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Hiking East Greenland
5 days, Kulusuk to Kulusuk
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.
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.
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
Kulusuk Walking Tour
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.
Boat
Climb aboard and get your float on.
Apusiaajik Island Hike
Get a taste of the striking beauty Greenland has to offer on the hike to your camp on Apusiaajik Island (Ascent/Descent: 100 m)
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.
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. In some cases we will be able to step from stone to stone to get to the other side. In other cases we will need to take our shoes and socks off, put on river crossing shoes and wade the rivers. Your guide will provide you with advice on river crossing and bringing your own Trekking poles might come in handy when wading rivers.
You must be fit and able to hike every day of this trip. There is no option to opt out of hiking or excursions as for safety reasons, passengers are not able to remain behind on their own at camp.
Apusiaajik Glacier and Apusiaajiip Ilinnera Valley Hike
Embark on a hike to Apusiaajik glacier (a tidewater glacier) where it flows down from the mountains and into the ocean. Enjoy stunning views and observations on the effects climate change has had on Greenland's glaciers. Continue on to hike in Apusiaajiip Ilinnera Valley, following ice-cold clear rivers, rolling hills and delicate arctic wildflowers. Keep an eye out for the national flower of Greenland: Dwarf fireweed a species of flowering plant in the evening primrose family. (Ascent/Descent: 300 m)
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.
You must be fit and able to hike every day of this trip. There is no option to opt out of hiking or excursions as for safety reasons, passengers are not able to remain behind on their own at camp.
Boat
Climb aboard and get your float on.
Niiniartivaraq Mountain Hike
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. (Ascent/Descent: 150 m)
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.
You must be fit and able to hike every day of this trip. There is no option to opt out of hiking or excursions as for safety reasons, passengers are not able to remain behind on their own at camp.
You will see results of hunting - it's important to remember that seal hunting is a traditional way of life in this area. While this may be shocking to you, we stress the importance of respecting the differences in other cultures and way of life.
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 (Ascent/Descent: 400 m).
Boat
Climb aboard and get your float on.
Traditional Drum Dance Circle
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.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 5Kulusuk
Walk to the Kulusuk airport where the tour ends.