A beautiful 1,200 km cruise along Greenland's rugged West Coast, taking in some magnificent Arctic scenery and a selection of towns and settlements. 

The trip begins in Narsarsuaq, and a stay here allows you to enjoy one of Greenland's most fertile and lush regions, which is also steeped in Inuit and Norse history.  Having embarked on our boat, the MV Sarfaq Ittuk, we head north along Greenland's beautiful West Coast, visiting various towns and settlement along the way, including the capital city Nuuk.  As we approach Sisimiut we cross the Arctic Circle and, if travelling before mid July, we can enjoy the Midnight Sun!  Entering Disko Bay reveals a world of giant icebergs and whales.

Having arrived in Ilulissat, we will be based in the superb Hotel Arctic.  A range of exciting excursions are on offer that will help you make the most of your time here. 

Exploring Greenland by sea is a great way to get to know the world's largest island.  The cruise is also an opportunity to get to know the Greenlanders, since many of them choose to travel by boat.  Meeting them on board and seeing the busy harbours with families reuniting and young people embarking on great adventures, provide great insights into daily life in Greenland.  Accommodation on board is in outside cabins with private facilities, and with breakfast and dinner provided, allowing you to experience Greenland in style.

Wednesday	0955 flight with Air Greenland flight from Copenhagen, arriving in Narsarsuaq at 1055. Lunch is served during flight.  Transfer to Hotel Narsarsuaq.  Afternoon excursion to Eric the Red’s Viking Ruins, providing a fascinating insight into the times of Greenland's Norsemen.  A Welcome Dinner is served at the hotel. Meals:  Lunch on plane, and dinner in Hotel Accomm:  Hotel Narsarsuaq
Thursday	Breakfast at the hotel, before transferring from to the pier at 0700 for embarkation aboard MV Sarfaq Ittuk, in time for departure at 0800.  There will be an information meeting on board before heading out into the fjords and commencing our voyage. 1030-1100 Short stop in Narsaq. 1300-1600 Call at Qaqortoq for a short guided walk of this attractive town. Meals:  Breakfast in the hotel, dinner on board Accomm:  Outside cabin on board
Friday	Our voyage continues northwards. 0600-0700 Short stop in Paamiut. 2100-2330 Call in at Nuuk – guided tour of Greenland's capital city. Meals:  Breakfast and dinner on board Accomm:  Outside cabin on board
Saturday	Today, as we steam northward along the we shall cross the Arctic Circle. 0800-0900 Short stop in Maniitsoq. 1830-2100 Stop at Sisimiut for a guided tour of Greenland's second largest town. Meals:  Breakfast and dinner on board Accomm:  Outside cabin on board
Sunday	Cruising through spectacular Disko Bay.  Around Aasiaat Humpback whales might be seen, and just before Ilulissat we’ll pass the huge icebergs outside the famous ice fjord. 0730-0830 Short stop in Aasiaat. 1300 Arrival in Ilulissat, and transfer to Hotel Arctic. After an information meeting there will be a guided tour of the town. Meals:  Breakfast on board, and dinner in the hotel Accomm:  Hotel Arctic
Monday	A full day excursion to one of Greenland's traditional hunting settlements. Travel by boat to Oqaitsut (Rodebay), which has a population of just 40 people.  They are totally dependent on fishing and hunting - quite a different world compared to the nearby town of Ilulissat. Guided walk through the village before taking lunch at the old trading station. Meals:  Breakfast and lunch during excursion Accomm:  Hotel Arctic
Tuesday	In the morning, take a trip to Sermermiut.  Travel by road as far as it allows, and then enjoy a beautiful walk along the Ilulissat Ice Fjord to Sermermiut. Here, traces from the four old Eskimo cultures still can be seen. Sermermiut is a fertile valley next to the Ice Fjord - the Arctic flora and great views of the icebergs make this a beautiful spot.  For the evening, embark on a Midnight Cruise to the Ice Fjord. This is a sensational Greenlandic experience - the midnight sun and warm red colours reflecting on the gigantic icebergs is a fantastic sight. Cruise between the icebergs and enjoy a late Martini, with real icebergs clinking in your glass! Meals:  Breakfast and dinner Accomm:  Hotel Arctic
Wednesday	The day is free for excursions in and around Ilulissat.  Meals:  Breakfast and dinner Accomm:  Hotel Arctic
Thursday	The day is free for excursions in and around Ilulissat.  A Farewell Dinner is served in the hotel. Meals:  Breakfast and dinner Accomm:  Hotel Arctic
Thursday	Transfer to the airport in time for an Air Greenland flight from Ilulissat to Kangerlussuaq. 1125 Air Greenland flight from Kangerlussuaq, arriving in Copenhagen at 1945. Meals:  Breakfast and lunch on plane