We sat down with our founder and lead guide, Einar, who has led countless tours in both Greenland and Iceland, to get his practical take on how to prepare for a trek. Here is what he had to say. How far in advance should you start preparing? If you are fit, you do not really need to prepare much –
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Greenland in Summer: Midnight Sun, Wildflowers and That Feeling You Can’t Quite Explain
You know that feeling when winter has gone on just a little too long, and then one day you step outside and something has shifted? The air feels different, lighter somehow. That is what summer arriving in Greenland feels like. Except here, the whole world seems to wake up at once. Summer in Greenland arrives with a burst of excitement
Who Are Our Tours For?
You might be wondering if our tours are right for you. Here’s our honest take. First things first: this isn’t a checklist you need to tick off completely. Maybe you only resonate with one or two of these points and not the rest, and that’s completely fine. As long as you’re reasonably fit and interested in experiencing Greenland or Iceland,
Whales of East Greenland: Encounters Along the Sermilik Coast
Lone polar bear. Photo – Magnus Elander, Visit Greenland.jpg
Exploring the Wild: The Remarkable Fauna of East Greenland — By Foot and By Sea
Lone polar bear. Photo – Magnus Elander, Visit Greenland.jpg
What to expect: Hiking and Trekking in Greenland
We’re a small, family-run company based in Iceland and Greenland with over 30 years of experience. Imagine traveling to the Alps or Patagonia, then remove all the crowds, all the roads, and most of the infrastructure. That’s Greenland. With its vast, untouched wilderness and majestic glaciers, Greenland is a hiker’s paradise. Hiking and Trekking in Greenland is a breathtaking and
What’s actually happening in Greenland right now, and what it means for your trip
You’ve probably seen the news about US interest in Greenland and tensions between US, Denmark and EU. If you’re planning a trip to Greenland, you’re probably wondering what that means. While the political tensions and the media fuss around it have stirred up some unrest, life in Greenland mostly remains the same. What this means for your trip: If you’ve
Greenlandic Sled Dog & Dogsledding in East Greenland
For thousands of years, the Inuit of East Greenland have traveled across the winter landscape by dogsled. The Greenlandic sled dog is renowned for its strength and resilience, capable of pulling heavy loads over long distances. If you’ve visited East Greenland, chances are you’ve seen sled dogs around villages and towns. In Greenland, there is only one type of sled
Nordic Ski Touring in Greenland
What Is Nordic Ski Touring? Nordic Ski Touring is a form of backcountry skiing focused on travel, exploration, and moving through remote terrain rather than speed or steep descents. It sits somewhere between classic cross-country skiing and alpine touring, combining efficient movement with the ability to handle varied, ungroomed terrain. Nordic touring skis are typically wider and more stable than
Exploring the Flora of East Greenland: A Hiker’s Botanical Companion
East Greenland is often described in terms of its glaciers and fjords, but anyone who hikes here quickly learns that the landscape is far more alive than it first appears. Tucked between rocks, clinging to ridges, and scattered across sheltered valleys, the flora of East Greenland forms a small but resilient community that rewards hikers who slow down and look
