Dogsledding expedition to remote village | 4 days | Uummannaq

Come along this 4 days Arctic adventure through the stunning snowcovered landscapes of Uummannaq Fjord by dogsledge. A local and experienced musher will take you between icebergs, across frozen sea ice and even small settlements.

Your journey begins in Uummannaq, beneath the iconic heart shaped mountain. Meet your local musher, and the sledgedogs that will carry you through the Arctic landscape for the next 4 days.

Help care for the sledge dogs, before setting off on your dog sledge adventure to the settlement of Saattut.

Please note that the sledge dogs are not pets, but working animals, therefore we advise you to ask the musher for instructions on how to treat the dogs and i you can pet or not specific dog.

While you are gliding through the frozen sea ice with the sledge, you will feel the special atmosphere and silence of the arctic wilderness. A sentiment that you won’t soon forget.

The only sound you would hear is the sledge dogs howling every now and then while running.

This tour gives you a great perspective of the traditional way of life, and deep respect for the far north Arctic climate, and the people living here.

When you are arriving in Saattut, you will have a local visit, try ice fishing with your musher and experience the unique connection between the musher and their dogs.

You will spend the night in Saattut and embrace the peaceful rhythm of this remote Arctic community.

Highlights of the tour:

• Dog Sledding Across Frozen Sea Ice – Travel with a local Greenlandic musher across frozen sea ice and through a landscape of majestic icebergs and snow-covered surroundings.
• Journey from Uummannaq to Saattut – Discover life beyond town as you travel by dog sled to the Greenlandic settlement of Saattut and spend the night in this remote Arctic community.
• Authentic Greenlandic Culture and Local Life – Meet local residents, visit friends and experience the traditions and everyday life of small settlements in the Uummannaq Fjord region.
• Ice Fishing in the Arctic – Experience traditional ice fishing during your stay in Saattut, surrounded by Greenland’s peaceful winter landscape.

This tour is perfect for people looking for real and authentic Greenland adventure. This is a physically demanding winter experience and is not recommended for guests with back problems.

Join this unforgettable 4 days dog sledging experience and discover the magic of the Arctic landscape and remote settlements by pressing on “Book Now”

Additional Information

• This tour is not private, meaning that you may share your sled with others.
• This tour can be booked as a private tour. The price for a private tour is for 5 people.
• The maximum group size is 4 people.
• This tour is physically demanding; therefore, we do not recommend it to people with back pain or other conditions that may cause an unpleasant journey.
• While you are on the sled, it is important to notice that it can be extremely cold; therefore, we recommend packing lots of warm clothes and wearing multiple layers. To get warm, you might run beside the sledge for a moment.