Greenland Expedition
Trip Code: BMSG
Why we love it
Spend some time in Greenland’s breathtaking natural landscape on a glacier hike over two full days traversing the wild landscape, spending a night in a remote eco-lodge. Then, take a spectacular ferry ride through ice floes and icebergs (nicknamed the most beautiful boat ride in the world!)., Explore Greenland away from the tourist track of polar cruise ships and contribute to the sustainable tourism of a country seldom explored on foot., Experience the midnight sun – this trip will only operate during Greenland’s summer, which means the sun never really sets! Make the most of this eerie phenomenon with optional sea kayaking, boat cruise or sailing adventures., Learn about Greenlandic culture and mythology during a storytelling experience with a local and a kaffemik experience, where you’ll step into a local’s home to learn why coffee and cake is such an important practice., Visit small settlements, seldom explored by curious travellers, and head to Disko Island – ‘like all of Greenland encapsulated in one island’ – to soak up the raw landscape of a land surrounded by ice.
Is this trip right for me?
You must have an excellent level of fitness and physical ability to take on this trip, as it includes multiple hikes – including your 2-day hiking exploration of Disko Island, where you’ll hike up to 4 hours on both days. Hiking poles are highly recommended and sturdy hiking boots are a must!
Flights to Greenland from Denmark and Iceland, as well as additional accommodation in Nuuk or Ilulissat are in high demand over the summer months and availability is limited. We recommend checking what is available before requesting your trip and you will need to book well in advance to avoid disappointment.
Important information
1. A Single Supplement is available for those who wish to have their own room, excluding Days 5-7 when we are on Qeqertarsuaq (Disko Island)
2. A departure transfer from the hotel to the airport is included on this trip. Please advice your group leader at the initial group meeting so they can arrange this for you.
What to bring/pack
https://www.intrepidtravel.com/packing-list, Waterproof footwear with good grip and ankle support for hikes
Light & packable rain & windproof clothing
Warm clothing (layers, gloves, scarf, hat, socks)
Sun hat, sunglasses & sunscreen
Hiking poles
Mosquito repellant (particularly for July & August departures)
30-40L backpack for glacier hike
Pillowcase and sleeping bag liner for lodge stay
Refillable water bottle
Learn more about dressing for the weather in Greenland here: https://youtu.be/5zsa_vp8vb8?si=BlIWDZG-Vft6hzTQ
Physical rating
4
Joining your group
Hotel SØMA Nuuk, Marinevej 3, Nuuk, 3900, GREENLAND, Phone: +299 32 10 29
Alternate Joining Point
Joining instructions
Finishing your trip
Hotel SØMA Ilulissat, Nuussuattaap Aqq. 2, Ilulissat, 3952, GREENLAND, Phone: +299 94 40 02
Alternate Finish Point
Meals & dietary information
Breakfasts included: 9
Lunches included: 4
Dinners included: 1
While travelling with us you'll experience the vast array of wonderful food available in the world. Your group leader or local representative will be able to suggest restaurants to try during your trip. To give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat, generally not all meals are included in the trip price. This also gives you more budgeting flexibility. As a rule, our groups tend to eat together to enable you to taste a larger variety of dishes and enjoy each other's company. If you have dietary requirements and/or food allergies, please let your booking agent know prior to departure.
Climate & seasonal information
The sheer size of Greenland makes for considerable differences in climatic conditions from the South-west to the North-East. Even within regions there may be big differences depending on whether you are near the ocean or in the fjords, or between night and day. These temperatures are advisory only and are averages over a number of years. You may encounter considerably colder or warmer temperatures in destination.
In Nuuk you might expect up to 10 degrees celcius during the day in July and down to to 1.4 degrees in October, with overnight temperatures of 3.5 degrees celcius in July to -2.7 degrees in October.
In Ilulissat you might expect up to 10.3 degrees celcius during the day in July and down to to 1.4 degrees in October, with overnight temperatures of 4.5 degrees celcius in July to -6 degrees in October.
In case of emergency
For general contact details please use the following page: https://www.intrepidtravel.com/contact-us
While we always endeavour to provide the best possible holiday experience, due to the nature of travel and the areas we visit sometimes things can and do go wrong. Should any issue occur while you are on your trip, it is imperative that you discuss this with your group leader or local representative straight away so that they can do their best to rectify the problem and save any potential negative impact on the rest of your trip.
We recognise that there may be times when your group leader or local representative may not be able to resolve a situation to your satisfaction - if this is the case, please ask the group leader or local representative to speak to their direct manager.
You may also choose to provide details in your online feedback, which we ask you to complete within 30 days of the end of your trip. Please do be aware that it is very difficult for us to provide any practical help after the trip is completed, so informing us while still travelling will give us the opportunity to resolve the issue in real-time.
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