Arrive in the Icelandic capital and make your way to your included hotel. You will have the rest of the day to explore the city on your own.

This morning, catch your charter flight to Kangerlussuaq, board your vessel, and begin your expedition. Get ready for a great adventure ahead! Expect a welcome and safety briefing from your expedition leader. Quark Expeditions’ core belief in working closely with local partners will enhance every experience as you explore alongside local experts.

Disko Bay is a wide, southeastern inlet of Baffin Bay and is the largest open bay in western Greenland. Try to get out on deck as you navigate into this iconic bay where whales are often spotted. Disko Bay is full of exciting destinations for you to explore. Visit the community of Illulissat, which is situated at the head of the outlet fjord for Sermeq Kujalleq (Jakobshavn Glacier), known for discharging 35 billion tons of ice each year. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004, the fjord is immensely beautiful, and you can explore it via one of the many marked hiking trails.

Another area to consider for this itinerary is the wild beauty of Equip Sermia or Torsukatak Fjords, located in the northeast corner of Disko Bay. Both of these remote areas offer fantastic vistas of large active glacial faces and provide plenty of opportunities for hiking, paddling, and Zodiac cruising. This is also an area where, if conditions allow, consider utilizing the twin-engine helicopters to get you in the air to appreciate the immensity of this region.

Qeqqata (meaning center) municipality is Greenland’s second-smallest administrative region. Situated in the middle of the country’s western coast, Qeqqata is home to almost 20% of Greenland’s populace, most of whom reside in Sisimiut and Maniitsoq.

During these two days, your expedition team will work with local partners to curate a balance of community and wilderness-focused activities. You are likely to visit Sisimiut, where you can wonder through the open-air museum, participate in local tastings, or join a hiking group to venture beyond the town limits along one of many incredible hiking trails on Sisimiut’s doorstep. This is where the (paid) mountain biking activity takes place.

Further south, the team will seek to take you beyond the ordinary and into these fjords for magical, one-of-a-kind experiences, one of which is Eternity Fjord, which is home to the tallest mountains in all of West Greenland. Another fascinating community in this region is Itilleq. Surrounded by sea and mountains, Itilleq is located about a mile (2 km) above the Arctic Circle.

The Quark Expeditions team has enjoyed a longstanding relationship with the people of Itilleq, who often gather and invite the staff and guests for a pick-up game of soccer or football.

Today, disembark in Kangerlussuaq, formerly known as Søndre Strømfjord, transfer to your charter flight to Reykjavik, and spend the night in your included hotel.

You may make your way to the airport to connect with your onward flight or stay longer if you have booked additional accommodations.