Experience the beauty of the true wilderness in comfort
Action-packed arctic adventure cruise by icebreaker ship from Reykjavik to East Greenland, you will experience the wilderness and pure nature of some of the most remote areas of Iceland’s West fjords and Greenland’s ice fjords. We will go ashore in beautiful places and go for cruises in ice fjords on RIB and Zodiac boats.
You can expect to see whales, polar bears, seals, and other exciting animals.
Sailing by the costs of Iceland and Greenland, going ashore in the most remote places is a genuinely unique bucket list experience.
Every day on board Argus is a true adventure.
The Highlights:
- Extreme beauty of pure nature
- Whale watching
- Sailing and cruising by Icebergs
- Going ashore in extreme remote places
- Northern lights
- Glacier breaking down into the sea
- Greenlands nature and culture
- Arctic adventures and activities
- Small group experience
- Atmosphere and accommodation on board Argus
Experiencing this tour’s wild and pure nature is breathtaking and an experience you won’t forget.
For many, whale watching and seeing these gentle giants play among the icebergs is one of the highlights. Humpback whales are common to see, but also a significant change in spotting other types. Spotting a polar bear swimming or on an iceberg can be magical. Seals are common, and wild birdlife can be fun to watch from the ship and onshore. When ashore, we can expect to run into foxes and other animals.
You will go on cruises in RIB and Zodiac boats in the ice fjords among the giant icebergs. If the conditions are right, we could do other activities like kayaking and paddle boarding. We will go for short hikes ashore and have a picnic.
You can expect to experience much more, like the Northern Lights and the sound of the icebergs cracking up, and you can enjoy all that in comfort aboard Argus. We offer a single cabin, a twin cabin, and suites for accommodation.
To make your stay on board Argus more enjoyable, we have great amenities like a hot tub, jet pool, gym, bar, and our chef’s great food. Our chefs also focus on taking you on an adventure when it comes to food. You can have the freshest fish and other seafood, delicate dishes with a game from the areas we tour by, Icelandic lamb, and other great courses.
Our crew offers service on regular hours, but you can get a drink whenever you want from our honesty bar. We encourage you to go behind the bar and make yourself a glass with million-year-old ice that you break off a large piece of an iceberg on the bar.
Tour Dates
12. April - 19. April 2023
Terms & Conditions
All activities and nature experiences like whale watching, spotting Icebergs, and Northern lights depend on weather and conditions.
Distances, duration, and difficulty are estimated and can vary between groups.
Available extras are not included and are dependent on availability and must be booked in advance.
Price from $ 12.000
ARGUS
THE ICEBREAKER
Tour overview
Group size
Max 12 persons
Minimum age
16 years
Language
English
Accommodation
On ship - cabin
Tour dates
12. to 19. April 2023
Duration
8 days
Sailing from
Reykjavík Iceland
Sailing to
Narsarsuaq Greenland
Departure
Narsarsuaq to Kastrup Copenhagen
Sailing distance
320nm
Diffiulty
Easy
Tour briefing
Included
- RIB boat safari
- Zodiak safari
- Kayaking
- Paddle boarding
- Sea angling
- Ice watch tower hour
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Picknick / midday snack
- Dinner
- Light food from the fridge
- Water and Soda
- Coffee and Tea
- WiFi - where available
- Towels
- Floating overalls
Not included
- Drinks at the bar
- Snacks and candy
Available extras
- Dog sled tours
- Dining at local restaurant
Bring
- Outdoor clothing
- Warm clothes
- Warm socks
- Beanie
- Rain gear
- Hiking boots
- Hiking poles
- Shoes to wear on board
- Swimwear
Safety
- Life jackets
- Floating overalls
- Jet-Ski rescue
- High speed boats
- Helicopter from ashore
- Infirmary room
- Trained first aid personnel
Itinerary
Departure from Reykjavik to East Greenland
Cast off from Reykjavik harbor to East Greenland. On the way, you can expect to see some whales and trawlers fishing.
Arriving to the East coast of Greenland
After sailing throughout the night, we arrive at the east coast of Greenland in the middle of the day.
On the way from Iceland, we most likely will spot whales, but this is the first day of the tour, where we also can expect to spot polar bears and seals.
Arround the south point of Greenland
Cruising down the east coast and around the south point of Greenland. Arriving at Nanortalik harbor in the afternoon.
Icefjords adventures
After breakfast, it is perfect to go for a stroll in Nanortalik, get to know the culture, and even get some souvenirs.
We cast off around noon, heading for the adventures of the day.
The name Nanortalik means “Place of Polar Bears,” and we aim to spot some of these majestic bears.
Iceberg adventures
For the next couple of days, we cruise around the Icefjords on an icebreaker and stop at interesting places. We go out on the RIB boat and the Zodiak to cruise among the Icebergs.
Sailing along the east coastline, experience it from the sea, and go ashore to discover this pure and attractive nature up close.
We will most likely experience whales from a short distance and spot polar bears.
Quassiarsuk
We keep sailing along the east coastline and experience it from the sea and go ashore to discover this pure and attractive nature up close.
Still, we have a significant chance to experience whales from a short distance and spot some polar bears.
We arrive near Quassiarsuk in the evening to cast anchor. Optional to go ashore by boat and observe Brattahlid, where Eric the Red established his place in the Viking colony.
Quassiarsuk is 2 miles accross Tunulliarfik Fjord from Narsarsuaq.
Visiting the Viking colony and head to the airport
After breakfast, we go ashore to visit the Viking colony and take a look at Brattahlid, the place where Eric the Red established his place in the Viking colony.
Quassiarsuk is 2 miles accross Tunulliarfik Fjord from Narsarsuaq.
After observing this historic place, we sail across the fjord around noon, over to Narsarsuaq, and head to the airport. Time to say goodbye to this magnificent country for now.
The planet
Love our planet. Our mission is to make our tours as light for the planet as possible. We neutralize our Carbon footprint by. Nothing is left behind and everything that is disposed of is done so an environmentally friendly way.
The places
Where ever we go, we ensure everything is as it was before we came. We leave nothing behind and walk lightly, leaving n marks in nature.
The people
We work and trade as much as possible with locals. It is important to us to assist the people to prospect in their harsh environment.
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