4 Day Tour Narsarsuaq in Greenland
Experience amazing Narsarsuaq and south Greenland which is famous for its Norse history and blue icebergs. Explore the historic site of Igaliku and Qassiarsuk. Go on an unforgettable boat ride into the Qooroq Ice Fjord, where 200,000 tons of ice calves from the glacier front every day.
Highlights
- Narsarsuaq – the gateway to South Greenland
- Sailing through Erik’s fjord
- Igaliku village
- Qassiarsuk
- Boat tour in Qooroq ice fjord
- Icebergs and glaciers
Daily itinerary
OPTION 1 (GS31A): Overnight in Igaliku and Narsarsuaq
Day 1:
The departure of flight Reykjavík Domestic airport to Narsarsuaq.
Check-in time is at least 1,5 hours before flight departure.
Transfer to your accommodation at Hotel Narsarsuaq where you stay overnight.
Day 2:
Boat transfer to Qassiarsuk situated across the fjord from Narsarsuaq. Today sheep farmers are working on the same land as the Viking Eric the Red chose for his settlement more than 1000 years ago.
Walk through the village, that beautifully links together old history and modern living, and visit the museum Qassiarsuk – the replica of Thjodhild’s Church and a Norse longhouse.
After the time in Qassiarsuk board the boat for transfer to Itilleq. From the harbour, there is a 4-km hike along the “King’s Road” to Igaliku village. The hike is easy, but you can also get a ride with the car which is transporting your luggage. Igaliku is one of the most beautiful villages in Greenland! The colourful houses are situated in a green bay with luscious grassland. On the other side of the fjord towers the landmark Illerfissalik in a rough and desolate landscape.
Accommodation at Igaliku Country Hotel for 2 nights.
Day 3:
Free time to explore the surroundings: Igaliku was the Episcopal seat during the Norse period, and the ruins from that time are very impressive. There is a small museum in the church, which is worth visiting. Today the village thrives from sheep farming. You have a possibility for an optional day hike (15-20 km) up to the Plateau, from where you get a superb view of the Qooroq Ice fjord, the stranded icebergs and the enormous glacier at the head of the fjord. It is the perfect place for a picnic!
Day 4:
Departure from Igaliku. By the King’s Road return to Itilleq (luggage transported by car) from where the boat will take you to Narsarsuaq from where you start on a guided boat trip to the Qooroq Ice Fjord, sailing amongst the icebergs towards the glacier. As we near the glacier, the boat engine is stopped, so you can enjoy the view in silence before we return to Narsarsuaq.
Free time in Narsarsuaq until it is time to check in for your flight at Narsarsuaq airport to Iceland.
OPTION 2 (GS31B): Overnight in Narsarsuaq all nights
Day 1:
The departure of flight Reykjavík Domestic airport to Narsarsuaq.
Check-in time is at least 1,5 hours before flight departure.
Transfer to your accommodation at Hotel Narsarsuaq where you stay overnight. Arrival to Narsarsuaq and free time to explore the surroundings. Accommodation in a hotel or hostel for all three nights.
Day 2:
Day trip to Qassiarsuk: By boat, there is a short sail across the fjord to Qassiarsuk where you have time to explore the surroundings, visit the Qassiarsuk open-air museum (reconstructed farm of the Viking Erik the Red) and Thjodhild’s church. Return to Narsarsuaq late afternoon.
Day 3:
Day trip to Igaliku: By boat to Itilleq and a 4-km hike to the village along the King’s Road. Time to explore the village and the surroundings, before returning the same way to Itilleq and by boat back to Narsarsuaq.
Day 4:
Check out of the hotel. Luggage can be stored at the hotel until your departure in the afternoon.
Guided boat trip from to the Qooroq Ice Fjord, sailing towards the glacier amongst the icebergs. As the boat nears the glacier, the boat engine is stopped, so you can enjoy the view in silence before it is time to return to Narsarsuaq.
Rest of the day free in Narsarsuaq until it is time for transfer to the airport and check in for your flight to Iceland.
Date and prices
OPTION 1 (GS31A): 2 nights in Igaliku / 1 night in Narsarsuaq:
Cabin with shared facilities in Igaliku & double/twin room with private facilities in Narsarsuaq
Price per person: EUR 2.090
Single supplement EUR 215
Additional night p.p.in dbl/twin room: EUR 100
In double/twin room with shared facilities at both locations
Price per person: EUR 1.995
Single supplement EUR 155
Additional night p.p.in dbl/twin room: EUR 75
OPTION 2 – (GS31B): 3 nights in Narsarsuaq
In double/twin room with private facilities
Price per person: EUR 2.135
Single supplement EUR 270
In double/twin room with shared facilities
Price per person: EUR 1.960
Single supplement EUR 135
Price includes:
– Flights Keflavik-Narsarsuaq-Keflavik with airport taxes
– Airport and boat transfers in Greenland as per itinerary
– 3 nights accommodation with breakfast
– Guided boat trip to to Qooroq Ice fjord
Good to know
Also possible with departure on Tuesdays: 5-day package with an additional night in Narsarsuaq.
Flight duration 3 hrs 15 min between Greenland and Iceland.
Please note: Schedules may change in case of unfavourable weather conditions
Bring warm clothes and good hiking shoes.
