Excursion to Sisimiut – The Town of Technical Education in Greenland – August 12-14, 2017  The http://www.uarctic.org/member-profiles/denmark/8459/arctic-technology-centre-technical-university-of-denmark is pleased to invite UArctic member representatives to participate in a 2-day excursion in Sisimiut, from Saturday August 12 to Monday August 14. The Sisimiut excursion will include presentations on science and cultural excursion, as well as local / historical visits, and social activity for all. Afterwards, participants can travel to Nuuk either by plane, or by passenger ship that will depart on Monday (11:00 AM) and arrival early on Tuesday (7:30 AM). Sisimiut has a population of 6000 inhabitants, and as the second largest town in Greenland it is well know for its strong position as a technical education centre. The town houses both ARTEK with its Arctic engineering education and its affiliated research activities, and the Tech College Greenland with a vocational technical school, a high school, and Greenland School of Minerals. The excursion is hosted by ARTEK and organized in collaboration with Qeqqata Kommunia (Qeqqata municipality) and Tech College Greenland, and as such will give participants insight into the collaboration, interdependency and derived synergy between these institutions; thus serving as an example on how the capacity of educational institutions can be strengthen in remote Arctic regions. Below you will find detailed information about the program, travel (to and from Sisimiut), and local accommodation options. Note: Due to limited availability and high demand, we recommend that participants make travel and accommodation reservations ASAP, and that they do so before registering online for the Council meeting (i.e. as the choice of accommodation in Sisimiut can determine certain cost options when registering).
Participant FeeThe fee to participate in the Pre-Council – Sisimiut Excursion is EUR 75.00, which includes all coffees breaks and lunches marked in the program, the local tour, museum entrance, transportation in Sisimiut, and the Festive Dinner on the 13th. The deadline for registration is Closed. Note: Arrangements for travel (to and from Sisimiut), local accommodation, and all meals not included in the program are the responsibility of each participant.
Program
Travel Options (to/from Sisimiut):Travel to Sisimiut  Participants
coming from outside Greenland are strongly encouraged to travel to
Sisimiut via Copenhagen. This connection is operated by Air Greenland Flights via Reykjavik Iceland are possible but not recommendable due to poor connections which might cause extra travelling time and higher prices. This connection is operated by Air Iceland. Note: Due to the high tourist season, low flight frequency and limited passenger capacity to/in Greenland, we recommend booking tickets as soon as possible as prices can increase dramatically over a short period of time. Should you need assistance with complex travel itineraries
to and within Greenland, we recommend using either of the following
Greenlandic travel agencies: - Vejle Travel www.vr-travel.com (contact: Mr. Tom Jensen, tje@vejle-rejser.dk) - Greenland Travel www.greenland-travel.com Travel from Sisimiut to Nuuk By plane: Air Greenland has a flight to Kangerlussuaq on Monday at 11:25 AM, with several connections to Nuuk. Ticket price between Sisimiut-Nuuk is approximately: 2500 - 3000 DKK / person for a fully restricted one way-ticket. By ferry: Arctic Umiaq Lines ferry “Sarfaq Ittuk” departs from Sisimiut on Monday at 11:00 AM and arrives in to Nuuk on Tuesday at 07:30 AM. The ship has a total capacity for 239 passengers, and offers 2 types of accommodation: Cabins with 1, 2, 3 or 4 beds + private bath/toilet, and Couchettes grouped in 2, 4 or 8 berths in each compartment (with shared toilet and bath in the corridor). Ticket prices: Cabins: For 1 person in a shared 4-bed cabin = 2025 DKK. Notes: Tickets for 2, 3 or 4 person cabin categories are only possible if booked as one reservation, which prerequisites coordination between the participants before booking (i.e. name, gender, nationality and date of birth are required). However, if 1 person books an entire 4-bed cabin (as a 1-bed cabin for the price of 3600 DKK), then other participants could still be added after the reservation has been made. We encourage sharing of cabins, as space during the high tourist season will be limited. Couchettes: For 1 person in a shared 2, 4, or 8 berth compartment = 1325 DKK. Note: to specify preference for compartment size, after making your booking you must send an email to info@aul.gl stating your preference for a 2, 4 or 8 person compartment. Remember to include your booking number. Onboard Food and Beverage: The
Café Sarfaq on board the ship serves breakfast, lunch and dinner at
regular hours. On Tuesday morning, the café will open at 7:00 AM, which
gives participants a little half hour to eat breakfast before arrival in
Nuuk at 7:30. Breakfast cost 75 DKK per person. Note: All passengers will need to leave their cabins at 6:30 AM allow cleaning before the next boarding. For more information and to make bookings, go to the Arctic Umiaq Line website.
Accommodation Options (in Sisimiut):There are two hotels and one youth hostel in Sisimiut, and for this special occasion ARTEK has made available 15 single rooms in its Arctic Engineering "Apisseq" Dormatory for participants on a tight budget. In total, 40 accommodation places have been pre-booked at these locations. Note: There is generally a shortage of accommodation in town during the high tourist season, so we encourage participants to book their accommodation as early as possible.
Hotel Sisimiut  Situated
in the eastern part of town, this hotel offers a limited number of
rooms (25) at special reduced price of 995 DKK/night (incl. breakfast)
for UArctic members. The hotel has the only restaurant in town, with a good selection of dishes and wines. Booking request
must be send by email (reception@hotelsisimiut.gl)
including the reference code, UArctic 035658 to make a reservation.
The Seaman's Home  The
Seamen’s Home is situated close to the harbor in the old part of
Sisimiut. This hotel offers single rooms for 1015 DKK/night (incl.
breakfast). Transfer to the airport or harbor at departure is included.
15 rooms have been pre-booked for UArctic members, but will only be held
until July 15th. There is a modest cafeteria in the hotel, but no alcohol is served. Go to the hotel
webpage to make a reservation [www.soemandshjem.gl/en/hotel-sisimiut] and use this reference code when booking your room: ARTEK Sisimiut Youth Hostel The youth hostel in Sisimiut offers simple standard accommodation single rooms for 425 DKK/night. There is a shared kitchen and dining room, where you can cook and dine. There are also a number of stores and supermarkets in town. Note: Participants who wish to order dinner for Saturday (Aug-12); and/or breakfast for Sunday and Monday (Aug-13&14), can do so by selecting these options from the Council meeting online registration. To make reservations at the Youth Hotel, go to their webpage at www.sisimiutvandrehjem.gl/en Apisseq Dormitory  Each
of the 15 rooms in the Apisseq – Arctic Engineering dormitory has a
kitchenette, private bathroom and toilet. The price per night is 250
DKK, which includes bedlinen and towel. Note:
Participants who wish to order dinner for Saturday (Aug-12); and/or
breakfast for Sunday and Monday (Aug-13&14), can do so by selecting
these options from the Council meeting online registration. There are a
number of stores and supermarkets in town. There is no cleaning service
during the stay. Cancellation refunds are not possible. Bookings are
made by sending an e-mail to the ARTEK Secretariat at nih@byg.dtu.dk and indicate in your message that you are with UArctic.
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