upon reaching shore, we'll follow winding roads through the vibrant town dotted with colorful homes and Arctic cotton grass blooming under the summer sun. While the waterfront may be lively with boat traffic, life uphill moves at a relaxed pace. You may hear children laughing, sled dogs barking, and locals exchanging greetings-sounds that often bring smiles to both visitors and residents. Greenlandic dogs, often seen in kennels throughout town, reflect the deep bond between owners and their canine teams. As in any Arctic community, always ask before petting or approaching these working dogs. Our expedition team and local partners will lead guided walks and provide insight into daily life in Greenland-and you will be able to share your own story with locals, who will be curious about your homeland. One scenic walk leads to the Taseralik Cultural House, beside Nalunnguarfik, a small tranquil lake at the base of a 780-meter (2,550-foot) Nasaasaaq mountain. You'll walk the same paths locals use every day, experiencing not just the look of Sisimiut, but its rhythm, sounds, and genuine sense of place. We also aim to team up with our local mountain-biking partners in Sisimiut, exploring trails that lead outside the town limits. ...
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Thursday - Sep 2, 2027
Day
9
  • Evighetens Fjord
The 75-kilometer-long (47 miles) Eternity Fjord lives up to its name-its beauty feels endless. You will be surrounded by precipitous mountains rising straight out of the sea and glaciers spilling down deep-cut valleys. Within the fjord, you may explore by Zodiac or on foot-or both-with the potential to cruise the coastlines and floating glacial ice. You can anticipate a range of hikes or on-shore walks-always accompanied by the knowledgeable team, whose expertise bring the world's largest island into focus. Transiting the fjord by ship will provide excellent opportunities for you to soak in the scenery from the outer decks of the ship. ...
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Friday - Sep 3, 2027
Day
10
  • Nuuk, Greenland
  • Cruise Ends

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Day 10 - Friday - Sep 3, 2027
Day
10
  • Air Travel
  • Reykjavik, Iceland
The morning will find you in the port at Nuuk, the northernmost capital city in the world. If time permits, you may have an opportunity to explore Nuuk. Otherwise, your Expedition Team will shuttle you to ashore by Zodiac, after which you will be transferred to the airport for your charter flight to Reykjavik. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the group hotel for the night, which is included in the Charter Flight and Transfer Package. ...
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Saturday - Sep 4, 2027
Day
11
  • Reykjavik, Iceland
After breakfast, you can transfer independently from your Keflavik hotel to the nearby airport for your onward journey, or explore Iceland as prearranged.
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