TRIP FACTS
Price: 3,629€
Tour type: Dogsled expedition
Duration: 8 days - 7 nights
Walking per day: 2 - 6 km
Group size: Min. 4 - Max. 10
Accommodation: Tent and Hostel
Language: English and French
Departures/Meeting point: April/Kulusuk Airport
FAQ: Dogsled Expedition FAQ
Tour code: GRE06
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Hightlights of Tour
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- Greenland’s spectacular alpine landscape
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- Frozen ocean and glaciers that calve into the sea
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- Introduction to Inuit culture in the Winter isolation.
Greenlandic Dogsled Expedition
For thousands of years, the Inuits of East Greenland have travelled during winter by dogsled. The Greenlandic sled dog is renowned for its strength and resilience, capable of pulling its weight all day long. Modern East Greenlandic hunters typically work with teams of 10 to 14 dogs, allowing for a wonderful and relaxed mode of travel through Greenland’s spectacular alpine landscape. This journey offers an authentic and unplugged experience, exploring small hunters’ settlements and crossing the frozen ocean to glaciers that calve into the sea. Travellers will learn about Inuit culture, visit ancient winter house ruins, and marvel at sharp mountain peaks and icebergs embedded in the winter sea ice. The trip includes short snowshoe walks, nights spent in tents, and traditional modes of travel, making it a truly unique adventure.
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival in Kulusuk
Fly from Iceland or Nuuk to Kulusuk, Greenland. Upon arrival, walk from the airport to the village and spend the night in a local house.
Day 2 : Kulusuk to Tiniteqilaq Island and Sermiliqaq
In the early morning, meet the mushers and dog teams to commence the adventure. Cross the strait from Kulusuk to Apusiaajik Island, known for its towering peaks and a glacier flowing into the ocean. Continue north, gliding between islands, and arrive at a hunting cabin on Tiniteqilaq Island. Proceed to the village of Sermiliqaq, home to around 200 residents who rely on fishing and hunting. Spend the night in a tent near Sermiliqaq. Distance: 40 km.
Day 3 : Sermiliqaq to Knud Rasmussen Glacier
Depart Sermiliqaq in the morning, following the coast to the impressive Karale fjord. Surrounded by mountains rising to 2,000 metres, continue to the mighty Knud Rasmussen glacier—a highlight of the journey. Stand before the glacier, dwarfed by its grandeur, and camp overnight in the Karale fjord. Distance: 30 km.
Day 4 : Ikatek Airbase
From Karale fjord, continue to the Ikatek strait, passing a series of steep and uniquely shaped mountains. In the afternoon, reach the abandoned Ikatek airbase, constructed by the US military during World War II. Explore snow-covered vehicles and take a snowshoe walk along the deserted runway. Camp nearby. Distance: 25 km.
Day 5 : Ikatek to Apusiaajik
Travel south past endless island mountains as the mushers guide the team to the north coast of Apusiaajik. Along the way, spot seals by their holes in the ice and listen for ptarmigan males declaring their territory. Spend the night in a tent. Distance: 30 km.
Day 6 : Return to Kulusuk
Cross Apusiaajik Island’s west side, traverse a small glacier, and head towards Kulusuk, arriving in the early afternoon. Enjoy the warmth of a local house and savour a good meal. Distance: 20 km.
Day 7 : Snowshoe Walk in Kulusuk
This day is reserved as a contingency for weather delays. If the itinerary proceeds as planned, we use the day to explore Kulusuk and its surroundings on snowshoes.
Day 8 : Departure
Return to Iceland or Nuuk.
Imortant note:
The outlined programme is indicative only, as weather and snow conditions significantly influence the distance that can be covered by dogsled each day.
Accommodation
- Three nights in a local house (dormitory), in Kulusuk.
- Other nights in tents (2-3 people per tent).
Meals
- Noon: picnic.
- Morning and evening: meals mainly based on freeze-dried dishes.
Included in price:
All ground transfers necessary for the normal running of the program. Food throughout the trip. Accommodation as described in the program (3 nights in a local house (dormitory), other nights in tents). Supply of collective equipment (tents, kitchen equipment, etc.). English/French-speaking guide. First-aid kit. Satellite phone in case of emergencies.
Not included in price:
Alcoholic beverages, flights to/from Greenland, ski rental,other personal expenses.
Cancellation / interruption of stay / loss of luggage and assistance insurance. Everything not mentioned in “Included in Price”.
Flights from Keflavik can be added.
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