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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 stunning
Western Fjords, walk on the surreal Greenland
Ice Sheet, enjoy an Inuit barbecue, and hike
the tundra in search of musk ox. In Ilulissat,
north of the Arctic Circle, we hike right
alongside icebergs on the shores of Kangia
Icefjord, discover an ancient Inuit settlement,
and during our midnight cruise, marvel at
the incredible dance of light and color of the
Arctic twilight reflected on massive icebergs.
If you’ve ever wanted to experience one of
the planet’s most jaw-droppingly beautiful
places, Greenland is the place.
Days 1-3 Nuuk / Western Fjords / Qooqqut
Nuan In Nuuk, Greenland’s capital, we hike up
Ukkusissat Mountain and enjoy a traditional
Inuit-style barbecue by the sea. On our boat
cruise below the granite cliffs of the Western
Nuuk Fjords, we’ll fish along the way, bringing
our catch to a boat-in lodge where the chef will
transform it into our dinner while we hike to a
Viking ruin.
Days 4-5 Kangerlussuaq / Musk Ox Safari /
Hike the Ice Sheet We hike across ice-carved
valleys to search for Greenland’s wild musk ox
herds (this is the best place in the country to see
them), then have the extraordinary experience of
hiking on the moon-like terrain of the Greenland
Ice Sheet, with ice crunching beneath our feet.
Day 6 Ilulissat / Midnight Cruise North of
the Arctic Circle, we visit the community of
Ilulissat, home to more sled dogs than people.
We’ll explore colossal Kangia Icefjord 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 Disko Bay / Sermermiut Boating out
through Disko Bay, on the lookout for humpback
whales, we enjoy a coastal hike and picnic
lunch with a panorama of floating icebergs and
distant Disko Island. Our last hike brings us right
among the giant icebergs along the wild shores
of Kangia Icefjord as we make our way to the
ancient Inuit settlement of Sermermiut. Depart
on Day 9.
This wonderfully varied journey includes a hike on the Greenland Ice Sheet,
spectacular boat rides, and even a musk ox safari. PHOTO: PEARL BUCKNALL
PETE CAIRNS
ANCIENT CULTURES, GLACIAL LANDSCAPES, AND ADVENTURES UNDER THE MIDNIGHT SUN
GUNTER GRAFENHAIN
HIGHLIGHTS
• Hike on the moonscape of the Greenland
Ice Sheet
• Cross wilderness valleys to look for herds
of shaggy musk ox
• Experience the culture of the Inuit, who
have lived in Greenland for hundreds
of years
• Walk to an ancient Viking settlement
along iceberg-strewn shores
• Discover the glacier-carved wonder of
the pristine Western Fjords
• Cruise past towering icebergs under the
long evening light of the Arctic summer
• 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, 2018
Aug 1-9
TRIP COST
$6695 (10-12 members)
$7095 (6-9 members)
Single supplement: $350
TRIP LEVEL
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
A mix of moderate walks and hikes over
varying terrain, 1-5 hours a day, cultural
exploration, travel by small boat, access to
the Ice Sheet by rough dirt road