Epic West Greenland and Baffin Island

We board our charter flight from Copenhagen, Denmark or Reykjavik in Iceland on the first day to Kangerlussuaq, Greenland.

After arriving in Kangerlussuaq, we'll be taken to a small port west of the Airport where the expedition ship is anchored. After check-in, Zodiacs take us to the boat where you will find your room. Enjoy a delicious meal with breathtaking views after the safety drill. We will be sailing through 160 kilometers of the Kangerlussuaq Fjord.

Nuuk, a city full of contrasts, is home to both skyscrapers, and wooden traditional houses. It's a mix of the old and new, the charming and the modern. Nuuk is the vibrant capital city of Greenland. It feels larger than its 19,000 residents and has a variety of activities to offer visitors. Ancient hunters tracked migrating game in the calm fjords surrounding Nuuk. Archaeological evidence indicates that this area has been settled by Paleo Inuit cultures at least since 2200BCE. In the early 100s CE, Icelandic Norse colonists established the Western Settlement on the lush meadows in Nuuk Fjord. These settlers disappeared mysteriously several centuries later. The next Scandinavian who visited the area was Hans Egede. He is the Danish missionary that'rediscovered Greenland' and founded Nuuk in 1728 as Godthab (Good Hope). Danish efforts to modernise Greenland during the 1950s had a profound impact on Nuuk. The city infrastructure was significantly improved, but the large apartment buildings in Nuuk are evidence of rapid urbanisation.

Nuuk is a city that offers so much to visitors. It's the largest in Greenland and has some of Greenland’s most popular attractions. The Greenlandic National Museum in Kolonihavn is a treasure chest of history dating back to Greenland's first inhabitants. It contains artefacts of the Paleo Inuit and Norse eras, along with the fascinating Qilakistoq Mummies. Visit the architectural wonder that is Katuaq to learn about Greenlandic culture. Shop for Greenlandic art in one of the many shops in the district. Or, relax in a trendy curbside café with a Greenlandic cup of coffee while watching the vibrant activity in this city. Nuuk York, as the locals are proud to call it, is unlike any city in Greenland or anywhere else on earth.