Greenland & Iceland tours

[Mummy48]

Hi all,

We're off to Faroes, Iceland and Greenland on Black Watch next month. Just in the process of booking some tours. I realise there's not much worth booking in Greenland (no roads), but we have booked the trip to the icebergs.

In Iceland and Faroes are there any recommendations to give a good overview. Or is it easy (and cheaper) to book tours independently?

Thanks!

[Parsman]

Last time I was on a cruise to Greeland (on "Boudicca") I did the iceberg trip. We went on a small fishing boat and saw wonderful sights and toolk great photos. Only complaint was getting sun burn!! Booked this through the ship.:)

[Mummy48]

Thanks. In Greenland I think there'll only be the ship's tours available. I booked that one because I think it could sell out early and it sounds wonderful.

Need help with Iceland and Faroes - if anyone has any hints?

[simonpjd]

TBH there is not a lot going on in the Faroes - a scenic tour is just about all there will be - but worth doing - they have grass on the roof y'know!

Iceland - do go see the geysers - amazing if a tad sulphurous. Blue lagoon a bit over-rated; it is next to a factory! Whale watching - we only saw Minke whales - but it was my first time on a whale watch and I loved it - if you have been humpback watching you may be unimpressed. So much depends on the weather.

We have a splendid picture of me outside a restaurant where the special of the day was ... Puffin. Lovely.

[Freecall]

As far as Greenland goes you really have to do the ship's tours if you want to see anything beyond the immediate port area.

 

For Iceland I would consider hiring a car. It's relatively cheap, the roads and general transport infrastructure are excellent with very light traffic.

 

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