Greenland Encompassed - 11 Days

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  • duration 11 days
  • tour type Group Request as private
  • age requirement 5-99 yrs
  • max group size 198
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-36469
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
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  • Starts Reykjavik, Iceland
  • Ends Reykjavik, Iceland
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HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Eqip Sermia Glacier - sail as close as possible to this living wall of ice and watch as colossal icebergs crash into the waves below
  • Sisimiut - take a guided tour of Greenland's second city, which was founded in 1756 by Count Johan Ludvig Holstein
  • Ilulissat - explore the lively town at your own pace or opt for a thrilling helicopter ride over the Icefjord
  • Nuuk - visit the capital of Greenland, which is the world's most northern capital and is home to 17,000 people
  • Eriksfjord - learn about the fascinating Viking history of Erik the Red, who founded the first settlement on Greenland here
  • Skjoldungen - hike on this uninhabited island which is abundant with flora and fauna as well as a now abandoned village
  • Prince Christian Sound - admire the spectacular mountains that rise up on either side of the 60km Sound, offering some of the best views in Greenland
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Starting and ending in Reykjavik, the trip "Greenland Encompassed - 11 Days" is a guided natural landmarks sightseeing tour that takes 11 days. You will be touring through Ivittuut, Kangerlussuaq, Ilulissat and 9 other destinations in Greenland, Denmark and Iceland. "Greenland Encompassed - 11 Days" is a group trip which will include accommodation, transport, meals and others. Please check the package includes section for more details.

Delve into the incredibly scenery, wildlife and Viking history of Greenland on this 11-day expedition cruise from Kangerlussuaq in Greenland to Reykjavik in Iceland. Take in the world's most northern capital city, Nuuk, marvel at the colossal Eqip Sermia Glacier and visit the ruins of Brattahlid, founded by Erik the Red in the 10th century. Spot whales and seals in the untouched oceans, hike on the uninhabited island of Skjoldungen and cruise up the spectacular Prince Christian Sound.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day: 1 Fly to Greenland
  • Day: 2 Exploring Sisimiut
  • Day: 3 Disko Island & Eqip Sermia Glacier
  • Day: 4 Ilulissat
  • Day: 5 Day at sea
  • Day: 6 The Greenlandic capital - Nuuk
  • Day: 7 South Greenland & Erik the Red
  • Day: 8 Prins Christian Sund
  • Day: 9 Skjoldungen nature hike
  • Day: 10 Day at sea, the Denmark Strait
  • Day: 11 Reykjavik
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • 10 nights aboard the Ocean Albatros expedition cruise ship in a shared outside double cabin with private facilities
Meals
  • 10 breakfasts, 9 lunches and 10 dinners
  • Full board on the ship, afternoon snacks, free tea and coffee daily
Guide
  • Services of the ship captain and crew and an English-speaking expedition team
  • Services of English-speaking guides at sites of interest
  • All guided sightseeing and excursions as per itinerary
Others
  • Economy class flight from Copenhagen - Kangerlussuaq
  • Special photo workshop and a digital visual journey to remember your trip
  • Lectures from the expedition team onboard
  • Taxes and port fees
  • Welcome and farewell cocktails
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • International flights and visa
  • Tipping - an entirely personal gesture
  • Any meals not onboard the ship & any drinks (excluding tea and coffee)
  • Pre and post tour accommodation, plus any airport or port transfers
  • Optional excursions
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REQUEST A PRIVATE, CUSTOMIZABLE DEPARTURE By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:
  • Personal Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Greenland Encompassed - 11 Days tour. You can cancel the tour up to 63 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 62 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 10 August 2023, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 10 August 2023, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 62 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Greenland Encompassed - 11 Days tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. We recommend using World Nomads' travel insurance.

Visa

For this Greenland Encompassed - 11 Days tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

For Solo Travelers

A twin share room may not always be available for solo travelers as it depends on the final number of people on the tour. If you have picked twin share room while booking, and that option is not available, we will get back to you after booking. A single room might then be available against an additional fee.

AGE REQUIREMENT

Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s ‘Safe Travels’ stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene protocols have been adhered to.
  • Wearing a mask, hand washing and sanitizing has been implemented on this trip. Frequently touched surfaces are regularly disinfected. Hygiene safety measures and distancing will be ensured in our accommodations and during transport.
  • Solo travelers are required to purchase a single room for your personal use.
  • All travellers 18 years and older will be required to be fully vaccinated atleast 14 days before the departure date.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about this tour.
  • How many days are enough for Europe?

    You can spend a couple of months exploring Europe and still feel like you have not seen everything. Generally speaking, a two-week Europe trip should be just enough if you are looking to cover its major highlights. However, if you want a comprehensive travel experience within this duration, it is better that you focus on a region or a few countries rather than traveling all over the continent. 

    Choose a single country or schedule your trip around a handful of cities in different countries. While larger European cities may require three to four days to explore, you can get around smaller destinations in a day or two. Planning your trip around a particular region will cut down your travel time and save your time in transit.

  • What is the best month to visit Iceland?

    Given that summer temperatures do not rise much above 16°C, the best time to visit Iceland is between the months of May and September. Gullfoss Waterfall is also at its most impressive at this time of year, and the midnight sun is visible in the country’s north. Travel outside of the summer season and you may find the country’s museums and hiking routes, such as the Laugavegur Trail, closed. However, the period between November to February does have the bonus of being the season of the Northern Lights, and major attractions such as the Blue Lagoon remain open all year round. Find more information here.

  • Is it expensive to travel to Iceland? How does credit card system work?

    Iceland is one of the most expensive countries in the world to visit, although there are ways to keep costs down, such as by renting a camper van. Overall, visitors should be looking at a daily per-person budget of between USD 100 and USD 200. Most hotels, restaurants, and shops accept credit cards from major providers, and there are no minimum purchase requirements. Since cards are the preferred method of payment, you should be okay even if you avoid carrying cash completely, although having some for emergencies is always a good idea.

  • What is the best time of year to visit Iceland?

    Given that summer temperatures do not rise much above 16°C, the best time to visit Iceland is between the months of May and September. Gullfoss Waterfall is also at its most impressive at this time of year, and the midnight sun is visible in the country’s north. Travel outside of the summer season and you may find the country’s museums and hiking routes, such as the Laugavegur Trail, closed. However, the period between November to February does have the bonus of being the season of the Northern Lights, and major attractions such as the Blue Lagoon remain open all year round. Find more information here.

  • What currency is used in Iceland?

    The currency of Iceland is the krona (ISK). It is difficult to exchange your dollars and euros with the Icelandic currencies outside of the country, but easy to do once in the country, both at the airport and in bank branches around the island. USD 1 is equivalent to around ISK 130.

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