Post-Race Extension to Ilulisat l Three Night Package: October 30 - November 2, 2023
Make the three-night extension to Ilulissat part of your unforgettable Greenland experience. The wild nature and the Inuit culture make Greenland a unique destination. Small colorful houses clinging to the mountainsides, icebergs, Inuit culture and architecture highlight this extension. With luck, we will be treated to amazing Northern lights on one or more evenings. Space is limited.
Monday, October 30 – Following our flight to Ilulissat, you will be transported to Hotel Hvide Falk where restaurants, museums, shops and the harbor are all within walking distance. Following is a guided walking tour of the village to see iconic sights and learn about many activities the area has to offer. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy on your own. (breakfast included)
Tuesday, October 31 – After breakfast today we will explore the beautiful area with a two-and-a-half- hour boat trip on the Ice Fjord where you will enjoy the impressive company of the 'floating mountains". The afternoon is free to explore on your own or to choose an optional tour. (breakfast included)
Wednesday, November 1 – After breakfast today we will explore the surrounding area of Ilulissat with a hike to the Sermermiut Valley. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Kangia (another name for the Ilulissat Icefjord and its massive icebergs), see stone ruins of old turf houses and learn the story of the cliff aptly name 'the place to fall'. The rest of the day is on your own. Optional tours available, weather permitting. (breakfast included)
Thursday, November 2 - After breakfast, you will be transported to the airport for your return flight to Copenhagen. Due to the arrival time back into Copenhagen, you may consider an overnight in Copenhagen at Hebron Hotel. (breakfast and flight meal included)
(activities subject to change)
OPTIONAL TOURS:
Running Copenhagen | October 25 (1.5 hours)
Stretch your legs in Copenhagen with fellow runners while you see the some of the City’s most famous sights. The tour meets at the H.C. Anderson statue, departing at 1:30pm, and passes the Queen’s castle, Parliament, and the Little Mermaid. Small groups with plenty of time to ask questions during the tour. Pace is adjusted according to overall participant level but you should expect to run 3-3.75 miles per hour. (approx. 5 miles)
Northern Lights Tour | October 27 (2 hours)
Kangerlussuaq has roughly 300 clear nights per year and artificial light is used sparingly so the backcountry’s cloak of darkness lies just a short drive away. The bus will take you to see an ethereal light display (a result of gaseous protons and electrons from solar wind colliding with molecules in the Earth’s atmosphere). Shades of brilliant green bands with the possibility of red, blue and violet make this trip a night to remember.
Note: Northern Lights tour is weather dependent. In case of cloudy weather, the tour will be cancelled, and a full refund given. Because it is a natural phenomenon, the Northern Lights cannot be guaranteed. Dates may be changed to accommodate weather.
Russel Glacier | October 26 & 29 (4 hours)
Board a tundra coach - a special 4WD vehicle designed to handle ice, rocks, and uneven ground- and then drive partially off-road on the fascinating route to the magnificent Russell Glacier. The drive will take approximately 1.5 hours, and you may see reindeer and musk oxen. The glacier is an impressive sight, with vertical walls of ice that rise as high as 60 meters. You will have a chance to hike along the glacier's edge to truly appreciate its immense power and get close enough for some great photo opportunities before heading back to Kangerlussuaq.
Note: Participants will be placed on Thursday or Sunday according to where they are staying and what distance they are running. Your race pack will indicate the date/time of your excursion.
Tundra Safari and Kangerlussuaq Sightseeing | October 26 & 28 (3.5 hours)
Learn about Primitive Kangerlussuaq and it’s transformation from an air base (Second World War – Cold War) into a small settlement with a modern international airport. Making use of Greenland’s longest road you will embark on a road trip to explore nature. At the harbor you will enjoy stunning views of Kangerlussuaq Fjord before moving on to Kellyville, a small town centered on a research facility and old base. You will have the opportunity to meet and learn about Greenlandic sled dogs but, as it is not sledding season you will not be able to sled. Ample opportunity will be given to take in the gorgeous landscape and hopefully spot mush oxen along the way.
Note: Participants will be placed on Thursday or Saturday according to where they are staying and what distance they are running. Your race pack will indicate the date/time of your excursion.
