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Hiking East Greenland
5 days, Kulusuk to Kulusuk
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When someone says “incredible hiking adventure” East Greenland probably doesn’t immediately come to mind. This five-day tour will 100% change that. Trek and camp your way across this rugged land’s spectacular mountains, glaciers, and valleys, discovering the region’s storied culture and fascinating wildlife along the way.
5 days
Kulusuk to Kulusuk
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There are no departure dates currently available for the rest of this season. Some tours only run during parts of the year.
Trip Code: EWRK
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Travel Style: Active
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Service Level: Camping
Camping most nights with some hotel/hostel stays to start and throughout; affordable public and private transport.
Physical Rating: 4 - Demanding
Some high-altitude hikes or more strenuous activities, but accessible to most healthy travellers.
Trip Type: Small Group
Small group experience; Min 15, average 12.
Age requirement: 12+
All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Places visited
- Greenland
Itinerary Notes
Specific flights need to be booked for this trip; please see joining instructions for details.
Itinerary
Day 1Kulusuk/Apusiaajik island
Arrive in the morning and meet the CEO at the airport, where we start the day off with a walk to the town of Kulusuk, to visit the key sites and learn about daily life.
Later, catch a boat to Apusiaajik Island, enjoy the beautiful scenery on the hike to our first camp, where you'll help set up and settle in for the evening.
Meals included:
Lunch | DinnerDay 2Apusiaajik island
Embark on a morning hike to Apusiaajik glacier for stunning views and observations on the effects climate change has had on Greenland's glaciers. Continue on to hike in Apusiaajiip Ilinnera Valley, following rivers and hills and admiring the delicate arctic wildflowers.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 3Apusiaajik island/Niiniartivaraq Area
Catch a boat to the mainland, cruising through the Ikaasatisivaq strait and into a small fjord at the foot of the Niiniartivaraq mountains. After setting up camp, walk into a small Valley and climb a hill at the foot of the mountains for stunning views. On the way back to camp, try to catch a trout or two for dinner.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 4Niiniartivaraq Area/Kulusuk
This morning, hike up to a 400m ridge separating our camp from the Sermilik ice fjord. Take in the sweeping views across the main ice cap of Greenland, keeping an eye out for icebergs. Continue along the ridge to the small hunting village of Tiniteqilaq where we catch a boat back to Kulusuk. This evening, enjoy a traditional Greenlandic drum dance circle.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 5Kulusuk
Walk to the Kulusuk airport where the tour ends.
Meals included:
BreakfastWhat's Included
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- 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
Accommodations
Basic participatory camping (3 nts), basic hostel (full group sharing one dormitory-hut 1 nt).
Meals
4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners
Transportation
Hiking, walking, boat.
Staff & experts
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.
Departures
There are no departure dates currently available for the rest of this season. Some tours only run during parts of the year.
Please Contact Us to inquire about dates for next season, or to discuss other tour options.