Experience the pristine Greenlandic wilderness on horseback on this 8-day multiday trip departing from Narsarsuaq, South Greenland.
By embarking on this ultimate riding adventure into the vast farmlands of Erik The Red’s Fjord you will immerse yourself in the solitude and beauty of the Greenlandic wilderness.
South Greenland is renowned for its landscapes of icebergs, snow-capped mountains, milky blue fjord, and lush tundra - a handful of the most pristine natural wonders of Greenland, that you will experience on horseback.
The journey includes 5 days of riding. Here you will be riding through the rugged farmlands on the back of a well-trained and sure-footed Icelandic horse, that can conquer some of the most difficult terrain.
While you ride in the pristine wilderness, you will also dive into the history of the area, as remains from Norse Viking and Inuit settlements are scattered throughout the spectacular fjord.
Days not spent riding, you will engage in activities such as a showing of the Greenlandic national costume, storytelling about life in the Greenlandic countryside, and participating in a 1-hour guided tour of Norse-Viking ruin reconstructions and a buggy tour.
All accommodation, meals, activities, and transport for the 8 days are included in the price. All groups are with maximum 7 guests and 2 guides.
To read more about the program press to see the daily itinerary above.
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Activities
Horse Riding
Attractions
Qassiarsuk
Qooqqut
Day 1
Upon arrival at Narsarsuaq Airport, report your arrival at the Blue Ice Explorers in the reception at the airport. They will make sure of your transport to the harbor and sail you to the village of Qassiarsuk (short 10 minutes sailing trip). From here, a guide will welcome you!
Your luggage will be driven to your hostel and you will be shown directions to the hostel (the harbor is close to the hostel about 15 minutes walk). A guide will show you your room upon arrival at the hostel and you will be informed what time dinner will be served.
You will have time to settle in and relax after your flight!
Qassiarsuk is formerly known as Brattahlid, as norse-Vikings used to inhabit the settlement until they suddenly disappeared during the 15th century. Today it is home to approximately 40 inhabitants, that live off the land.
The settlement is known for its charm, rugged hills, sheep, and tiny dirt roads - a scenic and idyllic setting!
Day 2
The second day starts out with breakfast in the dining room. After your guide will match you with one of the Icelandic horses, that will be your companion during your stay in Greenland. To ensure that you are comfortable with your horse we will do a short and slow-paced ride. The ride will be from Inneruulalik to Qassiarsuk that is about 7km on mountains.
After the intro of 3 hours, lunch will be served in the dining room, and for the rest of the day you are free to do whatever you want! Dinner will be served at 18:00 followed by a delicious dessert.
Day 3
Today you will be embarking on a adventure to the farm of Tasiusaq. You will have breakfats and make your lunch pack for today.
To reach the farm you will be riding through 17 kilometers of extraordinary terrain. Rugged hills, tundra, and mountains for you to enjoy from horseback. Halfway through we will enjoy a nice lunch in the mountains. Before reaching the farm we will ride through Qorlortup Itinnera, a small farm set in a valley of lush mountains with a small creek flowing through.
Once you have uncovered the 17 kilometers you will be arriving in Tasiusaq, which is beautifully situated next to a small bay, where icebergs, from a nearby glacier.
We will leave the horses in a fenced farm area nearby Tasiusaq. We will drive the
buggy back to the hostel to enjoy dinner.
Day 4
Your fourth day brings you on a 22-kilometer day tour to see an astonishing glacier and its countless icebergs.
We will have lunch and again will pack our lunch pack.
You will ride through the tundra, head to the beach for a ride, and have lunch in view point of the glacier. From here we return to Tasiusaq, where we will have dinner at 18.00 followed by dessert.
We will ride back to Tasiusaq and leave the horses again for well deserved rest. We will drive the buggy back to the hostel to enjoy dinner and relax.
Day 5
After the breakfast we will all drive with the buggy back to the horses and head towards Inneruulalik. We will enjoy lunch at the hosts farm house. The entire ride will be around 14km.
After riding day we will will all drive with the buggy back to the hostel.
Day 6
Your horse deserves a day of rest. For this reason, you will be heading out on a Buggy tour!
We all drive with the buggy on a 3-hour tour and after that we will enjoy your lunch at the hostel.
After your lunch you will be heading out on a guided tour to learn more about the Norse Vikings and their former settlement and see the Norse ruins.
The rest of the day you will have time to relax, take a walk or read a book.
Dinner will be served between 18:00 and 19:00 followed by dessert.
Day 7
You are getting back on horseback. Today's ride takes you to the farm of Inneruulalik to have lunch with the family, who runs the farm. Here the family and your host will tell you about life as a sheep farmer in South Greenland.
After lunch, we go back to the horses and ride back to the village of Qassiarsuk. The entire ride is about 14km. Dinner will be served at 18:00 followed by dessert.
Dinner is followed by a showing of the Greenlandic National Dress. The national dress is an impressive piece of work. The beading itself can take up to a hundred hours and some of the skin pieces are almost impossible to retrieve.
Day 8
Your multi-day trip has come to an end. We will take you and your luggage to the harbor, where you will board a boat to Narsarsuaq. Here you can get on the flight to Copenhagen, Denmark, or Iceland continue your travels in South Greenland.
Transfers from Narsarsuaq Airport to the accommodation (by bus and boat)
Introduction meeting
Guided rides with horses 5 days (17km, 22km 10km, 14 km)
Accommodation during the stay (Private room with shared bathroom)
Full board (all meals)
Buggy transfers between farm and horses during the tour
Storytelling from an Arctic sheep farmer
Greenlandic national costume showing
Buggy tour & a guided tour by the Norse ruins.
Transfer to the Narsarsuaq airport (by bus and boat)
Please note: Weight limit: 90kg. Riding experience: intermediate plus to experienced.
Not included
Flight to/from Narsarsuaq
Travel Insurance
What to bring
Helmet (or borrow one from us)
Riding boots
Warm jacket
Warm sweater (wool or fleece)
Warm stockings and gloves, at least 2 pairs each, scarf and hat
Warm underwear (best long sleeve)
Riding pants
Water bottle
Rain gear
Sunglasses
Sunscreen for the face and lips (high factor)
A pair of slippers for the evenings in the hostel
Additional Information
It is obligatory to wear a riding helmet during the riding, you can bring your own or borrow one from us.
Riding skills of levels 3 and 4 are required to participate in the tours. The levels of riding experience are explained here:
Beginner: Has never sat on a horse or had very limited riding. Cannot rise to the trot or is insecure in canter.
Novice: In control of a well-behaved horse at a walk, trot, and canter.
Intermediate plus: Confident and in control on a forward-going horse at a steady canter in the open or uneven ground in a group situation. Has ridden for a number of years.
Experienced: A frequent and regular rider. Very fit and in control on a forward-going horse at all paces in the open over the rough and variable ground.
Moreover:
Children and pregnant women can not participate
Weight limit: 100kg
It is obliged to wear a riding helmet during all rides, guest can bring their own helmet or borrow one from us
During rides, only the guides wear a backpack to carry the guest's lunch packs and water-bottles
All guests must participate in the riding tour of their own free will and they are obliged to inform the tour guide of any condition that might affect their ability to participate in the tour
All guests are obliged to listen to and acknowledge the safety instructions
Our customers are the foundation of Guide to Greenland so we make great efforts to provide you with the best possible service. We are located in Greenland and cooperate with everyone involved in the Greenlandic tourism industry. We are therefore perfectly placed to quickly react to changes or new wishes you may have to ensure you have the trip of a lifetime.
BOOK EARLY The earlier you book your trip, the better the prices will be, and the more likely you will be able to book the tour you want for the dates/times you want.
Package tours can be sold out more than half a year in advance (note that Guide to Greenland does not include international flights in packages, except where indicated from Iceland or Denmark).
Day trips may sell out closer to your arrival date, but for popular destinations, certain dates/times can also sell out months in advance. We recommend that you secure all of your experiences by booking them well in advance of your trip.
CANCELLATIONS All cancellations must be made via e-mail.
Although Guide to Greenland is committed to ensuring the best protection and service for our customers in the event of a cancellation, we are obliged to charge cancellation fees. This is in accordance with Greenland travel industry business practices. Details can be found in our general cancellation policy.
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