An Adventure across Greenland

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An Adventure across Greenland

In Greenland’s remote wilderness, you’ll push your limits – and break through them.

On this exhilarating Arctic adventure, you’ll feel the adrenaline of the new and unknown: swimming between icebergs in Disko Bay, kayaking between the towering peaks of Amitsuarsuk Fjord, and foraging for your own food in the Greenlandic wilderness. Throughout, you’ll be led by a team of local guides who know this land like the backs of their hands.

Returning home, you’ll feel a sense of satisfaction and renewed self-belief; having challenged yourself to dig deep and break the mould. You did it.

When

June - September

Price

From $18,239pp excl. flights

(based on 2 ppl sharing)

How long

6 nights

Ideal length

Days 1-3

Disko Bay

Located on Greenland’s wild western coast, Disko Bay is renowned for its kilometre-high icebergs. Each year, it draws hundreds of whales to feast on fish and swim in its “sea of ice”.

Days 1-3

Day 1

The adventure begins

Touching down in Illulissat (the gateway to Disko Bay), you’ll be met by your private driver who’ll ferry you straight to The Icefjord Center. Breathing in dazzling views of Kangia Icefjord, you’ll learn about the historic importance of ice in Greenland through the center’s modern art instillations and exhibitions. Then, you’ll set off on your first adventure. Hiking across Sermermiut Valley, you’ll discover its 4500-year-old Inuit settlements before picnicking beside the icebergs of Ilulissat Icefjord. Finally, you’ll head, by RIB boat, to Saqqaq Camp in Disko Bay – your home for the next few nights.

sunrise at saqqaq camp in disko bay in greenland

greenlandic coffee at camp saqqaq in disko bay in greenland

Day 2

Swimming with icebergs

With your tent pitched right by the water’s edge, you’ll rise to sweeping views of Disko Bay. Today, you’ll get up close and personal with the surrounding icebergs – by paddleboarding, and then by swimming; equipped with a specially designed survival drysuit. In the evening, you’ll cozy up by the fire; reflecting on the day’s pursuits over a steaming cup of Greenlandic coffee. It’s like Irish coffee, only stronger.

outdoor lunch at camp saqqaq in disko bay in greenland

saqqaq village fishing boat in disko bay in greenland

whale watching between icebergs in greenland

Day 3

Seeking creatures great and small

After a nourishing camp breakfast, you’ll set off to try your hand at Arctic fishing. Accompanied by your expert guide – and local fisherman – you’ll learn traditional Inuit fishing techniques before hauling in your catch. In the afternoon, you’ll head out once more. This time, seeking whales. By boat, you’ll cross over Arctic waters, watching as these majestic creatures dip, dive, and leap to their heart’s content.

camp saqqaq landscapes in disko bay in greenland

bed at camp saqqaq in disko bay in greenland

saqqaq village aerial view in disko bay in greenland

dining at camp saqqaq in disko bay in greenland

fishing house in saqqaq village in disko bay in greenland

fisherman's hands in saqqaq village in disko bay in greenland

preparing fish for dinner in camp saqqaq in disko bay in greenland

Days 4-7

Nuup Kangerlua

Deep within Greenland’s fjord system, the 160km-long fjord of Nuup Kangerlua is home to some of the oldest mountains in the world. Beneath their 3.8-billion-year-old peaks, you’ll find the ancient sites of Inuit summer hunting grounds. Far from civilization, this is a world of starlit skies, arctic char, and frozen wilds.

Days 4-7

Day 4

Reaching new heights

Swapping one camp for another, you’ll head back to Ilulissat Airport where you’ll board a flight to Nuuk, Greenland’s brightly colored capital. After touching down, you’ll be met by your helicopter pilot. They’ll take you soaring over Nuuk Fjord (the second largest fjord system in the world) towards Camp Kiattua, your private camp. Along the way, you’ll stop off at Sermitsiaq mountain; pausing to drink in the views from Nuuk’s most iconic pyramid-shaped peak as you sip champagne.

mussels foraged from camp kiattua in greenland

Day 5

Foraging for feasts

Heading to Amitsuarsuk Fjord, you’ll kayak between plunging cliffs; foraging for wild mussels and catching cod with your expert local guide. Pulling up at a secluded shoreline, you’ll cook your fresh catch over open flames just like the locals do. Returning to camp, you’ll spend the afternoon foraging for berries and mushrooms in Kiattua Valley before unwinding in your camp’s very own hot tub.

northern lights above a tent at camp saqqaq in disko bay in greenland

Day 6

Breathing in the views

Accompanied by a private chef, you’ll spend your penultimate day hiking the summit of Uumannaq. From your 420-metre-high vantage point, you’ll settle down for a traditional Greenlandic BBQ in the fresh mountain air. You’ll spend your final evening relaxing back at Camp Kiattua; gazing up at the stars – and the Northern Lights.