South Greenland: Alpine Exploration by Helicopter

Pricing is based on departure date: 4 August 2027

Highlights

• Soar over the massive Greenland Ice Sheet
• Choose from unique off-ship excursions, such as helicopter landings, and camping alongside Tasermiut FJord
• Experience Greenlandic cultural highlights with local partners
• Visit the Kujataa UNESCO World Heritage site to learn about the intersection of Inuit and Viking cultures.

Experience the rare thrill of landing on the massive Greenland ice sheet, an exclusive highlight of our 15-day South Greenland: Alpine Exploration by Helicopter itinerary.

This activity-packed voyage is perfect for travelers who love spending time off-ship, hiking, cruising by Zodiac, visiting local communities, camping, kayaking icy waters, and soaring above fjords and mountaintops in one of our twin-engine helicopters.

Suited to guests of all fitness levels, you can choose how adventurous you want to be or enjoy a slower pace on board, relaxing in the spa and gym, unwinding in spacious common areas, or indulging in our Tundra to Table culinary experience.

Reykjavik
Reykjavik is the beating heart of Iceland. The city was founded in 1786, but its also the site of Icelands first permanent settlement, dating back to 874 AD. Check out the Settlement Exhibition, a combination archaeological ruin and museum based around a 10th-century longhouse, where interactive technology and archaeology reveal historical Iceland. The church Hallgrimskirkja dominates the skyline ? admire its distinctive Expressionist-style architecture designed to mirror the nearby mountains and glaciers during your Iceland cruise. Need relaxation of the highest order? Take the sub-hour drive to the world-famous Blue Lagoon, a geothermal spa surrounded by volcanic vistas

Patagonian Fjords
Patagonia Chilean Fjords and Argentina's Staten Island, is a maze of channels and islands in the Chilean fjords

Nuuk
Located only 150 miles south of the Arctic Circle, at the mouth of a group of fjords, Nuuk, the capital of Greenland, is the perfect starting point for a whale-watching trip, a dog-sled ride, or glacier exploration. Daily flights bring visitors to a land that has been inhabited for over 4000 years. The National Museum and Archives exhibits collections of rare Norse and Inuit archaeological artifacts, while the Katuaq Cultural Centre provides a showcase for contemporary Greenlandic art and music.

Your Ship: Ultramarine

Ultramarine is designed to go beyond the familiar in polar exploration, to discover new places, and immerse you in the best the region has to offer.

Ship Amenities

• Ready Rooms
• Polar Boutique
• Ambassador Theater
• Balena Restaurant
• Bridge
• Bistro 487
• Tundra Spa
• Tundra Sauna
• Fitness Center
• Panorama Lounge and Bar

Ship Features

• 40-day Operational Range
• Four Embarkation Points
• MAGS
• Twin Engine Helicopters (Excluding Svalbard and Spitsbergen Voyages)
• Water-level Zodiac Hangar
• Wraparound Deck

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All fares are displayed in AUD, and pricing is per person based on twin share occupancy unless stated otherwise. Although all due care is taken to keep information as up-to-date as possible, pricing and availability are subject to change without notice: due to varying timing schedules of supplier automated update processes; currency fluctuations; fuel surcharges or government tax & fee changes and may not be guaranteed until paid in full. Gratuities may be an additional onboard charge depending on particular cruise line selected. Please ask your cruise consultant for any clarification of Terms & Conditions.