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Tourist Trap: Dubious Tourist Information Offices
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  • Written by Saagar on Feb 25, 2004
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  • Even in little Ilulissat, there are several agencies proclaiming to be "Tourist information Offices", sounding very official and authoritative. However, they all seem to be private operations recommending their own services.

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    At Least Do This: Take your time, look into each of them, and pick what you like the most. Books, maps, souvenirs, tours etc. seem to be very similar and sometimes the very same ones. Determine what you want to do, and check for the best offer in terms of quality and price. Do not skimp on safety, though (experience, boat quality etc).
    Alternative: You may find fishermen, hunters, a kayak club member or families on an outing who will be willing to take you along for a fee. Remember that the time concept is a bit vague, and so may the payment concept be. But it could be a great experience!
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    midora Sat May 30, 2009 11:09 UTC
     amizimg place ant verry documented comments it's my next trip thank you for sharring your experience with all of us
    youngken Mon Jan 28, 2008 08:11 UTC
     Apart from AUL line, can you tell me any other shipping line offering similar public service Thanks
    galy Sun Oct 21, 2007 17:03 UTC
     Hi Olav, Thank you for the good information. Do you have the website adrees of the "Grønlands Turistbureau", Copenhagen, Denmark ?
    TOFFY Thu Sep 20, 2007 18:51 UTC
     I have just returned from a cruise to Greenland and checked the VT membership for travellers there. Your pages are very informative and accurate. Many thanks. The highlight of the cruise, however, was a sail down Christian Sound. Outstanding.
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