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Nuuk City Break

Starting from: Reykjavik

Season: All year

Duration: 4 days / 3 nights

Highlights: Nuuk - Greenlandic food tasting - Kaffemik - Kapisillit - Qoornoq - Fjord safari

A weekend in the smallest capital of the world.
Discover the fascinating local culture and cuisine of Greenland, sail to abandoned settlements and remote fjords, look out for wildlife and more on this charming short break!

Each of our holidays is a personal experience and our goal is to design an itinerary that matches your dream trip.
Below is a 4 day / 3 night sample itinerary to give you a general idea of our Nuuk City Break starting from Reykjavik:

Day 1 - A Taste of Greenland

Take a 3.5-hour flight from Reykjavik to Nuuk where you will be transferred to your hotel.
In the afternoon, enjoy a walking tour of Greenland's capital following by a Greenlandic tapas where you can taste dried meat and fish, shrimp, scallops and other local food. Continue to a local home for Kaffemik where you can get an insight into Greenlandic culture, traditions and the lives of people.
Overnight at Hotel Hans Egede in Nuuk for 3 nights.

Optional add-ons:
City sightseeing tour by bus
Northern Lights by boat in the winter

Day 2 - Kapisillit & Qoornoq

Take a trip to the fishing settlement of Kapisillit. Perched on a cliff, it offers fantastic views of the fjord dotted with icebergs. You can walk around the colourful houses or in the midst of nature with possibilities to see reindeers.
On the way back, stop at the abandoned settlement of Qoornoq which was believed to be inhabited before the Inuits.

Optional add-ons:
Boat tour to Kangeq & Island of Hope in the summer
Boat tour to Icefiord & Qoornoq in the summer

Day 3 - Fjord Safari

Sail in the Nuuk fjord, one of longest fjords in Greenland, where you can enjoy the view of Nuuk and its colourful houses, the fjord landscape and hopefully see some wildlife.

Optional add-ons:
Snowmobile tour in winter

Day 4 - Nuuk & Departure

A relaxed morning in Nuuk before you transfer to the airport for your return to Reykjavik.

Optional add-ons:
Snowmobile tour in the winter

We can customise this trip to add a few extra days with tours and activities of specific interest to you. Just let us know what you would like and we can make it happen!

Price: 14,292 DKK per person on a twin sharing basis

Inclusions:
- Return flight from Reykjavik to Nuuk
- 3 nights accommodation in a 4-star hotel (double or twin room with private bath and full board)
- Nuuk walking tour with Greenlandic tapas
- Kaffemik
- 4-hour Boat tour to Kapisillit & Qoornoq
- 4-hour Fjord Safari

We can also include tours and activities of your choice and recommendations for self-guided walks and hikes.
And of course, we are always available for questions or assistance during your trip.

Additional information for your Greenland trip will be sent to you along with the detailed itinerary. This will include details about weather and clothing, currencies and payments, electricity system, food and water, safety, contact information and other useful tips. And we are always available for questions before and during your trip, so feel free to ask.