Dream tour in the Disco Bay with Ice Camp Eqi

12 wonderful days at either hotel or hostel around the amazing Disko Bay. Imagine a sunset reflecting in the ocean water. The horizon turns orange and soft pink. The ice floats in all shapes and the colored houses decorate the coast line.

This is the trip that gives you the feeling of being where no one has been before and takes you into the heart of isolated settlements and towns where life goes on as it always has done with hunting and fishing as a necessary livelihood combined with the more modern Greenland.
The trip begins in Kangerlussuaq, where the ice cap thronez as far as the eye can see and continues to Ilulissat, which is the starting point for trips to the calving glacier Eqi and the settlement Oqaatsut, situated in a fantastic beautiful archipelago with high mountains as a backdrop.
The trip takes place from June to August. Until the middle of July the Disko Bay is shrouded in the glow from the midnight sun and can be seen on evening sailing trips with ice bergs as the ultimate setting.

Day program
Day 1 Copenhagen-Kangerlussuaq-accommodation-on your own
Day 2 Kangerlussuaq-Ilulissat-on your own-welcoming dinner
Day 3-4 On your own in Ilulissat
Day 5 By boat to Eqi-accommodation at Ice Camp Eqi
Day 6 On your own in Eqi
Day 7-8 By boat to Oqaatsut-dinner at H8 and back to Ilulissat
Day 9-11 On your own in Ilulissat
Day 12 Ilulissat-Kangerlussuaq-Copenhagen

Day 1 Copenhagen-Kangerlussuaq-accommodation-on your own
There is departure with Air Greenland from Copenhagen to Kangerlussuaq and the adventure is now only 4 hours away. Upon arrival you are welcomed by a guide from World of Greenland Arctic Circle, who helps you to check in at Polar Lodge. The lodge is located a stone's throw from the airport, close to shopping facilities and with the great scenery just outside in the beautiful backyard.
Immediately after check in the guide holds an information meeting where you’ll get an impression of the exciting area and excursion ideas for the rest of the afternoon. The former American base takes you on a quick trip back in history with the old barracks, the museum where time almost stands still and the wreckage from a T33A-fighter in Sandflugtsdalen (the sand drift valley).
Kangerlussuaq is also the perfect place to go on a trip to the endless ice cap. At a distance you will get a glimpse of the impressive Russell glacier - a 30-80 m high wall of ice with a river in front. There is a fine chance to see musk oxen - they can however often be mistaken for a big rock.

Ilulissat med isfjelde foran

Day 2 Kangerlussuaq-Ilulissat on your own-welcoming dinner
Today the trip continues to Ilulissat. Upon arrival to Ilulissat you will be picked up by the Hotel Arctic bus and as you approach the hotel you can enjoy the hotel's location high above the town over viewing the famous ice fjord.

At the following information meeting the guide from World of Greenland informs you about the area and the many excursions available either on your own or on guided trips at sea, on land and by air. In the hours before the welcome dinner at Hotel Arctic’s splendid restaurant you can relax and dwell on the amazing sight from the hotel over the ice fjord and the never ending horizon.

Sejltur ved Ilulissat Isfjord

Day 3-4 On your own in Ilulissat
You now have 2 days on your own in Ilulissat.
Ilulissat is a lovely and very Greenlandic town that holds both a modern atmosphere and a more traditional lifestyle. Hunting and fishing are paramount and fishing boats jostle for the space with industrial trawlers. Sled dogs and houses in almost all colors adorn the rocky landscape.

The beautiful ice fjord is both the local fishermen's workplace and one of the biggest attractions in Ilulissat. What makes the ice fjord so special is the icebergs and the light that constantly changes the colors of the ice.
But beyond the ice fjord, there are many other ways to experience Knud Rasmussen's hometown. Start for example with a cultural walk and come a little closer to the town in a historical perspective.

It is also ideal to join a hiking trip to the abandoned settlement Sermermiut where ruins testify to past human settlement. A slightly longer hike goes along the fjord and into the wild landscape full of visual impressions.
Or how about a sailing trip among icebergs during the day or evening. The summer is also a perfect time to go on a whale safari. The Disko Bay is a popular playground for the impressive marine mammals.

We can also recommend a helicopter trip that takes you close up to the 7 kilometer wide glacier. Imagine to fly across the huge mountains, lakes, rivers and icebergs – a stunning experience that gives you a super nice view over the protected UNESCO site.

Udsigt mod Eqi-bræen

Day 5 By boat to Eqi-accommodation at Ice Camp Eqi
Early morning we go by boat up north to fascinating Eqi glacier – one of Greenland’s unique natural wonders. After a good lunch in front of the Eqi glacier the boat anchors at Ice Camp Eqi where you stay in cabins facing the glacier. The untamed nature is just outside the door and the overwhelming silence broken by the crashing sound from ice calvings can be enjoyed from the terrace.

The 14 cabins offer comfortable luxury, a unique view and delicious meals in Café Victor named after the famous polar explorer Paul-Emile Victor.The modern kitchen is supplied with power from solar cells and neither garbage cans or toilets are being dumped in the area.

Day 6 On your own in Eqi
Today is at your own disposal. We recommend a short hike to the lagoon and glacier or a long hike up to the ice cap, where you can experience the cracks of the ice edge, glacial wells and the dynamic moraine landscape. You can do the short trip without a guide, but on the hike up on the ice we recommend for safety reasons an experienced guide. If you want to participate in guided hiking trips in Eqi it is a good idea to book well in advance from home.

The area has an abundant wildlife and geology. Polar foxes, hares, grouses and sea eagles can often be seen on land and seals swim nearby the camp. When you’re on your own out in the wild and desolate landscape you will undoubtedly get a sense of the spirit of famous Arctic explorers!

Day 7-8 By boat to Oqaatsut-dinner at H8 and back to Ilulissat
Enjoy the morning at your own pace and take a last look at the beautiful glacier view from your cabin. After lunch a boat will bring you to the old whaling settlement Oqaatsut (Rodebay) fantastically located 15 kilometer north of Ilulissat.

Like all other settlements Oqaatsut takes you almost back to Greenland ‘in the old days’. The pace calls for relaxation and meditation and of course exploration of the scenic settlement where only 45 inhabitants live their life with a strong bond to the surrounding nature – and with all modern necessities as well.
After a delicious dinner at Restaurant H8 beautifully situated with a wonderful view to floating icebergs in the Disko Bay you sail back to Ilulissat and Hotel Arctic.

Day 9-11 On your own in Ilulissat
The last 2 days in Ilulissat are at you own disposal. A suggestion is to attend a lecture about the life as a sled dog – including a visit to a flock of summer lazy dogs where you can see, feel and hear these strong working animals. Happy puppies fool around and welcome gladly a friendly pat.

Enjoy the atmosphere in the town that mix old and new. Huge monster cars are parked next to dogsleds. Colored houses in contrast to giant blocks. Racks of dried fish and clothes. Fresh fish at the open market and exciting delicacies at the classy restaurants. Make sure to go for a walk down to the harbor, which in summer exudes activity. Find a quiet place from where you can see the fjord and the beautiful icebergs bathing in sunlight.

Isfjelde ved Ilulissat

Day 12 Ilulissat-Kangerlussuaq-Copenhagen
You go by flight from Ilulissat to Kangerlussuaq. There is plenty of time in Kangerlussuaq to enjoy the last glimpse of Greenland’s amazing nature and culture before going back to Copenhagen with arrival early next morning.

Further information about the tour (Click to unfold!)
- Suggested packing list
- Below is a suggested packing list for your summer tour to Greenland. Please contact us if you have any questions!
  
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- Hotel Arctic
- You will love Hotel Arctic. The Hotel is situated on a small hill with a wonderful view of the Ilulissat harbour and life on the waters of Disko Bay among the gigantic icebergs. The gourmet cuisine is recognized as one of the very best in the whole country. The chefs are masters in their fields and use only the very finest Greenlandic and international raw materials. At the same time the experience is spiced by a bewitching view from the restaurant. Hotel Arctic also has a brasseri.
  
  The rooms
  Hotel Arctic is 100 per cent non-smoking – both in the rooms and in public areas. Hotel Arctic offers various room types.
  
  Visit Hotel Arctic for room descriptions (choose English language)
- Polar Lodge
- Polar Lodge was completely refurbished in 2006 and offers very nice and modern facilities.
  
  The lodge is situated a 100 meters from the airport with shopping facilities close by. Right behind Polar Lodge, the Mount Hassel rises and forms a breath-taking backdrop.
  
  Polar Lodge offers 13 double bedrooms and 3 single rooms. All rooms are spacious and tastefully furnished with comfortable beds. Bathroom facilities and restrooms are placed in the corridor. Moreover, the lodge comprises kitchen facilities and dining and sitting room, in which breakfast is served. Also, we offer Wi-Fi, at reasonable prices, many TV-programs on our big flat screen and in our Souvenir shop, we offer the best prices in town.
  
  Polar Lodge is the right choice for travellers, whether you are staying in Kangerlussuaq for a vacation, or if you're just passing by on your way to or from another Greenland destination
- Ilulissat Hostel
- Ilulissat Youth Hostel is run by the 100% Greenlandic owned agency World of Greenland A/S and was build in 1982. Originally the youth hostel was build to accommodate the men, who constructed the airport and when they had finished their job it was supposed to be torn down. Luckily that did not happen, and it now functions as a well-visited youth hostel.
  
  The youth hostel is situated nearby the centre of Ilulissat and the harbour. There are 3.5 kilometres to the airport and 45 minutes of hiking to the ice fiord. Close by you will find small shops, supermarkets and, not to forget, "Brættet" which is the local fish market.
  
  The youth hostel contains 43 twin rooms where most of them are equipped with bunk beds.
  
  Showers and toilets are situated nearby the rooms, and there are also access to kitchen, telephone, washing machine and living room with TV.
  
  There will not be served any meals, but you are more than welcome to cook your own fresh-caught fish, or maybe a whale beef or seal?!
  
  The youth hostel is not of the same high standards as hostels in bigger cities in Europe, but the atmosphere is very nice and you will meet people from all over the world, who all have at least one thing in common - they are enthusiastic about Ilulissat and the fantastic Greenlandic nature.

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TOUR FACTS

Tour 1141
12 days
Individual

TRAVEL DATES

25. June 2012 Sold out
2. July 2012 Sold out
9. july 2012 Sold out
16. July 2012 Sold out
23. July 2012
30. July 2012
6. august 2012
13. august 2012

PRICE PER PERSON

Hostel
Double room DKK 19,995
Single room DKK 22,500
Hotel (Puisi room)
Double room DKK 23,750
Single room DKK 27,650
Hotel superior (Kayak room)
Double room DKK 24,450
Single room DKK 29,050
Hotel superior plus (Umiaq room)
Double room DKK 25,150
Single room DKK 30,450

PRICE INCLUDES

Flight København - Kangerlussuaq t/r
Flight Kangerlussuaq - Ilulissat t/r
Transfer from Airport in Ilulissat t/r
Welcome meetings in Kangerlussuaq and Ilulissat
1 night at Polar Lodge with breakfast
Boat to Ice Camp Eqi t/r with stop in Oqaatsut
2 nights in Ice Camp Eqi, own cabin with bed linen and full board
1 night at Oqaatsut hostel with full board in restaurant H8
Taxes
HOTEL: 7 nights at Hotel Arctic with breakfast, welcome and farewell dinner.
HOSTEL: 7 nights at Ilulissat hostel with bed linen. No meals included.

EXTRAS
PRICE PER PERSON

Excursion package, adult DKK 1,880
Excursion package, child (2-11) DKK 995

Excursion package package includes:

- Excursion to Ice Cap in Kangerlussuaq (duration 5 hours)
- City tour in Ilulissat (duration 2 hours)
- Hiking along the Icefiord (duration 4-5 hours)
- Midnight Sailing among the icebergs in Ilulissat (duration 2½ hours)

I you book the excursion package we will make sure that all excursions suits the day-to-day program the best way possible.

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