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Winter Exploration at the Ice Sheet

RÉGION
Greenland
THÉMATIQUE
Aurora borealis, Stay
ACTIVITÉS
Dogsledding, Ice cap
DURÉE
7 days
NIVEAU
Easy

This tour gives you the chance to go dog sledding in Greenland and see the northern lights! Kangerlussuaq, at the edge of the Ice Sheet, awaits you with unforgettable experiences.

Enjoy and explore northern lights, dog sledding, and the Greenland Ice Sheet! Take a few extra days off and jump on the plane to Kangerlussuaq in Greenland, only a 4½ hour flight from Copenhagen Airport in Denmark.

In the area around Kangerlussuaq, you will find many amazing experiences: The woolly musk oxen, lots of sled dogs, and the breathtaking mountains. Step onto the Greenland Ice Sheet, and look forward to seeing northern lights dance in the sky (on departures before April).

This is the perfect winter break !

 Hightlights

  • Get close to the unspoiled Arctic wilderness
  • Walk ON the Inland Ice Cap
  • Go dog sledding into the Greenlandic tundra
  • Marvel at the Northern Lights
  • Don’t miss a trip to the impressive Russell Glacier
  • Sightseeing
  • Towels and bed linen
  • All flight/transportation taxes and fees known to Greenland Travel at the time of publishing
  • 20 kg of checked baggage and 8 kg of cabin baggage

DEPARTURE DATES
14, 21, 28 January 2024
04, 11, 18, 25 February 2024
28 February, 06, 13, 20 March 2024

GUARANTEED DEPARTURES  
Groupe : 20-22 personnes

Programme détaillé

DAY 1 | PARIS / COPENHAGEN

Regular SAS flight to Copenhagen. Free transfer to your hotel. Night at Imperial Hotel or similar in Copenhagen. Night.

DAY 2 | COPENHAGEN / KANGERLUSSUAQ

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Free transfer to the airport.

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. Kangerlussuaq is beautifully situated between soft hills and close to the Ice Sheet.

A guide from the local tour office will meet you upon arrival and help you to check in at Old Camp or Polar Lodge, with a wonderful view of Kangerlussuaq.

After check-in, the guide arranges an information meeting where you will get further information about the exciting Kangerlussuaq area and the many excursion options. It is now time to experience the old airbase on a guided tour by bus, giving you insight into the area’s fascinating history and nature.

DAY 3 | KANGERLUSSUAQ ON YOUR OWN OR OPTIONAL EXCURSION TO THE ICE SHEET

The area around Kangerlussuaq is the only inhabited place in Greenland’s inland. All other towns and settlements are located by the coast. The climate is continental with very stable weather conditions. This was 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.

The next days, you are on your own to do what you want.

We recommend a trip to 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)

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The Greenland Ice Sheet is the second largest ice sheet in the world and covers 80 percent of Greenland and has always 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 ON YOUR OWN OR OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS

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

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A dogsled trip across the frozen fjord is a wonderful and unique experience. Jump on, sit back, and enjoy the Arctic nature and fresh air, wearing warm sealskin clothing – and always keep your camera at hand. 

Northern Lights Tour (Included in Excursion package January-March)

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If you travel in the season of the northern lights, you must embrace the opportunity to witness this phenomenon. 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. To see the fluttering curtain of light in various shades of green is an unforgettable sight.

DAY 5 | KANGERLUSSUAQ ON YOUR OWN OR OPTIONAL EXCURSION

Excursion to the Russell Glacier (optional)

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Over the years, many travelers have had great experiences at the Russell Glacier. On 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 | FLIGHT KANGERLUSSUAQ / COPENHAGUE

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.

Free transfer to your hotel. Night at Imperial Hotel or similar. Night.

DAY 7 | COPENHAGEN / PARIS

Breakfast. Free transfer to the airport. Regular SAS flight to Paris.

End of our services

OLD CAMP

4 nights

Old Camp is located in the former officers’ barracks of an American airbase. The place has been transformed into a classic hostel. The hostel has a TV room, communal facilities, a souvenir shop, and an office where you can book excursions. Rooms are clean with toilets and baths in the hallway. Bed linen and towel are included. Breakfast is served in the common room each morning.

Périodes de voyage

Départs du 15/01/2024 au 26/03/2024

Tarifs

À partir de 1,940€TTC
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Informations sur les prix

Season 1 : 15, 29/01, 05, 19 et 26/02
Season 2 : 18, 25/01, 01 et 22/02
Season 3 : 05, 12, 19 et 26/03
Season 4 : 01, 15 et 29/03

Child price from 2 up to 11 years old: ask us.

OUR PRICES INCLUDE :

  • Regular SAS flights Paris/Copenhagen/Paris in economy class
  • Airport taxes of 134 euros currently changeable
  • 2 nights in a double/twin room at Hotel Imperial Copenhagen or similar, with breakfast
  • Round-trip flights Copenhagen/Kangerlussuaq (20kg checked baggage, 8kg carry-on)
  • Airport transfers from/to hotel in Ilulissat/Greenland
  • 4 nights at Old Camp (Monday-Friday) / Polar Lodge (Thursday-Monday) with breakfast
  • Towels and bed linens
  • Snacks and beverages on board the Air Greenland flight Copenhagen-Kangerlussuaq
  • Welcome by a local English-speaking guide
  • Complimentary assistance insurance

OUR PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE:

  • Meals
  • Excursions (we recommend preserving our excursion package)
  • Any service not mentioned in the “our rates include” section
  • Comprehensive cancellation insurance “PREMIUM” (please consult us)

Bon à savoir

Excursion package with 4 excursions
Travel season: January to March

This excursion package offers you the opportunity to experience the great Arctic nature near Kangerlussuaq as well as dogsledding.

  • 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)

Please notice: If your trip starts on March 29, you will be offered the April excursion package.

Price :  € 530 per person 

Order full board when booking your trip

Book your full board package before departure, and you are ready to go when you arrive. Everything is taken care of. Dinners are served at the Restaurant Rowing Club. The restaurant is located four kilometers outside Kangerlussuaq next to a lake Fergusson.

  • 4 x lunch (lunch package/sandwich – handy for the excursions)
  • 3 x dinner in Restaurant Rowing Club
  • 1 x Greenlandic buffet in Restaurant Rowing Club
  • Transport to/from the restaurant
  • Beverages not included  

Price:  € 205 per person

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