Greenland Photo Tour Itinerary - "Greenland and Giant Icebergs of Disko Bay" June 20 to July 3, 2025

Day One: Friday June 20th, 2025: Late afternoon departure offered from London to Toronto pick-ups available en route. Toronto and area guests will meet at Pearson International. Flying from Toronto to Reykjavík via Iceland Air our fight departs at 11:05 p.m. Our overnight flight will see us arriving the following morning.

Day Two: Saturday June 21st, 2025: Arriving in Reykjavík we clear customs, meet our local guide and stop for breakfast. We will have time to photograph some of the local sceenery around Reykjavík prior to checking nto our hotel. We have time to relax and exlopre the harbour region and visit a few of the city landmarks. Overnight Reykjavik Grand Hotel. 

Day Three: Sunday June 22nd, 2025: Breakfast at our hotel then early departure to the airport as we fly from Reykjavik to Nuuk. Nuuk is Greenland’s colorful and compact capital. With a population of fewer than 20,000, it has a striking mix of old and modern buildings. If historical buildings pique your interest, head down to the old part of town by the waterfront, where you’ll find Nuuk Cathedral and the statue of Hans Egede standing on a hill. You’ll see the beautiful Mother of the Sea statue standing in juxtaposition to the water below. our expedition ship the MS Fridtjof Nansen awaits us in the harbor. After being welcomed aboard and collecting your complimentary expedition jacket and boots when we have soggy landings, it’s time to settle into your cabin and enjoy your first dinner on board. Our ship departs port late afternoon. (B) (D) 

Day Four: Monday June 23rd, 2025: Day at sea. Sailing towards the Arctic Circle, we will have time to get acquainted with the AECO rules and recommendations regarding operations and landings in the fragile Arctic environment. Make sure you attend these mandatory presentations if you want to join planned landings as we head north. You will also have time to settle in, enjoy the ship’s state-of-the-art facilities and join the first lectures on Greenland-related topics, including the Citizen Science projects run on board the ship. At some point during the sailing, we will cross the Arctic Circle, entering the lands of the Midnight Sun at the height of summer. (B) (L) (D)

Day Five: Tuesday June 24th, 2025: Unesco - IIulissat Icefjord - The beauty of batuyre's artworks - Today, we reach Disko Bay, a haven for whales and other wildlife. The water here is dotted with icebergs in many shapes and sizes, and they all come from one place – the Ilulissat Icefjord. This spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Site regularly tops the list of things to see and do in Greenland. Today, you’ll find out why. Enjoy the scenery as you walk along the wooden gangway to the breathtaking ice fjord. Marvel at giant icebergs floating placidly in the deep blue water as they take on different hues of white, gray and blue. Photographers, regardless of skill, will return to the ship with enviable images. Back in pretty Ilulissat, visit the Icefjord Centre to learn about the ice in this fascinating area. You can also go on a hike to Sermermiut to take in incredible views. (B) (L) (D)

Day Six and Seven: Wednesday June 25th and Thursday June 26th, 2025: Eploring Uummannaq Fjord - Deep dive into Arctic life. Beyond the Nuussuaq peninsula, distances start to mean everything, because it’s here that Greenland’s ‘Far North’ begins. At this latitude, life proceeds at a slower pace. Weather and ice conditions run the show, and any successful landing that we attempt depends on the ability of the captain to safely navigate waterways – especially when a summer fog descends. All in all, it’s the perfect setting for our expedition. The beauty of the land and the relative productivity of the environment here have attracted people since the first settlers came down the coast more than 4,000 years ago. Intriguing archaeological sites are silent witnesses to the ability of Arctic people to thrive in such a harsh environment. It is in this area that the famed Qilakitsoq mummies were discovered.

Activities around here include stops at small communities such as Uummannaq – a beautiful island town with a heart-shaped mountain – or Ukkusissat. We may visit the archaeological site of Qilakitsok, go on nature landings or attempt ice-cruising in the inner fjords with our small boats (RIBs). (B) (L) (D)

Day Eight - Nine and Ten: Firday June 27th, Saturday June 28th, Sunday June 29, 20205: Get closer to the awesome power of nature -Grandeur is the key word here. Disko Bay is one of those places that people dream about. And with good reason – the deep blue waters here are scattered with icebergs in all shapes and sizes. Some of them are truly immense, weighing over seven million tons, and the ice fjord pumps out more water in the form of glacial ice in a day than New York City uses in a year.

Traditional communities, massive glaciers, and seemingly endless stretches of wilderness await us during our exploration of the region. Over the next days, we aim to show you the wonders of the bay, including Vaigat Sound, Disko Island, and the eastern fjords. Of course, Mother Nature has the upper hand, so we’ll always be ready to adjust our plans to the local weather and ice conditions.

Get ready for nature landings in our small boats (RIBs), cruising in between floes and icebergs, spotting whales from the deck, and listening to interesting talks by the Expedition Team. On landings, keep your eyes open and maybe you’ll catch sight of a reindeer herd, a fast-moving Arctic fox, or a powerfully built gyrfalcon.  (B) (L) (D)

Day Eleven and Twelve: Monday June 30th and Tuesday July 1st, 2025: Happy Canada Day. Landscapes and communities of West Greenland. Visit towns on the edge of the wilderness The central west coast of Greenland is a land of contrasts. It’s home to some of the longest fjords in the country and a sprinkling of settlements, including the second-largest town on the island. However, the vastness of the land makes this stretch of the coast a sparsely populated region, where huge distances are the norm, and the sense of remoteness and isolation is just a part of daily life.

On our journey south, we’ll visit communities where traditions are still alive, including Sisimiut, which lies 25 miles north of the Arctic Circle. This modern town has grown up alongside very ancient remains that date back more than 4,000 years. If you want to learn more about the ancient Saqqaq culture, make sure to visit the interesting local museum. If you’re looking for a special souvenir, pick up a scarf, hat or mittens made of qiviut, the inner wool of a musk ox, said to be 10 times warmer than sheep wool. (B) (L) (D)

Day Thirteen: Wednesday July 2nd, 2025: End of our Greenland expedition in Nuuk. Today, as we arrive at Nuuk, you will say a fond farewell to MS Fridtjof Nansen, her crew, the Expedition Team. The lively capital of Greenland is a metropolis compared to all other towns you have visited in the country over the last couple of weeks. We will have time before flying back to Iceland to explore a little of modern Greenland. Mid mornng we will fly back to Reykjavík and transfer to our hotel. Overnight Overnight Reykjavik Grand Hotel. (B) 

Day Fourteen: Thursday July 3rd, 2025: Breakfast and a little more time to explore Iceland's capital. Mid afternoon we will transfer back to the airport for our Iceland Air afternoon retrun flight to Toronto. After cleaning customs, we will say good-bye to our connecting and GTA guests, board our motor coach for our drive back to London, with any drop offs en route arriving at approximating 7:00 p.m. (B)

Greenland in June and July has an annual temperature range of the highest average high temperature is 50°F 10°C. Daily low temperatures from 40°F 5°C to 42°F 6°C. You will also need to pack a pair of splash pants to wear over your clothing.

Pre-tour Information Night:  As with all our photo tours, we will hold a photo information night approximately three weeks prior to departure. We will present the final itinerary, travel suggestions, what gear to pack, and hand out all related travel documents.  The pre-tour presentation is designed to give our photographers all the information needed for our trek. This also allows a chance for you to meet your fellow travellers, and host. We will send out invitations tour our guests as our departure date grows closer. 

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The cost of our Greenland Photo Tour is $12,990.00 CAD based on double occupancy Outside Cabin, including international air from Toronto, and air from Iceland to Greenlad plus air tax $481.77 and $15.73 HST. Single supplement available upon request.

Cabin upgrades available: Superior Cabin P Oustside Balcony: - add $2,100 CAD 

A deposit of $3,250 CAD is due at the time of booking. 75% of deposit is refundable up 90 days prior to departure. Final payment is due 90 days prior to departure.

Cancelations 50% refund between 180 and 90 day before departure, 25% refund between 89 and 61 days prior to departure, less than 60 days 100% non refundable.

More ways to pay ... Equal monthly payments from deposit day to 90 days prior to departure charged to your credit card or finance though our Uplift Finance Program and pay over 6 month, 12 month  or 18 month payments. You may choose your payment option during registration. 

Includes:

• Round trip coach for departures from London to Pearson Airport
• Other pick-up locations available upon request along the 401 corridor
• Round Trip Airfare via Iceland Air from Toronto
• Round Trip Airflare from Iceland to Greenland
• All airport and hotel transfers
• Hotel Pre and Post in Iceland
• 12 days 11 nights onboard MS Fridtjof Nansen
• All meals onboard the ship
• Complimentary Wi-Fi on board. Be aware we sail in remote areas with limited connection. Streaming not supported
• Complimentary reusable water bottle to use at water refill stations on board
• Complimentary wind and water-resistant expedition jacket
• Loan of boots, trekking poles, and all equipment for activities
• English speaking expedition guides
• Photo Workshops
• Tour hosted and escorted by photographer James Cowie

Excludes:

• Items of a personal nature, laundry, phone calls, etc.
• Local guide tips and gratuities
• Alcoholic beverages purchased on land or at the ships bar
• Personal Travel and Medical Insurance

** Schedule may vary according to weather

Tourcan Vacations and Photo Tour Trekkers recommends the purchase of travel and health insurance as our tour takes us out of the country. Health insurance is highly recommended. Please note your passport expiry date must be valid for 6 months past our return date of July 2nd, 2025.

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