Iceland ProCruises Catalogue 2020

35 Nuuk FLIGHTSEEING Tour Highlights: Exciting approx. 30 minutes helicopter flight plus 30 minutes ground stop in the mountains Difficulty Level: No walking involved Remarks: Clothes according to local weather; please note that helicopter flights are particularly weather dependent; cancellations are also frequent as the helicopter might be needed for rescue/emergency flights, if it is the only one available in this area Duration: approx. 1.5 hours including transfer Min/Max: 5/5 or 8/8 – dependent on available heli- copter Greenland’s nature is by many considered the most beautiful in the world. This is your chance to see it from above. During the ground stop in between mountains you have a splendid vista over wild mountains and fjords of Nuuk. Do not miss this unique chance to experience astonishing views and bring back memories for life. CITY WALK INCL. NATIONAL MUSEUM Tour Highlights: A wonderful introduction to Greenland‘s capital Nuuk and a visit to the world famous mummies Difficulty Level: Walking for approx. 2 hours with some steps Remarks: Clothes according to local weather; please bring a bottle of water with you; entrance to the National Museum included Duration: Approx. 2.5 hours Nuuk is the capital of Greenland and its oldest town. Founded in 1728 by Danish-Norwegian missionary Hans Egede, Nuuk combines Arctic traditions and European urbanity. With around 16,000 inhabitants, Nuuk is considered a bustling metropolis compared to the rest of Green- land’s cities and settlements. This guided tour brings you to the old city centre and also includes a visit to the National Museum of Greenland which exhibits 500 year old Inuit-mummies discovered in Qilakit- soq 40 years ago. On the local market you can find seal, fish and musk ox. Qeqertarsuaq BOTANIC TUNDRA HIKE Tour Highlights: Stunning landscapes, the “Valley of the Winds” – Blaesedal and waterfalls Difficulty Level: Moderate 3 miles long hike in mountainous, uneven terrain Remarks: Hiking shoes and outdoor clothing recommended; please bring a bottle of water with you Duration: Approx. 2.5 hours The “Valley of the Winds” is located right outside of Qeqertarsuaq. Sometimes, a heavy wind blows on this Arctic plateau. That is where the valley Blaesedalen received its name from. But the valley also impresses with its waterfalls and large scenic variety with diversified flora and fauna. Learn more about tundra vegetation and adaptions of plants to Arctic climate on this botanic hike. Sisimiut INUIT CULTURE & HISTORY HIKE Tour Highlights: Amazing scenery and Inuit culture Difficulty Level: Approx. 2 hours hike on uneven terrain Remarks: Hiking shoes and outdoor clothing recommended; please bring a bottle of water with you Duration: Approx. 2.5 hours You want to know more about the Greenlandic culture? Participate on a guided hike to the place where it all started 4,000 years ago. Different Inuit cultures used the Tele-Island as hunting grounds for many years. Learn about the way they lived. From the Tele-Island you have a beautiful view over Sisimiut with the Mountain Nasaasaq in the background. Uummannaq UUMMANNAQ MUSEUM AND CHURCH Tour Highlights: History and culture of Greenland Difficulty Level: Easy walk to the museum and church Remarks: Entrance to museum and visit of the church included Uummannaq Museum tells fantastic stories from the region. Particularly interesting is the museum’s exhibition of the extensive polar exploration that took place and Alfred Wegener’s expedition on a propeller-driven sled on the Ice Sheet. Wegener be- came world-famous due to his theory of continental drift. His aim was to build a scientific station in the middle of the Ice Sheet. The museum also houses copies of the famous Qilaktisog mummies, which were discovered in this area in 1972. The church next door is the only stone church in Greenland and is also open for our guests to visit. Flightseeing in Greenland Hans Egede, Missionary Photo:HermannGudmundsson Musk ox Uummannaq Note: All shore excursions are provisional and sub- ject to change as weather, road and other conditions may affect the itinerary. Our detailed shore excursion program (with prices) is available starting in autumn 2019 on our website: www.icelandprocruises.co.uk Sisimiut church Photo:RuthÁsgeirsdóttir Photo:Hans Egede