Land of Erik the Red | Igaliku & Narsarsuaq | South Greenland

Today your adventure starts with departing from Keflavik International Airport, where a 3 hour flight is ahead of you. Feel the excitement and find your inner explorer as you set out into the clear Icelandic sky. The journey from Keflavik to Narsarsuaq is always mesmerizing, as you venture high above the fruitful arctic tundra and the ice filled fjords.

When arriving in Narsarsuaq, you will stay overnight.

Narsarsuaq is a former military base, and today an airport settlement. Situated in the Erik The Reds fjord, Narsarsuaq is the gate to South Greenland. With Narsarsuaq as your first destination, you are set for the adventure. Today you and your fellow explorers will hike ''The big plain'', that is the meaning of the name Narsarsuaq.

There is easy access to the Greenland ice sheet, as it is only 6 kilometers away from the settlement. Furthermore traces of the second world war are scattered across the area, explore abandoned factories and get an insight to the involvement of Greenland in the second world war. If not interested in history, explore the beautiful surroundings. Narsarsuaq has its own forrest, planted by the inhabitants of the settlement. The arctic forrest is to be explored by you, in the presence of arctic hares, foxes and eagles.

Your adventure starts with sailing across the bay, to Qassiarsuk. It is a small journey to the charming village, but the beauty of the tour, will leave you longing for more of the South Greenlandic Nature.

Centuries of sheep farming and agriculture both by the norsemen and the Greenlandic people, is to be explored.

The village Qassiarsuk was established by Erik the red and became the Norsemen's stronghold, Brattahlíð. The establishment of agriculture and sheep farming, is still in continuance today.

Qassiarsuk holds an open air museum, that is the reconstruction of Erik The Reds Farm and Thjodhild's church. Explore the reconstruction, hike the surrounding area and chat with a local.

Igaliku is known, as the most beautiful settlement in all of Greenland. At the bottom of its very own fjord, lies the charming village surrounded by sky high mountain tins, fruitful arctic tundra and passing icebergs.

When going a shore you will be enchanted by the beautiful surroundings. Your adventure starts by hiking the Kings road, that will lead to Igaliku. Sky high mountain tins with powder white snow resting at their peaks, colorful flowers and grassing sheep, is to be taken in on this breathtaking excursion.

The settlement is a popular vacation destination for the Greenlandic people, as the stunning surroundings provide balm for the soul, and so does the wonderful people of the settlement. Rent a kayak and paddle to the rhythm of the ocean or search for vanished ages!

Today your adventure ends, but not before exploring Qooroq ice fjord. Store your luggage at the hotel, before setting out on your adventure. You will be sailing on a guided tour, in the presence of majestic icebergs with the mission of reaching a branch of the Greenland ice cap. When traveling Qooroq ice fjord, you are moving between chunks of ice, that will provide you with your need of adrenaline rushes. Stand on deck and let the arctic winds slip through your finger tips, as you enjoy your last moments in Greenland.

You will depart with an evening flight for Keflavik international airport.