Discover the Arctic highlights of Greenland onboard the S/V Rembrandt van Rijn
On The Go Tours, the award-winning tour operator specialising in locally led group tours and tailor-made holidays to worldwide destinations, has launched two new Greenland cruises operating this summer on the S/V Rembrandt van Rijn. With no roads connecting any of the towns in Greenland, sailing is the best way to discover this untouched non-continental island.
The two cruises explore either the east or south parts of Greenland home to some of the world’s most spectacular fjords and magnificent scenery. The eight day East Greenland Sailing Voyage follows in the footsteps of Fritojf Nansen the first explorer of Greenland, sailing parallel along the eastern coast taking zodiacs to visit the country’s many shore based activities. Travellers stop at Umivik to walk across the Greenland ice-cap, sail to Unartoq to relax in the warm springs surrounded by icebergs and sail down the famous Sermilik Fjord and Johan Petersen Fjord where it is possible to spot the resident whales and seals.
The South Greenland Sailing Voyage starts in Narsarsuaq a picturesque settlement before setting sail for the beautiful glacier fronts of Eqalorutsit Kangidlit Sermiat. The expedition includes visits to the historical highlights of Vagar, the remains of a Viking homestay, and Brattahlid, homeplace of Erik the Red a thousand years ago.
With the S/V Rembrandt Van Rijn set to relocate next year, On The Go Tours is offering the last chance to board the ship this summer from $4,799 per person, with travel dates throughout July and August. As with all On The Go Tours, guides are on-hand for the highlights, offering unrivalled knowledge of the country. With both cruises departing from Reykjavik, flights included in the price, these itineraries are the perfect bolt on to an Iceland adventure.
East Greenland Sailing Voyage – On The Go Tours (onthegotours.com / 1300 855 684) is offering a eight day tour of Greenland from $4,799 per person. Price includes seven nights accommodation aboard the S/V Rembrandt Van Rijn, daily breakfasts, six lunches and seven dinners, flights from Reykjavik to Kulusuq, all shore excursions and activities throughout the voyage by Zodiac including visits to Tasiilaq the largest town on the east coast, the hot springs of Unartoq, visits to Sermilik Fjord and Johan Petersen Fjords, and arrival and departure transfers between airport and ship. Departure dates are 23 August and 30 August 2016.
South Greenland Sailing Voyage – On The Go Tours (onthegotours.com / 1300 855 684) is offering a eight day tour of Greenland from $4,799 per person. Price includes seven nights accommodation aboard the S/V Rembrandt Van Rijn, daily breakfasts, six lunches and seven dinners, flights from Reykjavik to Narsarsuaq, all shore excursions and activities throughout the voyage by Zodiac including visits to the hot springs of Uunartoq, Lichtenau the nearly deserted village, the Nordre Semilik Fjord, and arrival and departure transfers between airport and ship. Valid for travel between 09 July and 06 August 2016.
To book, please visit www.onthegotours.com or call 1300 855 684.
SOURCE: On the Go Tours