All-in-One Adventure in South Greenland
Tuesday Departure from Copenhagen
From DKK 22500
PRICE P.P. IN DOUBLE ROOM
Your Week-long Adventure in Greenland
South Greenland enjoys fertile mountains and beautiful fjords. Icebergs, glacier and historical ruins are highlights when you plan to travel to South Greenland.
South Greenland is also home to many tiny yet cosy towns and settlements. Narsarsuaq, Narsaq and Qaqortoq are three of the major towns and settlements in South Greenland. This 8-day holiday is an All-in-One adventure that takes you to those three major settlements and places nearby in one journey!
You can sail in the fjords, hike in the mountains, explore historical ruins and even enjoy the fascinating icebergs in the midnight sun! This journey is the most inclusive travel package you can find in South Greenland!
During the 8-day adventure, Arctic Adventure guide will provide you with timely help if there are any last-minute changes.
Organized and adventurous excursions are also ready for you to add to your itinerary freely. No matter you are a culture-savvy or hiking person, you can always find the one that suits you.
Hotels, flight tickets and tour guide are included in this journey.
If you want to add an extra night in Copenhagen before and/or after your journey at Clarion Hotel, feel free to contact aatour@arctic-adventure.dk for a comfortable upgrade!
Tour code: C8CPH
Photo by Mads Pihl – Visit Greenland
Day by day & Tour Map
Day 1 Welcome to Narsarsuaq & City Tour
Welcome to South Greenland! Today you will fly with Air Greenland flight from Copenhagen to Narsarsuaq. Upon your arrival, Arctic Adventure guide will greet you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel later.
After check-in, there will be an information meeting hosted by our guide. You can then learn more about the itinerary and details you should pay attention to when you explore Greenland.
Today, a City Tour of Narsarsuaq is 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.
Tonight, you will stay at Hotel Narsarsuaq. Sleep tight!
AccommodationsHotel Narsarsuaq, standard room incl. breakfast
Day 2 Qaqortoq: City Walk
Today, you will get on the boat and sail to Qaqortoq through incredible Erik’s Fjord. As the boat sailing towards the vast 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. After a short rest, we can step outside to explore the beauty of Qaqortoq through the City Tour.
Qaqortoq is regarded 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. This City Tour lasts around 2 hours, and we will walk around the main attractions.
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 3 Qaqortoq: Kaffemik & Hvalsey Church Ruin
South Greenland witnesses the ups and downs of many historical changes and enjoy rich cultural sites. Hvalsey Church ruin is a vivid and precious heritage from the Norse Age. You can join our optional excursion Hvalsey Church Ruin to visit this unique site or you can explore Qaqortoq by yourself today.
Hvalsey Church Ruin excursion is a boat tour. We will sail through the beautiful Hvalsey Fjords to Hvalsey. And our guide will show you the historical ruins, the fascinating stories behind it and the nature there. This excursion is guided and lasts around 3 hours.
After this historical excursion, if you are interested, you can join optional Kaffemik and experience the life of living in Greenland by visiting a local family. Kaffemik is a byword of any social events in Greenland. You will have the precious chance to share coffee and a home-made cake with the local.
You can share your family traditions, tell some recent stories and ask any questions you want. Maybe you also get to see the traditional custom of Greenland if you are lucky!
AccommodationsHotel Qaqortoq, standard room incl. breakfast
Optional Activities Home Visit at Qaqortoq: Kaffemik with the Locals – 1 hour, Difficulty 1 Hvalsey Church Ruin – 3 hours, Difficulty 2Day 4 Qaqortoq: Hike Around Storesøen
Sailing and hiking are two must-do activities in South Greenland. Today, you can explore South Greenland on your schedule. Instead, you can join our well-organized excursion to experience nature here fully.
Hike Around Storesøen is a guided hiking excursion around the big lake Storesøen. This 12-km hiking path leads us through the beautiful Greenlandic nature and offers us a peaceful atmosphere outside the town. Lunch, tea and coffee are included in this excursion.
AccommodationsHotel Qaqortoq, standard room incl. breakfast
Optional Activities Hike Around Storesøen – 4.5 to 5.5 hours, difficulty 4Day 5 Narsaq: City Tour & Hike to Dyrnæs Peninsula or Evening Iceberg Safari
Our adventures in Qaqortoq have come to an end. Today, we will take the boat and sail to our next destination of this journey – Narsaq.
Narsaq is a charming town known for its colourful wooden houses. Founded in 1959, it is also the youngest town in Greenland. Narsaq enjoys natural beauty, historic and cultural ruins. In the City Tour of Narsaq, we will walk around the town and learn about its history with Arctic Adventure guide. This tour lasts around 1.5 hours.
If you still have time and want to explore more afterwards, you can opt to our optional excursion: Hike to Dyrnæs Peninsula.
Dyrnæs Peninsula Hike is a leisurely guided excursion taking you to a non-excavated Viking ruin. This is an area of great geological and historical interest. This hiking is not demanding; thus, it is suitable for everyone to participate. Light refreshments are included in this excursion.
Have you ever seen such a picture on the internet – a gigantic iceberg is bathing in the orange or pink colours of the midnight sun? If you still up to some adventures, you can join our optional Evening Iceberg Safari at a surcharge. We will sail into the sea and immerse ourselves in this picturesque view. It is going to be a lifetime memory.
AccommodationsHotel Narsaq, standard room incl. breakfast
Optional Activities Dyrnæs Peninsula Hike – 3 hours, Difficulty 2 Evening Icebergs Safari - 1 hour, Difficulty 1Day 6 Narsaq: Boat tour to inland ice cap
Most of the land in Greenland is covered with ice. The vast inland Icecap seems to be unreachable, but at Narsaq, it is just a boat excursion away. Today you can freely explore the town on your preference or join our optional By Boat to Inland Ice Cap at a surcharge.
Boat Excursion to Inland Ice Cap starts from the busy harbour of Narsaq. 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. It is a great place to take some amazing pictures. 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 4 to 5 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 Narsaq, standard room incl. breakfast
Optional Activities By Boat to the Inland Ice cap from Narsaq - 4-5 hours, Difficulty 2Day 7: Narsarsuaq: Short hike to the ridge
Today we will say goodbye to Narsaq 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. Arctic Adventure guide will take care of the transportation both in Narsaq and Narsarsuaq.
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.
Tonight, Hotel Narsarsuaq will prepare you a 3-course dinner.
AccommodationsHotel Narsarsuaq, standard room incl. breakfast
Optional Activities Short Hike to the Ridge – 3 hours, Difficulty 3Day 8: Goodbye, Greenland!
Today is the last day of the adventure. Explore the settlement on your own before Arctic Adventure guide send you to the airport.
We hope you have had a wonderful journey and see you next time!
Day 1 Welcome to Narsarsuaq & City Tour
Welcome to South Greenland! Today you will fly with Air Greenland flight from Copenhagen to Narsarsuaq. Upon your arrival, Arctic Adventure guide will greet you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel later.
After check-in, there will be an information meeting hosted by our guide. You can then learn more about the itinerary and details you should pay attention to when you explore Greenland.
Today, a City Tour of Narsarsuaq is 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.
Tonight, you will stay at Hotel Narsarsuaq. Sleep tight!
AccommodationsHotel Narsarsuaq, standard room incl. breakfast
Day 2 Qaqortoq: City Walk
Today, you will get on the boat and sail to Qaqortoq through incredible Erik’s Fjord. As the boat sailing towards the vast 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. After a short rest, we can step outside to explore the beauty of Qaqortoq through the City Tour.
Qaqortoq is regarded 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. This City Tour lasts around 2 hours, and we will walk around the main attractions.
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 3 Qaqortoq: Kaffemik & Hvalsey Church Ruin
South Greenland witnesses the ups and downs of many historical changes and enjoy rich cultural sites. Hvalsey Church ruin is a vivid and precious heritage from the Norse Age. You can join our optional excursion Hvalsey Church Ruin to visit this unique site or you can explore Qaqortoq by yourself today.
Hvalsey Church Ruin excursion is a boat tour. We will sail through the beautiful Hvalsey Fjords to Hvalsey. And our guide will show you the historical ruins, the fascinating stories behind it and the nature there. This excursion is guided and lasts around 3 hours.
After this historical excursion, if you are interested, you can join optional Kaffemik and experience the life of living in Greenland by visiting a local family. Kaffemik is a byword of any social events in Greenland. You will have the precious chance to share coffee and a home-made cake with the local.
You can share your family traditions, tell some recent stories and ask any questions you want. Maybe you also get to see the traditional custom of Greenland if you are lucky!
AccommodationsHotel Qaqortoq, standard room incl. breakfast
Optional Activities Home Visit at Qaqortoq: Kaffemik with the Locals – 1 hour, Difficulty 1 Hvalsey Church Ruin – 3 hours, Difficulty 2Day 4 Qaqortoq: Hike Around Storesøen
Sailing and hiking are two must-do activities in South Greenland. Today, you can explore South Greenland on your schedule. Instead, you can join our well-organized excursion to experience nature here fully.
Hike Around Storesøen is a guided hiking excursion around the big lake Storesøen. This 12-km hiking path leads us through the beautiful Greenlandic nature and offers us a peaceful atmosphere outside the town. Lunch, tea and coffee are included in this excursion.
AccommodationsHotel Qaqortoq, standard room incl. breakfast
Optional Activities Hike Around Storesøen – 4.5 to 5.5 hours, difficulty 4Day 5 Narsaq: City Tour & Hike to Dyrnæs Peninsula or Evening Iceberg Safari
Our adventures in Qaqortoq have come to an end. Today, we will take the boat and sail to our next destination of this journey – Narsaq.
Narsaq is a charming town known for its colourful wooden houses. Founded in 1959, it is also the youngest town in Greenland. Narsaq enjoys natural beauty, historic and cultural ruins. In the City Tour of Narsaq, we will walk around the town and learn about its history with Arctic Adventure guide. This tour lasts around 1.5 hours.
If you still have time and want to explore more afterwards, you can opt to our optional excursion: Hike to Dyrnæs Peninsula.
Dyrnæs Peninsula Hike is a leisurely guided excursion taking you to a non-excavated Viking ruin. This is an area of great geological and historical interest. This hiking is not demanding; thus, it is suitable for everyone to participate. Light refreshments are included in this excursion.
Have you ever seen such a picture on the internet – a gigantic iceberg is bathing in the orange or pink colours of the midnight sun? If you still up to some adventures, you can join our optional Evening Iceberg Safari at a surcharge. We will sail into the sea and immerse ourselves in this picturesque view. It is going to be a lifetime memory.
AccommodationsHotel Narsaq, standard room incl. breakfast
Optional Activities Dyrnæs Peninsula Hike – 3 hours, Difficulty 2 Evening Icebergs Safari - 1 hour, Difficulty 1Day 6 Narsaq: Boat tour to inland ice cap
Most of the land in Greenland is covered with ice. The vast inland Icecap seems to be unreachable, but at Narsaq, it is just a boat excursion away. Today you can freely explore the town on your preference or join our optional By Boat to Inland Ice Cap at a surcharge.
Boat Excursion to Inland Ice Cap starts from the busy harbour of Narsaq. 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. It is a great place to take some amazing pictures. 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 4 to 5 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 Narsaq, standard room incl. breakfast
Optional Activities By Boat to the Inland Ice cap from Narsaq - 4-5 hours, Difficulty 2Day 7: Narsarsuaq: Short hike to the ridge
Today we will say goodbye to Narsaq 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. Arctic Adventure guide will take care of the transportation both in Narsaq and Narsarsuaq.
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.
Tonight, Hotel Narsarsuaq will prepare you a 3-course dinner.
AccommodationsHotel Narsarsuaq, standard room incl. breakfast
Optional Activities Short Hike to the Ridge – 3 hours, Difficulty 3Day 8: Goodbye, Greenland!
Today is the last day of the adventure. Explore the settlement on your own before Arctic Adventure guide send you to the airport.
We hope you have had a wonderful journey and see you next time!
Optional Activities
What’s Included
- Return Air Greenland flights between Copenhagen and Narsarsuaq
- Boat transfer from Narsarsuaq to Qaqortoq
- Boat transfer from Qaqortoq to Narsaq
- Helicopter (or boat) transfer from Narsaq to Narsarsuaq
- Transfers and Pick-up service
- Daily Breakfast
- 2-course dinner on Day 2
- 3-course dinner on Day 7
What’s Included
- Guided City walk of Qaqortoq with Arctic Adventure Guide
- Guided City walk of Narsarsuaq with Arctic Adventure Guide
- Guided City walk of Narsaq with Arctic Adventure Guide
- Hotel Qaqortoq, standard room for 3 nights
- Hotel Narsarsuaq, standard room for 2 nights
- Hotel Narsaq, standard room for 2 nights
- Information meeting at Hotel Narsarsuaq
Not Included
- Flights to/from Copenhagen
- Travel Cancellation Insurance
- Optional Activities
- Lunches and Dinners (apart from the ones mentioned above)
Practical Information
FAQ
For this multi-day tour, we receive booking till the 5 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.
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
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
