Trekking in East Greenland Tour

Welcome! Your tour starts at Reykjavík Airport in Iceland. Meet your group there and board your flight to Kulusuk, Greenland. Once you arrive, your local guide will meet you and bring you to the hostel accommodation in the adorable and remote coastal village. Look towards the sea and you’ll spot icebergs! Gather for dinner with the group and listen up as the guide briefs you on the adventure ahead. You’ll go over any necessary equipment then head to bed.

After breakfast, you will hop on a boat and depart for a more remote territory to start the trekking journey. Your guides will navigate you through iceberg-filled waters to arrive at an incredible serene campsite. Surrounded by jagged peaks and immense glaciers, you’ll set up camp. Once you’ve set up your outdoor home, follow your guide on a short warm-up hike to get acquainted with the terrain and prepare for the days ahead. Catch your first glimpses of breathtaking fjord views, then head back to camp to warm up with dinner.

After filling up on a hearty breakfast, head out to explore the vast Karale Glacier, the biggest glacier in the area. The mainly flat trail leads you into the fjord and along an enormous ice wall, spanning about five kilometers. Hike up onto the glacier and be astounded to learn that the ice you’re walking on is over 600 years old. Return to the same campsite as last night for aperitif and dinner.

Enjoy your last breakfast at this ethereal campsite, then pack up for today’s trek. Following the coast, you will reach a pass leading to Nunartivaq Mountain, viewing vivid rock formations and stunning views all along the way. Descend through a boulder-filled valley to reach the isolated beach to set up camp. Chat with your crew and admire the views as you wait for dinner. Get a good night’s rest.

Did someone say polar dip?! Summon a hefty amount of courage and jump into the icy waters to put some pep in your step. Today’s trail goes southwest along some mountain slopes and narrow passages. These pathways can be challenging, so watch your footing. Seemingly in the middle of nowhere, you’ll arrive at tonight’s campsite: an abandoned US Army Base used in WWII. Ask your guide for a short history lesson over dinner, then set up camp and head to bed.

Have breakfast at this historic location and head off for the day once you’re packed. Hike through the Ikateq straight on some reasonably easy terrain with impressive vistas. Roll up your pants as you’ll cross a glacial river to keep on the right path. Between tall granite peaks, you’ll feel the undeniable shift in energy as you head further into the unspoiled natural wonders of East Greenland. Your guide will pick the most magical spot to set up camp for the night. Embrace the moment—you’re halfway through your trip.

Stretch your legs after breakfast and get ready for an adventurous hike. Set out through the Tunup Kua Valley, then head over a mountain pass, then descend into the Tasiilaq Fjord. Make sure you have your hiking poles easily accessible today to traverse a glacier en route. Follow your guide to an otherworldly campsite deep in the Tasiilaq Fjord. Keep your eyes on the skies for a blanket of brilliant stars.

Fill up on breakfast and follow your guide through the Tasiilaq Fjord into its depths. You’ll cross a few streams, but nothing compared to the glacial river from Day 6. The landscapes today are nothing short of magnificent. Relish in your last campsite of the tour next to the mighty flowing river. Take it all in!

Enjoy your last campsite breakfast and eat well to prepare for the journey ahead. You’ll be climbing to the summit of Tasiilaq Mountain over the next two days, reaching its apex tomorrow. Today’s hike will challenge you more than other days in terms of elevation, so take it one step at a time. After cresting a steep hill along a glacial moraine, you’ll reach a gorgeous valley with a cozy mountain hut awaiting you. Have a hearty dinner and get some rest for tomorrow’s peak trip.

After breakfast, you’ll leave the hut and head out for a short but physically demanding hike to summit the nearby peak. Leave your comfort zone behind as you climb up, overlooking the magnificent views of East Greenland beneath you. Hang out at the summit to snap some fantastic pictures, then return to the same mountain hut as the previous night.

Indulge in breakfast for your last full day of the tour. The trail leads you the same way you came up, but as with all out-and-back routes, you’ll see the views from a different perspective, making it feel like a new trail altogether. At the bottom, the boat captain will meet you to accompany you to Kulusuk. Drop your bags at the hostel, then settle in for your last dinner together. Reminisce on the previous 11 days and all the memories you’ve made!

Gather for your final breakfast together, then take a short tour of the Kulusuk Museum to learn about Inuit culture and traditions. In the late morning, the group departs for Reykjavík Airport, where the adventure ends. Say your goodbyes and continue on your journey either home or to the next destination on your trip.