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NSE-1 EDGE OF THE ARCTIC

Edge of the Arctic

Only 2 departures left for this season : July 4th and July 11th

A great “Add-On” to fly and drive packages or self-drive packages and an easy solution to poor hotel availability during high-season in the North of the country……accommodation on board one of our schooners, Hildur or Haukur for 1 or 2 nights ! More nights available upon request !....plus so much more: sailing, Flatey, Grímsey, BBQ, fishing, whale watching, bird-watching, Zodiac trip, adventure, geology and flora.

What better way to promote a tour then to publish a review from a happy customer:

“Our trip to the „Edge of the Arctic“ was a phantastic experience, never have I been so close to dolphins, whales and birds. So, being at the edge of the arctic is also being right in the center of wildlife.

We felt very welcome onboard your schooner, greeted by the crew, and the guide Nils gave us a tour of the boat.

We left Húsavík, well equipped in your cosy overalls, and right outside the bay we saw a school of dolphins, that were swimming alongside the boat, as if they were playing with us. We took some great pictures.

Our first stop was in Flatey, a deserted island not too far from Húsavík, and Nils gave us the expert-tour around the island, telling interesting stories about the history of the community. We climbed up the Lighthouse and enjoyed the view from there, which was fantastic.

Sailing on the schooner is so nice and relaxing. It is like the wind carries away what is on your mind and you just sit there, watch the ocean, try to spot whales, follow the trail of the birds and let your thoughts wander. Way too soon for my taste we reached the island of Grimsey and Captain Alli stopped the boat outside the harbour and we fished for our dinner. I was impressed how easy that was, it took us only minutes to catch enough fish for everyone, and we were not even using bait!

While the crew prepared our Fish-BBQ-dinner on the boat we wandered off and took a walk „at the edge of the arctic“.

While I was not quite sure how sleeping in a tight bunk bed would be I enjoyed it very much, the smell of aged oak and the whisper of the Atlantic ocean in the night was very soothing.

So, after a good night‘s sleep and delicious breakfast on the boat the captain took us on a zodiac-trip all around the island. With this zodiac we were able to get very close to the coast where thousands of birds were nesting in the rocks. What an impressive view! Then we took a hike around the island and Nils once again entertained us with his insights on life, wildlife and history of this - as we know now - most northerly inhabited part of Iceland.

On our way back to Húsavík the crew set sail and we glided along, spotting a few minke whales and a humpback whale. It was a very peaceful day and I am taking home very fond memories of this trip.

Thank you for a wonderful trip and your hospitality, North Sailing.“

Ute

Do you find this a difficult tour to sell your clients? If your answer is YES, I would appreciate your feedback/assistance/help/ and or comments in order to amend to your customer needs. Send me your comments : birna@northsailing.is

Further information on the tour: http://www.northsailing.is/tours/edge-of-the-arctic/

BOOKING STATUS - last call for Greenland

Experience Greenland
  • August 11th - August 18th (SOLD OUT)
  • August 18th - August 25th (SOLD OUT)
  • August 25th - September 1st (2 seats left)
  • September 1st - September 8th (3 seats left)

Our amazing 8 days/7nights expedition on board schooner Hildur in the remote and arctic wilderness of Scoresby Sound in Greenland.

During our fantastic expedition passengers will enjoy some of the world's most natural wonders. Among them are majestic glaciers, steep dramatic mountains, precipitous granite cliffs and whole palaces of icebergs drifting in the deep blue and mirror smooth arctic waters. Not to mention rich flora and wildlife including animals like muskox, seals and artic hares.

If this is not enough to convince you, maybe these reviews from former passengers will:

“Scoresbysund opens an incredible view of the northern regions. Endless "wow!" experience, contrast between resources and size and tranquillity and beauty.”
Anton

“An amazing journey with a fantastic crew. It was not just another trip, but a unique experience“.
Mads Nordlund, Editor, Greenland Today

“Stunning! This trip did not only meet all the (high) expectations we had before leaving, but went even further“.
Michele & Paolo

Further information: http://www.northsailing.is/tours/greenland/

North Sailing received Tripadvisor‘s „Certificate of Excellence“ for the year of 2012 – a testament to our high standards

On June 26th, 2012 North Sailing was officially rated with a Certificate of Excellence by Tripadvisor, the world‘s largest travel site for travellers feedback. This award, which is given only to the most exeptional performers in TripAdvisor‘s global buisness community, is a significant achievement deserving of recognition from both travellers and staff.

North Sailing is thrilled to have received such positive recognition from our customers, and we will of course continue to do our utmost to meet our customers expectations when it comes to service standards and safety. Our business success is of course also very dependant on the „cooperation“ of wildlilfe in Skjálfandi Bay, the various whale species and birdlife.

We are committed to protect the wildlife and nature surrounding us as well as taking care of our visitors‘ well-being. We are proud that our customers recognize this by giving us such positive feedback in general and via Tripadvisor, too.

See North Sailing on Trip Advisor here

To sum it up...

...another quote from my favourite author Oscar Wilde :

„An idea that is not dangerous is unworthy of being called an idea at all.“

Happy summer :

Birna Lind Björnsdóttir