Merveilles du Groenland en randonnée
Programme
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Jour 1 Ilulissat
Welcome to Greenland! We will greet you at the airport and escort you to your accommodation in the centre of Ilulissat. Located approximately 220 miles north of the Arctic Circle Ilulissat is an interesting place - it has as many sled dogs as people! Discover more about the local culture, history and traditions on a walking tour of this iconic Greenlandic city.
Activities: Free walking tour of Ilulissat
Accommodation: Hostel or Guesthouse -
Jour 2 Qeqertatsuaq and whales
This morning we will join local Greenlanders on board a ferry to sail across Disko Bay to the island of Disko, also known as Qeqertarsuaq. It is a scenic crossing with views of impressive 1000m cliffs and the chance to see whales. Tonight we will sleep in typical Greenlandic accommodation in the town of Qeqertarsuaq where traces of settlements from five to six thousand years ago have been found. After dropping off our bags we can enjoy a walking tour of this charming village to learn more and we can visit the local museum about discover everything about this fascinating place and its traditional fishing techniques. This afternoon, we will hike to a ‘look-out’ observation spot in the south of the island with amazing views. From here we should be able to see whales playing in the waters below and a whole range of marine wildlife!
Activities: 2 hours of walking & museum visit
Transport: 4 hours 30 sailing across Disko Bay
Accommodation: Hostel -
Jour 3 Disko Bay cruise
This morning we will board an old traditional fishing boat which has been renovated with comfortable passenger transportation in mind. Today we will explore the wonders of Disko Bay, an area known as a sea of ice where it is said that in the summer months there are more whales than icebergs! Majestic humpback, minke and fin whales all frequent in this area. Keep your eyes open as the boat weaves between icebergs and the scenic journey continues to Eqip Sermia glacier and its impressive +200m vertical ice wall!
Transport: 7-10 hour boat trip
Accommodation: Hostel or Guesthouse -
Jour 4 Hiking on Disko Island
Thanks to its range of landscapes and rich varieties of fauna and flora, Disko Island attracts an array of professionals including geologists, biologists and botanists. Today we will go hiking amoung some of this islands most impressive features starting with Blaesedalen ‘the valley of the winds’, a superb U-shaped glacial valley with impressive waterfalls. Cross beaches with icebergs which have run aground and explore Kuannit with its fields, hot springs and volcanic cliffs.
For those who wish, this hike can be replaced by an optional climb to Lyngmark Glacier (790m height gain) here not only to find a breathtaking panorama of the entire island but also to go on an exciting dog sledding trip.
Late this afternoon we will regroup and take the boat back across to Ilulissat.Activities: 4-5 hour walk (+310m/-310m)
Additional Optional Activities: Lyngmark Glacier hike and dog sledding (+790m/-790m)
Transport: 4 hours 30 sailing across Disko Bay
Accommodation: Hostel or Guesthouse -
Jour 5 Hiking in Ilulissat Icefjord UNESCO World Heritage Site
Today we will hike through dramatic scenery and discover Ilulissat Icefjord UNESCO World Heritage Site. Ilulissat Icejford is home to one of the largest glaciers in the northern hemisphere and it is mesmerising watching hundreds of icebergs break free and pile up in the fjord before drifting into the ocean. Today we will explore the ancient archaeological site of Sermermiut Valley which is now part of the World Heritage Site. Abandoned since 1850, the old Inuit settlement was used by Saqqaq, Early Dorset, and Thule cultures, a stunning area with a fascinating history.
Activities: 4-5 hour walk (+460m/-460m)
Accommodation: Guesthouse or hostel -
Jour 6 Glacier walking in the footsteps of polar explorers
This morning we will fly south to Kangerlussuaq (not included). The largest expanse of ice in the northern hemisphere is found in Kangerlussuaq and today you have the unique opportunity to walk on this ice sheet! An all-terrain vehicle will take us across the tundra towards the polar ice cap. Keep watch for reindeer and muskox as we hike in this second to none location and walk on the polar ice cap! After a final day in Greenlandic wilderness, surrounded by stunning views and curious wildlife it is time to head to Kangerlerssuaq for our final evening. Here you can enjoy an evening at leisure and discover the culinary specialities of Greenland with a meal in a traditional local restaurant (optional/payable locally).
Activities: 1 hour of Glacier Walking (+150m/-150m)
Transport: 4 hour all-terrain vehicle transfer
Accommodation: Hostel -
Jour 7 Kangerlussuaq and flight home
Today you can enjoy a free morning in Kangerlussuaq before your afternoon flight. This could be your final opportunity to walk with rivers of cast irons in the tundra and hills where muskox and reindeer roam. Or perhaps you want to embark on a muskox safari or visit the city museum? We have lots of suggestions for your final morning in Greenland.
Optional Activities: museum visit or muskox safari
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Jour 8 Discovery the polar ice cap
Morning flight to Kangerlussuaq, further south in Greenland. Today will not be a day like any other since we will walk on the ice sheet, the largest expanse of ice in the northern hemisphere.
An all-terrain vehicle takes us across the tundra to the moraine stretches adjacent to the polar ice cap. We walk in this mineral chaos to the dead part of the glacier, then we will evolve on this majestic universe for a few hours. On the way, we will try to observe reindeer and muskoxen, massive animals emblematic of Greenland that live in high concentrations in the area. Free evening on Kangerlerssuaq.
4 hours of transport by off-road vehicleAccommodation: Guesthouse Walking time: 4 hrs
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Jour 9 Kangerlussuaq - Home
Free morning in Kangerlussuaq. The opportunity to explore the surroundings on foot with its melting rivers, hills and tundra where muskox and reindeer graze.
Flight home
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Dates & prix
Départs internationaux :
Pas de départ pour l'instant
Code voyage: EGROW1C
Le prix comprend
- In-country transfers as detailed in itinerary
- Full board (except first and last dinners)
- Accompaniment by an English-speaking Altai guide in the Disko Bay region
- Activities in Kangerlussuaq supervised by an English-speaking Activity Leader
- Free walking tour of Ilulissat
- Disko Bay whale watching day cruise (7-10 hours)
- 2x boat trips across Disko Bay to Disko Island
- Walking tour of Qeqertarsuaq town
- Qeqertarsuaq museum entrance fee
Le prix ne comprend pas
- Registration fee: €18 (free for under 12s)
- International flights
- Greenlandic meal in traditional restaurant from: €25
- Lyngmark Glacier hike & dog-sledding excursion: from €220 (+790m/-790m)
- Kangerlussuaq muskox safari: from €40
- Kangerlussuaq Museum: from €8
Remarques
Comfort: 4/5 Comfortable
Level: 2/5 Moderate
Conditions de paiement et d'annulation
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Invoice procedure
Cancellation policy
- Cancellation received more than 30 days before the departure date: 15% of trip price will be retained
- Cancellation received 30 to 21 days before the departure date: 45% of trip price will be retained
- Cancellation received within 20 days of the departure date: 100% of trip price will be retained
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Equipement indispensable
- A warm sleeping bag
- Walking boots
- Waterproof jacket (with a hood)
- Waterproof trousers
- A warm jumper or two
- Suitable underwear, t-shirts and walking trousers
- Thermals - top & long johns
- A swimsuit
- Warm gloves and hat (even in the summer - evenings can be chilly)
- Sunhat and sun cream
- Sunglasses (UV 400)
- Any personal medication
- Towel & toiletries
- A water bottle
- A small rucksack to use as a day bag
- Warm pyjamas
- Head torch & spare batteries (although it is nearly always light in the summer months)
Matériel
- No cotton
- Bring dry spares of everything, even underwear and gloves
- Wear multiple layers including:
- A warm breathable base layer
- A second thermal layer
- Wind and waterproof protective out layer (we provide an additional quality jacket and over trousers)
Equipement utile
- Your camera
- Binoculars
- A notepad and pencil
- A thermos flask
- Plastic bags for wet/dirty clothing
- A comfortable evening outfit
- Walking poles
- Inflatable pillow
- Insect repellant
- Blister plasters
- Tissues
Bagages
Pharmacie
Passeport
Visa
Vaccins obligatoires
Santé / recommandations sanitaires
Climat
Electricité
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Géographie
Tourisme responsable
- Be prepared
- Stick to trails and camp overnight right
- Stash your trash and pick up waste
- Leave it as you find it
- Be careful with fire
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors