Arrive to Iceland

Arrive at Keflavik International Airport and transfer to your central Reykjavik hotel for a two-night stay. The balance of the day is free to explore the city, take a city tour in the afternoon, or one of the many available activity tours such as whale watching, cycling, or horseback riding.

Golden Circle Tour

A full day Golden Circle tour, visiting some of Iceland’s iconic sights; the ancient parliament site of Thingvellir, the waterfall at Gullfoss and the dramatic hot springs at Geysir. Time in the evening to find one of Reykjavik’s wonderful restaurants, and enjoy the late summer-evening light as you explore the city.

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Reserve

Transfer on your own to the Reykjavik airport in the morning for the direct flight to Ilulissat, where you will stay for three nights at Hotel Arctic in the beautiful town of Ilulissat. You will be met at the airport on arrival by a local guide and transferred to the hotel for check-in and an orientation meeting. The hotel is a short walk from the town centre and also runs a shuttle service into and out of town. During a guided walking tour through the town, the guide will tell you about the history of Ilulissat. You will visit the old part of town and see buildings from the start of the Danish trading station, the busy fishing harbour, the old church, and the museum, with entry included. Tour will take about 1.5 hours, including the transfer from the hotel.

Optional Choice for Ilulissat Adventure

In Illulissat with free time to take one of the many optional excursions available, including the dramatic boat tour to the face of the Eqi Glacier or simply hiking to one of the local Greenlandic settlements. There are ample opportunities to enjoy Greenlandic life while you are staying in Ilulissat, and we are sure that you will love your time there.

Sail to Aasiaat

One of the world’s most interesting sea voyages, the Arctic Umiaq Line, sails along the west coast of Greenland, and offers its passengers an unparalleled opportunity to witness Greenlandic village life during its en route stops, and savour the magnificent scenery of this rugged coastline.

Sailing plays a very important role in the Greenlandic infrastructure and a cruise along the West coast of Greenland is a fabulous way of experiencing this beautiful and varied country. Accommodation is in outside cabins with private facilities.

Sisimiut – Kangaamiut – Manitsoq

The ship will stop today at Sisimiut, Kangaamiut and Manitsoq, offering you the chance to disembark and explore these communities, each quite different from the other. Catch a glimpse into the daily life of Greenlanders in their remote and picturesque communities.

City Tour of Nuuk

Arrive in Nuuk, the Greenlandic capital, in the early morning and transfer to the Hotel Hans Egede for a one-night stay.

Enjoy a city tour of Nuuk including a visit to the museum. You will go to the Colonial Harbour and visit the National Museum, which features the famous Qilakitsoq mummies, national costumes and the qajaq. You will also visit Our Saviour’s Church, built in 1849, the Parliament and the Atlantic harbour. The tour ends at Katuaq, the cultural centre of the town. The tour takes about 2 hours.

Morning in Nuuk

Today is free time until the transfer departs from the hotel to the airport to catch the flight to Reykjavik. Make your own way by taxi or bus to your central Reykjavik hotel for your overnight.

Depart from Iceland

After breakfast check out of your hotel and take the included transfer bus to Keflavik airport to catch your flight home.  Direct and private transfers are also available – please ask for customized pricing.

Optional tour in Reykjavik (pre-booking is required due to limited, timed entry): Blue Lagoon Spa including transportation from Reykjavik, entrance to the spa and transfer to the airport – various packages available.