Saturday Departure from Reykjavik
Icebergs, fjords, and various wildlife. Greenland deserves a top place in the list of “The place you must visit at least once in your life.” If you plan to travel to Greenland, South Greenland is definitely worth visiting, especially in the summertime.
The fertile mountains, the historical sites from the Viking Age, and the trademark of Greenland – Icebergs! Compared to other parts of Greenland, South Greenland is like a gentle and caring lady, showing you the beauty of Arctic summer. No wonder it is called the “garden of Greenland”!
Speaking of travel, many people may say they are “too occupied at work to explore the world.” Well, it is not a good excuse. Departing on Saturday from Reykjavik, this 4-day escape from reality is a perfect choice! Just have two days-off and treat yourself with a peaceful and amazing holiday.
Transfers, hotels, and flight tickets are all included in this itinerary. All you need to do is relax and enjoy it. Besides, we have prepared a range of optional excursions to add on to the basic itinerary.
Ready to explore Greenland with Arctic Adventure?
Tour code: B4RKV
Cover Photo by Mads Pihl – Visit Greenland
Day by day & Tour Map
Day 1 Arrive at Qaqortoq from Narsarsuaq
South Greenland is famous for its fjord system. I believe the amazing fjord must have attracted your attention when you are on the flight of Air Iceland.
After arriving at Airport Narsarsuaq, you can get on the shuttle bus to harbour using the booking ticket. At the harbour, you get on the boat and sail to Qaqortoq through amazing Erik’s Fjord. As the boat sailing towards the wide ocean, you can feel the refreshing air, hear the peaceful waves and see the gigantic icebergs.
When we arrive at the pier, Arctic Adventure guide will take care of the transportation and help you check-in at Hotel Qaqortoq. An information meeting will be held to brief you about this exciting adventure.
Tonight, a 2-course dinner is served at Hotel Qaqortoq to mark an ending of today’s adventure.
AccommodationsHotel Qaqortoq, standard room incl. breakfast
Day 2 Qaqortoq: City Walk & Hvalsey Church Ruin or Boat Excursion to Inland Ice Cap
Qaqortoq is seen as the hidden garden and the most beautiful town of South Greenland. Lying between the fjord of Qaqortoq and the lake of Tasersuaq, Qaqortoq enjoys various stone carvings and sculptures.
Today, a City Tour is arranged and included in the itinerary. Arctic Adventure guide will show you the main attractions around this town and tell you some fun facts in this area. The city walk lasts around 2 hours.
After the city tour, you can join one of our boat tours to explore the historical aspect of South Greenland - Hvalsey Church Ruin. During this excursion, we will sail out to a nearby island Hvalsey and visit the Norse ruins there. Arctic Adventure guide will introduce the history, stories and interesting facts behind the ruins.
If you think 3-hour boat tour cannot satisfy you, you can opt to a more extended adventure.
Boat Excursion to Inland Ice Cap starts from the busy harbour of Qaqortoq. We will sail past the fjord and head to the impressive Twin Glacier. As approaching closer to the glacier, we can go ashore on a small rock emerging from the glacier front. In some cases, you can even touch the ice cap on this small rock! On the way back, we will pass by the bird’s cliff and a magnificent waterfall. This excursion lasts around 6 hours and is a must-do activity during your stay in South Greenland. Please note, this excursion is not guided. However, transfer and pick up are included.
AccommodationsHotel Qaqortoq, standard room incl. breakfast
Optional Activities Hvalsey Church Ruin – 3 hours, Difficulty 2 Boat Excursion to the Inland Ice Cap in Qaqortoq – 6 hours, Difficulty 3Day 3 Narsarsuaq: Short hike to the ridge
Today we will say goodbye to Qaqortoq and head to Narsarsuaq for more adventures! There are two ways to go to Narsarsuaq – by helicopter or by boat – it depends on the availability. If the helicopter is available, we will fly in a low altitude over the magnificent Arctic landscape to Narsarsuaq. It’s going to be a memorable way to start a new day of adventure!
But, in the days that the helicopters are not available, we will take the boat and sail through the beautiful fjords.
After checking-in at Hotel Narsarsuaq, we can join the optional activity – Shore Hike to the Ridge. Alternatively, you can rest or explore the settlement yourself.
Short Hike to the Ridge is a 3-hour guided hiking excursion. We will walk past a flower valley and hike up to a 300-metre highland. From there, we can overlook streams, fjord and the glacier in the distance.
AccommodationsHotel Narsarsuaq, standard room incl. breakfast
Optional Activities Short Hike to the Ridge – 3 hours, Difficulty 3Day 4: Narsarsuaq: City Tour & Back Home
Today is the last you in South Greenland. Before heading to the airport, a City Tour of Narsarsuaq is arranged and included in the itinerary.
Together with Arctic Adventure guide, we will walk around in this small yet amazing settlement. You can immerse yourself in the UNESCO historical sites, ruins from centuries ago, sheep farms, green fields and icebergs floating in the fjord. You can get to know the nature and history essence of this settlement.
Later, Arctic Adventure Guide will transfer you to the airport. We hope the 4-day adventure has created a lifetime memory for you and see you next time!
Day 1 Arrive at Qaqortoq from Narsarsuaq
South Greenland is famous for its fjord system. I believe the amazing fjord must have attracted your attention when you are on the flight of Air Iceland.
After arriving at Airport Narsarsuaq, you can get on the shuttle bus to harbour using the booking ticket. At the harbour, you get on the boat and sail to Qaqortoq through amazing Erik’s Fjord. As the boat sailing towards the wide ocean, you can feel the refreshing air, hear the peaceful waves and see the gigantic icebergs.
When we arrive at the pier, Arctic Adventure guide will take care of the transportation and help you check-in at Hotel Qaqortoq. An information meeting will be held to brief you about this exciting adventure.
Tonight, a 2-course dinner is served at Hotel Qaqortoq to mark an ending of today’s adventure.
AccommodationsHotel Qaqortoq, standard room incl. breakfast
Day 2 Qaqortoq: City Walk & Hvalsey Church Ruin or Boat Excursion to Inland Ice Cap
Qaqortoq is seen as the hidden garden and the most beautiful town of South Greenland. Lying between the fjord of Qaqortoq and the lake of Tasersuaq, Qaqortoq enjoys various stone carvings and sculptures.
Today, a City Tour is arranged and included in the itinerary. Arctic Adventure guide will show you the main attractions around this town and tell you some fun facts in this area. The city walk lasts around 2 hours.
After the city tour, you can join one of our boat tours to explore the historical aspect of South Greenland - Hvalsey Church Ruin. During this excursion, we will sail out to a nearby island Hvalsey and visit the Norse ruins there. Arctic Adventure guide will introduce the history, stories and interesting facts behind the ruins.
If you think 3-hour boat tour cannot satisfy you, you can opt to a more extended adventure.
Boat Excursion to Inland Ice Cap starts from the busy harbour of Qaqortoq. We will sail past the fjord and head to the impressive Twin Glacier. As approaching closer to the glacier, we can go ashore on a small rock emerging from the glacier front. In some cases, you can even touch the ice cap on this small rock! On the way back, we will pass by the bird’s cliff and a magnificent waterfall. This excursion lasts around 6 hours and is a must-do activity during your stay in South Greenland. Please note, this excursion is not guided. However, transfer and pick up are included.
AccommodationsHotel Qaqortoq, standard room incl. breakfast
Optional Activities Hvalsey Church Ruin – 3 hours, Difficulty 2 Boat Excursion to the Inland Ice Cap in Qaqortoq – 6 hours, Difficulty 3Day 3 Narsarsuaq: Short hike to the ridge
Today we will say goodbye to Qaqortoq and head to Narsarsuaq for more adventures! There are two ways to go to Narsarsuaq – by helicopter or by boat – it depends on the availability. If the helicopter is available, we will fly in a low altitude over the magnificent Arctic landscape to Narsarsuaq. It’s going to be a memorable way to start a new day of adventure!
But, in the days that the helicopters are not available, we will take the boat and sail through the beautiful fjords.
After checking-in at Hotel Narsarsuaq, we can join the optional activity – Shore Hike to the Ridge. Alternatively, you can rest or explore the settlement yourself.
Short Hike to the Ridge is a 3-hour guided hiking excursion. We will walk past a flower valley and hike up to a 300-metre highland. From there, we can overlook streams, fjord and the glacier in the distance.
AccommodationsHotel Narsarsuaq, standard room incl. breakfast
Optional Activities Short Hike to the Ridge – 3 hours, Difficulty 3Day 4: Narsarsuaq: City Tour & Back Home
Today is the last you in South Greenland. Before heading to the airport, a City Tour of Narsarsuaq is arranged and included in the itinerary.
Together with Arctic Adventure guide, we will walk around in this small yet amazing settlement. You can immerse yourself in the UNESCO historical sites, ruins from centuries ago, sheep farms, green fields and icebergs floating in the fjord. You can get to know the nature and history essence of this settlement.
Later, Arctic Adventure Guide will transfer you to the airport. We hope the 4-day adventure has created a lifetime memory for you and see you next time!
Optional Activities
What’s Included
- Return Air Iceland flights between Reykjavik and Narsarsuaq
- Boat transfer from Narsarsuaq to Qaqortoq
- Helicopter (or boat) transfer from Narsarsuaq to Narsarsuaq
- Transfers and Pick-up service
- Information meeting at Hotel Qaqortoq
What’s Included
- Guided City walk of Qaqortoq with Arctic Adventure Guide
- Guided City walk of Narsarsuaq with Arctic Adventure Guide
- Hotel Qaqortoq, standard room for 2 nights
- Hotel Narsarsuaq, standard room for 1 nights
- Daily Breakfast
- 2-course dinner on Day 1
Not Included
- Flights to/from Iceland
- Travel Cancellation Insurance
- Optional Activities
- Lunches and Dinners (apart from the ones mentioned above)
Practical Information
Please Note
Please read carefully before booking
- 1. Arctic Adventure guide will contact you through the phone number and email address you left during booking. Please make sure you are reachable in Greenland.
- 2. Please follow safety regulations and the guidelines of tour guides throughout the journey.
- 3. We suggest you book the optional activities when booking this tour since a limited number of seats are provided.
- 4. If the tour is cancelled due to weather conditions, failure to reach the minimum number of participants or other unpredictable situations, Arctic Adventure ApS reserves the right to cancel the tour. For tours cancelled by Arctic Adventure ApS under this situation, our customers will get a 100% refund.
- 5. If participants fail to participate the excursions based on their personal reasons (for example: no show), Arctic Adventure ApS will not provide any refund.
- 6. Please note the decision to cancel is made through evaluation of actual weather situation, number of participants, and other unpredictable factors, not the customer.
- 7. Detailed Terms and Conditions
FAQ
For this multi-day tour, we receive booking till the 10 weeks prior to the departure time of the excursion. However, please note that limited seats are provided. Late booking may be unavailable.
Weather in Greenland can be quite unpredictable, thus, cancellations and reschedule may occur.
If the excursion is cancelled due to weather conditions, failure to reach the minimum number of participants or other unpredictable situations, Arctic Adventure ApS reserves the right to cancel the excursion. For excursions cancelled by Arctic Adventure ApS under this situation, our customers will get a 100% refund.
Please go to “Practical Information” –>” Terms and Conditions” to view the detailed cancellation policy.
For excursions in Kangerlussuaq, transfers from and to Hotel Kangerlussuaq are included.
For excursions in Ilulissat and Nuuk, please refer to the “Included” and “Not Included” section for detailed information.
For excursions in Sisimiut, transfers starting from Hotel Sisimiut are included.
For excursions and tours in Iceland (apart from Whale Watching), pick-up and transfer from the nearest pick-up spot are included. Please check with the reception for detailed pick-up spot.
We strongly advise you to read the “Included” and “Not included” section for detailed information. If there should be any discrepancies about the transfer, the information under “included” and “not included” shall prevail.
If you have any further questions, feel free to contact us.
EQUIPMENT LIST
- Other clothing should be picked according to weather that day, you will not get much colder on the glacier as on the ground.
- Sturdy Hiking Boots – waterproof with good ankle support.
- Shirts, both short and long sleeves
- Mosquito Masks and Mosquito repellent. Mosquito season in Greenland runs from mid-June to mid-August
- Sunscream with high SPF
- Lip balm, cream and moisturizer
- Woollen/or thermal windproof hat, which covers your neck (alternatively, thermal face mask);
- Woollen/or thermal gloves (ideal as a base layer under waterproof gloves or mittens);
- Woollen/or thermal socks
- Warm, insulated winter jacket
