Explore the rugged East Coast of Greenland on an 8-day adventure from Iceland. Immerse yourself to beauty of Greenland’s nature and culture!
From your base in Tasiilaq, you will travel as the Inuit do on an overnight dogsledding expedition across Angmagssalik Island. Step back in time as you spend the night at a remote, backcountry hut on the edge of the magnificent Sermilik Icefjord, then (if mother nature cooperates) watch as the night sky comes alive with the dancing Northern Lights.
Later in the trip, you will swap the traditional form of Arctic Winter transportation for the most modern form, and race across the snowy landscape on a snowmobile. This adrenaline pumping ride allows us to visit the impressive Tinit Glacier, with its 40m high face and 360 degree view of the great Greenland Ice Sheet and surrounds.
There is also plenty to see and do in Tasiilaq – a town of ~2000 people and the largest in East Greenland. Visit the museum, watch artisans at work making some of the best souvenirs in Greenland, get a feel for life in a small, remote community, or book additional optional tours in advance here on Guide to Greenland to embrace as many Arctic winter experiences as possible.
Step beyond your comfort zone in the safe hands of our experienced guides and reserve your place on this winter world adventure. Select your date of travel and click Book now.
What to bring
- Warm winter wear. Ideally, you should dress in layers: at least one thermal underwear layer (top and bottom), activity layer (e.g. hiking pants and shirt), and insulation layer (e.g. fleece or down jacket). The outer layer must be proper winter gear which typically has lots of insulation and is windproof. Think ski jacket and pants if you come from a warmer climate.
- A warm hat, thick windproof gloves, buff or scarf
- Insulated winter boots
- Sunglasses and sunscreen - snow is very bright and even the winter sun can cause sunburn or ski goggles
- Camera with extra batteries (the cold drains the batteries faster
- Day pack
- Water bottle
- Optional: Binoculars to scout for wildlife
Additional Information
If travelling alone, you must choose the single room supplement when booking this tour. Price is per person based on a double room.
Depending on the availability of flights to Greenland, a flight supplement may apply. Trips to Greenland are always subject to weather conditions. Delays and flight cancellations can happen. We therefore strongly recommend that you do not book onward international flights directly after your trip to Greenland. Give yourself at least one extra day to make an international connection.
We also recommend purchasing travel insurance that will cover any expenses should your flights be delayed or cancelled due to bad weather.
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. You can book optional tours in advance through the Guide to Greenland website.
As all local tours depend upon weather and ice conditions, so they may be altered or cancelled if conditions are unfavourable.
There is a 3-hour time difference between Iceland and West Greenland in the winter and a 2-hour time difference in the summer.
