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SOUTH GREENLAND

Optional pre-bookable excursions

Excursions are pre-bookable in Sterling or locally in Danish Krona.
We reserve the right to cancel or change itineraries for logistical or climatic reasons

  NARSARSUAQ  
 

QOOROQ ICE FJORD

£50.00pp

A cruise through a fjord full of icebergs to witness the dramatic sights and sounds of vast amounts of ice breaking off one of Greenland’s most stunning glaciers. 3 hours.

 

ICE CAP HIKE

£42.00pp

Starting from Narsarsuaq, your route follows a 6 km trail across mountain terrain with beautiful sub-Arctic flora. Lunch on top of a mountain peak with awe-inspiring views of the glacier and Ice Cap. 8 hours.

ERIC THE RED’S VIKING RUINS

£46.00pp

Following in the footsteps of Eric the Red, who founded Greenland in 985 AD, with a visit to the ruins of his farm.

IGALIKU VILLAGE

£90.00pp

A 9-hour tour beginning by boat through an ice filled fjord to Itilleq where you land and continue by foot to the Vikings’ Cathedral and Bishops farm ruins. Lunch included.

VIKING RUINS AND TASIUSSAQ

£80.00pp

A visit to Eric the Red’s farm followed by a walk along a mountain track to one of Greenland’s beautifully situated sheep farms. Lunch box included.

  OTHER EXCURSIONS  
 

ALLUITSUP PAA

£25.00pp

A walk through this fishing village set amongst scenery reminiscent of Disco Bay. Learn about daily life and history. 4 hours.

 

THE HOT SPRINGS OF UUNARTOQ AND LICHTENAU

£100.00pp

Boat trip to Uunartoq for a bathe (optional) in the geothermal hot spring while enjoying the view of icebergs in the nearby fjord.Visit to an Eskimo settlement and the former missionary station in Lichtenau. 7 hours, lunch included.

 

NANORTALIK

£100.00pp

In Nanortalik, Greenland’s southernmost town surrounded by beautiful mountains, we visit the old town, now one of Greenland’s best museums. In early summer we experience drift ice and when the ice has melted the seal and whale season starts. 8 hours, lunch included.

 

NARSAQ INLAND ICECAP BY BOAT

£100.00pp

Sail across the ice filled Bredefjord.We walk up to and touch the Inland Ice Cap. Packed lunch. On the return we sail into a bay with bird cliffs and a big waterfall. 4 hours, lunch included

Scantours UK Ltd.,  73 Mornington St., London NW1 7QE, UK
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7554 3530   Fax: +44 (0) 20 7387 4496
Scantours is part of the Magellan International Group which includes  Scanmeridian