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With a hike on the ice, spectacular boat journeys, and even a muskox safari, this is a wonderfully varied adventure. PHOTO: HENRI VANDELANOTTE
JAMES DAVIS
JUAN CARLOS MUÑOZ
With icebergs spilling out of its fjords, humpback
whales spouting in its waters, and a fascinating
Inuit culture, Greenland is perfect for WT-style
adventure, and we’ve created a magnificent
one brimming with great activities. We boat
deep into the Western Fjords, walk on the
incredible Greenland Ice Sheet, enjoy an
Inuit barbecue, and hike the tundra in search
of muskox. In Ilulissat, north of the Arctic
Circle, we hike alongside icebergs on the
shores of Kangia Icefjord, are welcomed into
a local home for kafeemik, and marvel at the
incredible light and color of the long Arctic
twilight on a midnight cruise. This journey
is made for adventure—if you’ve ever wanted
to experience one of the planet’s most
jaw-droppingly beautiful places, this is the
trip for you!
Days 1-3 Nuuk / Western Fjords / Qooqqut
Nuan In Nuuk, Greenland’s tiny capital, we
explore the historic waterfront, hike up
Ukkusissat Mountain for incredible views, and
enjoy a traditional Inuit barbecue by the sea. On
a boat cruise below soaring granite cliffs in the
Western Nuuk Fjords, we’ll fish along the way
and bring our catch to a great boat-in lodge,
where the chef will transform it into our
delicious dinner while we hike to a Viking ruin.
Days 4-5 Kangerlussuaq / Hike the Ice
Sheet / Muskox Safari Heading north to
Kangerlussuaq, we have the extraordinary
experience of hiking across the Greenland Ice
Sheet, then set out on foot across the tundra
with our local guides to search for Greenland’s
iconic wild muskox.
Day 6 Ilulissat / Midnight Cruise North of the
Arctic Circle, the colorful community of Ilulissat
is home to more sled dogs than people. Here at
the mouth of the colossal Kangia Icefjord, we’ll
explore on a midnight cruise beneath the towering
face of the Sermeq Glacier, the most active in
the world (said to have spawned the iceberg that
sank the Titanic).
Days 7-9 Ilimanaq / Sermermiut Boating past
massive icebergs, we reach the tiny village of
Ilimanaq—accessible only by plane, boat, or dog
sled. We’ll have lunch with a local family here, and
the next day, hike among icebergs along the wild
shores of Kangia Icefjord as we make our way
to the ancient Inuit settlement of Sermermiut.
Depart on Day 9.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Hike on the Greenland Ice Sheet and
across the tundra in search of muskox
• Experience Inuit culture and history, visit
an ancient Viking settlement
• Discover the glacier-carved wonder of
the pristine Western Fjords
• Cruise past towering icebergs under the
midnight sun
• Enjoy a special Inuit barbecue, sample
Greenland’s fresh local seafood
DETAILS
• 9-day trip begins in Nuuk and ends
in Ilulissat
• 8 nights rustic hotels
• All meals included
DATES
Jul 22-30, 2017
Aug 1-9
TRIP COST
$6595 (10-12 members)
$6995 (6-9 members)
Single supplement: $610
TRIP LEVEL
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
A mix of moderate walks and hikes over
varying terrain, 1-5 hours a day, boating
excursions, cultural exploration