Greenland : Hiking in East Greenland

Fly via Iceland to Kulusuk, a pretty village of bright toy-town houses strung over a rocky hillside, and the base for the first part of the holiday. Then take a thrilling helicopter ride to the larger town of Tasiilaq on Ammassalik Island. In both locations staying at comfortable hotels on a full board basis.

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS

• Half and full day walks with day sack
• Two bases from which to explore
• Comfortable hotel accommodation on full board basis
• Fully guided throughout
• Helicopter flight, landing on glacier (additional cost)
• Iceberg boat cruise (additional cost)

The Ammassalik District is the size of the United Kingdom, yet is inhabited by fewer than 3,000 people. The only other settlement in East Greenland is at Scoresbysund, about 800 km further north and it takes as long to fly there as to Iceland or the West coast of Greenland.

One of the most isolated places on earth, the entire coast is effectively locked in by pack ice and inaccessible to shipping from late October until mid-July. As the ice breaks up, it comes in and out of the fjords and inlets with the tides and wind. By contrast, the giant icebergs in the fjords and inlets are drift ice, calved from the glaciers.

Each day set out on foot to explore the region. The walks are well paced, with stops to enjoy the views, wildflowers, birds, unusual rock formations and of course the thousands of exquisitely sculpted icebergs stranded on the shoreline or cruising the fjords.

Some of the time we'll walk on tracks and paths, but often we must find our own route, which makes it more of an adventure, and a little more challenging. Cathy Harlow, who guides this tour, spent time getting to know the area well and has researched and walked all the routes described.

The holiday also offers the chance to take a boat cruise among icebergs and a helicopter sightseeing flight to the Mittivakkat Glacier, landing on the ice.

EXTEND YOUR STAY IN ICELAND
		The flights operate via Reykjavik so you can easily extend your stay and visit Iceland before or after the Greenland tour. Contact our team to find out more.