Kayak and Trekking Adventure
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The perfect combination in the south of Greenland. 8 days in the very southernmost part of the world’s largest island, in complete contact with Nature, combining trekking with kayaking, surrounded by an awe-inspiring landscape of blue-tinged icebergs and tundra.

Day 1: Narsarsuaq
Flight Reykjavik (domestic airport) – Narsarsuaq. Reception in the airport and preparation of materials. Start of the trek in the nearby Narsarsuaq mountains. Set up camp in the tundra, dotted with lakes and impressive views of the fjord.

Accommodation in tents.

Day 2: Ice Break in Qooroq Glacier
Trek to the scenic overlook of Qooroq. We will carry on with the hike among tundra and lakes, toward the Mellem cabin, where we will set up camp. Once everything is in place, and after a short rest, we will continue with the trek until the scenic overlook point of the Qooroq Glacier. Impressive views of the glacier, one of the most active in southern Greenland. We will get right on top of the glacier, so we can observe its entire extent as it drops to the sea.



Spectacular vision of ice breaking to the sea. Night at Mellem’s Camp.

Accommodation in tents.

Day 3: View of the Ice Cap
Climbing up the area's highest peak on foot. From a height of less than 1,000 metres, we can observe one of the most privileged panoramas in the south of Greenland. Surrounded by green mountains and valleys dotted with lakes and rivers, we find ourselves in a setting of fjords at our back and Inland Ice's incredible mass of ice in front of us. Night at Mellem Camp.

Accommodation in tents.

Day 4: Flower Valley and Glacier
Descent from Mellem Camp, travelling through lakes and rivers, towards Flower Valley. We will go all the way to Kiattut Glacier, famous for its spectacular views, with unbeatable panoramic views of the ice. We will carry on with our hike through Flower Valley with spectacular views of an enormous valley created by the withdrawal of and subsequent sedimentation from the glacier, where there are abundant flowers. This is quite possibly the most famous excursion in all of Greenland.

Transfer in RIB boat through Tunulliarfik Fjord, usually covered by icebergs, to Qassiarsuk.
Special dinner with typical Greenlandic products, whale, seal, caribou, mattak…

Accommodation in Hostel.

Day 5: Viking Greenland
Walk around Qassiarsuk, old Brattahlid. This is the place where Eric the Red settled when he started Greenland’s colonisation back in 985.
Optional: Brattahlid reconstructions. Guided visit to the original ruins from Erik the Red, and a replica of the original chapel and longhouse.



After, we will visit the Qooroq Ice Fjord, where one of the most active glaciers in southern Greenland can be found, navigating to the area where iceberg density will make it impossible to carry on, and which is without doubt one of Greenland's best images.
In the afternoon, trekking to Tasiusaq Camp, with its replica of a traditional Inuit tent.
Preparation of kayak materials, and contact with our new means of transport. Instructional session on the kayak, basic safety tips. Night at Tasiusaq camp.

Accommodation in tents.

Days 6 and 7
Travelling by kayak through the foothills of Nordre Sermilik Fjord, which is always filled with icebergs of indescribable colours and textures, coming from Egaloruutsit Glacier. This is an area in which the kayak is the only possible vehicle at this time of the year, due to the ice which blocks access to the area by the rest of the boats.
At the end of this day of travel, the camp will be set up on the shores of the fjord. A short hike through the tundra, until we arrive at the point where we can admire the impressive Eqaloruutsit glacier. Night spent in a tent.



The second day we will return to camp in the afternoon. Possibility to go fishing in the fjord.
Night at Tasiusaq camp.

Accommodation in tents.

Day 8
Trek back to Qassiarsuk.
Preparation of equipment and shower. Transfer to Narsarsuaq. Time to walk around in the area and visit the local museum.

Flight Narsarsuaq-Reykjavik (domestic airport) or Copenhagen.


IMPORTANT BE AWARE OF GREENLAND CONDITIONS: This itinerary is a unique journey, designed and organised by Tasermiut, South Greenland Expeditions. It keeps the adventure and discovery ingredients present in all our journeys. 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. That is the reason why 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”.

During the trek, you can leave with us the equipment or clothing you don’t need during this stage. Same procedure for the kayaking.


Reservations:
booking@tasermiut.com

PRICE: 13.372,75 dkk (1.795 €) from Reykjavik

What is included:
- Flight Reykjavik-Narsarsuaq, return
- Tasermiut, South Greenland Expeditions’ guide (English speaking)
- Transfers in Greenland, as stated on this program
- Meals on a full board basis (except lunch on departure day), as stated on this program
- Dinner with Greenlandic typical products
- Accommodation in Greenland, as stated on this program
- Rental of kayaks and navigation equipment (see the list provided)
- Camping and RIB boat travel equipment

What is not included: 
- Airport taxes and fees (125 € from Reykjavik)
- Travel insurance
- Lunch on departure day
- Optional excursions:
Brattahlid reconstructions: 10 € (minimum 4 participants)
- 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 it’s included”


Reservations:
booking@tasermiut.com