South Greenland: the northern Patagonia, 20 – 29 September 2016

 

Day 9 – 28th September

We sail through Qaqortog, then we cross the Eriksfjord  to Narsarsuaq Airport. By night we should reach the base of the airport to departure tomorrow. On the way here we have a chance to visit greenlandic settlements and meet local people, know more about their culture.

 

Day 10 – 29th September

Departure at 10:10 from Narsarsuaq airport to Copenhagen (with 1 transfer in Kangerlussuaq).


Included in the price:

– Accomodation and transportation by yacht
– All meals (except alcohol)
– Instruction and master classes by professional guide
– Professional crew of arctic sailors
– Zodiac boat services
– Fuel
– Port taxes and fees

 

Not included in the price:

– Airfare to and from Greenland
– Visas (if applicable)

Please check flights to Greenland at Airgreenland.com
Kopenhagen CPH –> Nanortalik Tuesday 20. Sept 11.00 with a stop in Kangerlussaq and change to helicopter in Narsarsuaq. Arrival 5 p.m. to Nanortalik.
Narsarsuaq UAK –> Kopenhagen  Thursday 29. Sept 10.10 – 21.30 again with a stop in Kangerlussaq


What to bring

Gear:
– DSLR camera with tripod and remote shutter release
– A wide angle lens. For example, Nikkor 14-24 or Canon 17-40. Best lens for use in wide-angle scenes or architecture photography
– A middle-zoom lens such as a 24-70 mm
– A telephoto zoom lens, such as a 70-200 mm. 300 mm with 1.5 TC or 500 mm, 600 mm are recommended for wildlife and bird photography. Be sure to have additional tripod mount to this lens.

Wear:
– Waterproof and windproof jacket (consider the average temperature +5 – +10 C at nights and +8 – +15 C during the daytime)
– Waterproof pants
– Warm jacket and thermal pants
– Wellingtons or fishing boots

The full list will be sent by mail to participants.

Tour leaders

Daniel Kordan

Daniel was born in Moscow area. In his childhood he graduated the art school. After that, he is studied in Moscow institute of Physics and Technology and became an optics physicist. During the study he gain experience not only in physics, but also in mountain climbing and hiking, guiding tourist groups in winter and in summer in Russian mountains. Right after graduation he became a guide of photo-workshops and chief editor of “Continent expedition” magazine. This magazine is about travel and adventures all over the world. He has got several awards in photography: Golden Turtle’ 13 Nature nomination winner, National Geographic Russia contest 2013 and 2014 finalist, Best of Russia’13 and ’14 winner, best photographer’13 finalist and others. He is spending most of his time in Norway, Lofoten islands and in Tuscany at villa Gaia, guiding groups of photographers.