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Greenland’s Capital Nuuk is a city of vitality, surrounded by beautiful nature and populated by Greenlanders living a fascinating mix of old traditions, modern twists and diverse cultural influences. Home to gourmet restaurants, fashion boutiques and shops, Nuuk is the centre of modern Greenland. Guests on this tour enjoy the comfort and mix of urban flair and nature exploration on day tours.
Today, you will catch a flight from Keflavík Airport, Iceland, to Nuuk, Greenland (approx. 3 Hrs 20 Mins). Upon arrival to Nuuk, check-in to your hotel for your overnight stay. This afternoon, depart to the National Museum on a 3 hour walk. Here, you will be able to soak up the past and the present of daily life in Nuuk and learn about Greenland’s diverse and fascinating culture. Stops will be made at the Parliament and City Council where you will discover how the daily life is shaped by the political decisions made here.
After breakfast at the hotel, you will depart to embark on an Icefjord Boat Tour including lunch. Icefiord Boat Tour including Lunch Tour duration: 8 Hrs Exposed to the awe inspiring nature around you, the tour begins with an open boat journey to the bottom of the stunning Fiord Nuup Kangerlua. During the tour, you will pass beautiful high mountains and be able to see vertical rock walls that display different layers of solidified Magma, which was sent up from deep within the Earth as our planet morphed into its stunning present day form. After approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes, you will reach an area near Kapisillit, a small fishing and hunting village. From here there is a hike that will take approximately 45 minutes on a rather flat terrain. This is not a strenuous hike and is taken at a slow and easy pace. Upon completion of the hike, you will be rewarded with a fantastic view over the ice Fjord of Nuuk. Within the Fjord, you will be able to view the amazing ice floes as far as the eye can see. This view is spectacular with the white colour against the turquoise sea creating a visual memory you will never forget. After the hike to the ice Fjord, it is time to return to the boat and travel a short 10 minute journey to the settlement of Kapisillit. Here, you will get to spend an hour in a local home where your host will offer you coffee and home baked cakes. You will get the chance to meet the locals in their surroundings. After the stop in Kapisillit, the boat takes you back to Nuuk with the return journey taking around 2.5 hours. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy the morning free at leisure to explore Nuuk at your own pace. Boat Tour to Qooqqut with unforgettable Dining Experience Tour Duration: 5-6 Hrs Late this afternoon, depart from Nuuk via open boat, which provides the perfect opportunity to take in the marvellous natural beauty around you. During the boat journey in the Nuuk Fjord, you will have the chance to see some spectacular wildlife. Perhaps a Whale will raise its tail like a friendly greeting, or a cheeky Seal will survey you curiously from the water or while it lounges on the shore. After an hour the boat will arrive at Qooqqut where you will have around 2.5 hours to enjoy delicious food in the Qooqqut Nuan Restaurant. Situated in an isolated location, the restaurant is surrounded by an awe inspiring natural landscape as far as the eye can see. The trip can be combined with an hour of fishing before arriving at the restaurant where your catch can be brought to the restaurant and the chef will prepare it as the main course. However, before the fish is delivered to the chef, you will need to chop it up in preparation for use. Our guide will show you how to do this and you can take pride in the fact that not only are you eating your own catch but you have learned a valuable preparation skill in the process. After you have savoured a fabulous meal, the boat will depart back to Nuuk in the evening. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Enjoy breakfast this morning before taking a transfer around 12:00pm to Nuuk Airport to take your flight to Keflavík for your onward journey or return home. Meals: Breakfast
Tour Prices are per person twin share in Australian Dollars. Conditions apply and group tours are subject to change and availability. Prices are subject to currency fluctuations. (nit)
