Adventure Life, a pioneer in crafting journeys that venture off the beaten path, is now offering its first land-based tours in Greenland. In the summer months, watch for icebergs and wildlife in Disko Bay, spend a night on a black sand beach or at a remote retreat next to a waterfall, swim and paddleboard in fjords, and go on glacier adventures by foot, boat or plane. In winter, marvel at the icy landscape and Northern Lights, sleep in an igloo, and go on thrilling dog-sledding adventures or snowmobile safaris. Along the way, learn about Inuit culture, Greenlandic history and modern life in the Arctic.
“After years of booking expedition cruises to Greenland that briefly bring guests on shore, we’re excited to offer our first true land tours there,” said Monika Sundem, CEO of Adventure Life. “These new tours take in the rich culture, unique wildlife and breathtaking landscape of this Arctic territory in summer and winter. Visiting requires an adventurous spirit, with excursions on foot and by dogsled, snowmobile, boat and air, but also includes cozy accommodations and even Michelin-star dining.”
Among the new land-based tours are:
Icebergs and Islands of Greenland: From Ilulissat, hike to the abandoned settlement of Sermermiut to learn about its 4,000-year history and the Inuit that have called it home, take a boat tour among the giant icebergs, whales and seals of Disko Bay, sail, kayak and hike to a lake and waterfall at Oqaatsut, watch ice calve from Eqi Glacier and try a true polar plunge, learn about the tradition of dog sledding and Greenland’s unique breed of sled dogs, fly over the Outer Icefjord and Isua Glacier, and enjoy “kaffemik” coffee and cake with a local family. On Qeqertarsuaq, or Disko Island, hike among incredible basalt formations, mosses, lichens and flowers at Kuannit, explore the village and its colorful houses, and spend a night on a black sand beach. And at Ilimanaq, go on a glacier adventure by boat, ATV and foot, stepping onto the ice sheet, and dine at the world’s most remote Michelin-star restaurant.
Greenland Winter Adventure: Starting in Ilulissat, marvel at the icefjord and Northern Lights from a glass-walled cabin, snowmobile and snowshoe on sea ice, get to know local fishermen and hunters at Aattartoq, experience a night in a traditional igloo, explore the abandoned settlement of Sermermiut, visit the Icefjord Center, cruise among icebergs in a classic red wooden boat and enjoy “kaffemik” coffee and cake with a local family. At Sisimiut, take in aerial views of Greenland’s endless ice and mountains, visit the Qiviut workshop where artisans turn muskox wool into knitwear, warm up in an Arctic spa’s hot tubs and saunas, dogsled through the snowy landscape to the viewpoint of Qiterlinnguaq and go on a thrilling ride on a snowmobile sleigh. And in the capital city of Nuuk, tour historical and modern neighborhoods and viewpoints of the Kook Islands, Mount Kingigtorsuaq and the iconic Sermitsiaq Mountain, and enjoy a delectable meal featuring local cuisine.
Active West Greenland Explorer: Beginning in Nuuk, tour historical and modern neighborhoods and panoramic viewpoints, walk to the National Museum, Greenlandic Parliament and the Katuaq cultural center, try fishing on boat tour in the fjord, and enjoy “kaffemik” coffee and cake with a local family and a dining experience that combines Greenlandic and global cuisine. And from Sisimiut, tour the city from the port to the museum, hike at the Aasivissuit-Nipisat Inuit hunting ground and on the island of Sallinnguit, explore the backcountry on an ATV, learn about sled dogs, sail to the abandoned town of Assaqutaq, go stand-up paddleboarding in Parasuk Bay and relax in an Arctic spa.
South Greenland Highlights: After hiking “The King’s Road” through lush green fields to Igaliku, visit the Gardar Cathedral Ruins, explore the Norse roots of the Qassiarsuk farming community, and enjoy lunch with a sheep farmer, a walk to views of the ice sheet and kayaking among small icebergs in Tasiusaq. Continuing to Qaqortoq, explore Hvalsey Fjord and the 14th-century Hvalsey Church, learn about politics and the history of Christianity in the area, and sample Greenlandic recipes passed down through generations by a local family. And take a helicopter tour to soak in natural hot springs on Uunartoq and land on a glacier.
Nuuk Adventure: From the remote retreat of Camp Kiattua, on a fjord outside Nuuk, hike to a beautiful waterfall with views of the Kiattua Valley, visit a settlement known for Greenlandic salmon breeding and experience the local way of life, go fishing for cod and redfish, kayak and boat among icebergs, and swim in Arctic water.
The new land-based tours of Greenland include accommodations, meals, activities and ground transportation as listed. International and internal flights, and activities during free time excluded.
