Nuuk Short Break

Fly from Copenhagen to Nuuk. On arrival transfer to Hotel Hans Egede Express and check in for 4 nights. Tonight perhaps head up to the top floor of the Hotel Hans Egede to enjoy a dinner at one of the best restaurants in Nuuk - Sarfalik Winebar & Brasserie.

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After a hearty Greenlandic breakfast at the hotel, meet your local guide for a 2-hour walking tour of Nuuk. It includes a visit to the National Museum of Nuuk. One of the highlights are the Mummies of Qilakitsoq, found in 1972 by two brothers out hunting up north near the town of Uummannaq. Looking underneath the shelter of a rock, they found eight freeze-dried mummies. They are amazingly intact, even though they are about 600 years old. Four of these mummies are on display at the museum, where you can also see Greenland national costumes and learn about Greenland’s history.
This walking tour also takes in the rest of the old colonial harbour, including the statue of The Mother of the Sea and the Parliament. The tour ends at Greenland’s Cultural House, Katuaq.

During summer months - enjoy your tour around Nuuk by ATV. In the afternoon enjoy some free time browsing Nuuk's unique shops such as Anori Art at the Nuuk Centre. Anori Art sells Greenlandic, handmade souvenirs, and other more traditional items such as T-shirts. (B)

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During winter months - enjoy a scenic 2-hour boat trip around Sermitsiaq, the iconic mountain rising from the sea in Nuuk’s fjord. Its shape changes with every angle, from rugged peaks to smooth, rounded slopes. During winter months waterfalls freeze into dramatic ice formations. Glide through clear Arctic waters, where you may spot whales, seals, or sea eagles, depending on the season. (B)

During warmer summer months explore the waters of Nuuk Fjord system on a 6-hour boat trip. The mountains flanking the fjord are some of the world’s oldest and provide precious material for local artists. Take in the vastness of the fjord while keeping a lookout for whales, seals, and white-tailed eagles. Then enjoy some fishing for code or redfish, before arriving at  Qooqqut - an abandoned settlement, where there is a small restaurant run by locally renowned check Mads Bek and his wife. Even though it's one of the world's most remote restaurants, the kitchen skilfully mixes Far Eastern spices and European cuisine. In the village they grow everything they need - vegetables, cabbage, and herbs. Enjoy the freshly cooked fish you caught or choose dinner from their regular menu. (B, D 
This excursion operates from beginning of Jun to August

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During the darker winter months experience the northern lights from the water on a boat trip from Nuuk. Sail toward Akia and into the dark fjord, away from city lights, where the sky and surrounding silence create ideal conditions for aurora viewing. When possible, stop the engine and enjoy the stillness beneath the stars, making this a truly unforgettable Arctic experience, weather and conditions permitting.

Enjoy a memorable boat trip through Nuuk’s fjord system in search of humpback whales. Each summer, from June to September, whales return to Greenlandic waters to feed and are often seen up close, lifting their tails or gliding past the boat. The 3–4 hour tour follows responsible whale-watching guidelines and offers a unique chance to experience Nuuk’s remarkable marine wildlife in its natural setting. (B)

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After breakfast transfer to the airport for the flight back to Copenhagen. (B)