Reykjavik, Iceland, On Transit, Greenland
Escape to a remote and remarkable region of the world on our Greenland Discovery: West Greenland tour on board our boutique ship. Traditional ways of life can still be seen against a backdrop of stunning arctic scenery and immense mountains. We navigate through an intricate fjord system that keeps the secrets of Norse people and settlements more than 4,500 years old, the pathways of Inuit migrations and Viking ruins. Discover UNESCO-listed World Heritage sites and unspoiled, picturesque waterways filled with floating icebergs. Join us on our voyage to a fascinating and varied part of Greenland, one of the world’s last great adventures.
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We have carefully planned out each day to give you the best possible experience. From exploring historic landmarks to tasting delicious local cuisine, each day is packed with adventure and excitement. Join us as we take you on a journey through some of the most fascinating destinations in the world.
Despite its small size, you won’t be short of things to see and do in this diminutive but dramatic city. To get your bearings, take the elevator to the top of Hallgrímskirkja. This church, designed by famed Icelandic architect Gudjón Samuelsson is one of the most distinctive buildings in town. When you return to earth, visit the city’s other renowned building Harpa Concert Hall, located at the heart of Reykjavík's regenerated harbor – also the home of the Maritime Museum.
Speaking of cultural spaces, tour the National Museum to learn the story of Iceland from past to present. The Reykjavík Art Museum houses an impressive contemporary collection including eye-catching pieces by Erró. And, of course, just 50 kilometers outside the city lies Thingvellir National Park, the site of Iceland’s original Viking parliament.
Sea days are rarely dull. Take the time to sit back and let the world go by. The ship’s observation decks provide stunning views of the passing ocean. A day at sea gives you the opportunity to mingle with other passengers and share your experiences of this incredible trip or head to our library which is stocked full of reference books. Get an expert’s view in one of our onboard lectures or perhaps perfect your photography skills with invaluable advice from our onboard professional photographers.
On the craggy east coast of Greenland, the stunningly scenic, U-shaped Skjoldungen Fjord is surrounded by lofty snow-capped mountains, dwarf birch, Arctic wildflowers and willow forests with the Thrym Glacier at one end. High rock walls, serpentine rivers, and large crevasses of ice pillars known as seracs give way to carved icebergs in the fjord that gleam in a white-to-blue spectrum. You also have the opportunity to see whales under pure blue skies.
Expedition Activities
Zodiac Cruising and/or Nature Walk With your Swan Hellenic Expedition Team
Duration: 01 h 00 m
Included
A beautifully dramatic fjord in the south of Greenland, in Prins Christian Sund we move among fin, blue, and minke whales, while you may also see muskox, polar bears, and bearded seals. Enjoy these unspoiled, picturesque waterways where magnificent glaciers tower and granite cliffs yield crystal-clear waterfalls.
The small, colorful, and pretty Nordic homes of Aappilattoq, the only settlement in Prins Christian Sund, stand stark against snow-tipped mountain ridges in this icy wilderness.
Discover the tiny settlement of Aappilattoq
Duration: 02 h 00 m
Included
Today, explore Ivigtut's deserted buildings, enormous cryolite hole, and above-ground cemetery. This settlement played a crucial role in WWII as cryolite was used to produce Aluminium to build fighter planes. Walk around the abandoned houses and learn about the history of the Ivigtut.
Explore Ivittuut abandoned mining town
Duration: 02 h 00 m
Included
Just north of the Arctic Circle and the northernmost city in Greenland, Sisimiut remains ice-free in winter and is known as an adventure sports hub. Inhabited for more than 4,500 years by the Inuit, Dorset and then Thule people, dog sled remains a common form of transport and we have a chance to see abandoned settlements but it also has a cool, modern side. Watch out for humpback whales and walrus between Sisimiut and the Thule district in the north.
Historical Walk to the Tele Island
Duration: 02 h 10 m
Included
Sisimiut Panorama & sled-dogs
Duration: 01 h 30 m
Optional
Sailing through the iceberg capital of the world to Disko Bay, the Ilulissat Icefjord is one of the cruise highlights. Given UNESCO World Heritage Site status, the Ilulissat Icefjord is a popular tourist destination, and thanks to the productive Sermeq Kujalleq glacier, thousands of gargantuan icebergs calve from the Greenland ice cap into the sea. The city of Ilulissat, formerly Jakobshavn or Jacobshaven, is home to as many sled dogs as people.
Shuttle to Ilulissat Icefjord, boardwalk and Icefjord center
Duration: 02 h 30 m
Included
Disko Bay is known for its large icebergs and whales. The bay is also home to Inuit culture and has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The first European to visit the area was the Dutch explorer Willem Barentsz in 1596, but Inuit people inhabited it for thousands of years.
Cruising among the spectacular icebergs
Duration: 01 h 00 m
Included
Disko Bay is known for its large icebergs and whales. The bay is also home to Inuit culture and has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The first European to visit the area was the Dutch explorer Willem Barentsz in 1596, but Inuit people inhabited it for thousands of years.
Cruising among the spectacular icebergs
Duration: 01 h 00 m
Included
At the head of one of the longest fjords in western Greenland, Kangerlussuaq has a history as a World War II airbase. Visit the 60-metre tall face of the Russell Glacier on the edge of the Greenland ice cap to hear and see it crack and break off into the meltwater.
Other popular activities include kayaking on the fjords and wildlife tours of the glacial areas that attract muskoxen, reindeer, arctic foxes and gyrfalcons.
Extended Tundra Safari
Duration: 03 h 00 m
Included
Reindeer Glacier
Duration: 04 h 15 m
Optional
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