Iceland ProCruises Catalogue 2020

34 Ilulissat ICE FJORD CRUISE Tour Highlights: An unforgettable cruise among the icebergs of the UNESCO World Heritage Ice Fjord Difficulty Level: No walking involved Remarks: Warm clothing recommended; excursion boat with mostly outdoor space and limited seats; it depends on the ice situation how far the excursion boat can go into the Ice Fjord Duration: approx. 2 hours Ilulissat means “icebergs” in Greenlandic and the Ilulissat Ice Fjord is impressive whether viewed from the air or the sea. Experience an unforgettable cruise to the mouth of the Ilulissat Ice Fjord, where an underwater moraine catches many of the large icebergs. The only way to cross the moraine is via pressure from behind – therefore you always see a multitude of huge icebergs directly in front of Ilulissat. HIKE TO THE ICEBERGS OF SERMERMIUT Tour Highlights: Learn more about the Inuit culture on this hike through the stunning arctic nature and see impressive icebergs Difficulty Level: ATTENTION! This hike covers moun- tain terrain in all variations! Demanding 5 mile long hike Remarks: Hiking shoes and outdoor clothing recommended; please bring a bottle of water with you; lunch boxes from OCEAN DIAMOND Duration: 5-6 hours Hike through spectacular surroundings as we take you to “Holms Bakke” which offers great views to the Jakobshavn Ice Fjord with its many icebergs. It also leads to the Inuit ruins at Sermermiut where you can discover the culture and lifestyle of the early Inuit, the first people to settle Sermermiut around the year 2,000 BC. You can still see the relics witnessing their presence. Hear the story about the Inuit people’s life and tradi- tions before the Europeans came to Greenland. Narsarsuaq HIKE AND KAYAK TASIUSAQ Tour Highlights: Combine a hike through the beautiful arctic landscape with the unique experience of kayaking through ice filled waters Difficulty Level: Moderate 4.25 miles long hike on unpaved road; good physical condition for kayaking needed Remarks: Hiking shoes and outdoor clothing recommended; kayak equipment and clothing included (raincoat, -trousers, spray skirt, rubber boots and life vest); please bring a bottle of water with you; lunch boxes from OCEAN DIAMOND Duration: 6-7 hours including transfer In Qassiarsuk you will start your hike through stunning arctic landscapes to the remote community of Tasiusaq. The largely treeless and rocky fjord landscape of South Greenland resembles the fjords of western Norway. At the end you find sheep farms that give new meaning to the word ‘remote’. It used to be the home of sheep farmers but nowadays it is abandoned. When you arrive to Tasiusaq, your local guide will give you a short introduction to the kayak equipment, before you start your extraordinary approx. 1.5 hours kayaking tour seeing glaciers and icebergs from a new and exciting perspective. At the end you will be picked up by a bus and driven back to Qassiarsuk. GREENLAND EXCURSIONS Explore the spectacular nature and culture of Greenland Soft adventure is the emphasis of our shore excursions in Greenland, a combination of ground, water and air journeys that exude a rich understanding of the giant island, its unique peoples and incredible landscapes. Many of the excursions are naturally dependent on weather and ice conditions. Photo:HermannGudmundsson Ilulissat Ice Fjord