37 Nuuk KAFFEMIK Tour Highlights: Getting a special look at Greenlandic life, traditions and culture, while enjoying the company of Greenlanders over co ee and cake Di culty Level: Approx. 1 mile of walking, partly uphill Notice: Dress according to local weather; co ee, tea and cake included Duration: Approx. 1.5 hours including transfer Get a feeling of what it’s like to live like a Greenlander by visiting a Greenlandic Ka emik. Ka emik is an old tradition, where a family invites many guests into their home to celebrate special events of all kinds – births and birthdays, rst days at school and con rmations – but the real enjoyment comes from being in a room lled with people, while enjoying co ee / tea and homemade cake. CITY WALK INCLUDING NATIONAL MUSEUM Tour Highlights: A wonderful introduction to Greenland‘s capital Nuuk and a visit to the world famous mummies in the National Museum Di culty Level: Walking for approx. 2 hours with some steps Notice: Dress according to local weather; please bring a bottle of water; museum entrance included Duration: Approx. 2 hours Nuuk is the capital of Greenland and its oldest town. Founded in 1728 by Danish-Norwegian missionary Hans Egede, the city combines Arctic traditions and European urbanity. With around 16,000 inhabitants, Nuuk is considered a bustling metropolis compared to the rest of Greenland’s cities and settlements. This guided tour takes you through the old city center and includes a visit to the National Museum of Greenland which exhibits 500-year-old Inuit-mummies discovered in Qilakitsoq 40 years ago. In the local market, you can nd seal, sh and musk ox for sale. Qeqertarsuaq BOTANIC TUNDRA HIKE Tour Highlights: Stunning landscapes, Blaesedalen “Valley of the Winds” – and waterfalls Di culty Level: Moderate 3-mile long hike in mountainous, uneven terrain Notice: Hiking shoes and outdoor clothing recommended; please bring a bottle of water Duration: Approx. 2.5 hours The Blaesedalen “Valley of the Winds” is located right outside of Qeqertarsuaq. Sometimes, a heavy wind blows through the valley from the nearby Arctic plateau, which is how Blaesedalen received its name. But the valley also impresses with its waterfalls, scenic variety anddiversi ed ora and fauna. Learn more about tundra vegetation and the adaptions of plants to the Arctic climate on this botanic hike. Sisimiut INUIT CULTURE & HISTORY HIKE Tour Highlights: Amazing scenery, Tele Island and and Inuit culture Di culty Level: Approx. 2 hours of hiking on uneven terrain Notice: Hiking shoes and outdoor clothing recommended; please bring a bottle of water Duration: Approx. 2 hours Do you want to know more about Greenlandic culture? Join this guided hike to the place where it all started 4,000 years ago. Di erent Inuit cultures used Tele Island a hunting ground over the years. Learn about the way they lived. From the Tele Island you also have a beautiful view over Sisimiut with Nasaasaq Mountain in the background. Qaqortoq VISIT TO THE TANNERY Tour Highlights: Get an insight into Greenlandic traditions by visiting the only tannery in Greenland! Di culty Level: Easy Walking Notice: Dress according to local weather; entrance to the tannery included Duration: Approx. 1.5 hours The tannery of Qaqortoq is the only tannery in Greenland and was established in 1977. It is now subsidized by the government. All skins produced by the tannery originate from wild animals that have lived naturally in the Greenlandic nature. It only allows production of skins, from animals that have been caugt in accordance with the Greenlandic Inuit traditions and by Greenlandic Inuit hunters. They use di erent kind of skins for their clothing. You can nd seal, muskox, reindeer or even polar bear. Visit the beautiful show room to get some inspiration. During the tour your guide will teach you about the Greenlandic culture and its traditions. The Mother of the Sea in Nuuk Qaqortoq Note: Please be aware that this is just a preliminary selection of excursions which is subject to change. Our detailed shore excursion program (with prices) is available on our website: www.icelandprocruises.com Sisimiut church Photo: Ruth Ásgeirsdóttir Photo: Peter Vogel Photo: Hermann Helguson Musk ox Qeqertarsuaq Foto: Erwin Neu
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