Greenland Bound

Our adventure begins with a 4-hour flight from Copenhagen to Kangerlussuaq. Try to arrange a window seat as we fly all the way across the enormous Greenland Ice Sheet with spectacular views.

Once you've checked into the hotel, we'll meet our guide, who will provide practical information about Kangerlussuaq and the surrounding area. We'll then head out on a guided sightseeing tour of this former US airbase and the incredible backcountry surrounding it.

Our guide will share stories of the role Kangerlussuaq played in the Second World War and Cold Wars and how it was transformed into Greenland's modern international airport. We will also visit the harbour, the research station of Kellyville, and "Dog Town," where the Greenlandic sled dogs are kept.

You can enjoy dinner in town or at the Restaurant Roklubben overlooking the beautiful Lake Ferguson. Your guide will arrange transportation to and from the restaurant if you wish to dine there.

Greenland Ice Cap

Yesterday we flew over the Greenland Ice Sheet. Today we have the opportunity to walk on it.

The Greenland Ice Sheet

After breakfast, we will travel the length of Greenland's longest road, keeping a keen eye out for musk oxen and other wildlife along the way. At its end is Point 660 - the access point to the Ice Sheet and gateway to an entirely different landscape than any you have previously experienced.

Make sure you are wearing all your layers as you step into a world made entirely of ice.

Our guide will lead you on the safest path, explain the features of the ice, and take you to the most surreal viewpoint where you will see nothing but endless ice surrounding you.

Northern Lights

Kangerlussuaq is one of the best places in the world to see the magical northern lights. So, if it is a clear night and the forecast is good, we will head out of town to a very dark location for the best possible view of this Arctic light show.

Our guide will explain what causes the lights and their different colours, as well as some of the myths (including Greenlandic ones) that have been told about them throughout the centuries. They will also prepare a special treat for you - a Greenlandic Coffee - explaining how the different elements that go into the drink reflect Greenland itself.

The Russel Glacier

Today we will once again follow the road towards Point 600 but this time stop at the impressive Russell Glacier. There are few places in the world where you can walk almost all the way up to a 60-metre high glacier face, so this is quite a unique experience.

We will get as close as safety allows and spend time contemplating this massive wall of ice. We will also keep an eye out for musk oxen, arctic hare, and ptarmigan (grouse) that are commonly found in this area.

Once we return to Kangerlussuaq, the rest of the day is yours to enjoy as you wish.

Next Destination: Sisimiut

Time to depart Kangerlussuaq and move on to Sisimiut. It is a 30-minute flight over rolling Arctic tundra, with the mountains becoming more and more impressive as we get closer to the coast.

Once we've checked in at the hotel and after a general information session about Sisimiut, we will head out on a guided tour of the town. Our guide will explain a little of the history and culture of Sisimiut as we visit several important sites, including the old town centre, the old heliport, and the local market. We'll also stop at the highest viewpoint in town for a breathtaking view of the mountains to the south.

At night, a welcome dinner is served at Hotel Sisimiut (drinks not included).

Travelling by dogsled

After a delicious buffet breakfast, it is time to wear all your layers again for a 2-hour dog sled tour through the stunning backcountry of Sisimiut. Dogsledding is still widely practised in Greenland, and it is the only place in the world where dogs are still used for traditional purposes. The sled dog is, therefore, an important part of Greenlandic culture, and there are ongoing efforts to ensure this continues into the future.

Travelling by dogsled is an incredibly peaceful experience. The squeak of the snow under the sled, the panting of the dogs, and perhaps an occasional command from the musher are the only sounds as you glide through the winter landscape.

For this introduction to dog sledding, we will be two people (plus the expert musher) on a sled. There will also be a break in the middle to take pictures of the snowy backcountry and also the mushers as they untangle the dogs for the return journey.

The rest of the day is yours to do as you please in Sisimiut.

Time To Explore Sisimut City

Today is entirely up to you. You may wish to visit the museum, check out the Taseralik culture centre, call into the artisan workshop, take a walk through dog town, or explore other parts of Sisimiut itself. Or simply chill out and relax with a spa, sauna and massage.

If you loved the dogsledding experience from yesterday and would like to go on a longer trip, today is the best day to arrange for it.

Monster Sledding Into The Wild

One of the most popular activities for the locals of Sisimiut is snowmobiling. It is much faster than dogsledding and allows them to travel a lot further during the short days of winter.

We will experience a modified version of this on an enclosed sled pulled by a  snowmobile that will take us comfortably through the vast snow-covered mountain scenery to the frozen Kangerluarsuk Tulleq Fjord. There will be several photo stops throughout the journey, and we will enjoy a packed lunch at one of the high viewpoints.

Home Bound

Unfortunately, our time on the Arctic Circle in Greenland has come to an end.

Today is a fairly full day of travel, flying first from Sisimiut to Kangerlussuaq, and then onto Copenhagen. But we are sure this won't be your last trip to Greenland and we look forward to seeing you again. Perhaps in the summer next time.