A GREENLANDIC SUMMER ADVENTURE

DAY 1 — Arrival in Kulusuk and settling in.

You will arrive by plane at the Kulusuk airport from where you will be taken to the Kulusuk hotel and Dinner

DAY 2 — An vist to the setlemnt of kulusuk and extraordinary visit to the phenomenal ice caves

On your very second day in this beautiful place, your East Greenland adventure starts right after a delicious breakfast. you will meet the guide at 9.30 ready for a hike to the nearby setlement of Kulusuk, a vist at the privat kulusuk museum, after we will go back to the hotel pick up our lugage and go to the harbour, and together we will go by boat to the astonishing Aputsiaq Glacier nearby.

Upon arrival at the glacier, you will get careful instructions on safety and on the gear, before we begin our walk up to the ice cave. The ice cave itself is 40 m deep and it has the most amazing blue and green hues. It feels like you are walking into a magical portal.

After approximately 2 hours of hiking and exploring, we arrive back at the boat. We will the sail to Tasiilaq - the main town on the East coast of Greenland. It is the most charming place with about 2,000 inhabitants. 

On our way there, we will pass by the spectacular icebergs on either side of the boat. This experience is — in itself — breathtaking and a once in a lifetime vision.

When we arrive in Tasiilaq, you will be taken to your guesthouse which will be your home for the coming 4 nights. We will finish this day with a nice dinner with the other participants and a joined information meeting.

DAY 3 — The astounding Knud Rasmussen Glacier and a visit back to the past

Today’s excursion begins from the Tasiilaq harbour. We will head north-west into the broad Ammassalik Fjord. After about an hour of sailing, we will set course into the more narrow and steep fjords. Here, you will be able to enjoy the breathtaking landscape of the majestic mountain peaks surrounding us.

First, we will make a stop at Ikateq — an amazing glimpse into the past. From here, the United States ran an airfield from 1942-47 and the area was given the code-name Bluie East Two (BE-2) during wartime. It was originally built in order to facilitate transatlantic air traffic, navigation, search-and-rescue operations and weather forecasts. You can still see many of the remnants from World War II such as the airfield, rusted fuel drums, vehicles and ruins.

Our journey then continues further north-east until we reach the magnificent Sermiligaaq Fjord. From Greenlandic this is translated into the English The Beautiful Glacier Fjord — a name this body of water most certainly deserves. At a specific point, you will be able to experience the amazing view of two calving glaciers simultaneously — Karale Glacier on your left side, and Knud Rasmussen Glacier right ahead of you. We will get as close to the Knud Rasmussen Glacier as the situation allows us, and then to go ashore to enjoy our lunch on the riverbank. After about 1-2 hours of taking in the area, we will head back to Tasiilaq.

Duration: 7-8 hours in total. Lunch, warm drinks and refreshments are included.

Requirements: Warm clothes, down comforter available if needed.

DAY 4 — Charming Tiniteqilaaq and the great Sermilik Icefjord

For this trip, we again start our adventure from the Tasiilaq harbour. We navigate north along the Ammassalik Island trough a truly awe-inspiring landscape where floating ice sculptures pass by us.

After 1 – 2 hours of enjoying this watery art exhibition, we will arrive in a small settlement called Tiniteqilaaq — which translated from Greenlandic means the strait that runs dry at low tide. The settlement is tiny and just 113 people lived here permanently (counted in January 2015). However, the town has the most spectacular view of the Sermilik Icefjord. You will be able to see the colossal icebergs, and on the horizon, the Greenland Ice Shield touches the sky — a sight that simply must be experienced. There will be time for you to stroll around the settlement and explore on your own.

Thereafter, we will continue down to the Sermilik Fjord and enjoy our lunch somewhere with a view of the gigantic icebergs. And then, we will head south and sail around the Ammassalik Island passing even more amazing icebergs on our way, before we return to Tasiilaq. 

Duration: 7-8 hours in total. Lunch, warm drinks and refreshments are included.

Requirements: Warm clothes, down comforter available if needed.

DAY 5 — Enjoying Tasiilaq and the Flower Valley

On your last full day in Tasiilaq, you have the morning free to enjoy whatever you feel like. We meet up at 1 PM for a joined walk through the city and to the Flower Valley. The city walk will take us to a workshop where local artists make their renowned and beautiful handicraft. We will then continue towards the harbour and visit the museum located in the old church built in 1903. The museum has many historical treasures, and you can learn about the life and history of East Greenland.

We will then proceed along the shore to the hospital and up to the new church. Above this church, you will enjoy a beautiful view of the town. In this area, you will also be able to see the oldest houses in town where the first colony manager Johann Pedersen and the polar explorer Ejnar Mikkelsen lived.

Before heading to the Flower Valley, you can visit the tourist office Skæven. Here you will be able to invest in all kinds of amazing handicrafts, maps, and much more. The valley itself — as the name indicates — is full of many different flowers. You can find arctic thyme, arctic bluebell, arctic dandelion, the Greenlandic national flower broad-leafed willow herb, and many others.

We then continue down the small curved path along the river for a few kilometers, until we reach a small waterfall. We will set aside time to enjoy the peacefulness of this beautiful landscape, before we finally head back to Tasiilaq.

From sea to culinary bliss.

It is something truly special to enjoy freshly caught fish on a stone directly in nature. Everything just tastes so much better, and it is undoubtedly something most Greenlanders have experienced. When you are in nature and have caught your fish, you fetch water directly from the fjord in a pot, as it is already naturally salted. The fish is then cut into pieces and cooked over a gas burner. While the fish simmers, you find a suitable large stone that serves as an improvised table. At the same time, you can go on the hunt for old mussel shells, which will later serve as both spoon and fork. When the fish is cooked, it is laid out on the stone. Some prefer to clean the stone with the cooking water, while others keep the cooking water and enjoy it as a lovely soup, using the mussel shells as a spoon. Everyone is seated around the stone table, and then it is just about helping yourself — either using the mussel shell or your bare hands. Even if you make your way to the Michelin restaurant Noma, you will not get fish that tastes as delicious and authentic as this! Depending on the season, we sail by boat to places where there are fish to catch — it can be either cod or trout. We have the necessary fishing equipment for the different fish types, and there is no requirement for previous fishing experience. If there are mussels, we also harvest some and fry them in a pan. When the mussels open, we add a small dollop of spiced butter to the open mussel — it tastes heavenly. This tour is a truly unique experience where you gain insight into what the local Greenlanders enjoy on their weekends, and you will visit places that tourists typically do not have the pleasure of experiencing.

Duration: The joined city & Flower Valley walk from 10 PM — 2-3 hours in total.

Fishing - icebergs by boat 2-3 hours from 3pm - 2 -3 hours

Requirements: The citywalk is easy. However, we recommend sturdy shoes for the walk in the Flower Valley. We recommend you to bring some refreshments with you. 

Fishing we provide the fishing gear.

DAY 6 — Goodbye for now East Greenland

On your sixth day, it is time to say goodbye for now. 3.30 pm you will go by boat for your transfer back to Kulusuk airport.

NB: The itinerary can be subject to change in the order of the excursions. The content of the tour will remain the same.