Immerse yourself in some of the best of East Greenland’s amazing nature and culture on this 5-day sightseeing tour, that is two parts boat tour, one part cultural immersion but, accessible to all. Feast your eyes on the amazing vastness and allow your senses to soak up the magic of high mountain peaks, calm waters interrupted by icebergs, the occasional calving glaciers and maybe whales and seals in the icefjord. On land, enjoy Inuit culture and history, where the only hustle and bustle comes from eager sled dog puppies and playing children. Soak up even more by visiting a museum, an old church and an American World War II AirfieId. Cap off your experience with a walk to the Flower Valley and your immersion will be complete. See full description below.

• Tour Description

  Highlights of the Tour

  • Spectacular Icebergs & Calving Glaciers
  • Inuit Culture & History
  • Arctic Wildlife

  This tour will introduce you to the Greenland Highlights; Ice and Icefjords, impressive glaciers, an insight in the Inuit way of life in an East Greenlandic town and village and maybe even the sound and sight of a whale.

  You spend four nights in Tasiilaq, the main town of East Greenland, and from here, you get two days of sailing among icebergs and through remote fjords were one majestic mountain peak, will be followed by the next. One afternoon you will eat your lunch at the foot of the famous Knud Rasmussen glacier, another you will visit one of the small hunting settlements situated at the incredible Sermilik Icefjord. In Tasiilaq you get to visit the local museum and together with a guide, you can take a hike to the beautiful Valley of Flowers situated just outside the town.

  Price, per person

  Guesthouse Accommodation
  Twin room : 1600 € 
  Single room : 1800 €

  Hotel Accommodation in 3 star hotel 
  Twin /Double room : 1715 €
  Single room : 1920 €

  Included: Helicopter or boat between Kulusuk and Tasiilaq, excursions according to itinerary, accommodation in guesthouse in double room or hotel room (if guesthouse does not have availability), full board.
  
  

  Not included: Flights from Reykjavík - Kulusuk - Reykjavík

  Flights can be added to the booking.

  Flights for Reykjavik-Kulusuk-Reykjavik are around 730 Euros + taxes. The price depends on availability of the concerned date.
  You can book your flights with us. Contact us for further information.

  If you have more questions, please check our FAQs. If you do not find the answer contact us: [email protected]

  
  This tour is semi-guided, meaning there will be a host waiting for you in Tasiilaq, who will pick you up at the airport and take you to the guesthouse, brief you on the program of the tour and make sure that you know where to be for the different excursions and guided walks.

• Tour Itinerary

  Day 1 Kulusuk - Tasiilaq
  Shortly after arrival in Kulusuk you will either go by boat or by helicopter to Tasiilaq - the main town on the East coast of Greenland with about 2,000 inhabitants. 

  Either way, it will be a beautiful experience flying above or sailing in between spectacular icebergs to the neighboring island. You will be taken to your guesthouse where you will be staying the next 4 nights and later there in the day there will be an information meeting and dinner with the other participants. If the weather allows it, the chef will prepare a lovely barbeque on the terrace.

  Day 2 - Boat Excursion to the Knud Rasmussen Glacier (7-8 hours)
  The excursion starts at the harbor of Tasiilaq, heading towards northwest into the broad Ammassalik Fjord. After about an hour sailing we will turn into narrow and steep fjords with breathtaking mountain peaks.

  We will make a stop at Ikateq and look at some remnants of World War 2. It was here the Americans ran an airfield from 1942 – 47, in wartime code-names called “Bluie East Two”. It was built in order to facilitate transatlantic air traffic, navigation, search-and-rescue operations and weather forecast. You can still see the airfield, and rusted fuel drums, vehicles and ruins. 

  We will continue our journey and arrive in Sermiligaaq Fjord, which means “The Beautiful Glacier Fjord”. The name will not disappoint you. At some point you will be able to have the view of two calving glaciers simultaneously, Karale Glacier on your left side, and Knud Rasmussen Glacier right ahead of you. We will sail as close as the situation allows to Knud Rasmussen Glacier, go ashore and enjoy lunch here. After about 1-2 hours, we will head back to Tasiilaq.
  Note: Bring some warm clothes with you, but in case you are freezing, we will have a down cover for you. Lunch, warm drinks and refreshments are included.

  Day 3 - Boat Excursion to Tiniteqilaaq and Sermilik Icefjord (7-8 hours)
  We start in the harbor in Tasiilaq and sail toward north along the Ammassalik Island trough a breathtaking landscape, passing floating ice that looks like sculptures. After 1 – 2 hours, we will arrive in a small settlement called Tiniteqilaaq (which means in Greenlandic “the strait that runs dry at low tide”). The settlement has a spectacular view on the Sermilik Fjord (in Greenlandic “Icefjord”) with colossal icebergs and on the horizon the Greenland Ice Shield touches the sky. 113 people lived permanently in Tiniteqilaaq on January 2015.

  You will have the possibility for a stroll around the settlement by your own. After that we will continue to Sermilik Fjord and enjoy our lunch with a view on the gigantic icebergs. Then we head southwards in the Sermilik Fjord and sail around the Ammassalik Island passing more icebergs and return to Tasiilaq. 
  
  Note: Bring some warm clothes with you, but in case you are freezing, we will have a down cover for you. Lunch, warm drinks and refreshments are included.

  Day 4 - City Walk and Flower Valley (4-5 hours)
  The city walk will take us to a workshop where local artists make beautiful and renowned handicraft. Then towards the harbor and visit the museum, which is the old church built in 1903. The museum has many historical treasures, and you can learn about the life and history of East Greenland.

  The walk continues along the shore to the Hospital and up to the new church. Above the church, you will enjoy a beautiful view over the town. In this area, you will be able to see the oldest houses of the town where the first colony manager Johann Pedersen or the polar explorer Ejnar Mikkelsen lived.

  Before heading to the Flower Valley, you can visit the tourist office Skæven where it is possible to buy handicraft of all kinds, maps, etc. As the name of the valley indicates, you will be able to see many different flowers, such as arctic thyme, arctic bluebell, arctic dandelion, the national flower broad-leafed willow herb, and many more.

  We continue the small curved path along the river for a few kilometers, until we reach a small waterfall. Here we will spend some time to enjoy the beautiful landscape and peacefulness, before heading back to Tasiilaq. 

  Note: It is an easy walk through town, but we recommend sturdy shoes for the walk in the Flower Valley. We recommend you to bring some refreshments with you.

  Day 5 - Goodbye East Greenland
  Today is a traveling day. In the morning you will take the helicopter or the boat back to Kulusuk where your flight out will be waiting for you.

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

• Equipment List

  Adventure Greenland

  For your own wellbeing and safety we strongly suggest following the advice of our equipment list, this includes having good quality rain-gear, tops and bottoms! Also respect that cotton clothing is not appropriate for any strenuous outdoor activity – this includes jeans and t-shirts. Modern outdoor clothing is by far more comfortable and will greatly improve your experience. 
  

  Boots and Clothing:

  • Hiking boots – light hiking boots with waterproofing and ankle support are preferred
  • Long and short sleeve thermal underwear – Wool or synthetic
  • Rain Jacket with a good hood– Preferably waterproof and breathable material
  • Hiking pants
  • Rain trousers – Waterproof and breathable material
  • Gloves – Wool or synthetic
  • Socks – two or three pairs of hiking socks - Wool or synthetic
  • Warm hat – Wool or synthetic
  • Puffy jacket / down or synthetic – for the boat ride 

  Other gear:

  • Backpack for clothes and items used during the day. Size: 20-30 litres. 
  • Duffel bag for your overnight gear, preferably not a suit-case
  • Sunglasses and sun protection
  • Water bottle - 05. - 1 L. 
  • Casual clothes / change of clothes
  • Prescription medication and other personal health items
  • Toiletries; Toothbrush, toothpaste, soap etc. 
  • Protection against flies (mosquitos); such at nets, repellents, etc.

  Optional gear:

  • Walking pole(s)
  • Pen knife
  • Sun/rain Hat or a Cap
  • Camera, spare batteries and a memory card or films
  • Slippers for indoor use
  • Earplugs

  Should you have any questions regarding this equipment list or the equipment on our tours feel free to contact [email protected]

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