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U1:
Eric the Red's Viking Ruins
We cross Eric's Fiord by boat and go ashore at the sheep breeding settlement
Qassiarsuk, situated on the very spot where Eric the Red in year 985 settled
and named his farm "Brattahliğ". We visit the ruins of Eric's Farm and
Thorhildur's church, the first Christian church on the American continent.
Duration: 3 hours /
Price: DKK 450
U2:
Eric the Red's Viking Ruins and Tasiussaq
First part of this excursion is like U1. After the stay in Qassiarsuk we
walk 8 km (transportation can be arranged at a surcharge) along the
mountain-track to Tasiussaq - one of the most beautiful situated farms in
South Greenland. We enjoy our lunch box and visit the Frederiksen Family,
who used to be sheep breeders, to learn about "farming at the end of the
world".
Duration: 8 hours (approx.) /
Price: DKK 800 including lunch
U3:
The Village of Igaliku
By boat through the ice filled Eric's Fiord to Itilleq where we go
ashore next to some of the biggest agricultural fields in South Greenland.
We walk 3 km (transportation can be arranged at a surcharge) to Igaliku - a
beautiful village where the ruins of the Vikings' Cathedral and the Bishop's
Farm are situated. After lunch we walk through the village back 3 km to
Itilleq and by boat back to Narsarsuaq.
Duration: 9 hours (approx.) /
Price: DKK 900 including lunch
U4:
Qooroq Ice Fiord
The Greenland Ice Cap is producing 250 mill. tons of ice every year when
icebergs are breaking off the glaciers. Close to Narsarsuaq the Qooroq
Glacier is filling up the fiord with beautiful white and blue icebergs. We
cruise in between the icebergs and go as close to the calving glacier as
possible. Here we turn off the engine to enjoy the silence only disturbed by
the creaking ice.
Duration: 3 hours (approx.) /
Price: DKK 475 including refreshment
U6:
Hike to the Ice Cap
This excursion demands that participants are able to walk at least 6 km in
mountain terrain. We go by bus as far as the road leads and continue by foot
through the "Flower Valley" where the colorful sub arctic flora can be
experienced. Lunch at the top of a 300 m high mountain from where we have a
fantastic view over the glacier and the Ice Cap. For participants in good
physical shape it will be possible to walk down and touch the Ice Cap.
Duration: 8 hours (approx.) /
Price: DKK 400 including lunch
U7: By
Helicopter to the Ice Cap
We fly by helicopter to Bredefiord. A ground stop makes it possible to leave
the helicopter and enjoy the fantastic scenery: The beautiful Ice filled
fiord and to the north the Inland Ice Cap. Alternative routing depending on
the weather.
Operation is depending upon the weather and helicopter capacity. Min. 15
participants. Only to be booked locally!
Duration: 1 hour (approx.) /
Price: DKK 1700
U9:
Alluitsup Paa by Helicopter
By helicopter cruising in low altitude over the South Greenland inlet system
to the cozy fishing village Alluitsup Paa. Guided walk through the colorful
village, which in many ways is reminding about villages in the Disko Bay
area.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
Please note: Helicopter capacity can alter destination Alluitsup Paa to
Qaqortoq or Narsaq. This excursion is only to be booked at
"seat-available-basis" maximum 24 hours prior to departure!
Duration: 8 hrs (approx.) / Price: DKK 2000 incl. lunch, soft drink, wine or beer.
U10: Narsarsuaq
Guided tour through Narsarsuaq where the guide points out location of the
different service facilities while explaining the interesting story of the
transformation from military airbase to a modern Greenlandic village. From
the top of the Signal Hill we have a magnificent view over the plane and the
fiord. Visit and entrance fee to the local museum also included.
Duration: 2 hours (approx.) /
Price: DKK 150
U11: Short Hike to the Ridge
We drive by bus to the beginning of the ridge. Here we find a great variety
of flowers and plants. From the top we have an amazing view over the Flower
Valley, the river, the fiord and the Narsarsuaq Glacier.
Duration: 3 hours (approx.) /
Price: DKK 225
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