East Greenland Photo Exploration | Tasiilaq

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Tour Type

Multi-day Tour

Duration

5 days

Difficulty

Easy

Start town

Kulusuk

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Description

Come along on a visual delightful journey to Greenland’s East coast with this 5-day nature photography vacation package. You will be exploiting your camera lens to East Greenlands most extraordinary Arctic wonders, such as glaciers, icebergs and the luscious tundra. This tour can be done by anyone with a camera, as the beauty of Greenland can be captured by amateurs and professionals. The untouched and raw nature is what makes East Greenland such a unique photo destination.

East Greenland is a photographer’s undiscovered paradise! The coasts many fjords offers glaciers, icebergs, untouched tundra and numerous wildlife, for you to capture with your camera. East Greenlands top attractions are remote and far from civilisation, which is perfect for you who would like to enhance your nature photography skills.

Over 5 days, you’ll have the chance to experience, examine and explore East Greenland’s sheer wealth of unique sceneries – visits to the Aputsiaq, Haan and Knud Rasmussen’s Glaciers are to be explored, Ammassalik, Ikasagtivaq and Johan Pedersen fjord is to be experienced, and the small settlements Tinitiqilaaq, abandoned Ikateq and Sermiliqaq is to be examined.

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Difficulty	Easy
Activities	Boat Tour, Glacier Views, Iceberg Views, Midnight Sun, Photo Tour, Settlement Visit
Attractions	Ammassalik Island, Knud Rasmussen Glacier, Sermilik Fjord
Destinations	Kulusuk, Tasiilaq
Duration	5 days
Tour Type	Multi-day Tour

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Activities

Boat Tour

Glacier Views

Iceberg Views

Midnight Sun

Photo Tour

Settlement Visit

Attractions

Ammassalik Island

Knud Rasmussen Glacier

Sermilik Fjord

Arriving in East Greenland | Kulusuk |The Aputsiaq Glacier | Tasiilaq

Today, the photo adventure of your life begins.

Welcome to East Greenland, and the beginning of your 5-day photo tour, where you will be capturing the wonders of the Arctic, with your camera lens.

First, you will be arriving in Kukusuk. In Kulusuk you will be met by your guide, who will be accompanying you for the next 5 days. From Kulusuk, the adventure continues. You will be travelling through Sermilik fjord to Tasiilaq town. Sermilik fjord is known for its spectacular beauty of countless icebergs, drifting through the dark blue sea and soaring glaciers. En route, you will be stopping by the vast Aputsiaq glacier, where you will have the chance to take pictures and enjoy the extraordinary landscape of the Arctic.

You will be overwhelmed by the beauty of East Greenland, everywhere you look you can see countless icebergs and sky-high mountain peaks.

In Tasiilaq you will be transferred to your accommodation. Spend the rest of the day, exploring Tasiilaq on your own.

Ammassalik & Ikasagtivaq Fjord | Settlement Of Tinitiqilaa

Come aboard, today you will be conquering the vast waters of Ammassalik and Ikasagtivaq fjord! Today’s schedule starts at 9 am by the harbour. First, you will be sailing through Ammassalik fjord.

Almost immediately, you will understand why the fjord is included in the tour. The fjord is known for its remarkable arctic landscape, with lakes of all sizes and shapes, sky-high mountain peaks, boisterous waterfalls, luscious valleys and spell-binding glaciers.

It is a once in a lifetime chance, to experience Ammasalik – this is an Arctic landscape that compares to no other.

From Ammassalik we enter the Ikasagtivaq fjord. The deep fjord will lead you to the small settlement of Tinitiqilaa. We will be stopping in Tinitiqilaa for two hours, and eat lunch by the ice fjord.

Tinitiqilaa means the well that dries out at low tide and is situated on a small peninsula between Sermilik and Ikkaasagitivaq fjord. The settlement has approximately 110 inhabitants and walking through the settlement will give you an insight into what life is like, in the hidden corners of Greenland.

We return to Tasiilaq.

Abandoned Settlement Ikateq | Knud Rasmussen’s Glacier | Sermiliqaq Settlement

Today’s destination will take you to a wonder of the Arctic, Knud Rasmussen’s Glacier.

In the morning we will be travelling to Ikateq, an abandoned village. Departure is at 9 o’clock. Ikateq holds views of the Arctic wilderness, perfect for photos! Nearby the village, you will find an old American airbase. The airbase creates beautiful contrasts to the multicoloured tundra and its peaky mountains. The airbase was founded after WW II and were abandoned when Kulusuk Airport was established. It is quite fascinating roaming around the abandoned buildings.

Next destination of the day, is the highlight of the day: Knud Rasmussen’s Glacier. When arriving at the glacier you will be met by a huge glacier wall and surrounding you are icebergs.

You will be spending the next two hours, exploring, examining and experiencing the wonder of the Arctic.

Last stop of the day, is the settlement, Sermiliqaq. The settlement has approximately 220 inhabitants. The landscape is dotted with small colourful wooden houses, creating distinctive and picturesque scenery. Nearby the settlement are the two massive glaciers, Knud Rasmussen and Karale glacier, that creates an even more magical landscape. The glaciers are known as “the worlds largest ice machines’’, due to its calving icebergs. The glacial activity releases sediments, giving the fjord a very unique milky blue colour.

We return to Tasiilaq at 5 PM.

Johan Pedersen Fjord | Abandoned Ikateq | Haan Glacier

In the morning you depart from Tasiilaq and sail towards Johan Pedersen fjord. Today’s highlights are the abandoned settlement Ikateq and the Haan Glacier.

First, you will be sailing through Sermerlik Icefjord and make a quick stop in Ikateq. In Ikateq, you will have the chance to take the pictures, you missed last time.

The tour continues and you will be heading to the Haan Glacier, but first, you will be sailing through Johan Pedersen fjord. The fjord holds spell-binding surroundings, that will decorate your inner explore – leaving you with a sense of Greenland’s infinite beauty. The waters of the fjord are in contrast to the Haan glacier’s migrating icebergs. We will go to shore near the glacier and enjoy lunch.

As we return to Tasiilaq, we will explore and examine the various sculpted icebergs.

Free Day | Icefjord Cruise

Today is yours to create. Stop by the dogs, and chit chat with the mushers. Please note, that it is not safe to approach the dogs without the owners. For cultural experiences, enjoy a performance by a local drum dancer, Greenlandic culture is quite unique to experience in East Greenland – as they are pro’s in drum dancing.

We wrap up the adventure with an Icefjord cruise in Sermilik.

Included

• Transfer between Kulusuk / Tasiilaq
• Accommodation

Not included

Flights
Airport taxes and fees
Travel insurance
Lunch on flight days
Optional excursions
Unexpected expenses as a result of weather conditions (including difficulties or cancellations due to ice or weather conditions) or flight or boat delays
Accommodation, transfers and food in Reykjavík or Copenhagen

What to bring

Layered clothing. Ideally, you should pack a thermal underwear layer (top and bottom), activity layer (e.g. hiking pants and shirt), insulation layer (e.g. fleece or down jacket), and outer layer of windproof clothing (top and bottom). You may not need all of this on any particular day, but you should have it available. You should always bring a windproof jacket, regardless of the weather.
Warm hat, gloves, buff or scarf, gloves
Sturdy shoes (e.g. hiking boots)
Sunglasses, sunscreen & sun hat (depending on weather)
Head net and insect repellent (in case of mosquitoes)
Camera with extra batteries
Camera Equipment
Day pack
Water bottle
Food / Snacks

Additional Information

We recommend flying from Iceland
You will be staying in a traditional Greenlandic house, with a fully equipped kitchen and living room. The house will be shared with other guests.
The airlines that fly to Greenland only allow 20 kg of checked-in baggage. If you go over this limit, there is a fee (often strictly enforced) for the extra weight.
It is important to bring cash in the form of Danish Krona to Greenland. While credit cards are accepted in larger locations (eg hotels, supermarkets), they may not be accepted elsewhere. Foreign currency is often not accepted.

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

Note: Due to COVID-19, a temporary cancellation policy applies. You can find it in the footer of the website under the "Terms & Conditions".

Description

Come along on a visual delightful journey to Greenland’s East coast with this 5-day nature photography vacation package. You will be exploiting your camera lens to East Greenlands most extraordinary Arctic wonders, such as glaciers, icebergs and the luscious tundra. This tour can be done by anyone with a camera, as the beauty of Greenland can be captured by amateurs and professionals. The untouched and raw nature is what makes East Greenland such a unique photo destination.

East Greenland is a photographer’s undiscovered paradise! The coasts many fjords offers glaciers, icebergs, untouched tundra and numerous wildlife, for you to capture with your camera. East Greenlands top attractions are remote and far from civilisation, which is perfect for you who would like to enhance your nature photography skills.

Over 5 days, you’ll have the chance to experience, examine and explore East Greenland’s sheer wealth of unique sceneries – visits to the Aputsiaq, Haan and Knud Rasmussen’s Glaciers are to be explored, Ammassalik, Ikasagtivaq and Johan Pedersen fjord is to be experienced, and the small settlements Tinitiqilaaq, abandoned Ikateq and Sermiliqaq is to be examined.

Scroll down to see the full itinerary.

Do not hesitate to join this amazing photo voyage in East Greenland, pack your bags and bring your camera! Click on the Itinerary tab to read more information about each day of the tour, and then reserve your place by clicking on Book Now.

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Additional information

Difficulty	Easy
Activities	Boat Tour, Glacier Views, Iceberg Views, Midnight Sun, Photo Tour, Settlement Visit
Attractions	Ammassalik Island, Knud Rasmussen Glacier, Sermilik Fjord
Destinations	Kulusuk, Tasiilaq
Duration	5 days
Tour Type	Multi-day Tour

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East Greenland Photo Exploration | Tasiilaq

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Arriving in East Greenland | Kulusuk |The Aputsiaq Glacier | Tasiilaq

Ammassalik & Ikasagtivaq Fjord | Settlement Of Tinitiqilaa

Abandoned Settlement Ikateq | Knud Rasmussen’s Glacier | Sermiliqaq Settlement

Johan Pedersen Fjord | Abandoned Ikateq | Haan Glacier

Free Day | Icefjord Cruise

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