Wild Greenland Escape

Day 1: Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. / Kangerlussuaq, Greenland / Embark Ship

Fly from Boston by chartered aircraft to Kangerlussuaq on Greenland’s western coast. Settle into your cabin aboard National Geographic Resolution, one of our purpose-built polar expedition ships.

Day 2: Greenland’s West Coast and Sisimiut

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, visit the open-air museum and wander amid 18th-century wooden buildings. After a guided walk of the sights and sounds of Sisimuit, take advantage of your free time by visiting Dog Town or the local artisan workshops.

Day 3: Ilulissat and Disko Bay

Sail into Disko Bay and set out to explore a tongue of the Greenland ice cap. 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 to an archaeological site in the Sermermiut Valley. 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.

Day 4: Uummannaq and Qilakitsoq

The village of Uummannaq sits on a tiny island in the Uummannaq Fjord that is dominated by a massive peak rising dramatically 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. Cross the fjord to the site of Qilakitsoq, an important archaeological 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. Learn about the historic find, which was featured on the cover of the February 1985 issue of National Geographic magazine.

Day 5: Exploring Greenland's Fjords

Enjoy an expeditionary day exploring Greenland’s fjords, covered in spongy tundra, and look for Arctic foxes and, with luck, caribou. Paddle a kayak along the steep sides of the fjord or ride a Zodiac to see the glacially carved landscape up close.

Day 6: Kangerlussuaq / Disembark Ship / Boston / Fly Home

Our ship returns to Kangerlussuaq by morning. Disembark and transfer to the airport for your charter flight back to Boston to connect with your flight home.

• All accommodations aboard ship or in hotels per itinerary
• All meals as indicated in the itinerary, both aboard and onshore
• Beer, wine, cocktails, and spirits aboard the ship (except certain super premium brands which are available for purchase)
• Hors d’oeuvres, 24-hour access to snacks, premium coffees and teas, non-alcoholic beverages, and filtered water
• Excursions and airport transfers to and from recommended flights, as indicated in the itinerary
• Crew gratuities
• Exploration tools curated to destination, such as Zodiacs, kayaks, guidance and company of leading expedition staff
• Access to the OM System Photo Gear Locker
• Complimentary parka or jacket, complimentary reusable water bottle
• Services of a physician, physician’s assistant, nurse practitioner, or paramedic
• Morning stretch classes and 24-hour access to exercise equipment
• 24-hour access to lounges, observation decks, library, and other shared spaces
• Park and site entrance fees, special access permits, and port taxes

• Airfare (except flights when indicated as included)
• Pre- and post-expedition extensions
• Additional hotel nights (except when indicated as included)
• Private transfers
• Laundry, spa treatments, Wi-Fi, and phone services (except when indicated as included)
• Travel protection plans
• Passport, visa, and immigration fees

Unused services or items included in our programs are non-refundable.