Embark upon an adventure to remember in Greenland on this not-to-be-missed ice cap and glacier hiking tour from Tasiilaq near Kulusuk!
Immerse yourself in the breathtaking Arctic landscapes of Greenland on this unforgettable 7-hour, guided ice cap and glacier hiking excursion from Tasiilaq near Kulusuk! Welcoming hikers of all experience levels.
The massive Greenlandic ice sheet covers 79% of the island's land mass, a whopping 1,71 million square kilometres (656,000 square miles) and is the northern hemisphere's largest ice mass. When travelling to eastern Greenland, seize the opportunity to explore the country's stunning glaciers and ice masses with a seasoned guide on this ice cap and glacier hiking excursion from Tasiilaq near Kulusuk!
The adventure begins at the meeting point in Tasiilaq, where you and your small group will be greeted by your experienced instructor/guide. After an initial safety and itinerary briefing, you'll be welcomed by a friendly and experienced Captain. Once onboard the boat, you'll receive a life jacket and set out on the scenic 2-hour cruise to the glacier hiking departure point. Get comfortable, relax, and enjoy the Arctic panoramas. If luck is on your side, you may spot some of the region's diverse species of wildlife, such as humpback whales, seals, orcas, etc. Don't forget to have your camera ready!
Upon arrival, the group will be provided with helmets and crampons and given an introduction to glacier hiking, glacier hiking safety, and ice hiking techniques. With your equipment on, the ice cap and glacier hiking excursion from Tasiilaq near Kulusuk truly starts! The journey will take you across the vast ice sheet on a 2-hour low-impact glacier hike. As you navigate the incredible terrain with the help of your crampons, you'll be treated to the magnificent Arctic landscapes with ice sheets spanning towards the horizon as well as the majesty of the ocean.
During the ice cap and glacier hiking excursion from Tasiilaq near Kulusuk, you'll observe the unique ice formations, crevasses, and moulins. Midway, you'll stop for a well-earned break to admire the picturesque Arctic topography and savour the serenity of nature. (Don't forget to bring snacks, drinks, and a packed meal!) Re-energized, the group will make its way back to the boat where the Captain awaits to take you back to the original departure point. At the end of the 2-hour cruise, you'll leave with lasting impressions of Greenland, the Arctic, and this ice cap and glacier hiking excursion from Tasiilaq near Kulusuk.
Book this extraordinary guided ice cap and hiking excursion from Tasiilaq near Kulusuk today to make lifelong memories on your trip to Greenland!
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Practical information
- Arrival at the meeting point in Tasiilaq (please arrive 15 minutes before the departure time)
- Meet your seasoned Captain and instructor
- Safety and itinerary briefing
- Board the boat
- 2-hour scenic cruise to the glacier
- Arrival
- Short walk to the glacier
- Receive your glacier hiking equipment (helmet and crampons)
- Safety briefing and introduction to glacier hiking and the equipment usage
- The adventure begins!
- 2 hours of hiking on the glacier
- Midway break
- Hike back to the boat
- 2-hour return cruise to the original departure point in Tasiilaq
Please be advised that all participants must be in good physical condition to take part in this excursion.
In addition, a minimum of 3 people are required to run this tour.
Please arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the departure time.
Since wildlife is unpredictable, their presence is never guaranteed.
The duration of this excursion ranges from 7-8 hours.
This low-impact activity is labelled as 'easy'.
- Captain
- Instructor
- Life jacket
- Glacier equipment (helmet and crampons)
- Hotel transfers
- Food and beverages
- Warm clothing
- Warm underlayers
- Hiking boots
- Thick wool socks
- Rain gear
- Hat
- Gloves
- Small backpack
- Water
- Snacks
- Packed meal
- Camera
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen