Winter wonderland in east Greenland

Iceland
Tour

Trip offered by Emanuela Travel expert in Iceland

Trip summary

Departure Reykjavik
End Reykjavik
Countries
- Iceland
- Greenland
City
Theme Unusual trips
Travel style Tailor-made travel
Accommodation Standard
Flight Excluded
Guide Included

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Description

If you're looking for a winter adventure amidst some of the most scenic and pristine landscapes in the world, then this East Greenland holiday is perfect for you!

Let the friendly Greenlandic sled dogs take you to explore glaciers and ancient hunting trails, go snowshoeing in the towering mountains, ride a snowmobile to the top of a glacier, and enjoy the iceberg-studded fjords and charming settlements.

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Detailed itinerary

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1
Arrival & dog sledding to the Apusjajik glacier
Day 1 Transfer by airplane
Flight from Reykjavik to Kulusuk where you will be transferred to your hotel.

Later in the day take a dog sledding tour to the Little Glacier Apusjasjik to experience the beauty and wonders of East Greenland.

Overnight at Hotel Kulusuk.

Optional adds-on: Snowmobile tour
Visited places:
- Reykjavik
- Kulusuk
2
Tasiilaq & snowshoeing
Day 2
Morning helicopter transfer to Tasiilaq. Spend the afternoon snowshoeing in the mountains area around Tasiilaq with unrivalled views of the polar sea, scattered icebergs and pack ice.

Overnight at Hotel Angmagssalik for 3 nights.
Visited places:
- Kulusuk
- Tasiilaq
3
Snowmobile to Tinit glacier
Day 3
Take a snowmobile day tour north of Ammassalik Island to the breathtaking Tinit Glacier. Stop to admire the blue glacial wall at the bottom before you will ascend to the top to enjoy panoramic views of the mountains, the Inlandsis, the Arctic sea and the Sermilik Ice fjord.
Visited places:
- Tasiilaq
4
Dog sledding across the hunters trek
Day 4
Another dog sledding adventure across the “Hunters trek”, the route followed by the Inuits to hunt polar bears in winter.

Enjoy panoramic views of the towering mountains and iceberg-filled Sermilik fjord whilst getting to know the beautiful Greenlandic dogs and the friendly mushers.
Visited places:
- Tasiilaq
5
Departure
Day 5 Transfer by airplane
Helicopter transfer to Kulusuk and flight to Reykjavik.
Visited places:
- Tasiilaq
- Reykjavik

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Prices and conditions
Price includes
- Return flight from Reykjavik to Kulusuk
- 4-night accommodation in a 2-star hotel (twin room with private bath and full board)
- Return helicopter transfer from Kulusuk to Tasiilaq
- 3-hour Dogsledding tour to the Apusjasjiik "Little" Glacier
- 3-hour Snowshoe tour in Tasiilaq
- Snowmobile day tour to the Tinit Glacier
- Dogsledding tour to the Hunters' trek
We can also include tours and activities of your choice and recommendations for self-guided walks and hikes.

Price does not include
- tips
- extras
- optional excursions
- everyrhing not incuded in the "the price incudes" section