Embark on an extreme polar voyage to the alpine peaks of West Greenland. Explore the West of Greenland on your mountain skis or snowshoes and spot wildlife aboard sailing vessel "Rembrandt van Rijn" or from the Greenland shores on this exciting Arctic cruise.
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
Arrive in Maniitsoq from Kangerdlussuak by chartered plane (flight not included in the voyage cost). The town is nestled on an island at the mouth of a fjord surrounded by peaks above 2000 m. The port of Maniitsoq is ice free from late spring to early winter. It is a community where fishing and hunting form the backbone of the economy. There is a museum which portrays regional history and culture. Sperm whale frequently surface in the waters near town.
East of Hamborgerland reach the fantastic landscapes of the Sermilinguaq Fjord, where you will sail by colonies of Brünnich’s guillemot and kittiwake. The Maniitsoq area offers a rugged scenery and mountain tops are flanked by glaciers reaching down to the sea. On snowshoes explore the lower slopes and viewpoints.
Spend quality time in Evighedsfjord and Kangerdluarssuat fjord over the next three days. The skiers climb a 1000 m peak at the interior of Taaterat Glacier and the snowshoe walkers can choose from one of the many hikes in the area, including one near Sermitsiaq glacier. The other days are spent at other high peaks in the region, including Eternity Fjord and the Northern slopes surrounding Kangerdluarssuat fjord north of Kangaamiut. Once skiers and snowshoe walkers reassemble back on the ship each evening, the ship will sail around the beautiful alpine scenery and everyone can enjoy a relaxed atmosphere on-board.
The slopes surrounding Kangerluarsuat are ideal for skiers and snowshoers. The exact location of the day's activities will depend on the snow conditions.
Today is spent skiing or snowshoeing on the beautiful North facing slopes of Sermersuut (Hamborgerland). In the evening, head towards Maniitsoq and enjoy the evening at sea.
Day 8: Maniitsoq/transfer to Kangerlussuaq
1 Breakfast
Disembark in Maniitsoq and board a charter flight to Kangerlussuaq, and an onward scheduled flight to Copenhagen(flight not included in the voyage cost).
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$2,700
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Notes
- Rates are quoted in U.S. dollars and represent costs per person, double occupancy.
- Cabins are available for single occupancy at 1.7 times the double occupancy rate.
- Children between the ages of 3-15 receive a 40% discount in triple cabins, one child per cabin.
- Due to the extreme nature of itinerary destinations, travel insurance is mandatory for all cruises aboard the Rembrandt Van Rijn - including medical, accident and repatriation/evacuation insurance.
Initial deposit is 25% cruise cost, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 70 days prior to departure by bank transfer, check or credit card. All final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and maximum of $20,000 charge
Our guide and driver were very good with their knowledge and were very helpful with our questions. It was a very pleasant visit that would have been impossible to do on our own. Hotels and restaurants were fantastic. The special places we got to go to, like the kitchens, were great. Enjoyed the entire trip!
Meyer Smolen
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The response from Adventure Life to my first inquiry was prompt and promising. I worked with Jamie Broeckel, Trip Planner, via text, email, and phone calls- always extremely responsive and thorough with information and explaining the process to arrange a private tour for me to Malaysia Borneo. Within about week, the booking was complete and I made decisions because of Jamie's great customer service , friendly manner, and overall competence on behalf of the company's travel expertise. Now I have an itinerary, additional Trip Planner Assistants, several links for vital information for traveling to Maylasia, etc. Still many details for Sept. trip, but now the heavy lifting is done and I can enjoy the rest of the anticipation and research!! Thanks Jamie- you are amazing!!!!
Susan Campo
2 days ago
The trip was not only memorable for the amount of animals we saw but also for the people and accommodations at the two camps where we stayed. Our first guide, BK, was a wealth of information about the animals, landscape and down to the plants and what they were used for. Everyday out was a learning experience with him. All the people at the camps were gracious and the food was excellent.
Our second camp in the Okavanga was just as good as the first as far as the staff, accommodations, food and animals. After our experience at the first camp we amazed that the high quality remained the same. Our guide, G, made sure we were able to enjoy every experience including a rush through the bush to witness a cheetah and an ensuing hunt that he heard over his radio.
In both camps there were enough guides out that if they saw something the other guides were informed which helped in seeing as much as possible. It was also nice that the concessions were large enough that we did not have vehicles following each other throughout the day.
Normally there is always something in a trip of this length that we think could be improved upon but this is the rare case where we cannot think of anything. From the time we left the States to when we returned it was one of the most hassle free vacations we took.
Perhaps emphasizing the use of the laundry facilities at the camps would be useful because of the luggage restrictions would be the only thing I can think of as an improvement to future clients.
Kenneth Dropek
3 days ago
Mary was so pleasant and professional. She made sure all of our questions were answered.