Visit a typical South Greenland town depending upon fishing and farming. Experience the daily life in modern Greenland and enjoy the fertile surroundings while visiting the Viking ruins at Dyrnęs or exploring the area around Kvanefjeld (Kvane Mountain) with its exciting geology. Narsaq is a fine starting point for excursions by boat and walks.
Narsaq is a picturesque Greenlandic town with small wooden houses painted in bright colours on the shores of Narsaq Sund, where white icebergs are floating in the deep blue water. Situated only 3 hours by boat from the international airport; Narsarsuaq. You can reach this little hidden pearl in less than 6 hours from down town Reykjavik.
All accommodation is operated by a local family, who really make you feel at home in Narsaq. Hotel Perlen & Gedebakken is situated approximately 1.5km from Hotel Narsaq. Guesthouse Niviarsiaq is situated only 300 meters from Hotel Narsaq. At Hotel Narsaq you will find the cosy Restaurant Klara, transfer to/from your accommodation to Restaurant Klara is provided.
Day 1: Transfer from Keflavik airport to the Reykjavik domestic airport for the onward flight to Narsarsuaq in South Greenland. A transfer is then provided from the airport to the pier, where you will board a boat and travel through Eric's Fjord to Narsaq. Check-in for four nights your chosen accommodation and join our destination guide for an information meeting about the area.
Day 2-4: Three full days in Narsaq allow plenty of time for optional excursions, including a City Walking Tour, Hiking to the Dyrnaes Peninsula and Kvanefield, a boat tour to the Inland Ice Cap and a half day boat to tour explore ruins. You may also explore on your own, head out on one of the well-marked hiking trails, or simply wander through the town.
Day 5: Transfer to Narsaq harbour and travel by boat through the ice-filled Eric's Fjord to Narsarsuaq. Transfers from the peir to the airport and return to Reykjavik in the early evening. Check in to your accommodation in Reykjavik for two nights.
Day 6: A full day tour to the famous Golden Circle, a trio of natural wonders! The geothermal area Geysir, is where you can see one or more geysers spout steaming water into the sky and view other bubbling and hissing hot springs. Nearby is the waterfall Gullfoss, considered by many visitors and Icelanders to be the island's most beautiful falls! The historic Thingvellir National Park is site of the ancient parliament.
Day 7: Today's transfer to Keflavik Airport will include at stop at the Blue Lagoon. Enjoy a soak in the geothermal mineral waters and go home feeling relaxed and revitalized.
