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5 Night Wild Greenland Escape Cruise from Kangerlussuaq

Ship: National Geographic Resolution

Cruise Line: Lindblad Expeditions

Sailed: Thursday, Jul 18, 2024 from Kangerlussuaq, Greenland

Ended: Tuesday, Jul 23, 2024

The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Thursday, Jul 18, 2024 departure of the National Geographic Resolution. If Lindblad Expeditions modified this itinerary for weather or operational reasons after departing , the modified schedule would not be reflected here.

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Itinerary

Day by Day Summary and Map

Day 1 - Thursday - Jul 18, 2024

Kangerlussuaq, Greenland

Fly from Reykjavik by chartered aircraft to Kangerlussuaq on Greenland's western coast. Settle into your cabin and enjoy a scenic sailing through the dramatic gorge of the Kangerlussuaq Fjord, 120 miles in length, with its hanging glaciers and striking basalt ribbons.

Day 2 - Friday - Jul 19, 2024

Sisimiut, Greenland

Cruise the length of Kangerlussuaq Fjord en route to Sisimiut. Dozens of deep fjords carve into Greenland's west coast, many with glaciers fed by the ice cap that covers 80 percent of the country. At Sisimiut, a former whaling port, enjoy your choice of guided walks through the sights and sounds of the village, including Dog Town or Sallinnguit, a small island with centuries of history from Inuit culture through colonization and current day industry. In your free time, enjoy a local food tasting, visit the open-air museum, or explore the local artisan workshops.

Day 3 - Saturday - Jul 20, 2024

Jakobshavn, Greenland

Cruising Ilulissat / Disko Bay, Greenland

Sail into Qeqertarsuup Tunua, also known as Disko Bay, and be welcomed by floating icebergs calved off the world's most active glacier, Sermeq Kujalleq. Enjoy an extraordinary cruise aboard local boats among towering icebergs of the UNESCO World Heritage-designated Ilulissat Icefjord. Visit the town of Ilulissat and hike into the Sermermiut Valley, once an Inuit settlement and now the home to a peaceful boardwalk overlooking the Icefjord. As we make our way north through Disko Bay, if ice conditions permit, we follow the inside passage of Disko Island and trace the shores of the Nuussuaq Peninsula as we keep watch for a glimpse of the Greenlandic Ice Sheet.

Day 4 - Sunday - Jul 21, 2024

Uummannaq, Greenland

Qilakitsoq, Greenland

The village of Uummannaq sits on a tiny, yet dramatic island in the Uummannaq Fjord, dominated by a massive peak rising at its center. Visit the town's excellent community museum to see traditional clothing and tools, along with scenes of everyday life on these islands, and enjoy a stroll through the streets of this northern outpost. In the afternoon, cross the fjord to the site of Qilakitsoq, an important archeological site for Greenlanders, where eight mummies, dating back to 1475, were discovered in 1972. These eight individuals, all extraordinarily well-preserved women and children, were Thule people, the ancestors of the modern Inuit. Their discovery was featured on the cover of the February 1985 issue of National Geographic magazine. Adventurous hikers may make their own respectful journey up to the final resting place of these ancestors.

Day 5 - Monday - Jul 22, 2024

Coastal Navigation, United States

We sail south to explore Greenland's fjords and look for Arctic foxes, whales, and a plethora of bird life. Paddle a kayak along the steep sides of the fjord, or ride a Zodiac to see the glacially carved landscape up close, as we cross back over the Arctic Circle.

Day 6 - Tuesday - Jul 23, 2024

Kangerlussuaq, Greenland

Disembark in Kangerlussuaq, take a charter flight back to Iceland, and check into your hotel near the airport for an included overnight stay. In the morning, transfer to the airport for flights home.