Greenland Odyssey

Greenlandic East and West coasts – hiking, zodiacs and the icefjord | 17 Days

Experience the enormity of Greenland, the world’s largest island, on this comprehensive voyage from Sermilik Fjord and Tasiilaq on Greenland’s east coast, south to Skjoldungen Island, Hvalsey and Tasermiut Fjord. Here jagged peaks pierce azure skies, and countless glaciers snake their way towards the coast. Cross from Iceland to Kangertitivatsiaq Fjord on Greenland’s remote east coast then skirt the southern and western shoreline of this, the world’s largest island. Discover ancient rocks at Skaergaard Peninsula dating back some 55 million years. Hike across the arctic tundra in search of arctic fox, reindeer and muskox, tasting delicious wild berries along the way. Zodiac-cruise along spectacular sounds where ringed, harp and hooded seals laze on the sea ice. Watch icebergs form as Greenland’s enormous ice sheets – the largest in the Arctic – calve into the fjords, and encounter humpback and minke whales feeding in the nutrient-rich waters. Sail Prince Christian Sound, flanked by imposing mountains, as it carves its way through south Greenland where green pastures signal the presence of human settlement, and where the Viking ruins of Erik the Red still stand at Hvalsey. Weaving through the fjords and channels, we enter West Greenland, the country’s most developed region, home to the nation’s capital, Nuuk, where you will see its astonishing Qilakitsoq mummies – sailing from Paamiut to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Ilulissat Icefjord. The journey home routes via Toronto.

Ship:                 Sylvia Earle

When:              6 – 22 July 2024

Guide price:   £13,235 per person based on twin cabin (private facilities) with early booking discount

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