If you happen to’ve by no means been to Greenland, planning how and the place to get round this huge nation can appear daunting. In any case, it’s one of the crucial sparsely populated nations. Additionally, it’s one of many twelve largest nations on Earth, which implies there are monumental and huge areas to cowl in the event you plan to go to a number of locations in Greenland.
This all results in the query of logistics and planning, particularly when discovering out one of the best methods to go to Greenland in your journey.
We beloved visiting Greenland, one of the crucial breathtaking nations I’ve ever visited. We explored the gorgeous Disko Bay, spent time within the capital metropolis, Nuuk, and sailed via Prince Christian Sound and Uunartoq Sizzling Springs (which is idyllic, by the way in which). Greenland is actually so stunning.
Tips on how to go to Greenland
So, what’s the best approach to go to Greenland? Properly, it’s going to be by way of one among two choices: flight or ship. Each of those choices have deserves, and each choices have downsides, too.
Flying to Greenland (internationally)
If you happen to intend to go to Greenland by flying, you are able to do so year-round. Nevertheless, it’s value noting that the majority visits occur in the summertime months when the climate is a bit more pleasant.
You possibly can simply ebook flights with Air Greenland or Iceland Air, which function from Iceland. You possibly can simply ebook flights to regional areas and settlements like Ilulissat, Narsarsuaq, Kulusuk and Nuuk. All these choices are nice; it simply depends upon what space of Greenland you need to go to.
Alternatively, you’ll be able to fly straight from Copenhagen (in Denmark) with Air Greenland or with United Airways from New York (in the summertime season).
Flights are simple to get into key areas in Greenland, however it’s value noting that you’ll nonetheless have to organise inner transport between different locations in the event you plan to journey round.
Boarding an expedition ship to go to Greenland
This is a wonderful choice if you wish to cowl lots of floor (or ought to I say water) round Greenland. We boarded this expedition that departed from Reykjavik in Iceland, which was unimaginable.
Now, the advantage of reserving an expedition is that each one the arduous work of planning, logistics and so forth are all sorted out by the onboard crew. This makes it an excellent selection in the event you don’t need to cope with the stress (or potential cancellations) of transport providers in and round Greenland.
Sometimes, these expeditions will take you across the east (the place many polar bears are) and/or west of Greenland, which makes it ideally suited for seeing a lot of the nation.
The draw back is that they could be a dearer choice than doing it alone. Nevertheless, I’ve to say, Greenland is the sort of nation the place you require specialists and guides that will help you see one of the best of the nation.
From the specter of polar bears and excessive climate, it may be an inhospitable surroundings in the event you don’t plan nicely.
You possibly can see all our posts on our Greenland expedition right here.
Tips on how to journey inside Greenland?
It’s value noting that there are not any highway networks that join settlements and cities in Greenland. This implies you both should fly by way of inner flights, helicopters, boats or ferries. All of those choices work, relying on what fits you finest.
Flights in Greenland (internally)
One of many key operators of those flights is Air Greenland, and when you’ve arrived in Greenland, it’s value checking what flights will take you between settlements. They fly to the most well-liked locations in Greenland (like Simimiut, Ilulissat, and Narsarsuaq, amongst others).
Nevertheless, as with all type of transport, give your self a time buffer between the flights and the actions and guides you might have booked. Flights may be delayed or cancelled on account of inclement climate.
Inside boats in Greenland
In the summertime months, it’s value trying out the ferries that Arctic Umiaq Line operates. These are extra useful ferry providers that can get you from level A to B in Greenland and are nicely value reserving in the event you don’t fancy flying.
Their ships have lodging (some extra primary than others), cafes and lounges onboard and are a cushty choice to get across the nation.
Simply you’ll want to ebook your tickets nicely upfront, as there may be restricted house.
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