Discover a variety of unique ways of being active in a fresh layer of snow! This package suits you well if you love adventures with a bit of speed. In the winter Greenland shows its unique side of being covered by snow. Like the daylight times are longer in the summer, the dark evenings are longer in winter, but when the land is covered by snow, everything seems brighter and happier. Kangerlussuaq is just beneath the Arctic Circle and Sisimiut is located approx. 40 km north for the Arctic Circle, which means that you’ll truly be on an arctic adventure. Kangerlussuaq is located at the end of a deep fjord, and it’s not ironic that the name means “great fjord”. Under the 2. WW the U.S. build an airbase here, and today we know it as the gateway to Greenland! The access to the ice sheet from here is easy as you can easily drive to get there, and there are pretty good chances that you’ll see big land mammals like caribou and musk ox along the way. Sisimiut is the 2nd largest city in Greenland with about 5.500 inhabitants. No matter what season we’re in this is the place for adventure! In the summer, the locals love to hike and bike in the mountains, and in the winter the venture out with the dog sled and snowmobiles. In fact, your adventure will be just like a locals way of life! Sisimiut is the perfect place to drive snowmobiles and definitely is a hotspot for wilderness tours in the huge and fantastic snow-covered landscape. Here you will get the chance to ride with a dog sled and a snowmobile tour that you’ll never forget. Nature is just outside your door, so you’ll be quick to sense the difference between civilization and the wilderness. And there are excellent chances to see the northern lights. Check out the availability by pressing “Choose a date” above.
This tour is an exciting adventure through the wilderness of Greenland, and with the harsh conditions of winter it is not for the faint of heart. This experience is a true expedition type, and what you'll get out of it, is well worth the money and effort. You will be traveling cross-country over the ice and mountains, with skilled and knowledgeable guides who will teach you what to do while traveling with dog sled. You will get to know the Greenlandic dogs and understand how strong and useful they are as you test your limits, spending nights in remote hunting cabins and in tents. This experience will completely change your mind of how man and animal can work harmoniously together through the harsh environment. You will quickly become an important member of the team, helping out with food preparation, dog feeding and packing down the camp to fit on the sled. This trip is a challenge and is therefore not recommended for anyone with health issues or a bad back. During this trip you will go into unpredictable snow conditions, ascending and descending hills and mountains far below freezing temperatures. It is obligatory to rent adequate polar clothing and boots unless you have your own, which in our experience is rare, the staff will determine whether or not yours are suitable to ensure your comfort and safety. The tour is normally from Kangerlussuaq to Sisimiut, but if you'd prefer to start from Sisimiut then please contact us.
Sarfannguit is located approximately 36 km east of Sisimiut, founded in 1843 with a population of 130 inhabitants. There are no road leading here, and no helicopter transfer so the only transport is by boat in the summer or by snowmobile or dogsled in winter. Greenland though it's size has small settlements such as this one, and you will get to see how the old ways collide with the modern way of life. Small villages live in Greenland due to the isolation, are very social. Help each other and share food they have caught, big animals they catch together which they also give to the elderly. Having only the necessary things like school, grocery store a church and a dock. These people live in a world away from the rest of the world, happily doing what they have to, to keep food on the table. On this trip you get to know these very friendly people, get to hear about their upbringing, their ways of catching food and whatever you would like to know. Sarfannguit is located hiking route between Sisimiut and Kangerlussuaq and participates in pilot projects for research into sustainable technology. At the same time, Sarfannguit is located in the forthcoming UNESCO World Heritage Site, which will bring new tourism opportunities for the settlement. Discover the village on a guided tour while enjoying the quite-ness and calmness of your surroundings. Sailing into the fjord provides us a spectacular view of the Unique landscape to both ways, and if you are lucky you might even be able to spot sea creatures. There will be a stop near some very famous fishing places, where there practically a guarantee for a catch, if anyone is interested in fishing. Sarfannguit is located on a steep slope, and with that said, there are no roads inside the villages in Greenland, so be prepared for a steep walk through a path. It'll be an experience you will never forget. Giving you a taste of how people in Greenland live outside of the modernized world every where else in the world.
Come along on an adventure by sea, which is paired with wildlife scouting and sailing in the neighboring waters of Sisimiut! Combining the two always make for great Greenlandic adventures. This tour is for anyone who loves the wonders of the arctic, from the archipelago paradises to the humpback whales playing hide and seek between the waves! The sea has through many centuries been the main source of sustainable food source for greenlandic people all over the island. The sea has always been a very important part in the Greenlandic identity. In myths and legend the sea is a massive ancient power which permeates lifestyle and the understanding of the whole world. It has also provided the primary source of food up to this day, where fishing without competition is the primary source of income in Greenland. On this tour you will get a totally different picture of what Greenland is all about, seeing the harsh living conditions which the greenlandic people have overcome to survive. Learn about the massive teamwork that is required for for example caching a whale, how much effort and man power it takes not only to hunt it but also to cut it straight after the kill. Afterwards the meat is divided into the families who helped with the hunting. You will be sailing in the Archipelago and the fjords around Sisimiut, where you also will get to see the spectacular Mount Nasaasaaq. Along the trip will be great chances to spot the many species of birds around Sisimiut area.If you are lucky you might even get to see the majestic whales or curious seals along your journey. In the winter season you will be able to sail among breathtaking ice sculptures and to top it of, experience the northern lights whilst on the sea. A once an a life time experience. Hold on to your warmest hat and bring your binoculars for this sea safari adventure! Check the booking availability by pressing ''Choose a date'' above.
Come along this jig fishing trip which is paired with sailing in the neighboring waters of Sisimiut. Combining two of the most popular activities in Greenland, this tour is for anyone who loves Greenland's unique landscapes, from the fruitful arctic tundra to the savage waters! This tour takes you on an exciting adventure with fishing and quite-ness. Taking you out on the crystal blue water whilst you can hear the motor working through the waves and water splashing, you can enjoy the fresh breeze and sun on your face with the smell of salt of the water. The captain and his crew will happily help you, if this is your first time fishing and teach you how to rinse and gut the fish you catch. If nothing has been caught after the first 5 minutes, you will sail to change location - but this rarely happens, as the greenlandic seas are rich on fish. Catching fish in Greenland is surprisingly easy and extremely rewarding, when you feel something on the other end of your fish string. Depending on how deep your long line is, seeing the fish appear from the deep, with its gleaming shell. No previous experience with fishing is not required. There will be handouts of jigs and small bags. You will probably hear some stories while waiting for your catch, a great way to spend a day and not at all demanding. You get to see nature from another angle and just enjoy the silence around you, and the chills of excitement when a fish is hooked. Put on your warmest hat and bring your binoculars for this Jig fishing adventure! Check the booking availability by pressing ''Choose a date'' above.
Come along and travel back in time and experience a place, where people have been living for the last 4.000 years. Sisimiut is Greenlands next biggest city, beautifully located between the ocean and the tall, steep mountains just north of the arctic circle. In the summer you will experience the eternal summer nights, where the sun never sets. This tour takes you to the little island Sallinnguit, which in English is called The Tele Island, as it is where the modern telecommunications installations are located. This little island has been an attractive place through thousands of years first as the settlement for different Inuit cultures as the Saqqaq culture, Dorset culture and the Thule people and today you find the shrimp-peeling factory of Royal Greenland and also historic residential houses from the early industrialized period in Greenland. Sallinnguit is no longer a separate island, it is now connected to the city with a little bridge, as ir has been a central part of the development. This tour will walk you through the area and its history. You will hear the amazing story about the Inuit way of life before the influence of the Europeans. From there you will further hear about the early days of colonization an the history up until today. You will see the ruins from different periods in time and enjoy the view over ancient hunting grounds and the town, where you see the mixture of historical and modern buildings. Tie your hiking boots and bring your walking sticks, for this hike searching for vanished ages! Check the booking availability by pressing ''Choose a date'' above.
Come along on an adventure by sea and land, exploring the ghost village of Assaqutaq! Sailing allows you out-of-town adventures and fun is always promised. This tour is for you, who are searching for vanished ages and Greenlandic culture, from inuit ruins to abandoned settlements! Assaqutaq is located approximately 10 kilometers by boat from Sisimiut, by the foot of the southern side of the beautiful Nasaasaq mountain. Assaqutaq is an abandoned settlement, that was left by the last inhabitant in the 1970s. During the 1950s to 1970 a depopulation happened in several Greenlandic settlements, as people were forced to move to the larger towns. Assaqutaq is clear sign, of the industrialization that happened in the colonial period. The settlement comes to life during the summer period, as it is used as a place for summer camps, that the local primary schools hold. Apart from the school children, the local people also enjoy the settlement in the summer, as it is a place for fishing ammassat (capelin fish), which is used as food for the many sled-dogs in Sisimiut and also enjoyed as a snack by the Greenlandic people. When you arrive at the settlement you can only imagine how it would be to live in a place like this. We will go a shore and walk through the haunting silence of the settlement. You will see the old fish factory, that used to be full of life. You will proceed through the settlement to see the place where the summer camp is held, in the charming old church. Close your eyes, and imagine what this place could have been, if it was not for the force moving of the inhabitants. Through the last couple of summers there has been great opportunities for spotting the huge and beautiful humpback whales gliding quietly through the water when sailing to and from Sisimiut, as they come very close to the shores. These huge, peaceful creatures come to the waters around Sisimiut to eat ammassat (capelin fish) in the summer. Furthermore there is also a great opportunity of spotting other marine mammals in the excursion, such as the minke and fin whales. This excursion has a bit to offer for everyone as it is a perfect mixture of hiking, sailing, nature, culture and the opportunity to spot whales. Tie your hiking boots and bring your warmest hat, for this adventure to the ghost town of Assaqutaq! Check the booking availability by pressing '' Choose a date'' above.
The Arctic Circle is very close to Sisimiut which means that in the summer you will be able to see the midnight sun. With a 24-hour period one can see the midnight sun at the Arctic Circle, and the further north you go the period of daylight becomes distinctively longer. This is a unique opportunity to cross the Arctic Circle and experience the magnificent snow-covered mountains where eternal snow and glaciers decorate the impressive landscape. You will be sailing south on the coastline en route towards the Polar Circle where you along the way will be passing a number of abandoned villages, that has been uninhabited during the 60's and 70's. Today, however, they are used as vacation houses. You will be passing Nipisat Island which in the old days used to be a station of the Danish government to prevent Dutch whale Hunters from hunting illegally, but unfortunately, they had to close it down due to the harsh conditions in the winter. Today, however, the Island is said to be applying for a spot on the UNESCO's World Heritage list. You will stop right at the spot of the Polar Circle 66°34′ N for a chance to take pictures before heading to calmer waters where you will enjoy your lunch break, with a marvellous view of the surrounding mountains and breathe in the fresh air. Heading on to Itilleq a colourful small village where you will be able to walk around and experience the area and witness a place where time basically stands still. Go and see the inside of the local church and school and even the famous house of where former Prime Minister Hans Enoksen used to live. The village Itilleq was first located on the map when signed by the Foreign Minister Per Stig Møller from Denmark and later Prime Minister of Greenland Hans Enoksen, signed on may 14th 2003. Then it is time to head back north, arrival to Sisimiut town around the afternoon.
Sisimiut is the second largest city in Greenland and was founded in the 1764. For the last 250 years the city has undergone rapid development, which also is the reason why Holsteinsborg colony was created. The town is a melting pot for old and new and everything in between. With education, modern development and technology still coexist with the old ways of hunting. You will be taken through town, see where the locals sell their catch of the day and where the greenland huskies are situated, finally a visit to the local museum. You will get an entire picture of the history and development of Sisimiut. Originally, the colony was at the plateau above the harbor, but today it has grown out of the mountainsides and into the country, so there are some great vantage points where we hold photo stop. Especially this tour gives a good overview of the city and it is more fun to move around on your own afterwards. Find your inner explorer for this adventure! Check the booking availability by pressing ''Choose a date'' above.
