Greenland is the world’s largest island and it is an exciting destination in the Arctic for all adventure minded travelers.Greenland, an autonomous nation within the Kingdom of Denmark, can truly be said to be a world apart. The population numbers less than 60,000 in this, the most sparsely populated country and the largest non-continental island on earth. Icebergs and glaciers are probably the most famous features of the environment.The name Greenland comes from Scandinavian settlers. In the Norse sagas, it is said that Erik the Red was exiled from Iceland for murder.
3 Hours Before Flight Time
Today your tour starts from the airport in Kulusuk. From Kulusuk you will either go by boat or helicopter to Tasiilaq, the biggest town on Greenlands east coast.
Whether you sail or fly to Tasiilaq, you will have a beautiful experience with seeing the landscape of high mountain peeks towering over the never ending, ice filled fjords. When you reach Tasiilaq you will be taken to your guest house, where you will be staying the next four nights. You can spend some time on unpacking and getting to know the area. Later in the day there will be an information meeting about the program for the following days and a dinner with the other participants of the trip. If weather permits the chef will fire up the barbeque on the terrace, so you can enjoy the food with the view and fresh air on the side. Try to get some sleep before the big adventure tomorrow, though it can be hard to go to bed in the light summer nights.
In the morning you will have to meet at the harbour of Tasiilaq, where todays excursion starts from. You will head northwest into the big Ammassalik Fjord and after an hour of sailing you will turn into a narrow fjord surrounded with tall mountain peaks. Stand on the deck and take in all the great views and fresh air.
Today’s adventure also starts at the harbour in Tasiilaq, but you will be heading in a slightly different direction. The route will be along the Ammassalik Island, where you again will be surrounded by the beautiful arctic landscape and icebergs, passing like floating sculptures.
After sailing between one or two hours you will arrive at the charming little settlement Tiniteqilaaq. The settlement is located with an amazing view of the Sermilik Fjord, which in Greenlandic actually means “Icefjord”. The fjord got the name, as it is filled with huge icebergs and in the horizon you will be able to see the Greenland Ice Cap. You will have the opportunity to go on shore in the settlement, where around 100 inhabitants have their daily life. You will get some time to explore Tiniteqilaaq on your own and imagine how living in a place like this would be. After the visit you will sail further into the Sermilik Icefjord and enjoy your lunch with a closer view to the icebergs before heading back south, around the Ammassalik Island and towards Tasiilaq.
Today you will stay around Tasiilaq and have solid ground under your feet, as you will be going on a city walk with a guide that can tell you everything abour the city. You will explore all the gems that Tasiilaq has to offer and starting out in the artisan workshop, where local artists create beautiful handicrafts, you might even find some treasures to buy and bring back home.
After the visit at the workshop you will continue towards the harbour and visit the museum, located in the old church from 1903. In the museum you can learn about history and daily life in East Greenland. From the museum you will go to the new church, which gives you a lovely view over the city. In the area you will also find the oldest houses in Tasiilaq.
The second part of the program is a hike to the Flower Valley. Though before heading to the valley, you can have a quick look into the tourist office Skæven, where you also can buy all kinds of souvenirs, handicrafts, maps, get information etc.
Today it is time to pack your luggage again and say goodbye, as this adventure has come to an end. Hopefully you will bring back a lot of good memories from your unique experiences in Greenland.
You will be taking the helicopter or boat from Tasiilaq back to Kulusuk in the morning.
We had families from US,UK, Switzerland, Greenland, Colombo, Tehran, Singapore and Bangkok. She herself was present to monitor that every thing goes smoothly and perfectly. All 45 participants were so pleased and I found all my efforts were successful.