Greenland Transportation

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  • Flying the Fokker 50 to go to Kulusuk, Greenland
      Flying the Fokker 50 to go to Kulusuk,...
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  • Flying the Fokker 50 to go to Kulusuk, Greenland
      Flying the Fokker 50 to go to Kulusuk,...
    by jumpingnorman
  • Flying the Fokker 50 to go to Kulusuk, Greenland
      Flying the Fokker 50 to go to Kulusuk,...
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  • Before boarding plane back to Reykjavik, Iceland
      Before boarding plane back to Reykjavik,...
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  • The airport at Kulusuk, Greenland
      The airport at Kulusuk, Greenland
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repositioning cruise

by denvillegirl

Princess Cruise Lines offers a repositioning cruise from London to New York with one day spent cruising Prins Christian Sund in Greenland and a second day provides a stop in Qaqartoq. The day through the Sund was a living travel channel adventure. We began sighting a weather station manned by 5 persons and their equipment. They all were on the hilltop to view our ship and wave as we passed by. There were unfolding vistas of glaciers, mountains, sheer cliffs, blue waters, and low lying clouds. The sun broke through about noon and the contrast of blue sky and rock walls with jagged peaks was amazing.About 2 p.m. we approached on tiny village and the entire population came into the Sund in fishing boats. Our cruise ship stopped and the villagers circled the ship for about 15 minutes, waving, smiling, and enjoying the company of other humans. There were grandmas, infants, young people,...

What to do when stuck in Kangerlussuaq

by Saagar

It is so easy to get stuck in Kangerlussuaq:While coming in from Copenhagen or the south of Greenland might have been smooth, your connecting flight in Kangerlussuaq toward the west or north may often be cancelled or severely delayed due to weather conditions, especially on the west coast. Heavy rains, snow or wind and dense fog may put everything off-schedule. A plane stuck in Nuuk, may well be the plane you were supposed to take to Ilulissat, so the delays transplant through the system.When in Kangerlussuaq you may find this rather odd, as the weather here is normally dry and fine. This far inland from the outer coast, the climate is very different, and as you will see, the landscape is arid, nearly desert-like.What you do when you are stuck in Kangerlussuaq is to get a confirmation of your new flight out, and say, if this is next day, you’ll get overnight accommodation at the old...

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Visit Greenland from Iceland

by gmg61

Air Iceland (http://www.airiceland.is/AirIceland/Actionpackeddaytours/) offers good packages for Greenland. The best choice IMO is to fly to Kulusuk and explore the lovely eastern coast of Greenland: scenic and less tourist-crowded than the western side.Prices are high.As an alternative you could book only flights via Air Iceland and book an hotel in Ammassalik or Kulusuk. From Kulusuk you can get to Ammassalik with a short helicopter ride or with a boat ride.In Ammassalik there are some hotels; I'd suggest the lovely "Red House" (http://www.tuning-greenland.com/en/home_long.php#1). There is also the Angmassalik Hotel.www.east-greenland.com is a good site to organize your trip to tjhe Kulusuk-Angmassalik area.

Travel agency specializing on Greenland

by Saagar

Denmark has seen a few specialist travel agencies come and go. One stayer seems to be Grønlands Rejsebureau. I don't really have any experience with them, but it seems to be the main one , and as indicated, a stayer. So they must be doing something right. Check their pages for info, ideas and cost and make your own judgement.

Travelling to Greenland

by glenn57

Getting to Greenland is expensive, and can only be done directly from a few places. Here they are:(1) daily flights on Air Greenland from Copenhagen to Kangerlussuaq or Narsarsuaq(2) flights from Keflavik, Iceland to Kangerlussuaq or Narsarsuaq. These are operated by Air Iceland or Icelandair charter. If their websites don't mention these, talk to a travel agent about them.(3) daily flights from Reykjavik Iceland to Kulusuk on Greenland's east coast. Be aware that a flight across Greenland from Kulusuk to the west coast will cost at least US $500 one way.(4) Starting in June 2007, flights from Baltimore USA to Kangerlussuaq for about $500 each way. This will be the cheapest option for North Americans.(5) about 5 flights in the entire summer from Iqaluit (in Nunavut, Canada) to the West coast of Greenland (Aasiat or Sisimiut). Contact the Great Canadian Travel Company about these. They...

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Hurtigruten to Greenland

by Saagar

The Norwegian Coastal Express line company Hurtigruten uses some of their ships during greenland summers. A cruise program is available visiting the east as well as west coast. They are entering their new polar explorer ship into service this year. Costs a fortune, but hey, nothing else to do with your money; try this!

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The coast line

by Mr.Mora

The coast line is sailing from Narssarssuaq and reach the cities at the westcoast. It is a spectacular trip with magnificent views. I prefer sailing in the summertime in sunshine and high temperatures among 15*C. But it is not allways like that. Also you now can cruise with a norwegian ship called MS FRAM. For further information use the link.

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Flying to East Grenland

by Saagar

To get to East Greenland is a bit cumbersome. If not already on Greenland, Iceland would be your best transit point.Fly to Reykjavik and fly from there on Air Iceland which is a domestic subsidiary of Icelandair.Air Iceland flies to Kulusuk near Angmassalik and to Nerelit Inaat close to Ittoqqortoormiit/Scoresbysound. Flight time to both places is about two hours. There are also connections between Constable Point/Nerelit Inaat and Kulusuk, but by Greenlandic charters and local airlines. Check the availability with travel agents in Angmassalik and Ittoqqortoormiit. There isn't a big choice. Try Air Alpha Greenland A/S on phone and fax +299 99 993858 Ittoqqortoormiit.This web page lands you on schedules and fares to Constable Point:www.airiceland.is/AirIceland/Schedulesandfares/Scheduledisplay?From=RKV%20&To=CNP%20&Fare=10Cost for the cheapest return ticket is in the range of ISK...

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Internal travel on Greenland

by Saagar

Internal travel on Greenland is done either by Greenlandair or the shipping line Arctic Umiaq Lines, and its associated fjord boats doing sailings connected to Atlantic freighters of AUL, such as the useful one from Nuuk to Kapisilitt delivering goods there.Private owners will be happy to transport you around for a fee, and will also pick you up at an appointed spot and time.Sightseeing boats connected to local travel agencies may be chartered for longer trips if you have the money or the group with whom to share the cost.You may also get lifts with private fishing vessels. Some payment is perhaps expected; find out when you board.Then there is the muscle power modes of travel: You can walk a trail (not a very "beaten" one...) from Kangerlussuaq to Sisimiut and similar hikes in the Nuuk area and between the southern settlements and remains from the Nordic settlers. Further up north, say...

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How to get to Greenland?

by Saagar

Unless on a charter boat package from Svalbard, Canada or Iceland, or on board your own sailing vessel or cruiser, you will most likely be flying into Greenland. Two airports have regular international flights; Kangerlussuaq in the north, and Narsarssuaq in the south. For a third, add Kulusuk near Angmassalik - see later. Kangerlussuaq is the most frequented. Local flights fan out from these two airports, and they also serve as internal Greenland hubs. There are flights to Kangerlussuaq and Narsarssuaq from Copenhagen on a daily basis (at least to Kangerlussuaq). From Reykjavik there are flights to Kulusuk near Angmassalik on the east coast. The you can ski (three weeks???) or fly from Angmassalik to Kangerlussuaq on the western side of the ice cap. From Nunavut (Inuvik) in Canada, there are sometimes charters and other irregular flights to Kangerlussuaq. Same goes for Reykjavik to...

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Q:  Hi Guys, I am planning a trip to greenland, can anyone recommend a good guide book? I have tried in vain to get the lonely... 

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A: Have you looked online enough? There's the Lonely Planet pages on Greenland too at http://www.lonelyplanet.com/greenland 

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