Greenland : East Greenland Wanderer

Day 1 fly from the UK to Keflavik on a Friday, transfer to Reykjavik for an overnight stay. 

Day 2 take a short taxi ride (payable locally) to Reykjavik City Airport for the flight to Kulusuk. Transfer to Hotel Kulusuk for 2 nights, afternoon at leisure. 

Day 3 follow a track to the site of a former radar station. From 1000ft up, the views of the mountain ranges and the ice-filled ocean are simply breathtaking. 

Day 4 transfer by helicopter to Tasiilaq for the next 5 nights. Hike to the Valley of the Flowers, a luxuriant place where a surprising variety of Arctic summer flora can be seen. 

Day 5 the hike to ‘Hydro’ valley is along a simple dirt road created to access the hydroelectric generating station that now supplies power to the town. View picturesque waterfalls and possibly reach Mittivakkat glacier. 

Day 6 hike to the lakes and along the coastline with amazing views out to sea where giant icebergs and broken ice floes dot the scenery. Alternatively take a longer hike around the lakes and mountains of Ammassalik Island. 

Day 7 head up Seaman’s Mountain with amazing views of the town. At the summit (609m/2000ft) the views are awesome with visibility sometimes exceeding 200km! 

Day 8 hike to the ancient stone ‘Reindeer Wall’ and low-lying granite ridges, an area which offers views over the icebergs and pack ice. 

Day 9 return to Kulusuk by helicopter then fly to Reykjavik. Take a short taxi ride to your hotel for an overnight stay. 

Day 10 transfer to Keflavik Airport for the flight home. 


DEPARTURES
Between 3 June and 2 September 2011. It is possible to add extra nights in Iceland (additional cost). Other departure days of the week may be possible (subject to airline schedules). Please contact us to discuss your travel plans. 

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS
A variety of excursions are available from both Kulusuk and Tasiilaq, which may be booked and paid for locally, these include iceberg cruises, visits to remote villages, guided hikes and helicopter glacier trips – see our dedicated section under this tour regarding the variety of excursions on offer!