Disko Bay

We will board our chartered flight in Keflavik (Iceland) or Copenhagen (Denmark), bound for Kangerlussuaq, on the West Coast of Greenland.

Kangerlussuaq, Greenland’s only inland city, is located at the mouth of a 160km-long fjord with the same name. It was founded by American forces in 1941 as Sondrestrom Air Base/Bluie West-8. Kangerlussuaq, which was built primarily to serve the airport, retains an air of the Cold War, a nod to its American military usage before being handed over to Greenland's government in 1992. Kangerlussuaq, Greenland’s biggest air hub today, is a daily arrival of flights from Denmark as well as other parts of the country. The airport is ideal because of its stable climate, lack of fog, and the wide range of temperatures it experiences.

After arriving in Kangerlussuaq you will be taken to a small harbor located just west of the Airport, where the expedition ship is waiting at anchor. Zodiacs take us to the small port where the expedition ship is anchored. Enjoy dinner with a glass or champagne after the safety drill. We will then set out on an adventure along the 160-kilometer Kangerlussuaq Fjord.

We will then arrive at the vibrant city of Sisimiut. Greenland’s second-largest city is home to around 5,400 residents, making it one of the best places to visit. Paleo Inuit have been living around Sisimiut since at least 2,500 BC. They arrived in waves from Arctic Canada. The remnants of tents and turf huts from that time are scattered throughout the backcountry surrounding Sisimiut. This includes Tele Island which is a pleasant stroll from the harbour.

Count Johan Ludvig Holstein founded a colony in 1756 and named it Holsteinsborg. In the oldest part of Sisimiut, you can find townhouses from that era. The oldest one dates to 1756. The Blue Church was built in Greenland in 1775 and is now one of the culturally most significant buildings. It's a prominent landmark within the historical museum district.

Sisimiut, Greenland’s biggest export, is a hub for education and industry. Local factories are responsible for processing the majority of the fish that has been caught. Fish processing plants are located in Greenland's harbour. The plant is among the biggest and most advanced in the world. KNI's headquarters are located just beyond the harbour. This government-owned company re-supplies small communities throughout Greenland.

Sisimiut's bustling city center offers an insight into the daily lives of Greenlanders in the 21st century, when smartphones and seal hunting collide. Visit the Artists Workshop to purchase original artworks directly from the artists. Or, take a stroll through Spedjeso, and enjoy an exhibit at the cultural center. Te expedition ship will sail to Qeqertarsuaq as the evening approaches. We'll leave Sisimiut, and head for Disko Bay with its icebergs.