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East Greenland - Scoresby Sund - Iceland, Aurora Borealis, Fly & Sail

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Reiscode

RVR15-25

Taal

Engelstalige reisleiding

Schip

s/v Rembrandt van Rijn

Inschepen / Uitschepen

Constable Pynt - Akureyri

Nachten / Dagen

11 nachten

Meer over

Arctis reizen

Groenland reizen

IJsland reizen

Hutten & prijzen

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Reisbeschrijving

LET OP:

All itineraries are for guidance only. Programs may vary depending on ice, weather, and wildlife conditions. Landings are subject to site availabilities, permissions, and environmental concerns per AECO regulations. Official sailing plans and landing slots are scheduled with AECO prior to the start of the season, but the expedition leader determines the final plan. Flexibility is paramount for expedition cruises, and willingness to compromise on comfort is a basic requirement on a historic sailing vessel. Important information about the use of sails: The vessel is equipped with sails to be used in good conditions (based on open sea, water depth, wind, and time allowance), but the use of sails is not guaranteed. The captain decides whether to use the sails or engine. If sails are used, the crew will operate them. Guests must follow the safety instructions of the team. The average cruising speed for s/v Rembrandt van Rijn is 6.5 knots.

Korte beschrijving

Sail through Earth’s largest fjord system on a historic three-masted vessel, getting the chance to encounter exotic Arctic wildlife like musk oxen and Arctic hares under the enchanting aurora borealis. Greenland whales may also appear between landing sites, where we will enjoy enormous icebergs, ancient Thule settlements, and scenic shoreline hikes.

Please note: End of trip

This trip concludes with a crossing of the Denmark Strait. Since Northern Atlantic weather can be rough in October, the captain will decide when to depart East Greenland to make for the most pleasant crossing.

Day 1: Push-off at Constable Pynt

You arrive by chartered plane from Keflavik and land at Constable Pynt, the airfield at the head of Hurry Inlet. This area is known for its remarkably rich geological history.

Day 2: Sailing among the glaciers

Enjoy the sights as we sail the glaciated Volquart Boons Coast. Here you may set out on a Zodiac cruise along one of the shoreline glacier fronts, with your first activity near Månegletcher or Vikingebugt.

Day 3: Inuit neighborhood of yesteryear

We sail by the east coast of Milne Land among a multitude of giant icebergs. If we can also land at Charcot Havn, we will make a walk to the Charcot Glacier before continuing by the Bjørneør and sail to Øfjord.

Day 4-7: Mountain-fringed fjord

Today marks a visit to the east entrance of one of the most impressive fjords in the world: Ø Fjord is almost 40 nautical miles long (74 km, 46 miles), with mountains on each side up to 2,000 meters high (6,562 feet), and icebergs that drift over depths of more than 1,000 meters (3,281 feet). The aim is to land at Jyttehavn and hike the tundra in mythic surroundings. We may also sail into Harefjord, Rypefjord, and Rödefjord, walking into C. Hoffmanhalvöya and on Storö. We will then land near Sydkap, where you can see colossal icebergs, some of them over 100 meters (328 feet) high and more than a kilometer long (.62 mile). Most of these bergs are grounded, as the fjord is only about 400 meters deep (1,312 feet). At Sakatajik we can also view the remains of Thule winter houses. As many as twenty people lived here once, hunting Greenland whales and building houses out of their vertebrae.

Day 8: The tundra of Jameson Land

At the western shores of Jameson Land lies a vast tundra with grazing musk oxen. We will try to make a landing on one of the areas, such as Tyskit Nunat, remembering Alfred Wegener’s efforts to cross Vandreblokken. We may also visit Kap Hooker or a lovely lagoon west of Kap Stewart.

Day 9: Settlement at Scoresbysund

Today’s stop is Ittoqqortoormiit, the largest settlement in Scoresbysund at about five hundred inhabitants. At the post office you can buy stamps for your postcards or just stroll around to see the sled dogs and drying skins of seals and musk oxen.

Day 10-11: Under the northern lights

If there is not too much cloud cover, you might enjoy the magical lightshow of the aurora borealis today.

Day 12: Journey’s end in Akureyri

We disembark in the Icelandic town of Akureyri, taking home memories that will accompany us wherever the next adventure lies. If requested, you can take a chartered bus (six-hour drive) to Reykjavik.

Inclusief deze reis

Voyage aboard the indicated vessel as indicated in the itinerary
All meals throughout the voyage aboard the ship including snacks, coffee and tea.
All shore excursions and activities throughout the voyage by Zodiac.
Program of lectures by noted naturalists and leadership by experienced expedition staff.
Free use of snowshoes.
All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the programme.
AECO fees and governmental taxes.
Comprehensive pre-departure material.

Exclusief deze reis

Any airfare, whether on scheduled or charter flights
Pre- and post- land arrangements.
Passport and visa expenses.
Government arrival and departure taxes.
Meals ashore.
Baggage, cancellation and personal insurance (which is strongly recommended).
Excess baggage charges and all items of a personal nature such as laundry, bar, beverage charges and telecommunication charges.
Transfer supplement for bus shuttle between Akureyri (ship) and bus stop Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre at Austurbakki, Reykjavik (6 hours).
The customary gratuity at the end of the voyages for stewards and other service personnel aboard (guidelines will be provided).

Highlights die u kunt ervaren

Scoresby Sund

Noorderlicht

Een van de grootste attracties op de Noordpool is het noorderlicht, ook wel bekend als de Aurora Borealis.

Sydkap

Een gebied in Scoresby Sund waar wilde dieren, indrukwekkend terrein en de oude Thule-cultuur samenkomen

Poolhaas

Ze kunnen rennen als de wind, zien alles om zich heen zonder hun hoofd om te draaien en eten soms dieren in plaats van bladeren - en dat alles terwijl ze er zo schattig uitzien

Dwergvinvis

Hoewel deze migrerende zoogdieren de kleinste van de Gewone Vinvissen zijn, kunnen ze net zo'n luide kreet slaken als een opstijgend vliegtuig

Muskusos

Als een van de weinige gehoefde dieren die de laatste ijstijd hebben overleefd, hebben deze geitachtige wezens een onderlaag van vacht die een van de warmste natuurlijke vezels ter wereld is

Baardrob

Deze luid zingende sopranen zijn de grootste van hun soort die op de Noordpool leven en hebben snorharen die zo lang zijn dat ze ernaar vernoemd zijn

Ringelrob

Dit zijn de dichtstbevolkte zeehonden in het noordpoolgebied en hoewel ze ook de kleinste zijn, kunnen ze door ijslagen boren die dikker zijn dan hun lichaam lang is