Greenland, Iceland and the Faroe Islands

Arrival to Greenland and see the majestic icebergs.
Depart with Air Greenland on a direct flight from Copenhagen to Ilulissat. Already on your descent into Ilulissat, you will catch your first glimpse of the spectacular Greenlandic landscape and the giant icebergs drifting through Disko Bay. Upon arrival, transfer from the airport to your overnight accommodation.

After check-in, go for a walk around town and take in the atmosphere. The colorful houses create a vibrant backdrop, while giant icebergs drift through the Disko Bay just outside of town. Ilulissat offers a variety of restaurants and cafés where you can enjoy fabulous food - often accompanied by spectacular views.

Spend the night in Ilulissat.

Photo: Aningaaq Rosing Carlsen - Visit Greenland

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Enjoy one of the world's most beautiful vantage points over the ice.
Guided tour to the ancient settlement of Sermermiut. The beautiful icebergs of Ilulissat create the wing for the abandoned settlement Sermermiut, which is situated one and a half kilometer south of the city.

The different Inuit cultures have lived here during the last 4000 years, and today you can still find artifacts, which witness their presence.

Hear the story about the life and the customs of the Greenlanders before the Europeans´ arrival; see the ruins and the kitchen mitten. From here is one of the world's most beautiful vantage points over the ice.

On the outskirts of town you can see and hear the sled dogs. The dogs are chained, but their puppies roam free.

Spend the night in Ilulissat.

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Photo: Aningaaq R. Carlsen - Visit Greenland

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Boat tour among the huge icebergs of the Ilulissat Icefjord
Boat tour among the huge icebergs of the Ilulissat Icefjord. These large pieces of ice have broken off from the most productive glacier in the northen hemisphere.

The glacier flows about 30 metres per day producing approximately 20 billion tons of ice every year. Form the Icefjord the icebergs float by the town of Ilulissat and continue north before turning south and into the Atlantic Ocean.

Spend the night in Ilulissat.

Photo: Reinhard Pantke - Visit Greenland

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Day on your own. Additional excursions can be purchased, but must be pre-booked. For example:

• Daytour to Eqi Glacier:
  The Eqi Sermia Glacier is called the "calving glacier" because ice breaks off from it more frequently than other glaciers. The excursion to the Eqi Sermia glacier it gives you the opportunity to get very close to the inland ice and to see the calving phenomenon. At the glacier the boat stops approx 500 metres from it so you can admire the calving.
• Ilulissat kayaking:
  Paddle in a kayak and witness the overwhelming beauty of icebergs coming from the Ilulissat Icefiord.

Spend the night in Ilulissat.

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Photo: @Lisa Burns

Arrival to Iceland. Explore Reykjavík.

Check out from accommodation and transfer to the airport. Depart with Icelandair to Reykjavík.

After check-in go for a walk in Reykjavík, which is the home of the vast majority of Iceland's inhabitants. It is the center of culture and life of the Icelandic people.The city itself is spread out, with sprawling suburbs, but the city centre is a very small area characterised by eclectic and colourful houses, good shopping and dining.

Spend the night in Reykjavík.

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Day on your own. Additional excursions can be purchased, but must be pre-booked. For example:

• Whale safari boat tour:
  You can expect to see Minke Whales, Harbour Porpoises, White-beaked Dolphins and Humpback Whales. Killer Whales and Bone-Sharks are sometimes spotted as well.
• South Coast and Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon:
  On this tour you will travel along South Iceland's coast on the narrow strip of lush farmland that cuts between mountains, glaciers and the vast Atlantic Ocean. The route is lined with natural treasures including the iconic Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls, Skaftafell National Park and Vatnajökull glacier to name but a few. Possible to add-on Glacier Lagoon boat tour 30 min.
• Blue Lagoon:
  Enjoy the Blue Lagoon, where you can relax and enjoy the warm water, which is salty and rich in minerals and has a healing effect.

Spend the night in Reykjavík.

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Sightseeing - The Golden Circle. Geysir, Gullfoss and Thingvellir.
Pick up at the accommodation for the day tour. On the Golden Circle Tour you can walk around the world-famous Geysir geothermal area, a geothermal field where hot springs are in abundance, geysers explode and pools of mud bubble.

One of the Golden Circles many highlights is the Gullfoss waterfall, the queen of Iceland's waterfalls.

Finally, but no less spectacular is a visit to the Þingvellir National Park. This is the original site of the oldest existing parliament in the world. The Great Atlantic rift is clearly visible, a rift that is slowly pulling Iceland apart along tectonic plates.

Spend the night in Reykjavík.

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Day on your own. Additional excursions can be purchased, but must be pre-booked. For example:

• Whale safari boat tour:
  You can expect to see Minke Whales, Harbour Porpoises, White-beaked Dolphins and Humpback Whales. Killer Whales and Bone-Sharks are sometimes spotted as well.
• Blue Lagoon:
  Enjoy the Blue Lagune, where you can relax and enjoy the warm water, which is salty and rich in minerals and has a healing effect.

Spend the night in Reykjavík.

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Arrival to the Faroe Islands. Explore Tórshavn.
Check out from accommodation. Depart with Atlantic Airways to the Faroe Islands (Vágar Airport). Transfer from the airport to your overnight accommodation.

After check-in go for a walk in Tórshavn through the old part of town, Reyn and Tinganes. You will find your­self in a con­fusion of lanes and narrow passages, steps and rocks and tiny black-tarred houses with white windows and green turfed roofs. This area is unique not only in the Faroes but in the world.

You will also find various restaurants and cafés where you can enjoy excellent food – Enjoy fresh local fish and meat.

Spend the night in Tórshavn.

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Day on your own. Additional excursions can be purchased, but must be pre-booked. For example:

• Suðuroy: Discover the Southern Island: Suðuroy tour is a full-day experience that takes you to the southernmost island of the Faroe Islands, where you will discover dramatic landscapes, charming villages, and historic sites. On this tour, you will travel by ferry to Suðuroy, pass the dramatic islands of Stóri Dímun and Lítli Dímun, and explore the villages of Tvøroyir, Hvalba, Sandvíkk, Fámjin, Vágur, and Sumba. Along the way, you will experience breathtaking coastal scenery, towering cliffs, historic villages, and the unique character of this remote and beautiful island before returning to Tórshavn.

Spend the night in Tórshavn.

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Kallur Lighthouse
You will be picked up at your accommodation in Tórshavn in the morning. Travel through the scenic landscapes of Streymoy and Eysturoy to Klaksvík, where you will board the ferry to the island of Kalsoy. From the village of Trøllanes, you will hike to the iconic Kallur Lighthouse and the James Bond Memorial, passing through beautiful Faroese countryside with sheep and birdlife along the way. The tour also includes a visit to the village of Mikladalur, where you will hear the famous legend of the Seal Woman.

Return to Tórshavn in the afternoon.

Spend the night in Tórshavn.

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Vágar and the Slave Cliff

You will be picked up at your accommodation in Tórshavn in the morning. Travel to the island of Vágar and discover some of the Faroe Islands' most spectacular scenery. Along the way, you will visit the picturesque village of Gásadalur, surrounded by steep mountains and home to the iconic Múlafossur waterfall. You will also experience beautiful coastal landscapes, scenic viewpoints, and learn more about the island's history and folklore.

Before returning to Tórshavn, the tour finishes with a hike to Trælanípan (Slave Cliff), the dramatic sea cliff overlooking Lake Leitisvatn. From the viewpoint, you can enjoy spectacular views of the lake and ocean, including the famous optical illusion of the lake appearing to hover above the sea.

Return to Tórshavn in the afternoon.

Spend the night in Tórshavn.

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Departure.
After breakfast, check out of your accommodation and transfer to the airport. Depart with Atlantic Airways on your flight to Copenhagen, bringing your Greenlandic, Icelandic, and Faroese adventure to a close and leaving you with lasting memories of the North.