Gems of West Greenland: Fjords, Icebergs, and Culture

Overview

Destination:

Iceland,

Start:Reykjavík, Iceland
Finish:Reykjavík, Iceland

Duration:12 days

Type:Group tour (max 50)

Style:

Adventure,

Polar,

River/Small ship/Barge,

Virtuoso,

Tripcode:

118760

Travel Period

August 2025 - September 2026

Immerse yourself along the dramatic coast of West Greenland, exploring deep into fjords and stunning islands. This trip features the best sites of West Greenland and delivers an in-depth experience in just 12 days. You’ll have opportunities to visit towns such as Sisimiut and Uummannaq, both rich with culture. Find yourself coasting by massive glaciers while enjoying all the comforts Ultramarine has to offer. At the peak of summer months, you’ll enjoy the long sunny days, clear vistas, and longer opportunities to see wildlife.

We’ll take you deeper into Uummaanaaq and Eternity Fjords than any other operator.Experience the beauty of these landscapes from the air thanks to Ultramarine’s twin-engine H145 helicopters.Experience Greenlandic culture by exploring with local partners.Visit three of Greenland’s most picturesque, iconic regions in a single voyage.Join unique and immersive optional activities, such as our exclusive heli-landing and mountain biking adventures

What's Included

Leadership throughout your voyage by our experienced Expedition Leaders, including shore landings and other activities
All Zodiac transfers and cruising as per the daily program
All shore landings as per the daily program
Shipboard accommodation with daily housekeeping
All meals, snacks, soft drinks and juices on board throughout your voyage (Please inform us of any dietary requirements as far in advance as possible. Unfortunately, the ships’ galleys cannot prepare kosher meals.)
Free beer, standard wines, spirits, and cocktails during bar service hours and dinner
Formal and informal presentations by our Expedition Team and guest speakers as scheduled
A photographic journal documenting the expedition
A pair of waterproof expedition boots on loan for landings and Zodiac cruising excursions
An official Quark Expeditions® parka to keep
Hair dryer and bathrobes in every cabin
All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program
All luggage handling aboard the ship
Emergency Evacuation insurance for all passengers to a maximum benefit of USD $500,000 per person
Greenland voyages cruise passenger tax
Complimentary Wi-Fi service on one device permitting basic Internet browsing, email, posting on social media and voice applications. (Premium packages are available for more data intensive applications.)

Dates & Pricing

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Your Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrive in Reykjavik

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Day 2 - Fly to Kangerlussuaq and Embark

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Day 3 - At Sea

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Days 4 to 6 - Uummanaq Fjord

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Days 7 and 8 - Disko Bay

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Days 9 and 10 - Qeqqata

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Day 11 - Kangerlussuaq

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Day 12 - Reykjavik

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Day 9 - Qeqqata

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Day 10 - Qeqqata

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Day 11 - Kangerlussuaq

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Day 12 - Reykjavik

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Travel Partner

As the Leader in Polar Adventures, we explore the Polar Regions differently from everyone else. When you travel with Quark Expeditions, you’re exploring alongside the most experienced polar experts on Earth, setting foot where few ever will, and doing what few ever dream. Do you want to explore off the beaten path? We can take you to where there are no paths at all. Will you be content to just cruise? Or would you prefer to cruise 1,000 feet over the untouched polar wilderness in a twin-engine helicopter? With Quark Expeditions you won't just be on vacation—you’ll be on the expedition of a lifetime.