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Greenland Arctic Adventure


from £ 2,235 pp - 7 days / 6 nights

(5/5) based on 2 reviews
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Photo by Mads Pihl - Visit Greenland

Overview:

Enjoy and explore northern lights, dogsledding and the Ice Cap in Greenland! Grab a few extra days off and jump on the plane to Kangerlussuaq in Greenland - only a four-hour flight from Copenhagen Airport in Denmark. In the area around Kangerlussuaq, you will find a lot of amazing experiences: The puffy musk oxen, the world’s longest fjord, lots of sled dogs and the breath-taking mountains. Step onto the Ice Cap - and look forward to an evening where northern lights dance in the sky. This is the perfect winter break!

Holiday price is from £2,235 per person based on availability and two persons sharing a standard room. Single supplement is from £510.

2024 Departure Dates:

DEPARTURE RETURN       
28 Jan 03 Feb
04 Feb 10 Feb
11 Feb 17 Feb
18 Feb  24 Feb
10 Mar 16 Mar
17 Mar  23 Mar

Tour Itinerary:

Day 1: Welcome to Denmark

Afternoon or evening flight from the UK to Copenhagen, spending the night in a Copenhagen airport hotel, as you have an early flight on Day 2 from Copenhagen to Kangerlussuaq in Greenland.

Overnight  in a Copenhagen airport hotel .

Day 2: Venturing to Greenland, Welcome meeting & Sightseeing

You fly from Copenhagen to Kangerlussuaq with Air Greenland, giving you 4½ hours to prepare for your Greenland adventure. As the aircraft approaches Greenland, the sight of nunataks and the enormous icy desert indicate what you have in store.
Kangerlussuaq welcomes you with a blast of fresh coldness
After arrival you check in to Hotel Kangerlussuaq. The location of the hotel is as central as it gets, you will find it in the airport building. You only need to bring your luggage from the baggage carousel to the reception. The rooms are spacious and you will either have a view of the “Koekkenfjeld” (Mount Hassel) or a view of the settlement and nearby surroundings. Kangerlussuaq is located beautifully between incredible mountains and close to the Ice Sheet. This is the only place in Greenland which gives you easy access to areas where you can experience wild roaming reindeer and musk ox up close.
After check-in, there will be an information meeting at the nearby hostel, Polar Lodge. Here you will get further information about the Kangerlussuaq area and its many excursion options. With all the practical information out of the way, it is now time to experience the old American airbase on a guided tour by bus, giving you insight into the area’s fascinating history and nature.

You fly from Copenhagen to Kangerlussuaq with Air Greenland, giving you 4½ hours to prepare for your Greenland adventure. As the aircraft approaches Greenland, the sight of nunataks and the enormous icy desert indicate what you have in store.

Kangerlussuaq welcomes you with a blast of fresh coldness

After arrival you check in to Hotel Kangerlussuaq. The location of the hotel is as central as it gets, you will find it in the airport building. You only need to bring your luggage from the baggage carousel to the reception. The rooms are spacious and you will either have a view of the “Koekkenfjeld” (Mount Hassel) or a view of the settlement and nearby surroundings. Kangerlussuaq is located beautifully between incredible mountains and close to the Ice Sheet. This is the only place in Greenland which gives you easy access to areas where you can experience wild roaming reindeer and musk ox up close.

After check-in, there will be an information meeting at the nearby hostel, Polar Lodge. Here you will get further information about the Kangerlussuaq area and its many excursion options. With all the practical information out of the way, it is now time to experience the old American airbase on a guided tour by bus, giving you insight into the area’s fascinating history and nature.

Day 3: Kangerlussuaq at your own leisure - optional Ice Cap Point 660

The area around Kangerlussuaq is the only inhabited place in Greenland’s inland. The climate is continental with very stable weather conditions. Originally, this was also the main reason the Americans chose this place for their base. If you go for a walk in the area, there are still remnants to see from that time.

You are welcome to explore on your but – but we recommend a trip to the Ice Sheet Point 660, which gives you a unique opportunity to stand on top of ice that is many, many feet thick and very old!

Excursion to the Greenland Ice Sheet, Point 660 (optional)

The Greenland Ice Sheet is the second largest ice sheet in the world and covers 80 percent of Greenland and has, at all times, attracted expeditions and researchers. And with good reason; it is a truly unique experience to look at the enormous field of ice and feel the forces of nature. Along the way, we pass the spectacular Russell Glacier, another breathtaking sight with its vertical ice wall of up to 60 meters.

Day 4: Kangerlussuaq at your own leisure - optional Two-hour dog sled trip & Northern Lights

Another day with many opportunities. We recommend a two-hour dogsled trip.

Two-hour dog sled trip (optional) - (28 Jan - 23 Mar 2024)

A dogsled trip across the frozen fjord is a wonderful and unique experience. Find the balance, sit back, and enjoy nature and the fresh air, wearing warm sealskin clothing – and always keep your camera ready.

Northern Lights tour (optional) - (28 Jan - 23 Mar 2024)

If you travel from 16th September 2021, you must not miss the opportunity to witness the northern lights. Kangerlussuaq is one of the best places to see northern lights in Greenland because of a very stable climate. We drive away from the base into the night and await the stunning sight of nature’s light show. On cloudless evenings we often witness the most stunning northern lights in Kangerlussuaq. To see the fluttering curtain of light in various shades of green is an unforgettable sight.

Day 5: Kangerlussuaq at your own leisure - optional Russell Glacier

Over the years, many travelers have had great experiences at the Russell Glacier.

Russell Glacier (optional) - (28 Jan - 23 Mar 2024)

On our tour to the Russell Glacier, you get to experience the spectacular glacier, which is an impressive sight with its vertical wall of ice rising to 40 meters. You may also be lucky enough to spot musk oxen, reindeer or even a hare roaming in the hills.

Day 6: Farewell Greenland

Your Greenland adventure has come to an end – for now at least. The Airbus is waiting to take you back to Copenhagen with arrival 4½ hours later. 

Overnight  in a Copenhagen airport hotel .

Day 7: Return from the Danish Kingdom

Breakfast at your hotel and enjoy the day until you return to the airport for your flight back to the UK.

Optional Extras

Excursion package with 4 excursions: £ 630 pp

  • Excursion to the Greenland Ice Sheet, Point 660 (5 hours)
  • Excursion to the Greenland Ice Sheet, Russell Glacier (4 hours)
  • Northern Lights tour in Kangerlussuaq (2 hours)
  • Dog sled trip in Kangerlussuaq, rental of warm clothes and boots, 3 persons per sled (2 hours)

Package Includes:

  • Flights from the UK to Kangerlussuaq via Copenhagen
  • Return flights Copenhagen – Kangerlussuaq with Air Greenland
  • First and last nights accommodation in a Copenhagen airport hotel 
  • 4 nights at Hotel Kangerlussuaq with private bath/toilet
  • Breakfast at the hotels 
  • Food and beverages on board the flight Copenhagen – Kangerlussuaq
  • Welcome meeting with local English-speaking guide
  • Sightseeing with local English-speaking guide
  • Towels and bed linen at Hotel Kangerlussuaq
  • 20 kg of checked baggage and 8 kg of cabin baggage
  • 24-hour emergency service
  • ATOL protection
  • All taxes

 

 


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October 2016
Overall rating: (5/5)

We have had a lovely time on Greenland - this is a beautiful country and we are already thinking of coming back - via Iceland next time! :)

Our highlight was the Russell Glacier. All of the guides and staff were great, but  we wanted to extend particular thanks to one - Kjelt - who took us for the tundra safari, ice cap and glacier tours. He was friendly, knowledgable, funny and always smiling! And he was the one who let us know about the glacier tour and his recommendation was why we booked! Please pass on our thank you to him!

If there is any formal feedback that you wish us to fill in, we are happy to do so!


Anyhow, speak soon - we need to start packing!

Kind regards

Mei

March 2016
Overall rating: (5/5)

Hope all is well!

Just wanted to say we had an absolutely incredible time in Greenland. Loved every bit of the itinerary you put together and the guides at WOG were awesome throughout. So much that we crammed in another tour to a frozen waterfall which was great. Think the highlights for me were definitely the dog sledding which we got some good photos (will have to send them over) and the glacier walk. Unfortunately we didn't see the northern lights on the Friday Tour however on our last night when we went to the Greenlandic buffet restaurant we were lucky enough to see them for around 10 minutes which was pretty magical.

I love the cold weather and think one day it got to around -25 which I thought was fantastic but was actually quite mild otherwise.

Would definitely go back and see more of this vast,beautiful country!!! It was fascinating.

Overall had an amazing adventure and can't wait for the next one in a few weeks.

Best Wishes,

Tom P

Will I see the Northern Lights?

Please scroll down to see the specifics for the country you wish to visit:

Iceland:
The Northern Lights are in the Northern sky from September through April but are only visible when the sky is clear and free of clouds. Like many of natures wonders, it’s ephemeral – they may be visible, they may appear for a bit and then be gone. But it’s worth it to be patient. Because they’re a winter event, you need to be prepared to wait outside, while looking for them. It’s best to dress very warmly, in layers, with good footwear, gloves, hats and whatever else will make you comfortable while you await this truly amazing event. The Northern Lights can be pretty spectacular, and for the best photos we recommend using a tripod. Much of Iceland offers a very a good chance to see the Northern Lights when conditions are right. Remember – the Northern Lights are natural phenomena, not guaranteed, but appreciated all the more for their elusive qualities.

Norway:
Northern Norway is one of the world's best places to experience the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis). In Northern Norway, Northern Lights occur in up to 90% of every clear night in the period from late September to late March. Most Northern Lights occur in the time span from 6pm to slightly after midnight, with an absolute peak at around 10-11pm. 

In Norway, the area north of the Arctic Circle is prime aurora territory. The various destinations in the High North have a distinct personality, and are well worth exploring. Major places in Northern Norway are Tromsø, Kirkenes, Alta, Bodø, Lofoten and Vesterålen Islands and Svalbard.

Finland:
The best place to see the Northern Lights in Finland is in the Northern Lapland region, which is almost entirely located within the realm of the Arctic Circle. During the dark winter months here, when the sun rarely peaks its head over the horizon, you can expect to see the Finland Northern Lights with regularity, and other peak seasons include February through March and September through October. The most common colours of the Northern Lights are greenish-yellow and red.

The Finnish term for the Northern Lights, Revontulet, meaning fox fire, comes from an old tale where the fox was believed to swish its bushy tail on the snowy fell landscapes, throwing sparks into the air.

As mentioned, Lapland is the best place to see the Finland Aurora Borealis, with the Kilpisjarvi area offering the most abundant opportunities. The best time of the day to see the Finland Northern Lights is between 9 pm and 11:30 pm, though they are certainly not restricted to this time frame.

Sweden:
In Northern Sweden, the Northern Lights usually occur during the winter months through late March or early April, but they can be spotted as early as September in the Northernmost parts. Your best chance of catching a glimpse of the Northern Lights is on cold winter nights when the sky is clear and cloudless. You need to be away from city lights, which dilute the effects of these natural phenomena, so head out into the countryside. On clear nights, the Northern Lights can be visible from most locations in Swedish Lapland, occurring between 6 pm to and 2 am, with the strongest shows happening between 10 pm and 11 pm. For those willing to brave the cold on winter nights, here are some of the best locations in Swedish Lapland for viewing these phenomena:

Abisko National Park
Abisko National Park, a couple of kilometers north of Kiruna, is a prime location for viewing the Northen Lights. The scientifically proven “blue hole” — a patch of sky over the Torneträsk lake that usually remains clear despite overcast weather in surrounding areas — gives Abisko its own micro-climate, which is suitable for catching the lights.

Jukkasjärvi and the Torne Valley
Not only does the village of Jukkasjärvi (population roughly 541) boast the world’s first ice hotel (rebuilt ever year from Torne River ice), it’s also one of the best regions to view the Northern Lights. ICEHOTEL organizes guided tours for guests which takes the to the Esrange Space Center located 30 minutes from Kiruna. You can dine at a wilderness camp and get the chance to scan the Arctic winter sky for aurora borealis.

Other regions in Swedish Lapland
As mentioned earlier, if weather conditions are just right (clear, dark, cold, and cloudless), you might catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights from any location within subarctic and arctic Sweden — even close to larger towns such as Luleå, Jokkmokk, Arvidsjaur, and Gällivare.

Greenland:
The northern lights - or Aurora Borealis as it is officially known - actually occur all year round, but cannot be seen during the summer months in Greenland due to the midnight sun. The phenomenon is often seen around midnight and is best experienced on a dark, clear night in the period from September to the beginning of April. If you are travelling during this period, you can see the Northern Lights from anywhere in the country, whilst in South Greenland the northern lights can be seen from as early as the end of August.

 

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