Starting from: Reykjavik
Season: 1st Jan-30th April
Duration: 5 days / 4 nights
Highlights: Kulusuk - Dog sledding - Apusiaajik glacier - Tasiilaq - Snowshoeing tour - Snowmobiling - Tinit Glacier - Hunter's trek path - Sermilik Ice fjord
If you're looking for a winter adventure amidst some of the most scenic and pristine landscapes in the world, then this East Greenland holiday is perfect for you!
Let the friendly Greenlandic sled dogs take you to explore glaciers and ancient hunting trails, go snowshoeing in the towering mountains, ride a snowmobile to the top of a glacier, and enjoy the iceberg-studded fjords and charming settlements.
Each of our holidays is a personal experience and our goal is to design an itinerary that matches your dream trip.
Below is a 5 day / 4 night sample itinerary to give you a general idea of our East Greenland Winter Adventure starting from Reykjavik:
Flight from Reykjavik to Kulusuk where you will be transferred to your hotel.
Later in the day take a dog sledding tour to the Little Glacier Apusjasjik to experience the beauty and wonders of East Greenland.
Overnight at Hotel Kulusuk.
Optional adds-on:
Snowmobile tour
Morning helicopter transfer to Tasiilaq. Spend the afternoon snowshoeing in the mountains area around Tasiilaq with unrivalled views of the polar sea, scattered icebergs and pack ice.
Overnight at Hotel Angmagssalik for 3 nights.
Take a snowmobile day tour north of Ammassalik Island to the breathtaking Tinit Glacier. Stop to admire the blue glacial wall at the bottom before you will ascend to the top to enjoy panoramic views of the mountains, the Inlandsis, the Arctic sea and the Sermilik Ice fjord.
Another dog sledding adventure across the “Hunters trek”, the route followed by the Inuits to hunt polar bears in winter.
Enjoy panoramic views of the towering mountains and iceberg-filled Sermilik fjord whilst getting to know the beautiful Greenlandic dogs and the friendly mushers.
Helicopter transfer to Kulusuk and flight to Reykjavik.
We can customise this trip to add a few extra days with tours and activities of specific interest to you. Just let us know what you would like and we can make it happen!
Price: From 18,440 DKK per person on a twin sharing basis
Inclusions:
- Return flight from Reykjavik to Kulusuk
- 4-night accommodation in a 2-star hotel (twin room with private bath and full board)
- Return helicopter transfer from Kulusuk to Tasiilaq
- 3-hour Dogsledding tour to the Apusjasjiik "Little" Glacier
- 3-hour Snowshoe tour in Tasiilaq
- Snowmobile day tour to the Tinit Glacier
- Dogsledding tour to the Hunters' trek
We can also include tours and activities of your choice and recommendations for self-guided walks and hikes.
Additional information for your Greenland trip will be sent to you along with the detailed itinerary. This will include details about weather and clothing, currencies and payments, electricity system, food and water, safety, contact information and other useful tips. And we are always available for questions before and during your trip, so feel free to ask.
