Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Tassilaq, Greenland
Arrive Keflavik, Iceland. Transfer by bus from Keflavik airport to Reykjavik airport to connect with the early noontime flight to Kulusuk Island, Greenland. From Kulusuk we will board a small boat that will motor us 1 ½ - 2 hours over to Tassilaq, which is the small administrative center of Eastern Greenland. If the ice situation is troublesome and we can not take a boat - we might have to opt for a helicopter ride.  If time permits, we will visit the local museum and hear Eskimo tales in the sod house. Tonight we will stay at a small pension in town and get briefed on the next 10 days of adventures.
L, D… Sport Pension Accommodation in Tassilaq


Day 2: Imiilaa to Kuugarmiit
In the early morning we board an Inuit skiff and travel about 1½ hours to the East side of Amassallik Island to the Imiilaa Bay where we start our hike across to Kuugarmiit. Hiking time: 8-9 hours.
B, L, D… Wilderness Camping

 

Day 3: Kuugarmiit – Saparq Landing Site
From Kuugarmiit we hoist our light backpacks and continue on the north side to the Sarpaq landing site which offers great views of the mighty Sermilik Fjord complex – with blue and white sculptured icebergs floating by. Our Inuit skiff drivers and our camp will await us at the protected bay of Sarpaq. Hiking time: 5 - 6 hours.
B, L, D… Wilderness Camping


Day 4: Saparq Landing Site - Amitsivartivik
We start crossing  by boat over Sarpaq Channel, where there is a great iceberg “Grave Yard” and some ancient Inuit sod house sites. We reach the tiny hamlet of Tinit. If the small shop is open in town, this is the last chance to buy an ice cream and send a postcard for a few days. Our next campsite is located north of Tinit. Hiking time: 9 hours.
B, L, D… Wilderness Camping


Days 5 - 7: Amitsivartivik - Paarnakajit –Illinnera- Killikiatt
The next three days we follow the Eastern coast line of the Sermilik Fjord, making easy crossing of rivers if necessary. The hiking is spectacular and relatively easy. Our follow boat will run ahead each day and be ready for us at the next campsite. Be prepared for some of the most scenic campsites and mountain landscapes you can imagine. If the weather is good expect round-the-clock light – we are only a few minutes below the Arctic Circle! Hiking time: 6 - 7  hours, 8 - 9  hours and 6 - 7 hours respectively.
B, L, D… Wilderness Camping

 

Day 8: Killikiaat - Illennera. Today we retrace our steps back to Illennera - enjoying the shores  and unforgettable vistas of the mighty Sermilik Fjord. Hiking time 6 - 7 hours.  
B, L, D… Wilderness Camping


Day 9:  Illennera - Qinngertivaq Fjord
This route leads us 8 hours across the Illennera Valley along the River of the same same.  The ladscapes are majestic, with  towering peaks and glaciers surrounding us. Half way we have lunch at the Salmon Lake - right under the glacier that comes down from the Gates of the Sun.   We end up at a fantasttic coastal campsite at the Northern end of Quingertivaq Fjord.  Total Hiking time: 8 hours.
B, L, D… Wilderness Camping


Day 10: Qinngertivaq Fjord - Tassilaq
We take a 3-4 hour boat ride back to where we started – the small town of Tassilaq. If we are lucky we might even be able to spot whales along the way. In Tassilaq a warm shower awaits us and of course a celebratory dinner!
B, L, D... Sport Pension Accommodation in Tassilaq

 

Day 11: Tassilaq - Kulusuk - Reykjavik
A 1 ½ hour boat ride take us to the Kulusuk air strip (Or if necesarry a helicopter)  and our flight connections to Reykjavik, Iceland. Tonight we stay at a five star hotel in Reykjavik.
B, L, D... Hotel Odinsve


Day 12: Depart Reykjavik
Morning at your own leisure in Reykjavik. Shuttle bus to Keflavik and afternoon flight back to the US.
B… Return Home

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