As part of its iconic trips, Viajar is resuming a new expedition organized by travel brand Xperience B and in collaboration with the Spanish Geographical Society from August 15-24. The new destination is Greenland. A rugged beauty zone with fjords, whales and glaciers They are part of his impressive landscape where time seems to have stood still.
The tour, which has a limited number of places, will be accompanied by Javier Cacho. This physicist, polar explorer, and scientific communicator was a member of the First Spanish Scientific Expedition to Antarctica, as well as the author of several books on the history of polar exploration, and was the first Spaniard to name an island in Antarctica: Cacho Island.
at the end of the world
From Narsarsuaq, travelers will wander through a fjord labyrinth filled with icebergs to the city of Qaqortoq. A city of colorful houses where you can see the open-air sculpture exhibition “Stone and Man” and visit the Gertrud Rasch Church.
The route will continue between the magnificent glaciers, dreamy mountains and lonely places to Nanortalik, walking in the streets and watching the icebergs floating in the bay. The 70 kilometer wonder of the Arctic is a great start to a tour of Tasermiut Fjord and an emblematic destination for hikers, skiers and mountaineers who come here to explore southern Greenland’s challenging mountains known as the “Great Walls”.
From the boat, the travelers three majestic mountains: Ulamertorsuaq, a 1,830-metre-high four-peaked massif, many consider Yosemite’s arctic version of El Capitan; Known for its open book shape, the 2,000-meter-high Nalumasortoq; and Ketil, a gigantic granite pyramid over 2,000 meters high.
Reaching the bottom of the fjord, the expedition will encounter the Tasermiut glacier, considered by many to be a “hanging” glacier, overcoming a 1,400-metre drop in just 3 kilometers.
After visiting the town of Tasiusaq on land, travelers will return to Narsarsuaq on an unforgettable journey along Greenland’s south coast. navigation hours between magnificent fjords where you can see whales, seals and birds.
viking dream
Qassiarsuk and Igaliku are two Viking gems that expedition members can also visit. The first, with only 40 inhabitants, housed Eric the Red in 982. Here you can visit the remains of the first Viking settlements, a replica of the first Christian church in Greenland, and an open-air museum.
In Itilleq, one of the most beautiful villages in Greenland, with a population of 60 and the vibrant colors of its houses, They can walk the King’s Road and visit the Gardar ruins, The religious heart of the Viking world. Also, walking from this picturesque town, you can explore the interior disturbed by only a few flock of sheep and get up close to the incredible views of the Qooroq ice fjord and gaze at the majestic İllerfsalilik mountain.
Recreating the spirit of great journeys
Greenland is thus a The new address of legendary expeditions organized by Viajar magazine and they are inspired by the pioneering spirit of great explorers.
Argentina and Chilean Patagonia, Iran, the Silk Road, India or Antarctica are some of the places that other expeditions have already explored. Adventures that allow maximum interaction with local culture, gastronomy, history and traditions. And all this thanks to expert historians, archaeologists, travel writers who share their knowledge, your destination experience and your enthusiasm to explore the world.
To participate, you can find all information about flights, accommodation, price, itinerary and the full schedule of the Greenland trip on the web: www.expedicionviajar.org. You can also go to its physical store. Contact B travel brand Xperience or via phone number 91 484 11 11.
Source: Informacion
