Narsarsuaq Nature and History

Combine a 3 nights / 4 days escorted tour to Narsarsuaq and Narsaq in South Greenland with a stay in Reykjavík, Iceland, on your first and last night to make a unique 5 night break! Narsaq is known as the Pearl of South Greenland. It is a charming village, where you can get a feel for the real Greenland and enjoy the Arctic nature up close with a fertile plain suitable for easy hikes and walks. There are also excellent day tour options available as the Inland Ice Cap and several glaciers are located not far from the town.

Highlights

• Explore the small but beautiful village located in the amazing fjord systems of South Greenland
• Visit the Inland Ice Cap and several glaciers which are easily accessed by boat on one of our many excursions in the area.
• Enjoy a city walk/tour in Narsarsuaq the area where Eric the Red decided to settle and where he found inspiration to name the new land: Greenland.
• Pre and post night in Reykjavik with option to add on more nights to enjoy Reykjavik
• Option to visit the famous Blue Lagoon in Iceland

Itinerary Suggestion

Day 1 - Arrival in Iceland

Arrival at Keflavík International Airport, transfer to your hotel in Reykjavík where you will spend one night.

Optional Excursion - Visit to the Blue Lagoon Geothermal Spa

If time allows you may want to visit the world famous Blue Lagoon geothermal spa on the way from the airport as it is ideally located between Keflavik and Reykjavík. Enjoy the lagoon for as long as you like then take the transfer to your hotel in central Reykjavik. Enjoy Reykjavik by night.

Day 2 - Iceland - Greenland/Narsarsuaq

Transport from Reykjavík to Keflavík Airport. Afternoon flight from Keflavik Intl. Airport to Narsarsuaq.

Meet and greet by destination guide. Transfer to the nearby Hotel Narsarsuaq for check-in, information meeting and guided tour of Narsarsuaq.

Narsarsuaq is the area where Eric the Red decided to settle and where he found inspiration to name the new land: Greenland. Beside the viking history that dominates the area, Narsarsuaq is also the only international airport of South Greenland with quite an amazing military history.

Optional excursions:

• ERIK THE RED'S VIKING RUINS | 3 HOURS
• TASIUSAQ & KAYAKING | 8 HOURS
• THE VILLAGE OF IGALIKU | 8 HOURS
• QOOROQ ICE FJORD | 3 HOURS
• HIKE TO THE ICE CAP | 8 HOURS
• SHORT HIKE TO THE RIDGE | 3 HOURS

Included meals: Welcome dinner at the hotel.
Accommodation: Hotel Narsarsuaq

Day 3 - Narsaq

Transfer from hotel to the pier and by boat through Eric's Fjord to Narsaq. Meet and greet by destination guide. Transfer to the hotel for check-in, information meeting and guided city walk.

Optional Excursions:

• EASY HIKE - THE DYRNÆS PENINSULA | 3 HOURS
• BY BOAT TO THE INLAND ICE CAP | 4 HOURS
• HIKE TO KVANEFJELD | 5-6 HOURS

Included meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Narsaq

Day 4 - Day at leisure at Narsaq

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and select from optional excursions. See list on day 3.

Narsaq is a small but beautiful village located in the amazing fjord systems of South Greenland. Not far from the town you will be able to visit the Inland Ice Cap and several glaciers. They are all easily accessed by boat on one of our many excursions in the area. In the outskirt of the village you will see Kvanefjeldet tower majestically - a mountain which is known to be teeming with different minerals, it may well play an important role in Greenland's future focus on the mining industry.

Included meals: Breakfast and farewell dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Narsaq

Day 5 - Greenland/Narsaq - Iceland/Reykjavik

Enjoy breakfast and farewell coffee with your guide before heading back to the airport. Transfer boat back to Narsarsuaq through the fjord system.Transfer from pier to airport for Air Iceland afternoon flight from Narsarsuaq to Keflavik Intl. Airport.

Included meals: Breakfast

From Keflavik Airport you will receive transport to your hotel in Reykjavik.

Day 6 - Departure to UK

Transfer from the hotel in Reykjavik to Keflavik airport or prolong your stay to have more time to enjoy the northernmost capital of the world.

Optional Excursion: If you did not have time to go the Blue Lagoon on your arrival day we recommend a trip today if flight time allows.

*Subject to availability

This holiday included:
- Return flights from the UK including 20kg luggage allowance, taxes and fees
- 2 nights accommodation in Reykjavík, 3 star standard hotel including breakfast
- x2 Return shuttle bus airport transfer between Keflavík International Airport and Reykjavík Hotel
- Return flight Keflavik Airport-Narsarsuaq-Keflavik Airport including airport taxes
- Return Hotel/airport transfers in Greenland
- 1 night at Hotel Narsarsuaq in standard room including breakfast
- 2 nights at Hotel Narsaqin standard room including breakfast
- Welcome and farewell dinner with your guide
- City walk/tour in Narsarsuaq and Narsaq
- Destination guide on hand during your holiday
- Financial Protection (ATOL)

Not included:
- Optional Excursions
- Travel Insurance
- Anything else not specifically listed under "this includes"