The Polar Travel Company

Explore the stunning west coast of Greenland on an intimate expedition for only 12 passengers. Sail among colossal icebergs, visit remote Inuit settlements, and discover rarely visited fjords under the midnight sun, on a journey designed to deeply connect with nature and local culture.

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Duration: 10 days / 9 nights
Starts: Ilulissat, Greenland
Ends: Ilulissat, Greenland
Language: English and Swedish speaking voyage

Very small group: maximum 12 passengers.
The itinerary is a true expedition and depends entirely on weather, ice conditions, and glacier calving activity.
Flexibility is required; places mentioned are examples of what can be visited.

Included

This expedition through the heart of Greenland offers an incomparably intimate experience, allowing access to corners where large ships cannot reach. The journey begins in the famous Disko Bay, a geological spectacle of monumental icebergs, caves, and springs. Aboard the M/S Balto, travelers will sail through the picturesque Vaigat Strait, observing active glacier fronts such as Eqip Sermia, where the thunder of calving ice breaks the Arctic silence. The abundance of humpback and minke whales in these nutrient-rich waters guarantees memorable encounters under the perpetual light of the midnight sun.

To the north, the expedition reaches Uummannaq Island, famous for its heart-shaped mountain and local legends. Isolated communities such as Niaqornat, known as "the village at the end of the world," will be visited, where Inuit hunting culture remains vibrant. By exploring unnamed fjord systems and the geological wonders of the west side of Disko Island, participants will not only observe the landscape but leave a minimal footprint, respecting the fragility of this unique environment.

Highlights:
Exclusive group of only 12 passengers for a personalized experience.
Navigation among gigantic icebergs in Disko Bay and Ilulissat.
Visit to Niaqornat, a remote settlement of barely 50 inhabitants.
Sightings of humpback, minke, and pilot whales in nutrient-rich waters.
Exploration of Eqip Sermia glacier, one of Greenland's most active.
Navigation through rarely visited and unnamed fjord systems.

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Day 1: Embarkation in Ilulissat
The Ice Parade Begins
Independent arrival in Ilulissat, where the landscape of glaciers and hills immediately captivates. Boarding the M/S Balto in the afternoon. After the safety orientation, we will sail through Disko Bay among icebergs of a thousand shades of blue towards Disko Island.

Day 2 � 9: Expedition Cruising
Glaciers, Legends, and Inuit Culture
During these days we will explore the unique geology of the region:

Disko Island: Visit the colorful settlement of Qeqertarsuaq and hike among basalt columns.
Vaigat Strait and Eqip Sermia: Navigation among icebergs and observation of the thunderous calving of one of the world's most active glaciers.
Niaqornat: Cultural encounter in "the village at the end of the world," learning about the traditions of local hunters.
Uummannaq: Visit to the island dominated by its sacred mountain, exploring old settler houses, museums, and remains of historic Arctic expeditions.
Northern Fjords: Exploration of unnamed fjord systems and rarely visited coasts on the west side of Disko, full of geological wonders.

Day 10: Ilulissat
Return Home
Disembarkation in the morning in Ilulissat for homebound flights, carrying with us unforgettable memories of West Greenland.

Itinerary

Day 1: Embarkation in Ilulissat
The Ice Parade Begins
Independent arrival in Ilulissat, where the landscape of glaciers and hills immediately captivates. Boarding the M/S Balto in the afternoon. After the safety orientation, we will sail through Disko Bay among icebergs of a thousand shades of blue towards Disko Island.

Day 2 � 9: Expedition Cruising
Glaciers, Legends, and Inuit Culture
During these days we will explore the unique geology of the region:

Disko Island: Visit the colorful settlement of Qeqertarsuaq and hike among basalt columns.
Vaigat Strait and Eqip Sermia: Navigation among icebergs and observation of the thunderous calving of one of the world's most active glaciers.
Niaqornat: Cultural encounter in "the village at the end of the world," learning about the traditions of local hunters.
Uummannaq: Visit to the island dominated by its sacred mountain, exploring old settler houses, museums, and remains of historic Arctic expeditions.
Northern Fjords: Exploration of unnamed fjord systems and rarely visited coasts on the west side of Disko, full of geological wonders.

Day 10: Ilulissat
Return Home
Disembarkation in the morning in Ilulissat for homebound flights, carrying with us unforgettable memories of West Greenland.

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