Experience the true beauty of remote arctic places in comfort
Arctic adventure cruise by Icebreaker from Narsarsuaq in Greenland to Reykjavik Iceland. You will experience some of the most remote arctic areas of Greenland and Iceland. The stuning Icefjords of Greenland and Vestfjords of Iceland from the sea and on land. You’ll stay on board Argus in a single or twin cabin or even one of the suites and enjoy great food and drink.
Having the luxury accommodation for this part of the world you can experience the extreme wilderness and pure nature in comfort. You can expect to see whales, Icebergs, seals, polar bears, foxes and wild birdlife.
Sailing in the Icefjords and by the costs of Greenland and the coast of Iceland, going a shore in the most remote places is a truly 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
Tour Dates
1 July - 8. July 2023
Terms & Conditions
All activities and nature experience like whale watching, spotting Icebergs and Northern lights are dependant on weather and conditions.
Distances, duration and difficulty are estimated and can very between groups.
Available extras are not included and depentant up on availability. Booking in advance.
ARGUS
THE ICEBREAKER
Tour overview
Group size
Max 12 persons
Minimum age
16 years
Language
English
Accommodation
On ship - cabin
Tour dates
1. to 8. July 2023
Duration
8 days
Departure
Kastrup Copenhagen to Narsarsuaq
Arrival
Narsarsuaq to Kastrup Copenhagen
Sailing from
Narsarsuaq Greenland
Sailing to
Reykjavík Iceland
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 Narsarsuaq to Reykjavik
Cast of anchor in from Reykjavik harbour and sailed to Westfjords of Iceland into Arnarfjordur. On the way you can expect to see whales and you will experience the beautiful mountains and fjords of the Westfjords from the sea which is a rather rare opportunity.
In Arnarfjordur we cast of ancher and go ashore by boats. Hiking from the shore to the majestic waterfall Dynjandi. Hiking back and back aboard the ship.
Dinner and relaxation aboard Argus before hitting the sack.
Westfjords of Iceland
We are enjoying this day exploring the wild and extreme nature of the most remote regents of Iceland. Sailing by the high mountains and cliffs ashore and into the fjords and most remote places. Going ashore by boats and hiking while exploring these remote pearls of Icelands nature. You can expect to see arctic fox, birds, seals and whales.
Daparture to Greenland in the afternoon.
Sailing to Greenland
On this day we cross the Arctic Circle while sailing from the Westfjords of Iceland to the East Coast of Greenland. We will sail around 215nm and on the way we can expect to see big whales, fishing trawlers and even Icebergs.
Arriving in Mikifjord in Greenland in the afternoon. Going ashore to set foot on Greenland if the weather conditions are right.
First day in Greenland
After a good breakfast we go ashore and will go on a easy hiking along the shore and enjoying the extreme pure wilderness.
We depart from Mikifjord in the afternoon and sail over to Kangerlugssuaq Fjord where we go a shore and explore abandoned hunting village. Spectalure scenes where big Icebergs are heading out to sea.
We cast anchor in Kangerlugssuag and stay the night. If the weather conditions are right we can expect majestic moments with the Northern lights and Icebergs in the fjord.
Iceberg adventures
Every day is an adventure but this is the favorite one for many. We go out into the Kangerlugssuaq fjord on a RIB boat cruising the fjord by the Icebergs and up to the glacier where the ice brakes into the ocean. We go ashore and hike up to the glacier and experience it up close. Here we can expect moments that you will never forget seeing the ice brake of into the ocean is a powerful experience.
Later that day we cruise to an Island to take look at a abandoned weather station.
The glacier in Kangerlugssuaq is one of the fastest moving glacier of Greenland.
Kulusuk or Tasiilaq
Arriving to Kulusuk or Tasiilaq harbour. We are going to town and experience a day to day culture of modern Greenland.
Obtion:
- Dog sleding with local tour companies
- Dining at local restaurants – but this needs to be arranged in advence.
The tour is comming to and end and the group is heading to the airport to catch a flight to Reykjavik Iceland.
The planet
Love our planet. Our mission is to make our tours as for the planet as possible. We neutralise our Carbon footprint by . Nothing is left behind and everything that is disposed is done so an environmental friendly way.
The places
Where ever we go we make sure that everyting as it was before we came. We leave as litl Activities include sea kayaking and guided photography which have a minimal impact on the environment
The people
We work and trade as much as possible with locals. It is important to us to assisting the people to prospect in their harsch environment.
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