Greenland the West Coast

It is likely you will need to depart home today on an overnight flight to Keflavik International Airport (KEF) outside Reykjavik, Iceland. (Meals on plane)

Hotel rooms have been reserved for the group with an early check-in on September 7th (between 8-10AM), so that everyone can get to Iceland a day ahead of the Greenland flight. This will give you time to rest and relax on your own before your welcome dinner this evening. Overnight Keflavik (D)

The estimated cost of the round trip ticket between Iceland and Greenland has been INCLUDED in the land cost. The airline may change the flight time or the day of the week of departures. Strabo Tours will notify you via email if they make changes in the schedule or cost of the flight. The flight duration is approximately 3.5 hours.

The group flight to Nuuk, Greenland is expected to be at 8AM this morning, landing approximately 10AM. You will be transferred to your accommodations and begin your Greenland photo tour. The hotel will do their best to have rooms ready upon arrival. If they are not, you can enjoy your group lunch at the hotel and enjoy your first photo walk with Ron to get acclimated to your environs. Return to the hotel for a bit of a rest and enjoy your welcome dinner. After dinner Ron will discuss what to expect when aboard the boat, photographing, and what to pack for the cruise outings. Overnight Nuuk (L, D)

The day-by-day events can always change depending on weather, light, and the sea conditions. Your guides will take these factors into consideration as they plan the schedule for the next day. There will be three days with boat excursions planned, and two days around the capital city of Nuuk. On boat excursion days you may want to pack groceries from the local supermarket for snacks or lunch or grab something to go from a local restaurant.

One boat excursion will be to Kapisillit, a unique place in Greenland. The Greenlandic people often go on vacation with their families in this deep fiord, and you will understand why. The depth and the height of the mountains are awesome. It is believed to be the only place on the Greenland landmass where the salmon travel up-river to spawn. It is also the last native settlement in the region, as the others have been abandoned.

The next day will be spent on foot and/or with local transportation in and around photographic locations which Ron has previously scouted. Enjoy an extended walking tour photographing the architecture and scenes from the half mile long boardwalk along the sea. This evening you will need time to pack an overnight bag with all your essentials (camera gear, medicines, all important documents, etc.). Your large suitcase will be held by the front desk of the hotel until your return the following day. Ron will hold a photography discussion late this afternoon or early evening to discuss photographing the Northern Lights.

Since you were on land all day yesterday, today you return to the sea. As the terrain consists of uneven rocks on the island where you will be glamping, we suggest packing a collapsible walking stick. The destination is deep in the Nuuk fjord, with fantastic hiking opportunities, large tents with comfortable beds and a view you can enjoy. The place is completely out of internet range, so be prepared to be disconnected while enjoying nature and its silence. If you’d like, there will be an opportunity to get into a dry suit and go on a paddleboard or kayak in the fjord that often times has icebergs. The evening may be the best chance for Northern Lights as you will be far away from the city lights. There is a mess tent and bathroom tent close by.

Return to Nuuk the next day, checking back into the hotel for the next two evenings. There will be additional photography in town with Ron. He will show you the excellent Greenland National Museum in town should someone like to take an optional tour. Late this evening you will be transferred to an area outside of town, away from the city lights, in the hopes of capturing more Northern Lights.

On your last full day in Greenland you will enjoy a half-day boat trip to photograph icebergs and the surrounding fjords. You will photograph the immense landscape and may experience wildlife like whales, seals, birdlife, including white-tipped eagles. On your return to Nuuk harbor, you will walk back to the hotel and have additional time on your own before meeting for your farewell dinner. Take time to prepare for your flight back to Iceland tomorrow. Overnights Nuuk (B each day, all meals day of Glamping, and Farewell Dinner)

There will be a transfer back to the airport this morning, where you will take your return flight to Keflavik Iceland. The flight arrives in Iceland at approximately 4 PM (Iceland time). Prepare this evening for flights home tomorrow or take a lovely photo walk to the harbor for sunset. Overnight Keflavik (B)

You can depart at any time today, if you have a late afternoon flight the hotel can hold your luggage while you enjoy exploring the Keflavik harbor. (B given time)