Greenland Expedition
10 Days | Surround yourself with Greenland’s wild landscapes on an Expedition that ventures into seldom-visited territory
Hike on glaciers, cruise through ice fjords and visit small settlements steeped in mythology on this Expedition to Greenland. Tourism in this area consists mostly of polar cruises, but this 10-day adventure takes you through the raw, wild landscapes mostly on foot. You’ll take small boats through ice bergs, learn about local monsters from a local storyteller and go on a hiking trip to a remote eco-lodge on Lyngmark Mountain. Experience the midnight sun (the sun never goes down here in summer!), go on walks and hikes to spectacular viewpoints and maybe even spot a whale or two! With time for optional sea kayaking and whale watching cruises and a local leader by your side every step of the way – this may be the Expedition of a lifetime!
Why you’ll love this trip
Visit small settlements, seldom explored by curious travellers, and head to Disko Island – ‘like all of Greenland encapsulated in one island’ – to soak up the raw landscape of a land surrounded by ice.
Spend some time in Greenland’s breathtaking natural landscape on a glacier hike over two full days traversing the wild landscape, spending a night in a remote eco-lodge. Then, take a spectacular ferry ride through ice floes and icebergs (nicknamed the most beautiful boat ride in the world!).
Explore Greenland away from the tourist track of polar cruise ships and contribute to the sustainable tourism of a country seldom explored on foot.
Experience the midnight sun – this trip will only operate during Greenland’s summer, which means the sun never really sets! Make the most of this eerie phenomenon with optional sea kayaking, boat cruise or sailing adventures.
Learn about Greenlandic culture and mythology during a storytelling experience with a local and a kaffemik experience, where you’ll step into a local’s home to learn why coffee and cake is such an important practice.
Is this trip right for you?
- You must have an excellent level of fitness and physical ability to take on this trip, as it includes multiple hikes – including your 2-day hiking exploration of Disko Island, where you’ll hike up to 4 hours on both days. Hiking poles are recommended and sturdy hiking boots are a must!
- Flights to Greenland from Denmark and Iceland, as well as additional accommodation in Nuuk or Ilulissat are in high demand over the summer months and availability is limited. We recommend checking what is available before requesting your trip and you will need to book well in advance to avoid disappointment.
Start: Nuuk, Greenland
Finish: Ilulissat, Greenland
Theme: Expeditions
Destinations: Greenland
Style: Original
Inclusions
Meals
9 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 1 dinner
Transport
Private vehicle, Plane, Ferry
Accommodation
Hotel (8 nights), Lodge (1 night)
Activities
- Nuuk – Greenland National Museum & Archives
- Nuuk – Greenland mythology with a local storyteller
- Nuuk – Leader-led walking tour
- Nuuk – Flight to Ilulissat
- Ilulissat – Guided walking tour
- Ilulissat – Bone carving workshop visit
- Ilulissat – Kaffemik experience
- Ilulissat – Full day boat trip to Qasigiannguit settlement including lunch
- Ilulissat – Ferry to Qeqertarsuaq (Disko Island)
- Qeqertarsuaq (Disko Island) – Guided walking tour
- Qeqertarsuaq (Disko Island) – Hike to Lyngmark Glacier
- Qeqertarsuaq (Disko Island) – Hike from Lyngmark Glacier to Qeqertarsuaq
- Qeqertarsuaq (Disko Island) – Ferry to Ilusissat
- Ilulissat – Icefjord Centre entrance ticket
- Ilulissat – Icefjord hike to Sermermiut settlement
- Complimentary Departure Transfer
Optional activities
- Nuuk – Puffin watching boat tour – DKK1095
- Nuuk – Nuuk backcountry hiking tour (half day) from – DKK2600
- Nuuk – Nuuk Art Museum – DKK30
- Qeqertarsuaq (Disko Island) – Siorasuit Black Sand Beach ice swimming & sauna – DKK200
- Ilulissat – Icefjord Cruise – DKK695
- Ilulissat – Midnight Sun sailing – DKK840
- Ilussisat – Evening kayaking among icebergs – DKK1350
- Ilulissat – Whale watching tour – DKK1195
Available from £4,817pp (sale rate on 24.11.24)
Dates currently available to book
25 July – 3 August 2025
15 – 24 August 2025
5 – 14 September 2025
Flights not included, however, we can add these for a supplement providing you with an ATOL protected package
This tour is with one of our preferred partners