GREENLAND 2025

 
Immerse yourself completely in this unique world. The world’s largest island is strikingly beautiful, a land of massive ice formations, deep-blue fjords & lush pastures. It's also blessed with unique flora & fauna, the midnight sun, northern lights & the distinctive Inuit culture 
                                            

                                     

 

                                                               CONFERENCE ITINERARY

                                                                                                                 B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner

 

JUNE

Sunday 08

Arrive in Copenhagen, Denmark & stay overnight at an Airport Hotel
 
 
Monday 09                                                                                                                                                                                        
 
Today we fly to Greenland, viewing icebergs & glaciers from above. We'll have a stop in the capital of Nuuk to visit its hospital before seeing some of its sights - the old neighbourhoods, the cute church, the old colonial harbour & the waterfront dotted with brightly colored houses. Our final destination is the town of Ilulissat on the west coast, 200kms above the Arctic Circle. This is the birthplace of the famous explorer Knud Rasmussen. It’s a short drive to our hotel & after settling into your room, get to know your fellow delegates at our welcome dinner while viewing icebergs in Disko Bay, this will be a nice introduction to what’s in store for the week   (BD)     

          

 
Tuesday 10                                                                                                                                                                                      
 
Conference sessions today with morning tea & lunch
 
In the afternoon you'll cruise for a few hours through the icebergs on picturesque Disko Bay. During one year, more than 48 km2 of ice flows into the fjord. The result is gigantic icebergs, some can be more than 100 mtrs on each side & with a height of more than 100 mtrs above the water surface. These giants stand at the end of the fjord & gives us the opportunity to sail among them. There’s also the chance to see the humpback, minke & fin whales that call Ilulissat home in summer   (BLD)

          
 
 
Wednesday 11                                                                                                                                                                                  
 
Our day tour by boat takes us to beautiful Eqi Glacier, which ends in the fjord 80 kms north of Ilulissat. It's possible to get close to the glacier & experience calving. The sounds & the sight of the icebergs crashing into the water is breathtaking. The route goes along the coast passing the settlement of Oqaatsut & the big fjord system called Pakitsoq, where whales & seals are often seen. Further on through the Ataa Strait - which is surrounded by mountains - you’ll see bird life & waterfalls. We'll stay in front of the glacier for approx 2 hours to eat lunch while looking out for ice calving. There'll be some time after the cruise to wander Ilulissat town - maybe visit the famous Danish explorer Knud Rasmussen's museum   (BLD)

          
 
 
Thursday 12
 
Conference sessions today with morning tea & lunch
 
The Ilulissat Icefjord is an incredible sight & you’ll see this UNESCO World Heritage Site this afternoon on our Sermermiut Settlement walk. The icebergs you see in Disko Bay have calved from this 994,000 acre Icefjord. For 4,000 years, different Inuit cultures lived in the settlement. It’s an easy 1.6km hike along a wooden boardwalk & the guide will tell stories about the Inuit people’s life & traditions before the Europeans arrived in Greenland. See turf hut ruins & touch the permafrost with your own hands. At the Nakkaavik viewpoint, enjoy tea or coffee while taking in the amazing view over the Icefjord   (BLD)
 
         
 
After dinner you’re in for a treat when we go midnight sun sailing. The icebergs are beautiful in every kind of weather. In sunshine the contrasts are very clear, the blue shades are seen best when it is cloudy but sailing during the night with the sun shining is a fantastic experience, giving the icebergs a unique play of colours        
 
          
 
 
Friday 13                                                                                                                                                                                           
 
Our Greenlandic adventure comes to an end when we leave Ilulissat today & fly back to Copenhagen. Overnight at an Airport Hotel   (B)
                                                                          
                          
 
Saturday 14                                                                                                                                                                                       
 
This morning, enjoy Copenhagen sightseeing on our 2-3 hour orientation walking tour. You'll see the well known Nyhavn canal, the Amalienborg Palace & the surrounding palace buildings, the beautiful Frederiks Kirke & the Little Mermaid statue. Then we'll wander down Stroget - known as one of the longest pedestrianised streets in Europe - to the Town Hall. The rest of the day will be at leisure   (B)           
                                                             
         
 
                                                         
Sunday 15
 
Depart Copenhagen after breakfast OR join the Medical Tours Australia's Faroe Islands post conference tour   (B)     
 
 
 
SPEAKERS
 
PROF JILL GORDON                   GP SPECIALISING IN PSYCHOTHERAPY
 
DR IRWIN LIM                           RHEUMATOLOGY
 
DR PETER BRUCE                      EMERGENCY MEDICINE & AEROMEDICAL RETRIEVAL SPECIALIST 
 
 
This education forms an Accredited Activity under the RACGP & ACRRM QI&CPD Programs
 
 
 

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