Join us, and meet the people of the north, living in small settlements and sustaining their lives from the Arctic nature! This winter expedition takes you into the heart of Uummannaq Fjord, far above the Arctic Circle. You will travel on dogsled like the locals do, meet the hunters and stay at their homes. Out on the sea ice, we will hunt and camp, to give you a taste of the sense of freedom to live in and with nature.
The air is crisp and cold. From February to early March, there are chances to see northern lights, and the low sun gives amazing colours to the icebergs. In April, we already have long hours of daylight. The sun in the dazzling blue sky is bright on the snow, and twilight colours linger on the horizon close to midnight.
The people of the north are so warm and welcoming. You will be visiting different settlements, talk with the locals, eat together with them, and share stories and some good laughs.
The daily itinerary can be found below.
For you who will experience the authentic culture of the Inuit, experience nature up close, and make friends from all over the world, this is the perfect trip that will bring you closer to our community. Come and live among us, check the booking availability by pressing 'Choose a date' above.
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What to bring
- Good winter boots (lined and waterproof)
- Windproof and waterproof outerwear
- Heavy and warm winter jacket
- Fleece or other warm jacket
- Thermal underwear (top and bottom)
- Woolen hat
- Neck warmer or scarf
- Winter gloves
- Long sleeve shirts
- Long pants
- Warm socks
- Sunscreen (yes, even in the winter)
- Sunglasses (very important to avoid snow blindness)
- Small backpack for excursions
- Lip balm
- Body moisturizer and hand cream with high fat (the air is very dry)
- Power bank and extra batteries
- Headlamp
- European travel adapter
- Binoculars (so you don’t miss anything!)
Additional Information
There can be changes to the itinerary depending on weather conditions. Uummannaq is deep into the Arctic, and mother nature can be harsh when she chooses to do so. Living as a part of nature, as the locals do, means that you listen to the environment and adjust to what it brings.
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.
Juerg Bichsel (verified owner) –
The dogsled tour provides even more actions and attractions as described in the detailed tour guide. Wishes of guests are considered by the guide. The group is very small and therefore the personal service is excellent.
Ryan (verified owner) –
I thoroughly enjoyed this trip. The arrangement of flights to Uummannaq can be a little involved but once this is set up the dogsledding activities are completely authentic and traditional Greenlandic. The guide goes the extra mile trying to provide the activity each guest wants to include. The seal hunt with Mika was one of the best days of my life!