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ITINERARY
Day
01: Kangerlussuaq, Greenland
Kangerlussuaq
is a settlement in western Greenland in the Qeqqata municipality
located at the head of the fjord of the same name (Danish:
Søndre Strømfjord). It is Greenland's main air
transport hub and the site of Greenland's largest commercial airport.
The airport dates from American settlement during and after World War
II, when the site was known as Bluie West-8 and Sondrestrom Air Base.
The Kangerlussuaq area is also home to Greenland's most diverse
terrestrial fauna, including muskoxen, caribou, and gyrfalcons. The
settlement's economy and population of 512 is almost entirely reliant
on the airport and tourist industry.
Day
02: Kangaamiut (Qeqqata), Greenland
Kangaamiut
(the People of the Fjords) is a settlement which clings to the
shoreline of Greenland's Arctic Circle region, backed by some of the
country's most spectacular fjordlands. The nearby pinnacle-shaped
mountains gave the Danish-Norwegian colonial settlement its original
name of Sukkertoppen (Sugarloaf) and the town recently celebrated its
250th anniversary. Here, one can experience small-town Greenlandic
culture at its most authentic. The town is scattered across a small
hill, displaying all the colourful buildings of the town at once; it is
impossible to take a bad photo here. A system of staircases and
boardwalks leads to the top of the hill, an area used to helicopter
transport which offers jaw-dropping vistas of the wilderness around the
settlement. The locals are proud of their Inuit history and culture,
and the people of Kangaamiut are friendly and welcoming to vistors.
Depending on the day, one could see local men selling fresh fish or
reindeer meat from the surrounding fjords or flensing their catch on
the rocks of the harbour, local women selling intricate homemade beaded
necklaces and carvings, or even be invited into a local home to share a
pot of coffee with some of the friendly residents, who are always happy
to have visitors. Although the scenery is world-class, as in many towns
in Greenland, wonderful memories of the welcoming residents are the
most treasured.
3
Included Shore Excursions
Hiking
with Silversea Expedition team
ACTIVITY
LEVEL: Extensive
Kayaking
with Silversea Expedition team
ACTIVITY
LEVEL: Extensive
Expedition
Activities with Silversea Expedition team
ACTIVITY
LEVEL: Moderate
Day
02: Evighedsfjord, Greenland
Evighedsfjord
(Eternity Fjord) is a large fjord northeast of Kangaamiut in southwest
Greenland. The fjord has a length of 75 kilometers and several branches
with numerous glaciers coming down from the Maniitsoq Ice Cap to the
north can be seen. The Evighedsfjord has several bends and whenever the
ship reaches the supposed end the fjord continues in another direction
and seems to go on forever. Qingua Kujatdleq Glacier is at its
southeastern end. At the northwestern end a U-shaped valley has seven
glaciers coming down from the mountains but not reaching the water. The
glaciers had their maximum extent around the year 1870 and have gone
through several cycles of advance and retreat. The mountains on either
side of the fjord can reach in excess of 2,000 meters and the fjord has
a depth of up to 700 meters. Evighedsfjord's snowline is at 1,100
meters and the Evighedsfjord region is famous as one of Greenland's
best heli-skiing areas.
2
Included Shore Excursions
Zodiac
Cruise with Silversea Expedition team
ACTIVITY
LEVEL: Moderate
Kayaking
with Silversea Expedition team
ACTIVITY
LEVEL: Extensive
Day
03: Nuuk (Godthab), Greenland
In
the bustling capital city of Greenland, you could be forgiven for
forgetting you are in such a vast and isolated country. Nuuk is
Greenland's economic and social hub, home to more than a third of
Greenland's population, and although it feels like a world capital,
scratch the surface, and a uniquely Greenlandic character can be found
underneath. Nuuk Cathedral overlooks the gorgeous old Colonial Harbour
district and the Greenland National Museum, resting place of the
legendary Qilakitsoq mummies, the true highlight of the museum's
archaeological collection. Above the Colonial Harbour sits downtown
Nuuk, with lines of Scandistyle apartments, a bustling shopping
district, the Greenlandic Parliament, Nuuk City Hall (which welcomes
visitors to see its artwork) and even outdoor cafes selling locally
produced food and beer. These nods to modernity compete for space with
local artisan boutiques, the meat market selling the catch from Nuuk's
vast fjord-lands, and the stunning Katuaq Cultural Centre, where
blockbuster movies, as well as local and foreign performers entertain
the people of Nuuk. Although Nuuk has long been a melting pot of Danish
and Greenlandic ideas, this is a city where Greenland displays its
sophistication, with the Country's only traffic lights, roundabouts and
University. Most of all, expect to find a multitude of friendly people
who are proud of who they are, and equally proud of the city they call
home.
2
Included Shore Excursions
Hiking
with Silversea Expedition team
ACTIVITY
LEVEL: Extensive
Expedition
activities with Silversea Expedition team
ACTIVITY
LEVEL: Moderate
Day
04: Sisimiut, Greenland
Sisimiut
('The People of the Fox Holes') is Greenland's second city, the largest
Arctic City in North America, and a hub between the warmer South and
the frozen North of the country. With a young, dynamic population,
including students from all over the country, Sisimiut is one of the
fastest growing cities in Greenland. Inhabited for more than four and a
half thousand years, the Danish Colonial Era saw the rapid development
of the city into a trade centre, and the old buildings and artefacts
can be seen at Sisimiut Museum, a collection of beautifully restored
buildings displaying everything from ancient turf houses to modern
Inuit art. The local artisans are considered some of the best in
Greenland, and often sell their wares direct from their communal
workshop in the harbour, where they barter with hunters for raw
materials. Today, modern industry focussed on processing sea food and
shipping; KNI, the state-run chain of general stores operating in even
the most remote settlements is based in Sisimiut. Most residents still
live in the colourful wooden houses Greenland is so well known for.
Sisimiut's vast back country offers excellent opportunities for hiking
and fishing, and the locals often use sled dogs or snowmobiles to get
around their vast mountainous playground during the long winters. In
the summer, one can walk as far as Kangerlussuaq International Airport,
a trail also used for the gruelling Polar Circle Marathon, one of the
toughest endurance events in the world.
3
Included Shore Excursions
Sisimiut
Town Walk with a Taste of Greenlandic Specialties
ACTIVITY
LEVEL: Moderate
Hiking
with Silversea Expedition team
ACTIVITY
LEVEL: Extensive
Kayaking
with Silversea Expedition team
ACTIVITY
LEVEL: Extensive
1
Selected Shore Excursion
Flightseeing
Sisimiut
ACTIVITY
LEVEL: Moderate
Day
05: Ilulissat, Greenland
Known
as the birthplace of icebergs, the Ilulissat Icefjord produces nearly
20 million tons of ice each day. In fact, the word Ilulissat means
“icebergs” in the Kalaallisut language. The town of
Ilulissat is known for its long periods of calm and settled weather,
but the climate tends to be cold due to its proximity to the fjord.
Approximately 4,500 people live in Ilulissat, the third-largest town in
Greenland after Nuuk and Sisimiut. Some people here estimate that there
are nearly as many sled dogs as human beings living in the town that
also boasts a local history museum located in the former home of
Greenlandic folk hero and famed polar explorer Knud Rasmussen.
4
Included Shore Excursions
Ilulissat
Iceberg Cruise
ACTIVITY
LEVEL: Moderate
Ilulissat
Town Walk
ACTIVITY
LEVEL: Extensive
Hiking
with Silversea Expedition team
ACTIVITY
LEVEL: Extensive
Kayaking
with Silversea Expedition team
ACTIVITY
LEVEL: Extensive
1
Selected Shore Excursion
Ilulissat,
Greenland Helicopter Tour
ACTIVITY
LEVEL: Moderate
Day
06: Uumannaq, Greenland
Uummannaq
('Heart-Shaped') is famous even in Greenland for its staggering
scenery. This small town of around one thousand two hundred people
clings to a rocky bluff at the foot of a vast striped mountain, whose
twin peaks resemble a heart. The waters surrounding the town are
jewelled with vast icebergs, and the vertical cliffs jutting out to the
fjord are simply breathtaking. Like all towns in Greenland, Uummannaq
is only accessible by helicopter or by sea, though in the winter when
the sea is frozen, locals will often take a dog sled or even a four
wheel drive taxi across the ice to the airport in the nearby village of
Qaarsut. Despite its remoteness and size, Uummannaq is a town which is
happy to welcome visitors; local women will often sell unique
handicrafts in the town square near the only stone church in Greenland,
and the bustling meat market sells everything from sea urchins to
seals. The local museum offers excellent exhibitions in several
languages, including on the mining history of the area, and the story
of the world-famous Qilakitsoq Mummies, found just across the fjord,
and now housed in the National Museum in Nuuk. A brisk walk outside
town takes you to Santa's Castle, a turf hut built for a Danish TV
show, and now firmly the home of Santa Claus in popular imagination.
But in Uummanaq, life runs at a slower pace, and nothing compares to
doing as the locals do, taking time to relax in the arctic summer sun,
and enjoy some of the best scenery in Greenland at your own pace.
1
Included Shore Excursion
Uumannaq,
Greenland
ACTIVITY
LEVEL: Moderate
Day
06: Uumanaq Fjord, Greenland
Fjords
were carved by glaciers and Uummannaq Fjord must have been carved by an
enormous one in the past. This fjord is about 160 km (100 miles) long
and 24–48 km (15–30 miles) wide as it extends
eastward to the Greenland ice cap. The main fjord divides into several
smaller fjords also fed by glaciers. Store Glacier, or Great Qarajaq,
is one of the world's fastest moving at 5.7 km (3.5 miles) a year. It
sheds icebergs that float, melt, develop strange shapes and pose for
photographers. Sheltered conditions at Uummannaq Fjord suited people.
First the Saqqaq culture inhabited the area between 2500 BCE and 800
BCE and then the Inuit. A famous mummy of a 6-month-old boy is now
displayed at Nuuk museum. Found at Qilakitsoq within the fjord, the boy
has been preserved in remarkable condition by cold dry air for 500
years. Today Inuit live in eight colourful settlements in the fjord,
with Ummannanaq having the most people and facilities. Hunting, fishing
and many other cultural traditions continue to be important for the
communities. Wildlife in the fjord thrives during the long summer days.
You will probably see whales at some stage with Fin, Humpback and Minke
Whales the most common. Ashore, Arctic Foxes lose their white winter
fur and grow a brown coat for summer. Arctic Hares however keep their
white coats all year round in this area. Remote parts of the fjord have
Musk Oxen. Northern Fulmars are common seabirds and Black Guillemots,
Iceland Gulls and Glaucous Gulls often fill the binocular views.
Day
07: Qeqertarsuaq, Greenland
During
the morning Silver Cloud will ply the Disko Bay en route to our
destination along Disko Island's east coast. Our exploration of the
Disko Bay area will head to an area north of the village of
Qeqertarsuaq, which is named after Disko Island's local name
–meaning “large island”. With more than
3,300 sq. miles Disko Island is Greenland's second-largest island.
3
Included Shore Excursions
Hiking
with Silversea Expedition team
ACTIVITY
LEVEL: Extensive
Kayaking
with Silversea Expedition team
ACTIVITY
LEVEL: Extensive
Expedition
activities with Silversea Expedition team
ACTIVITY
LEVEL: Moderate
Day
08: Kangerlussuaq, Greenland
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Transfers
(between airport, hotel and ship)
- 1
night pre-cruise and 1 day-use post-cruise (on 2021 voyages)
- In-country
flights when required by itinerary
- Guided
Zodiac, land and sea tours, and shoreside activities led by the
Expeditions Team
- Parka
- Enrichment
lectures by a highly qualified Expeditions Team
- Spacious
suites
- Butler
service in every suite
- Unlimited
Free Wifi
- Personalised
service – nearly one crew member for every guest
- Choice
of restaurants, diverse cuisine, open-seating dining
- Beverages
in-suite and throughout the ship, including champagne, select wines and
spirits
- In-suite
dining and room service
- Onboard
entertainment
- Onboard
gratuities
ADVENTURE
OPTIONS
- Zodiac
Cruise with Silversea Expedition team
- Hiking
with Silversea Expedition team
- Kayaking
with Silversea Expedition team
- Expedition
activities with Silversea Expedition team
- Ilulissat
Iceberg Cruise
- Ilulissat
Town Walk
- Sisimiut
Town Walk with a Taste of Greenlandic Specialties
Paid
Activities
- Ilulissat,
Greenland Helicopter Tour
- Flightseeing
Sisimiut
