17 days tour

Kayak In The Footsteps Of The Inuit

Kayak In The Footsteps Of The Inuit

This tour includes:

Guide

experienced mosquito guide during the tour in Greenland

Accommodation

17-day tent adventure with 14 kayaking days, several day hikes

Transport

2x Reykjavik to Kulusuk Airport transfer on the first and last day of your trip

Meals

14 nights fully catering tent in Greenland (self catering by the group)

Others

One kayak and kayak equipment included (drysuit, 2-person tent, cooker, paddle gloves, paddle shoes, waterproof bags, etc., special feature with us!!!) Navigation and security equipment (satellite phone, GPS, maps, insurance)

Not included:

Others

Flight from Berlin, Munich, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Dusseldorf to Reykjavik (if you wish, we can book it, flexible, roundtrip dates) meals not included, drinks between meals, alcoholic beverages, own sleeping bag and sleeping mat other personal items for double or single occupancy/surcharges may be requested for an additional night in Reykjavik on the 17th day, depending on the timetable

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Itinerary of your trip Kayak In The Footsteps Of The Inuit

  • Day 1 Day 1: Arrival To Reykjavik
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Arrival To Reykjavik

      Arrival in Icelandโ€™s capital, transfer by flybus to the city centre and overnight stay in a guest house. Depending on the time of arrival, the rest of the day is available for your own exploration. (-/-/-)

  • Day 2 Day 2: Flight To Kulusuk, First Familiarization Kayak And Material
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Flight To Kulusuk, First Familiarization Kayak And Material

      Transfer to the airport and onward flight to Kulusuk (flight expected to arrive around 10 am). In Kulusuk you will be greeted by your guide. We move into a small guesthouse in Kulusuk which, despite its simple character, offers all the necessities. There will be an initial equipment check later in the day. Together with the guide, the boats and suits are awarded. There may be a short time to make a few paddle strokes. In the evening, the guide will briefly present the tour again and give important instructions. It goes to bed early so that enough energy remains for the next few days. (F/-/A)

  • Day 3 Day 3: Fjord Landscapes Of East Greenland
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Fjord Landscapes Of East Greenland

      From now on, we move around 20-30 km a day every day and slowly play in as a homogeneous group. (F/M/A)

  • Day 4 Day 4: Continuing North
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Continuing North

      we are slowly getting used to the daily tour length while enjoying the breathtaking scenery of the fjords. The daily paddle duration depends, of course, on the level of performance of the group. The joint tasks in tent set-up and cooking weld us together as a team. (F/M/A)

  • Day 5 Day 5: Inuit Settlement Kuumitt
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Inuit Settlement Kuumitt

      We reach Kuumitt โ€” a 350 souls Inuit settlement in the middle of the East Greenland fjord landscape. Only chance to replenish a few supplies, on site the typically simple conditions of Greenland life await us. (F/M/A)

  • Day 6 Day 6: Steep Mountains Northward
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Steep Mountains Northward

      Our route takes us through a 2000m high landscape past extremely high and steep mountains. Every day we have the chance to see humpback whales or other large whales and experience them up close. (F/M/A)

  • Day 7 Day 7: Heading West
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Heading West

      After our trip to the north, we now make our way into a fjord westward. Depending on the ice situation, we find quite difficult paddle conditions here. The sight of the water, however, compensates for the troubles during the kayaking tour. (F/M/A)

  • Day 8 Day 8: Towards Tiniteqilaq
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Towards Tiniteqilaq

      We follow a fjord towards Tiniteqilaq and the โ€œice fjordโ€ Sermelik to the west. In the evening we set up our camp again below a glacier. (F/M/A)

  • Day 9 Day 9: Icebergs In Sermelik Fjord
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Icebergs In Sermelik Fjord

      The landscape is now getting much sparser, but the view of the Sermelik Fjord is simply unique. In all sizes, icebergs swim in the fjord 10-20 kilometers wide between an โ€œice cubeโ€ and an โ€œaircraft carrierโ€. (F/M/A)

  • Day 10 Day 10: Continuing Through The Sermelik
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Continuing Through The Sermelik

      we continue to move through the fjord, depending on the ice conditions we experience icebergs of any size. Our guide guides the group safely through the impressive fjord landscape. (F/M/A)

  • Day 11 Day 11: Crossing The Sermelik Fjord
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Crossing The Sermelik Fjord

      It bursts, crackles and moves around us. We cross the sermilic, peppered with blue-and-white spectacles, on a quiet day in a narrow, transverse place. Our camp offers us another great view of the fjord before heading the next day towards the Johann-Petersen-Fjord. (F/M/A)

  • Day 12 Day 12: Arrival At Johann Petersen Fjord
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Arrival At Johann Petersen Fjord

      If we have made good progress the last day we will reach our real destination today, the Johann-Petersen Fjord. We set up our camp on an almost vegetation-free island deep in the fjord, surrounded by colossal glacial tongues that flow down from the inland ice. (F/M/A)

  • Day 13 Day 13: Hike To The Ice Sheet
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: Hike To The Ice Sheet

      Today we are on foot. The views and scenery are no less breathtaking. We hike out to the inland ice and experience a varied tour. (F/M/A)

  • Day 14 Day 14-15: Brรผckner Glacier Up Close
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 14-15: Brรผckner Glacier Up Close

      The kayaking tours to the 50-metre high demolition edge of the Brรผckner Glacier are one of the absolute highlights of the journey. However, depending on the weather and the prevailing ice conditions, the final program can only be decided directly on site. The instructions of the guide must be followed at all times. (F/M/A)

  • Day 15 Day 16: Return By Motorboat To Kulusuk
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 16: Return By Motorboat To Kulusuk

      We prepare everything for our pickup by local motorboat guides. After about two to four hours in the swell of the ocean, we will return to our starting point Kulusuk. After unloading the boats and cleaning the equipment, we will spend another night in a Greenlandic guesthouse and review the past days. (F/M/A)

  • Day 16 Day 17: Return Flight To Reykjavik
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 17: Return Flight To Reykjavik

      Flight back from Kulusuk to Reykjavik and transfer to the guesthouse or airport. Arrival in Reykjavik is set at 18:15. (F/-/-) (depending on the timetable, one night may be in Reykjavik and the day after onward flight to the home)

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 9 / Max: 79

Age range allowed for this experience.

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