Gate Way To Greenland | Kulusuk & Tasiilaq | East Greenland

You will depart from Reykjavik Domestic Airport to Kulusuk, for approximately 2-hour flight. You will be greeted at the airport by your local guide, and taken to the harbor for a boat transport to Tasiilaq.

A boat ride that takes half an hour to an hour depending on the weather conditions. But no matter what weather you will be sailing in, the views from the boat will take your breath away.

When arriving at Tasiilaq habour you will be greeted and taken to your accommodation, at Hotel Angmagssalik. A newly renovated hotel with comfortable common areas and a spectacular view over town and the mountains surrounding Tasiilaq. Almost all the rooms have private bathrooms, and are equipped with all the necessities. 

After you settle in we will go on our first adventure! Yes, we will go sailing again. Sailing is a big part of local life not a surprise that in Greenland we have more boats than cars! In the afternoon you will join boat among the icebergs. We will enjoy the beautiful forms and colors of the icebergs.

Tip for your stay:  Just down the hill from the hotel is where the locals workshop Srtunk is located. Here you will be able to go inside and watch the talented locals make tupilaks, jewelry and other items.

Today we will venture out on a boat excursion to the abandoned base from World War II situated in Ikateq. The journey starts down at the habour where we will sail south of Ammassalik Island through Kong Oscars Fjord. Heading towards Ammassalik Fjord and about an hour into our journey we will head into a path of steep and jagged mountains giving us the magnificent site of East Greenland’s nature.

When we have reached Ikateq we will explore the ruins as your guide will tell you about the history. The base was built to facilitate trans-atlantic air traffic navigation from 1942-47, it went by the name Bluie East Two and also used for rescue operations and weather forecast station. The left behind oil drums, vehicles and half torn buildings are still visible and has been a political issue for years but no action has been taken.

After the stop in Ikateq we will head on towards Sermiligaaq fjord which means “The Beautiful Glacier Fjord” and it certainly lives up to its name. Surrounded by sky high mountains, two enormous glaciers dominating each other, Karale Glacier on your left and Knud Rasmussen on your right. A truly mesmerizing and unforgettable sight. As your captain will navigate us as close to the glaciers as possible, we might be able to go ashore and enjoy our packed lunch. Before returning back to town a chance to hike around the area and enjoy the view.

A last chance to do the last minute souvenir shopping in the airport tax free shop. Time to say goodbye to Greenland and head back to Iceland, hopefully leaving with many great memories and pictures to look back on.