Experience cultural ruins in South Greenland with our experienced guide
Want to explore the most well-preserved medieval ruins in South Greenland? Want to explore around by boat? Want to learn more about the culture and history here? This excursion is your perfect match!
Hvalsey Church Ruin Excursion takes you into through the beautiful Hvalsey Fjord around the Arpatsivik Island and finally arrive at Hvalsey. There we can visit the old Norse ruins as well as the church ruin, which is the best-preserved from the Norse period. Continue reading for detailed information.
Arctic Adventure guide will contact you by phone about the exact departure time. Make sure to leave the correct and reachable phone number for a smooth communication if there are any changes.
Pick up and transfer are not included in this excursion. Please walk to the harbour yourself. Search “Kongeboren, Qaqortoq” on google and you can find the right place to board on the boat.
Once everyone is ready, we head to the harbour and sail out into the sea to start today’s adventure. Hvalsey is only 30 min sailing distance from Qaqortoq. This moderate sailing distance can both let you enjoy the beautiful fjords and ensure you not get too cold from the sea wind.
When we arrive at Hvalsey, Arctic Adventure guide will lead us around. Follow the grass-path, you will find yourself in front of the church ruin, which is the main attraction of this excursion. The existence of this church is one of the important evidence of the Norse settlement in Greenland. A wedding in the church in 1408 is the last written evidence we have from the Norse settlement in Greenland.
This excursion takes you to this beautiful and peaceful countryside with historical value. During this excursion, you will have sufficient time walking around, exploring the ruins, and immersing yourself with the calm nature.
This tour is guided.
Tour code: J3
Cover Photo by Aningaaq R Carlsen – Visit Greenland
Please Note
• The minimum number of participants of this excursion is 2 persons.
• Make sure to wear proper shoes/boots and clothes suiting the weather situation
• The transfers and pick-up service are NOT included in this excursion. Please head to the departure location by yourself before the starting time.
• Arctic Adventure tour guide may contact you before departure if there are any changes. Please make sure your phone and email are reachable in Greenland.
• If there are any last-minute changes, Arctic Adventure will contact you using your contact information and phone number. Please make sure your phone is reachable in Greenland.
• Arctic Adventure will do its utmost to reach you, but in the case that you fail to meet at the starting point in due time or you fail to participate in the excursion, Arctic Adventure has no obligations and do not make any refund.
Please Note
• The minimum number of participants of this excursion is 2 persons.
• Make sure to wear proper shoes/boots and clothes suiting the weather situation
• The transfers and pick-up service are NOT included in this excursion. Please head to the departure location by yourself before the starting time.
• Arctic Adventure tour guide may contact you before departure if there are any changes. Please make sure your phone and email are reachable in Greenland.
• If there are any last-minute changes, Arctic Adventure will contact you using your contact information and phone number. Please make sure your phone is reachable in Greenland.
• Arctic Adventure will do its utmost to reach you, but in the case that you fail to meet at the starting point in due time or you fail to participate in the excursion, Arctic Adventure has no obligations and do not make any refund.
What’s Included
- English-speaking guide
Not Included
- Pick-up and Transfer service
- Travel Cancellation Insurance
- Clothing
Practical Information
FAQ
For this excursion, we receive booking till the 4 days 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
