HIGHLIGHTS
- Outings
and shore visits in Zodiac® inflatables with a team of
experienced naturalist guides.
- Possibility
of hikes.
- UNESCO
site: Ilulissat Icefjord.
- Visit
traditional villages and meet the Inuit people.
- Following
in the footsteps of the Vikings, from the east coast of Greenland to
Hvalso, home to ancient remains and Nuuk.
- Sail
along the Prins Christian Sund, a narrow, 100-km long passage that
winds its way through cliffs and glaciers.
- Visit
to Nuuk, the capital of Greenland.
- Découverte
du Glacier Eqi, au fond de la baie de Disko, où la base
Paul-Émile Victor, marqua le départ de nombreuses
expéditions vers la calotte glaciaire.
- Discover
Disko Bay, where you'll see the largest icebergs in the Northern
Hemisphere.
- The
scenery: fjords, iridescent glaciers and icebergs, wild tundra, lakes,
and mountain ranges.
- The
wildlife: humpback whales, orcas, seals, musk oxen, Arctic foxes.
DATES / RATES
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ITINERARY
JULY
14, 2022 JULY 15, 2022 - REYKJAVÍK
Iceland's
capital stretches along the edge of a vast bay in the west of the
country. Perlan, the "Pearl of Reykjavík", a museum located
on 'Oskjuhlið hill, offers a panoramic view of the lush, green
landscapes. A little further, one can easily spot the signpost showing
the way to the evangelical Hallgrímskirkja church, and to
the historical centre where one can stroll along the
Skólavördustígur and the Laugavegur, two
lively streets with charming small shops. For some relaxation just
outside of the city, visitors have the opportunity to visit the
Reykjanes peninsula and its famous thermal lagoons of the Blue Lagoon.
JULY
16, 2022 - AT SEA
During
your day at sea, make the most of the many services and activities on
board. Treat yourself to a moment of relaxation in the spa or stay in
shape in the fitness centre. Depending on the season, let yourself be
tempted by the swimming pool or a spot of sunbathing. This day without
a port of call will also be an opportunity to enjoy the conferences or
shows proposed on board, to do some shopping in the boutique or to meet
the PONANT photographers in their dedicated space. As for lovers of the
open sea, they will be able to visit the ship's upper deck to admire
the spectacle of the waves and perhaps be lucky enough to observe
marine species. A truly enchanted interlude, combining comfort, rest
and entertainment.
JULY
17, 2022 - TASIILAQ
In
Tasiilaq, on Ammassalik Island, follow in the wake of Captain
Jean-Baptiste Charcot's famous ship, the Pourquoi Pas ?, which set off
with its crew in 1935 to discover this small island of primitive and
wild beauty that remained unexplored until the end of the 19th century.
Along with Ittoqqortoormiit, a village with 500 inhabitants located at
the entrance of the Scoresby Sound, the village of Tasiilaq and its
surroundings, 800 kilometres (500 miles) further north, are the only
inhabited areas on the east coast of Greenland. The name of this island
is a reference to the capelin, a small flamboyant silver-coloured fish
whose presence in the thousands announces to inhabitants the return of
spring. A surprising discovery in a spectacular setting.
JULY
17, 2022 - SERMILIK FJORD
You
will be captivated by the spectacular scenery of the Sermilik Fjord,
the largest in the south-east of Greenland. To the north, above the
glacial valleys, the Schweitzerland Alps and their peaks that rise to
an altitude of more than 3,000 metres (10,000 feet) stretch out in the
distance, while in the south, where it opens onto the Irminger Sea,
heavy erosion has carved the landscape. Three main glaciers calve a
multitude of dazzling icebergs that drift serenely along the indigo
waters of this majestic fjord. It owes its name to the Inuit word
Sermilik, which generally refers to a fjord into which a glacier flows.
It was mapped in 1884 by the Danish explorer Gustav Holm and his crew,
while they wintered in the Ammassalik region.
JULY
18, 2022 - SKJOLDUNGEN
Discover
Skjoldungen Island on the south-east coast of Greenland. This
uninhabited land boasts magnificent landscapes that are sure to dazzle
you. The island is surrounded by a stunning fjord, a distinctive
feature of which is its double entrance: it forms a bend before joining
the sea on the other side. Mountains, glacial valleys, rocky outcrops,
tundra and willow forests make up the beautiful scenery which you will
be able to admire more closely when you land here. At this port of
call, surrounded by wild and pristine nature, it is quite common to see
bearded seals, orcas, but also birds such as the common redpoll, the
northern wheatear, or the common raven.
JULY
19, 2022 - AUGPILATOK
Augpilatok,
is a small Inuit village of around one hundred inhabitants, whose name
means "sea anemone" in Greenlandic. Located in a mountainous region
inaccessible by road, its picturesque, colourful houses stretch out to
the southern tip of Greenland, on the banks of the spectacular Prince
Christian Sound. Some one hundred kilometres long, the sound connects
the Labrador Sea to the Irminger Sea, meandering through stunning
landscapes such as majestic glaciers, craggy peaks, and rocky cliffs
with waterfalls fed by the ice sheet. This region was uninhabited in
the 19th century. The village was created in the 1920s and the main
activities revolve around hunting, fishing and livestock farming.
JULY
20, 2022 - HVALSO
Around
you, a grassy meadow filled with flowers stretches out, dotted with
imposing granite rocks. A few semi-wild sheep and horses greet you;
they are the only inhabitants of this place surrounded by beautiful
mountains. You are in Hvalsø, in the heart of the fertile
lands in Greenland's south. During the 10th century, this site was
colonised by the Vikings, who established a large community here. When
your ship calls at these lands brimming with history, you will see the
ruins of a church whose remains are still very well preserved. It was
most likely built in the 14th century. It has lost its timber roof, but
its four stone walls continue to stand proudly as a moving relic of a
long-gone era.
JULY
20, 2022 - NARSAQ FJORD
From
your ship, discover the town of Narsaq. You will be dazzled by the
beauty of the surrounding icebergs - large masses of ice in different
shapes and shifting colours. Dominated by lush mountains, this small
town is typical of Greenland and is located in the heart of a wonderful
natural landscape. The multicoloured house facades and the glaciers
with their myriad shades of blue offer a magical setting, conducive to
wonderment.
JULY
21, 2022 - IVIGTUT
Located
in the Arsuk Fjord, Ivigtut, now called Ivittuut, is a small town in
southwestern Greenland known for being rich in cryolite, a very rare
mineral used in the ceramics industry and to extract aluminium from
bauxite. The open-pit mine was a once major economic resource for
Greenland: a prosperous mining activity developed there in the 19th
century until 1963 when the mine was closed. In the 32 km-long (22
miles) fjord that runs along the small town surrounded by tundra
landscapes, you might be fortunate enough to see whales or rorquals
swimming nonchalantly in the cold water.
JULY
22, 2022 - NUUK
When
Erik Le Rouge, the exiled Norse chief, landed on the coast of Nuuk, he
found a fertile and welcoming land dotted with fjords. He settled there
with a group of his former countrymen, and the Norse remained the
principal inhabitants until, over a period of 500 years, their
population declined and gave way to the Inuit. Nuuk is situated at the
mouth of one of the largest networks of fjords in the world, where the
waters never freeze. The town spreads gently out towards the Davis
Strait and enjoys an historic center that is particularly rich in
national heritage. The vivid reds, blues, greens and yellows of the
houses are a lively contrast to the somber waters of Greenland and
serve to lift the spirits of the locals during the Winter months.
JULY
23, 2022 - SISIMIUT
During
your cruise, we invite you to discover Sisimiut, founded in 1756 and
the second largest town in Greenland. This small town is typical of
Greenland, boasting bewitching panoramas: here and there, colourful
stilt houses dot the undulating landscape, and the small fishing port
stands as the gateway to an icy realm. As for the town centre, it is
home to a number of historic buildings, a small church and a museum
which retraces the history of the Inuit people, as well as many craft
shops. When your ship drops anchor here, you will set out to meet the
locals in a typically arctic atmosphere.
JULY
24, 2022 - PAUL-ÉMILE VICTOR BASE CAMP, EQI GLACIER
"The
most beautiful place in the Arctic" is how Paul-Émile Victor
described Greenland, a land of great icebergs and of towering ice
formations calved by the giant glaciers of the polar ice cap. The Eqi
Glacier is one of the region's most impressive sights. Here, the
silence is broken only by the roaring and cracking of the ice. It is
impossible to know if one is shivering from cold or from the sheer
thrill of being here... Imagine the vast outline of a glacier, its
translucent crystals glowing with an ice-blue fire in the sunlight.
Paul-Émile Victor's shelter cannot be overlooked; it was
from here that the French Polar Expeditions' anthropological and
geographic explorations set off in the 1950s.
JULY
25, 2022 - DISKO BAY
To
the east of Baffin Bay, discover Disko Bay, scattered with countless
icebergs produced by the Ilulissat Icefjord, a UNESCO World Heritage
Site. From your ship, admire the majestic ballet of these ice giants as
they slowly drift across the dark waters. This site is a natural marvel
of Greenland, and is also renowned as an observation point for the
region's many humpback whales. The encounters with wild fauna and
stunning landscapes in the heart of this spectacular and fragile nature
will be pure moments of wonder for you.
JULY
26, 2022 - ITILLEQ
Itilleq
is a tiny island lying within the Arctic Circle, 45 km south of
Sisimiut. Home to barely 100 people, they mainly earn a living from
fishing and hunting in their typical Greenlandic village, whose bright
colours evoke those of their traditional clothing. During your visit,
you will maybe have the pleasure of playing a game of football with
them, enjoying a "kaffemik" (a coffee break) or a moment of
contemplation when the gentle light of the midnight sun dapples the
horizon.
JULY
27, 2022 - KANGERLUSSUAQ
From
1941 to 1992, the town of Kangerlussuaq in Greenland was home to an
American military base. Nowadays, thanks to its international airport,
it has become a transit point for travellers seeking adventure in the
Far North. Located to the north of the Arctic Circle, this town is the
starting point of magnificent discoveries surrounded by unspoiled
nature. Indeed, just a few dozen kilometres from there it is possible
to get close to the Greenland ice sheet, the largest body of ice in the
Northern Hemisphere. From Kangerlussuaq, admire also the superb
landscapes of tundra in autumnal colours, where Arctic hares, musk
oxen, Arctic foxes, reindeer, falcons and eagles live.
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
For
your serenity, PONANT selects a flight and organises the transfer
between the port and the airport. This package is included in your
cruise fare.
Disembarkation
Day - Kangerlussuaq/Paris
Disembarkation.
- Meet
and greet at the port by our local English-speaking representative.
- Transfer
to the airport in time for check-in of flight Kangerlussuaq/Paris
selected by PONANT.
- Flight
Kangerlussuaq/Paris selected by PONANT.
- Approximate
flight duration: 5 h.
We
highly recommend you stay one night in Paris after this flight.
This
programme includes:
- Flight
Kangerlussuaq/Paris selected by PONANT in economy class.
- Transfer
as mentioned in the programme.
- English-speaking
assistance.
This
programme does not include:
- Personal
expenses.
- Any
other service not mentioned in the programme.
Please
note:
- Due
to limited local transportation resources, waiting might be generated.
- Flight
included in the programme is as of today, operated in economy class, on
a European airline.
- For
passengers in transit in Paris, we recommend staying one night in Paris
after this flight.
- Programme
and flight schedule are subject to change without prior notice.
