10 Days | Surround yourself with Greenland’s wild landscapes on an Expedition that ventures into seldom-visited territory
Hike on glaciers, cruise through ice fjords and visit small settlements steeped in mythology on this Expedition to Greenland. Tourism in this area consists mostly of polar cruises, but this 10-day adventure takes you through the raw, wild landscapes mostly on foot. You’ll take small boats through ice bergs, learn about local monsters from a local storyteller and go on a hiking trip to a remote eco-lodge on Lyngmark Mountain. Experience the midnight sun (the sun never goes down here in summer!), go on walks and hikes to spectacular viewpoints and maybe even spot a whale or two! With time for optional sea kayaking and whale watching cruises and a local leader by your side every step of the way – this may be the Expedition of a lifetime!
Trip overview
- Start
- Nuuk, Greenland
- Finish
- Ilulissat, Greenland
- Theme
- Expeditions
- Destinations
- Greenland
- Physical rating
- Indicates how physically exerting a trip is, and how fit you will need to be to enjoy it. More info on physical ratings
- Style
- Original
- Ages
- Min 15
- Group size
- Min 2 - Max 12
- Trip code
- BMSG
- Spend some time in Greenland’s breathtaking natural landscape on a glacier hike over two full days traversing the wild landscape, spending a night in a remote eco-lodge. Then, take a spectacular ferry ride through ice floes and icebergs (nicknamed the most beautiful boat ride in the world!).
- Explore Greenland away from the tourist track of polar cruise ships and contribute to the sustainable tourism of a country seldom explored on foot.
- Experience the midnight sun – this trip will only operate during Greenland’s summer, which means the sun never really sets! Make the most of this eerie phenomenon with optional sea kayaking, boat cruise or sailing adventures.
- Learn about Greenlandic culture and mythology during a storytelling experience with a local and a kaffemik experience, where you’ll step into a local’s home to learn why coffee and cake is such an important practice.
- Visit small settlements, seldom explored by curious travellers, and head to Disko Island – ‘like all of Greenland encapsulated in one island’ – to soak up the raw landscape of a land surrounded by ice.
- You must have an excellent level of fitness and physical ability to take on this trip, as it includes multiple hikes – including your 2-day hiking exploration of Disko Island, where you’ll hike up to 4 hours on both days. Hiking poles are recommended and sturdy hiking boots are a must!
- Flights to Greenland from Denmark and Iceland, as well as additional accommodation in Nuuk or Ilulissat are in high demand over the summer months and availability is limited. We recommend checking what is available before requesting your trip and you will need to book well in advance to avoid disappointment.
Itinerary
Inclusions
9 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 1 dinner
Private vehicle, Plane, Ferry
Hotel (8 nights), Lodge (1 night)
- Nuuk - Greenland National Museum & Archives
- Nuuk - Greenland mythology with a local storyteller
- Nuuk - Leader-led walking tour
- Nuuk - Flight to Ilulissat
- Ilulissat - Guided walking tour
- Ilulissat - Bone carving workshop visit
- Ilulissat - Kaffemik experience
- Ilulissat - Full day boat trip to Qasigiannguit settlement including lunch
- Ilulissat - Ferry to Qeqertarsuaq (Disko Island)
- Qeqertarsuaq (Disko Island) - Guided walking tour
- Qeqertarsuaq (Disko Island) - Hike to Lyngmark Glacier
- Qeqertarsuaq (Disko Island) - Hike from Lyngmark Glacier to Qeqertarsuaq
- Qeqertarsuaq (Disko Island) - Ferry to Ilusissat
- Ilulissat - Icefjord Centre entrance ticket
- Ilulissat - Icefjord hike to Sermermiut settlement
- Complimentary Departure Transfer
- Nuuk - Puffin watching boat tour - DKK1095
- Nuuk - Nuuk backcountry hiking tour (half day) from - DKK2600
- Nuuk - Nuuk Art Museum - DKK30
- Qeqertarsuaq (Disko Island) - Siorasuit Black Sand Beach ice swimming & sauna - DKK200
- Ilulissat - Icefjord Cruise - DKK695
- Ilulissat - Midnight Sun sailing - DKK840
- Ilussisat - Evening kayaking among icebergs - DKK1350
- Ilulissat - Whale watching tour - DKK1195
Dates and availability
Important notes
1. A Single Supplement is available for those who wish to have their own room, excluding Days 5-7 when we are on Qeqertarsuaq (Disko Island)
2. A departure transfer from the hotel to the airport is included on this trip. Please advice your group leader at the initial group meeting so they can arrange this for you.
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