Kayak and Trekking Expedition
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"A 160 km expedition in total freedom among icebergs and glaciers. Trekking on ice, polar wildlife, the Northern Lights"

KAYAK AND REINDEERS IN GREENLAND

Using soundless kayaks and in total freedom, we will travel across part of the Arctic, surrounded by a spectacular setting of icebergs and glaciers.

A genuine expedition, in kayak and on foot, without a support boat to disturb the harmony of the trip, in total contact with the magical environment of one of our planet’s last frontiers: the largest island in the world, Greenland.

On our trip, we will combine travelling the fjords on kayak with hiking, which will allow us to cross the tundra and approach Inlandis, Greenland great inland glacier.

 

DAILY ITINERARY

Day 1
Reykjavik (domestic airport)-Narsarsuaq
(also possible to fly from Copenhagen).
Arrival in Greenland, reception in the airport.
Transfer to Narsaq by RIB boat; with about 1,700 inhabitants, it is one of southern Greenland's biggest cities. Introduction and preparation of equipment. If the conditions are right, the first tests of navigation will be carried out. Night in hostel-home.

Days 2 to 13

Tugtutoq Island
After leaving the Narsaq peninsula behind, we will travel through a setting of low-slung islands, with waterfalls and alongside leafy tundra which contrasts with the blue and white of the icebergs. During our trip, we will trek to nearby slopes and visit the hut belonging to Ujaraq, the solitary old fisherman, and we will gather mussels for the group to eat. Nights spent in a tent. Opportunity to observe Northern Lights in the peacefulness of the night (since the beginning of august).

Qaleraliq Fjord
We will begin crossing the Ikerssuaq Fjord, the area's largest, and where the chances of seeing whales are greatest. Navigation through the Qaleraliq Fjord. The Qaleraliq glacier, with its three glacier tongues nearly 10 km wide, is the most spectacular in all of southern Greenland. We will take our time in order to make a detailed visit of the area, and go on excursions with impressive views of Inlandis, discovering lakes hidden in the tundra, observing the caribou feeding on salts from the fjord, and at night, enjoying the thundering sound of the seracs breaking away in the area's magical silence. If ice conditions allow it, we will go into the glacier to cover just a small part of its immensity, among the rimes (crevasses), large cracks and drains.

Fjords and Glaciers
After leaving Qaleraliq, we will travel into a labyrinthine system of islands and outcroppings of land. We will visit several glaciers, some of which can be reached on foot, and others which we will need the kayak to reach. We will have the opportunity to trek through unique and wild areas, as beautiful as they are inaccessible, unknown places that we will have the exclusive privilege of exploring.
Time for fishing arctic salmon, gathering mushrooms and cranberries.

Return to Narsaq
We will finish off the return trip to Narsaq travelling through an area full of ringed seals. In this area, there is usually a greater density of ice, slowing down the kayak and sometimes even blocking access at certain locations. Possibility to visit some Inuit ruins in the area. Arrival in kayak to Narsaq in the afternoon. Gathering of materials. Night in hostel-home.

Day 14
Stay in Narsaq.
Free time to visit the city, eskimo market, hunters' harbour, church, leather shop, museum, etc. Option of a small trek to nearby mountains.
Night in hostel-home.

Day 15
Transfer to Narsarsuaq. Time to walk around in the area and visit the local museum.
Flight Narsarsuaq-Reykjavik (domestic airport) or Copenhagen.

NOTE:
This trip is done in a true expedition style, with a spirit of discovery and adventure. The rhythm is relaxed, but continuous, and the options surrounding us many and varied. The route can be done as it is explained above or in reverse order. The order of the activities may not be exactly as planned in this outline. Greenland is the wildest country in the northern hemisphere, infrastructures are almost non-existent and logistics pose enormous challenges. For this reason, we may not follow this daily itinerary exactly as planned. It is subject to change in order to adapt the journey to the weather conditions, sea conditions, or technical and organisational difficulties, and it therefore requires flexibility in the traveller.
Some activities can be cancelled because of weather or ice conditions as locals say “The weather is Boss in Greenland”.


Reservations:
booking@tasermiut.com

 
\"KAYAK

Dates 2012:
16th – 30th June
02nd – 16th July
17th – 31st July
25th August – 08th September

Group: 8 to 12 people

Price: 17.842,74 dkk (2.395 €)

Supplement for flight from Copenhagen 2.309,50 dkk (310 €)

What is included:

- Flight Reykjavik-Narsarsuaq, return (supplement for flight from Copenhagen)
- Tasermiut, South Greenland Expeditions guide (English speaking)
- RIB boat trip Narsarsuaq – Narsaq – Narsarsuaq
- Rental of kayaks and navigation equipment (see the list provided)
- Meals on a full board basis (except dinner last day in Narsaq and lunch on departure day)
- Accommodation in Greenland, as stated on this program
- Camping and RIB boat travel equipment

What is not included:
- Airport taxes and fees (125 € from Reykjavik / 186 € from Copenhagen)
- Last day dinner in Narsaq and lunch on departure day
- Unexpected expenses as a result of weather conditions (including difficulties due to ice or weather conditions) or flight or boat delays.
- Any other aspect not listed in “What is included”

Reservations:
booking@tasermiut.com
Diseņo web: Codarfel 2009