Greenland Villages Hiking Tour

Greenland is the largest island on the planet (four times the size of France and five times the size of California). The East coast of Greenland is colder than the west coast and largely covered in ice. This itinerary takes us on foot and by boat between four villages that are ice free and offer beautiful hikes and a slow-paced way to experience Greenland. We will enjoy beautiful hikes fabulous views of ice filled fjords and bays, granite peaks, wildflowers and Inuit culture. We’ll also enjoy boat rides between villages, passing glacial ice calved from extremely active glaciers in Sermilik Fjord.

We will be hiking in uneven and rocky terrain and hikes may take between 5-7 hours. It is therefore important that participants are fit and have previous hiking experience. Participants may also be required to lend a hand moving luggage for boat transfers. We ask that personal gear be limited to 15kg (33lb). We will provide you with a gear list on booking.

A note about accommodation

Accommodation on this trip is basic, involving mattresses on the floor and dry toilets with showering options available but typically in a ‘service house’. We are visiting remote villages that do not enjoy all of the amenities taken for granted in many cities, towns and villages around the world. This is all part of the adventure.

A note about food

All meals are included. Fresh fish may be available in some villages. Dietary requirements must be advised well in advance so we can make arrangements as there are no restaurants and supermarkets on this trip. Your guide will prepare an evening meal. Breakfast and lunch will be fairly typical hiking fare with porridge, muesli, nuts, chocolates, bread, cheese and spreads.

2027 €3,699 10 days – 9 nights

Additional info

Group size 5-12

Day 1

You will be met outside the Kulusuk airport terminal where this tour starts. We walk to our traditional Greenlandic house where we will stay for the first two nights.

Day 2

Discovering Kulusuk Island with 6-7 hours walking exploring the coast and amazing viewpoints over ice and water.

Day 3

Morning boat transfer (1 hour) to Kuummitt standing at the base of gorgeous granite peaks.

Day 5

Transfer by small boat from Kuummitt to Tiniteqilaaq by the Ikaasatsviaq Strait a small hunters village on the Sermilik Fjord. Enjoy walking around the village and views of this very active glacial region.

Day 7

We take a short boat ride to Golden Beach. From here we enjoy a lovely hike to Tasiilaq, the largest town of East Greenland. 6-7hours, 350m ascent.

Day 9

Enjoy a free morning in Tasiilaq. In the afternoon we will enjoy a lovely boat ride back to Kulusuk

Day 4

Climb Mount Qeqqit Qaqqartivaat. Enjoying fabulous views of mountains, glaciers and fjords.

Day 6

Enjoy a long hike (420m ascent) with gorgeous views returning to Tiniteqilaaq

Day 8

Hike Somandsfjeldet and Qaqqartivakajik, enjoy a hike to the summit of Sailors Mountain (5-6 hours and 650m ascent)

Day 10

Enjoy a morning walk and lunch before heading to the airport for your onward journey.

What is and is not included

All accommodation, meals and guides in Greenland. Accommodation is basic but safe and warm (no camping).

Flights between Keflavik (Iceland) and Kulusuk are not included. The flight with Icelandair is around 1h, 50 minutes in duration. Fog and inclement weather can cause flight delays so we recommend on your way home from Greenland that you do not book a tight connection for your onward flight from Iceland.