ITTOQQORTOORMIIT Approximately 350 people reside in the picturesque northern settlement of Ittoqqortoormiit, which is a welcoming port of call for expedition cruise ships exploring the northeast coast of Greenland in summer. Focal points include the church, and the small, local museum whose historical costumes, tools and pictures tell the story of a sturdy people who have thrived in remote and harsh conditions. Visitors can also visit the surprisingly green football (soccer) field surrounded by rock and snow, and wander between the colorful houses as they soak up the atmosphere of Greenland’s most isolated town. KANGERLUK KONG OSCAR (KING OSCAR FJORD) Kangerluk Kong Oscar is a major fjord system in Northeast Greenland National Park. Its main fjord stretches 110 kilometers in length and 10 to 25
kilometers wide. The fjord system marks the northern border of the Scoresby Land peninsula. Many visitors remark on the bright sandstone of King Oscar Fjord. When conditions allow, Quark Expeditions’ guests can hike in Skipperdal Valley at the western end of Kong Oscar Fjord. Ø FJORD Ø Fjord is one of the deepest in Scoresby Sund, and is flanked by towering mountains and dotted with large icebergs. Its name translates into Island Fjord. VIKINGBUKTA This fork-shaped bay, with two tidewater glaciers at its heads, is known for stunning icebergs, waterfalls cascading over abrupt cliffs, columnar basalt and volcanic rocks. There are opportunities for excellent tundra walks and Zodiac cruising.
EXPEDITION SPIRIT Embracing the unexpected is part of the legacy—and excitement—of expedition travel. When traveling in extremely remote regions, your Expedition Team must consider the sea, the ice and the weather to guide the route and itinerary details. This itinerary is a tentative outline of what you’ll experience on this voyage; please be aware that no specific itinerary can be guaranteed. By the same token, wildlife encounters as described are expected, but not guaranteed. Your Expedition Team will use their considerable experience to seek out wildlife in known habitats, but the presence of any particular species of bird or marine wildlife is not a guarantee.
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