Albatros Excursions

Skarsvåg: The North Cape

Join us for this unforgettable Arctic adventure on a bus tour of the North Cape, the northernmost point in Europe. Your trip starts on a bus in the charming fishing village of Skarsvåg — designated the northernmost fishing village in the world. However, as you cross the rocky terrain, appreciate the steep coastal cliffs and vast tundra that define this remote region.

Perhaps the highlight of your trip is the famous North Cape Visitor Center, sitting atop a cliff at 71°10′21′′ N, with sweeping views of the Arctic Ocean and the vastness and beauty of this pristine wilderness. You can view entertaining exhibits about the region’s history, culture, and natural phenomena. Learn about the indigenous Sami people, the Midnight Sun, and the magnificent Northern Lights. Go outside to see the iconic Globe Monument, a symbolization of the North Cape and a great photo spot. Breathe in the bracing Arctic air and the delightful sensation of standing at the end of the earth. The North Cape excursion is led by local experts who will provide fascinating insight into the region’s history and natural wonders. On the journey back to Skarsvåg, be on the lookout for indigenous wildlife — like reindeer and seabirds — that add to the thrill of your adventure.

Kayaking

Trained kayak instructors ensure your safety while you glide over the water, admire the majestic beauty of icebergs, watch different species of birds and seals, and perhaps even see whales in the wild. Kayaking options are offered on Arctic and Antarctic voyages. Weather, sea, and ice conditions will determine the time and location to ensure your safety and enhance your experience.

Prior kayaking experience is required. You must also attend a compulsory safety briefing by the Kayak Master. Kayaking is available on all vessels and trips*, contingent on suitable conditions.

Please be aware that each participant may register for only one outing per voyage to guarantee equitable access to these unique experiences. If demand exceeds available spots, we will implement an onboard lottery to assign places.

Kangerlussuaq Sightseeing

Home to just 500 inhabitants (under 1% of Greenland’s total population), tiny Kangerlussuaq has played an essential role in Greenlandic history for thousands of years. Present-day Kangerlussuaq started as a military base operated by the Americans in 1941. The facilities were converted into Greenland’s international airport when the military base closed. This greater accessibility created interest in Kangerlussuaq among nature lovers, researchers, and adventurers. Awash with wanderlust, they come to Kangerlussuaq motivated by its uncommon ecosystems and culture. They are resolved to experience the unusual, from spotting the northern lights to trekking on one of the Earth’s two ice sheets.

During the Kangerlussuaq sightseeing excursion, you will hear fascinating accounts of the earliest peoples of ancient Kangerlussuaq and the settlement’s importance after World War II through the Korean and Cold Wars and until today.

Kangerlussuaq has one of Greenland’s most extensive road networks surrounding it, which gives access to several interesting spots and landmarks, including aerial views from the harbor of Kangerlussuaq Fjord, the researchers’ community of Kellyville, and the former military installations.

Between our itinerary stops, we will enjoy Greenland’s fabulous nature and hear about its distinct flora and wildlife. This excursion will also give you a better sense of Greenlandic culture and the community’s unique ways of adapting to life in the Arctic. Your guide will undoubtedly regale you with tales of the local culture and the immense pride Kangerlussuaq’s residents feel for their home.

Kangerlussuaq: BBQ & Trip to the Reindeer Glacier

The Ice Sheet is Greenland’s greatest attraction. It accounts for 80% of a country’s surface area, but the scale of this solid water is shrinking because it thaws faster than it reconstructs. 
Our destination is the Reindeer Glacier, a vertical wall of ice (up to 60 meters tall in places) providing a stark contrast between land and ice. Reindeer Glacier offers world-class sights, multiple motives for the camera, and stillness that remind us of nature’s pure, virgin beauty. Reaching one of the area’s most extraordinary glaciers requires driving in a 4WD vehicle built to tackle the rocky, variable terrain and gravel roads. While you listen to the guide share the history and stories behind this area, keep your eyes peeled for wildlife inhabiting the region — namely reindeer and musk oxen.
Glacial thinning and instability within the giant ice walls occur more frequently in warm summers. These formations can calve and break suddenly, so it is best to stay well clear of the ice giants. We will drive about 90 minutes and reach the stunning Reindeer Glacier, where there is an option to walk further up from the waterfalls parallel to the glacier edge, the opportunity to shoot an area from many good angles, or just admire the grandeur and silence, broken by the roaring sound of meltwater from the ice.
The area where we will spend most of our time has about twenty benches with tables and functional mobile toilets. After watching the howling, appeasing glacier for some time, we leave pristine nature as we found it: untouched, grand, and unparalleled.

Ilulissat: Ice-fjord Flight Sightseeing

Learn all about the immense iceberg moving toward the mouth of the Kangia Icefjord and forcing its way out into Disko Bay. There is a tiny settlement, Ilimanaq, just south of the ice fjord, and you might be lucky to spot one of the many whales in the bay on your return to Ilulissat. We operate Vulcanair Partenavia P68 planes. These are perfect airplanes for sightseeing flights.
Due to its high wing mounting and large windows affixed at each seat, it’s perfect for taking pictures and ensuring that you bring back home some of your memories. It also gives you a crystal-clear view of the beautiful landscape.