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By Forward Explorations
Price is Rp54.081.000 per adult
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Overview

  • Greenland offers a sensory feast like no other.

    Embark on an unforgettable journey to the majestic wilderness of Greenland, where towering glaciers, rugged mountains, and pristine wilderness await your exploration. In this backpacking expedition, you'll traverse ancient landscapes, immerse yourself in local cuisune, and witness the raw beauty of one of the world's last great frontiers.
    Prepare to be awestruck as you trek through vast expanses of untouched wilderness, where the Arctic's breathtaking scenery unfolds before you at every turn. .
    Due to the remoteness of our travels, this trip is not for the faint hearted, a high level of fitness is required and some level of backpacking experience should be had prior, We will be self supported during our time trekking across the tundra.
    Greenland beckons with its promise of untamed beauty and unparalleled wilderness. So lace up your boots, pack your sense of wonder, and get ready for the journey of a lifetime in the heart of the Arctic.

Activity location

  • Kangerlussuaq
    • Kangerlussuaq, Greenland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Old Camp
    • 266 Aqisseq
    • Søndre Strømfjord, Qeqqata Kommune, Greenland

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Backpack the Arctic Circle Trail in Greenland

  • Activity duration is 6 days6d
    6d
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 14:00
Price details
Rp54.081.000 x 1 AdultRp54.081.000
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Price is Rp54.081.000
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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    We will be camping throughout our expedition. Our lodging at the start and end of trip is provided
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Full packing list and travel recommendations to Greenland will be provided
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Tour guide & transport to Glacier is covered on the second day.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    We will eat local cusine at the bookends of our trip, and will have Backcountry meals for the rest.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tents, sleeping equip. & packs not provided. clients will be in charge of their own gear
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Airfare to Greenland and from Sisimiut is not included
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge- If you enjoyed your trip, a 15-%20 tip is industry standard split between guides.

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have a high level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Settle into Kangerlussuaq

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included

Kangerlussuaq

  • 2d
Folks will either fly in a day or two before. Considering flights arrive in the afternoon we will all meet at our accommodation and have a happy hour to meet fellow travellers and go over the itinerary for the trip. Transport from the airport to the lodge is provided. Dinner will be a simple home cooked meal at the lodge.

Day 2: Russell Glacier

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included

Kangerlussuaq

  • 4h
In the morning after breakfast we will head out to the Russell Glacier, where a local guide will lead us on a breathtaking tour of the expansive ice sheet. The afternoon will be spent dividing and packing group gear, food, and personal food before we head out of town to enjoy dinner at Restaurant Roklubben, a fine dining experience in the middle of the Artic.

Day 3: Day 3-11

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included

Greenland (Pass by)

We embark on the Artic Circle Trail where we spend the next 9 nights and 10 days. We will be hiking together throughout day and stopping for proper lunch and dinner breaks. Weather is unpredictable our schedule may be altered and change often. Being adaptable is a must. We will attempt to hike an average of 20-25km a day (12-15 miles) We will have zero cellular service or access to direct emergency care. WW

Day 4: * This is Day 12. We will spend days 3-11 Backpacking through the Tundra

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included

Sisimiut

  • 3d
We will take a slow morning where a breakfast spread is provided at your leisure, folks will have the morning and early afternoon as down time to explore the town as they would like. We will then venture out as a group for evening dinner.

Day 5: Last Full Day in SIsimiut * Day 13

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included

Sisimiut

  • 1d
Weather dependant, we will either be taking in the coastline in kayaks or taking in the views from one of the mountaintops above. After exploring the surrounding Sisimut area we will embark into town for our final meal together around traditional Greenlandic cuisine.

Day 6: * Day 14 Departure

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included

Sisimiut

  • 4h
After breakfast we say our goodbyes as some will hop on flights to various parts of the islandd or back home. We will check out of our accommodation and the trip will be complete.

Location

Activity location

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    Kangerlussuaq
    • Kangerlussuaq, Greenland

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Old Camp
    • 266 Aqisseq
    • Søndre Strømfjord, Qeqqata Kommune, Greenland

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