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TREASURES OF SOUTHERN GREENLAND
16 Day Sailing aboard Ms FRAM

Reykjavik, Iceland, Greenland, Copenhagen 

 
  

Get set for a voyage like none other including a Greenland and Iceland cruise aboard the MS Fram. Sit back and enjoy expert guides, lectures, and PolarCirkel landings. Begin with an exploration of hip Reykjavik, and then set sail for Greenland's stunning fjord-ridden coast. This adventure to the top of the world will not soon be forgotten. 

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DEPARTURE DATE 2009: 

MAY: 18 

TOUR ITINERARY:


DAY 1: DEPART INDIA (airfare not included)

Depart for your flight to Reykjavik, Iceland.

DAY 2-4: Reykjavik/Embarkation

Arrive in Reykjavik where you will spend two nights before beginning your Greenland & Iceland cruise. Reykjavik is the world's northernmost capital city and home to 117,000 people. Here, you will be amazed by the glaciers, waterfalls, geysers and mountains that surround you. Dine, shop and explore Reykjavik with its vast selection of eateries, museums and stores. From the airport you transfer directly to the MS Fram which is docked at the old harbor of Reykjavik, Midbakki. [B]

DAY 5: Grundarfjordur

Grundarfjordur is the capital of the West fjords region of Iceland. Grundarfjordur lies close to the scenic Snafellsnes Peninsula and Snafellsjokull glacier. Two optional shore excursions are available or you can explore fantastic Grundarfjordur on your own. [B/L/D]

DAY 6-7: At sea

While we are at sea, a series of lectures will be held on board. Enjoy a number of educational presentations as you set your sights on the amazing Greenland travel yet to come. [B/L/D]

DAY 8: Igaliko

The Greenland portion of your Greenland & Iceland cruise begins in Igaliko, a settlement in the ancient sea of Gardar. From the slopes above it, people enjoy the most beautiful and peaceful panorama of the country. The name Igaliko means "The Abandoned Fireplace." The Norwegian Anders Olsen started farming at Gardar in 1780 and dedicated the place to St. Nicolas, the protector of seafaring people. [B/L/D]

DAY 9: Qaqortoq

Founded in 1775, Qaqortoq has a town square with Greenland's oldest fountain and some of the most well-preserved buildings from the country's colonial era. [B/L/D]

DAY 10: Qassiarsuk

In Qassiarsuk, take a guided walk through the settlement. View its reconstructed farm, longhouse, and church of Viking explorer Erik the Red, who settled here in 982. [B/L/D] 

DAY 11: Narsaq

Your Greenland travel continues in Narsaq. Centrally located in a huge complex of fjords rich in seals, salmon, trout, and Minke whales, Narsaq is a good place to begin your tour of southern Greenland. [B/L/D] 

DAY 12: Ivittuut

An old mining village, Ivittuut is inhabited only part of the year. In summertime, some old houses are used for tourism. [B/L/D]

DAY 13: Nuuk

Home to 15,000 people, capital city Nuuk-Greenlandic for "peninsula"-lies at the mouth of one of the world's largest fjord systems. See the old buildings in "Kolonihaven," the Greenland Home Rule building, and the Greenland National Museum, which houses eight 15th century mummies found in Qilakitsoq. [B/L/D]

DAY 14: Sisimiut

After docking in Sisimiut, Greenland's second-largest town, we will enjoy a kayak show demonstrating old hunting techniques alongside the ship. Excursions in Sisimiut, apart from the boat trip, require reasonably good physical condition. Our visit will focus on the old part of the town and the harbor. [B/L/D]

DAY 15: Eqip Sermia

Experience the formidable Eqip Sermia glacier up close. Go ashore by tender boat for glacier views and a BBQ dinner. Passengers in good shape can hike in the area. [B/L/D]

DAY 16: Ilulissat

Third-largest town in Greenland, Ilulissat-Greenlandic for "icebergs"-lies on Ilulissat Isfjord, added to UNESCO's World Heritage List in 2004. Enormous icebergs run aground just outside of town. [B/L/D]

DAY 17: Evighedsfjorden

We sail into this beautiful fjord, surrounded by majestic mountains and glaciers. If conditions permit, we go for a PolarCirkel cruise along the glacier front at a safe distance or land ashore for a short hike. [B/L/D]

DAY 18: Kangerlussuaq-Copenhagen

Arrive in Sisimiut, the second largest town in Greenland. Whether you partake in the city walk or one of the optional excursions, you'll be rewarded with fantastic views of the town, sea and mountains. [B/L/D]

DAY 16: EQIP SERMIA

See the glacier Eqip Sermia. Weather permitting, you can take the PolarCirkel ashore and join in on a BBQ dinner with a terrific view over the glacier. [B/L/D]

DAY 17: ILULISSAT

Enormous icebergs run aground here at the mouth of the fjord, originating from the Jakobshavn Glacier, the most productive glacier in the world. [B/L/D]

DAY 18: Kangerlussuaq-Copenhagen

Kangerlussuaq is the main gateway to Greenland. The airport was built by the U.S. during World War II. From here, you will board your charter flight to Copenhagen. [L] 

Day 19: Copenhagen - Return to India

Arrive in Copenhagen, transfer to your flight to India. 

 [B] Breakfast [L] Lunch [D] Dinner

Rates Include :
- One-way Economy Class airfare between Kangerlussuaq and Copenhagen
- Accommodations in first-class hotels
- Accommodations on board the MS Fram in select cabin category
- Transfers as indicated in itinerary
- Meals as indicated in itinerary
- Port charges
- Services of a tour director
- Shore Excursions as indicated

Rates do not include :
- Add-on airfares for gateways other than New York
- Optional shore excursions
- Gratuities
- Air taxes & Fuel Surcharge

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MS FRAM

Built 2007/ Berths: 318 / Gross Tonnage: 12,700

Length: 114 m /Width: 20.2 m

The newest and most luxurious ship in the fleet, the MS Fram was specially designed for cruising Arctic waters. The cabins are stylish and comfortable and feature two lower berths or a twin sized bed, private bathrooms and hair dryers.. Each is fitted with air-conditioning, heating and a smoke alarm. There are a variety of suites and junior suites with queen-size beds and TVs. She offers a comfortable restaurant, two well-stocked bars, panaramic lounges, an Internet cafe and conference rooms. Read More

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