1 August - At sea

2 August

Greenland: Tasiilaq

Tasiilaq is the largest town on Greenland’s sparsely populated east coast, and is home to around 2,000 hardy souls. Walking around town you’ll see dog sleds and kayaks made from animal hides, while the surrounding landscape is home to glaciers, caves and wildlife including seals and dolphins.

2 August

Greenland: Sermilik

The Sermilik Fjord is the largest in southeastern Greenland, its waters fed by several glaciers which calve icebergs into the sea. The region was first mapped by the Danish explorer Gustav Holm in 1884, and nowadays Sermilik is home to a Danish research station which monitors the glaciers and the local climate.

3 August

Greenland: Skjoldungen

The uninhabited island of Skjoldungen is situated on Greenland’s rugged east coast, between the Northern and Southern Skjoldungenfjord. Here you’ll find a starkly beautiful landscape of snow-capped mountains, steep valley sides and icebergs in crystalline shades of white and blue.

4 August

Greenland: Prince Christian Sound

The spectacular Prince Christian Sound provides a protected passage for ships rounding the southern tip of Greenland, at times narrowing to just 1,500 feet across. Waterfalls cascade down the rugged mountain sides, and you can often spot whales and seals amongst the icebergs.

5 August

Greenland: Hvalsey

Norse settlers were exploring the coasts of North America long before Columbus made his journey across the Atlantic, and Hvalsey is home to some of the most important Norse ruins in Greenland. The 14th-century church here is remarkably well preserved, on the site of a major medieval farmstead.

5 August

Greenland: Igaliku

The sheep farming settlement of Igaliku is home to fewer than 30 permanent residents, in a picturesque spot surrounded by mountains in the south of Greenland. The village is notable for its Norse ruins and sandstone architecture, quite different to the wooden houses you see elsewhere in Greenland.

6 August - At sea

7 August

Greenland: Nuuk

Greenland’s capital and largest town, Nuuk is positively cosmopolitan compared to the rest of this remote and isolated country. The setting amongst mountains and fjords is striking, and attractions include the Greenland National Museum and the picturesque Old Harbour.

8 August

Greenland: Sisimiut

The name Sisimiut means ‘the people living in a place where there are fox dens’, though these days the town is better known for being Greenland’s northernmost year-round ice-free port. Around 25 miles north of the Arctic Circle, it’s a common stop for ships making the journey north to Disko Bay.

9 August

Greenland: Eqi Glacier (Paul Emile Victor Base)

Eqi Glacier is one of the largest and most active in Greenland, calving several tonnes of ice into Eqi fjord daily. The sight and sound of the huge slabs crashing down into the sea creates a truly dramatic spectacle, and the surrounding iceberg-strewn waters are also home to humpback whales.

10 August

Greenland: Disko Bay

Disko Bay is one of Greenland’s most spectacular sights, where calving glaciers send huge icebergs floating out across the water. These bergs can be several kilometres in length, and are sculpted into weird and wonderful shapes by the weather. Whatever you do, don’t forget your camera!

11 August - At sea

12 August

Arriving in Kangerlussuaq

Founded in 1941 as a US Air Force base, Kangerlussuaq is home to Greenland’s main airport and a place that most visitors to the country will pass through at some point. The town also offers easy access to the magnificent Greenland Ice Cap, and the surrounding countryside is a great place to see the Northern Lights.