Hiking Eastern Greenland
This trip is for the adventurous, who are completely comfortable going off the grid, in basic conditions and into remote nature. You must be physically fit and able to join all hikes and activities.
This adventure includes 3 nights basic–participation camping in a tent. Dinner and breakfast will be prepared by the guide with the help of passengers in a mess tent.
The mess tent is large enough that everyone can sit on a simple foldable camping stool. There will be a small table and a large cooking stove. The camp spot is remote and in the wilderness – there is no electricity or wifi/internet connection.
This trip is for the adventurous, who are completely comfortable going off the grid, in basic conditions and into remote nature. You must be physically fit and able to join all hikes and activities.
Prices are quoted as “from” prices, pp sharing.
| How much: | € 1.699 |
| How long: | 5 days |
| Accommodation: | Tents |
| Start point: | Kulusuk, Greenland |
| End point: | Kulusuk, Greenland |
| Meals: | As indicated in Itinerary |
| Countries: | Greenland |
Included:
- Kulusuk Walking Tour, Kulusuk.
- Apusiaajik Glacier and Apusiaajiip Ilinnera Valley Hike.
- Niiniartivaraq Mountain Hike.
- Sermilik Fjord High Ridge Glacier Hike.
- Traditional Drum Dance Circle.
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
- 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners
- No charge for single supplement
Day 1: Meet your group and Kulusuk walking tour
Your opportunity to meet your tour leader and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards.
Take a walking tour in Kulusuk, a hunters village with approx. 240 inhabitants. We visit all the main sites, including the church, the tiny museum, the shop and harbour learning about culture and daily life in such a remote place and afterwards return to the hotel.
Day 2: Apusiaajik island
Apusiaajik Island is part of the Ammassalik archipelago on the southeastern shore of Greenland. The island is mountainous, with the highest peak being Qivtaatit at 855 m (2,805.1 ft). We will be hiking in the central area which is glaciated, with many chances to enjoy the active Apusiaajik Glacier which flows down to Torsuut Tunoq sound. Participants will need to cross rivers every day on the trip. The water level in the rivers changes due to seasonal conditions.
Day 3: Apusiaajik island/Niiniartivaraq Area
Hop on board a boat and enjoy the secenic cruise to the Niiniartivaraq Area. After arrival you will embark on a hike into a small valley at the foot of the Niiniartivaraq mountains and climb a hill at for stunning views of the surrounding mountains and bay. On the way back to camp, stop at the river and try to catch a trout or two for dinner.
Day 4: Sermilik Fjord High Ridge Glacier Hike
Hike up to a 400m high ridge that separates our camp from the Sermilik ice fjord. From the top of the ridge enjoy fantastic views over the main ice cap of Greenland and over the beautiful blue Ice fjord. The Sermilik Ice fjord has some of the fastest glaciers in the world which calve in the summer season and produce icebergs of all shapes and sizes. The towering wall of ice behind Sermilik fjord has been frozen for approximately 3 million years and cover up to 80% of the country. This spot is one of the key areas being monitored by scientists to measure climate change as they are melting fasted than expected. We continue along the ridge and into the small hunters village of Tiniteqilaq.
This evening, enjoy a traditional Greenlandic drum dance circle, performed by local women. Dating back to the Middle ages, it is a theatrical performance combining storytelling, dance, and music
Day 5: Kulusuk
Walk to the Kulusuk airport where the tour ends.
Departure Dates: 23 July 2021 and 20 August 2021
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