Round trip 6 days – Narsaq

This trip showcases the contrasts of South Greenland, from the lush green and cool blue of the landscape and fjords, to the region’s modern towns and the peaceful village of Igaliku. In Narsaq you can experience the ice in the fjords and at nearby glaciers. In Igaliku you follow in the steps of the Vikings.

Accommodation
Accommodation at hotel with private or shared facilities.

Meals
Breakfast included.
Dinner and lunch packets can be ordered at the hotels in Igaliku, Narsaq and Qaqortoq

Difficulty
No special requirements on this trip. The hike between Itilleq and Igaliku is 4 km.

Self-guided
All our package tours are self-guided. This means that you are not a part of a bigger group with a tour leader to guide you around.
We will send you very detailed information about the tour before you arrive in Greenland.

Tour season
You can start this tour every day of the week and are free to choose your own pace and what to see and do each day. Just let us know which date/flight you will arrive with and we will book the tour for you as desired.

Day 1
Arrival in Qaqortoq. Our staff will meet you at the airport. Here, you will receive your travel itinerary with all departure times for the boat transfers. If you have any further questions we are also avilable to answer them.
Upon arrival, we will drive you from the airport to the harbor in Qaqortoq (10 km). From here, one of our boats will sail you directly to Igaliku (1 hour ). From the harbor in Igaliku there is a short walk to Igaliku Country hotel where you will check in for the coming days. Depending on the arrival time you have the rest of the day for sightseeing in Igaliku.
Accommodation in Igaliku for 2 nights.

Day 2
Igaliku is one of the most beautiful villages in Greenland! The colourful houses are situated on lush grassland next to a milky-blue fjord. On the other side of the fjord the landmark Illerfissalik (Burfjeld) Mountain towers over a rough and desolate landscape.

Igaliku was the Episcopal seat (named Gardar) for a period of about 300 years (1100-1400) during the Norse era, and the ruins from that time are very impressive. In 1782 Anders Olsen and his Greenlandic wife Tuperna established themselves as farmers and that was the beginning of Igaliku’s more recent history. Today, Igaliku and its surroundings have some of the best hiking opportunities in South Greenland.

One optional day hike (17 km) goes to the plateau, which offers a superb view of the Qooroq ice fjord, the stranded icebergs on the underwater moraine at the entrance to the fjord and the enormous glacier at the head of the fjord. It is the perfect place for a picnic! On the way back, you may be lucky enough to find minerals and stones, like the shining “moon stone” (Labradorit). The “waterfall hike” (about 15 km) is another popular day trip. A set of beautiful waterfalls tumble like pearls on a string down towards Tunulliarfik Fjord. This hike can be combined with the summit of Nuuluk Mountain (823 m), which lies south of Igaliku (20-22 km).

Day 3
The day begins with a beautiful hike along the King’s road from Igaliku to Itilleq ( 4 km). It is a gravel road all the way, so it is easy to find your way. From the pontoon bridge in Itilleq the boat will sail you to Narsaq (45 minutes sailing) where you will spend the coming days.
Accommodation in Narsaq for 2 nights.

Day 4
Narsaq is a medium-town in South Greenland with about 1,500 inhabitants. It is beautifully situated at the foot of a mountain and next to a sound, which is always filled with icebergs from the surrounding glaciers. In the backcountry are high mountains, including the famous Kvanefjeld, which contains over 200 different minerals (including the beautiful, pink gemstone Tugtupit) and is a Mecca for anyone interested in geology. The museum is housed in the historic colonial houses around the old harbour, and is definitely worth a visit. From Narsaq you can also buy a tour by boat to the ice cap or an Iceberg safari. We recommend that you book the tour in advance.

There are several shorter and longer hiking tours around Narsaq: If you want to visit Kvanefjeld, we advise that you take a taxi to the sheep farm in the valley (about 7 km). Otherwise it is quite a long day hike (20-25 km), and you have less time to look for stones! The walks to Dyrnæs and Narsaq Point are also recommended (7-8 km), as well as to the summit of Tasiigaaq (the smaller of the two mountains near the town that serve as a landmark for Narsaq).

Day 5
Boat transfer from Narsaq to Qaqortoq ( 45 minutes sailing). Qaqortoq is the largest town in South Greenland with about 3,300 inhabitants. It is the main centre of education in South Greenland with an upper secondary school, a business school, a vocational school adults and a school for tourism management and guide training. Furthermore, the town has several fair-sized companies such as Great Greenland, with its tannery and sewing facilities for creating beautiful sealskin clothes. The town is well known for the project “Stone and Man”, which consists of more than 30 sculptures that are carved into the granite bedrock by various artists. This permanent exhibition makes a stroll around the city a very special experience. Finally, Greenland’s oldest fountain is situated at the town square next to the harbour. Here you can sit and watch the hunters and fishermen selling the catch of the day at the nearby fish market.
Accommodation in Qaqortoq for 1 night

Day 6
Departure from Qaqortoq. We will drive you from Qaqortoq to the airport. If you have a late flight departure you also have time to see more of Qaqortoq or maybe add one of our day trips from the town.

Please note! Due to limited capacity at some overnight accommodations, the order of the itinerary may change.

Private facilities
Double room: EUR 1.037 per person
Single room: EUR 1.416 per person

Shared facilities
Double room: EUR 844 per person
Single room: EUR 1.212 per person

25% discount for children 2-11 years

Price includes

• All accommodation incl. breakfast
• Transport of luggage in Igaliku and Narsaq
• All boat transfers
• Airport transfers in Qaqortoq
• Tourist tax

Price excludes
Flights
Tour guide (this tour is self-guided)
Travel and cancellation insurance

We can always add more days to this tour if you wish to extend your visit. Just let us know when you request the tour.

On the links below, you can find more information about travelling in South Greenland.

> How to get here
> The accommodation
> Food and Drink
> What to bring
> Destinations in South Greenland
> Day tours from Narsaq
> Hiking descriptions Narsarsuaq
> Hiking descriptions Qassiarsuk
> Hiking descriptions Igaliku