GREENLAND EXPEDITION – HOLY WEEK

Meet at Mexico City airport to board the flight to Copenhagen. Overnight on board.

Welcome to Copenhagen! The charming Danish capital greets you with its canals, cobblestone streets, and captivating design. Highlights include the colorful Nyhavn harbor, the majestic Christiansborg Palace, and the serene Tivoli Gardens. Accommodation.

Transfer to Copenhagen airport for your flight to Greenland, the world’s largest island. Departure at 8:30 am, approximately 4½ hours. After a short stop in Nuuk, continue to Ilulissat on a smaller aircraft. This scenic flight offers breathtaking views of icy landscapes and Arctic wilderness. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel and meet your local guide for an introduction to the area, restaurants, and excursion options.

Guided tour of Ilulissat: In the afternoon, explore Ilulissat’s history and unique features, including its many sled dogs. Ilulissat means “icebergs,” perfectly describing the UNESCO World Heritage Icefjord and its majestic floating icebergs. Dinner at the hotel restaurant (drinks not included). Accommodation.

Enjoy the stunning Disko Bay, one of Greenland’s most popular destinations.

Excursion to Sermermiut Settlement: Located 1.5 km south of Ilulissat, this ancient Inuit site was inhabited for 4,000 years. Learn about indigenous life before European arrival, see ruins, and touch the permafrost.

Boat trip among icebergs: Over 40 million tons of ice flow into the fjord daily. Icebergs can exceed 100 meters wide and 60 meters high. Dress warmly or rent seal-skin clothing.

Northern Lights excursion: Venture away from city lights to witness the magical aurora borealis under a starry Arctic sky. Weather-dependent; sightings are not guaranteed.

Continue enjoying Ilulissat’s unique excursions.

• Dog sled ride: A centuries-old Inuit tradition. Each sled carries two participants plus the driver. Minimum age: 12 years.
• Optional: Overnight at Igloo Lodge: Experience sleeping in a real igloo with reindeer skins and warm sleeping bags. Includes meals, coffee, and a snowcat transfer through stunning landscapes. Possible aurora viewing at night.

Explore local life and history at Knud Rasmussen’s birthplace museum. Visit the fishermen’s market for fresh Greenlandic products. Sample local specialties like Greenlandic sushi, whale, and seal.

Optional excursions:

Snowmobile tour: Ride through Arctic winter landscapes and enjoy panoramic views. Minimum age: 18 years.

Helicopter flight: A 90-minute aerial adventure over the Icefjord and Kangia Glacier, offering unparalleled views of UNESCO-protected sites.

Final views of the Icefjord before flying back to Copenhagen. Transfer to hotel. Accommodation.

Transfer to the airport for your departure flight. END OF SERVICES