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Äventyr i Sydgrönland med
engelskspråkig guide,
15 dagar (2053)
Probably the most
complete journey you can do in South Greenland including the
best treks in the tundra, an unforgettable excursion on
Greenland’s ice sheet, and the biggest and most beautiful
mountains and granite walls in Greenland - Ketil and
Ulamertorssuaq, in Tasermiut fjord, which are considered one
of the ten wonders of the whole Arctic.
Navigate among fjords, icebergs, blocks of ice
and spectacular glacier fronts. Visit the cities of Narsaq
and Nanortalik - the most picturesque settlements - Tasiusaq,
Igaliko and Qassiarsuk. Bathe in Uunartoq’s warm springs and
relish in the breathtaking beauty of the icebergs on the
cold waters of the fjord.
Watch the magnificent northern lights, see whales, seals and
caribou. Go fishing for arctic salmon and cod, pick mussels,
mushroom and blueberries. Visit the best Eskimo and Viking
ruins - Brattahlid and Gardar. Meet the local Inuit people.
Join us on an immersion journey to the unexplored secrets of
Greenland, one of the last frontiers of the modern world, a
journey for adventurous travellers, willing to discover
nature in her pure state, and to have first-hand experience
of the effects of global warming.
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Program
 Day
1: Qaleraliq camp
Flight Reykjavik - Narsarsuaq. Welcome reception at the airport
and preparation of equipment for the trip. We will set off for
Qaleraliq camp, navigating along Tunulliarfik fjord among
numerous icebergs, direct to the Ice Cap. Arrival to a cosy,
enchanting camp set on a sandy beach, which contrasts with a
spectacular view of two glacier fronts from Qaleraliq’s glacier.
We will spend the night at the camp, allowing our senses to
enjoy the unbelievable views and the thunderclap roar of the
icefall from seracs.
Day 2: Tasersuatsiaq Lake
Ascent to the base of Tasersuatsiaq great lake and panoramic
view of the Inlandis. Ascent on foot through a unique
desert-like sand valley which will lead us to a surprisingly
different landscape, that of the green and thick tundra. After
passing the lake, we will climb a mountain 400 metres high, from
which we will have a mesmerising view of the lake, one of the
largest in Southern Greenland. The summit is also a very special
viewing point of the Inlandis, the immense inland glacier. From
there you can gaze upon the infinite ice sheet up to the north
coast of the island and towards the Arctic Ocean, and see the
Nunataks, floating landmarks on the ice sheet. We may pick
mushrooms and blueberries, and look for caribou, which are
plentiful in the area. Descent to the camp.
Day 3: Glacier fronts and excursion on ice
We will navigate along the glacier fronts on a zodiac boat,
admiring the beauty of their vertical walls, ice walls and
numerous icebergs as we near them along their more than 10
kilometres descent to the sea. From there we will start the ice
excursion. An impressive trek using crampons (organised to be
suitable for all travellers) on one of the oldest masses of ice
in the planet. We will explore its crevasses, drains, caves,
seracs, and other ice formations, which give an incredible,
labyrhyntine quality to this glacier.
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An expert mountain guide, a specialist in Glacier Science, will
be in charge to make sure we are provided with the appropriate
equipment, and to ensure the safety of the group during the trip,
while he shares with us his knowledge about the special
characteristics of the glaciers in the South of Greenland. A
unique experience, exciting and original, surprising both
first-time comers and those used to the peculiarities of the
glacier world. One of the most impressive sights and one of the
best excursions in all Greenland.
Day 4: Sardloq
Navigation near Tugtutoq Island towards Sardloq, a
settlement surrounded by several islands, nowhere mentioned in
South Greenland. An authentic and genuine Greenlandic lifestyle,
just in front of open sea. Night in Sardloq
Day 5: Thermal springs in Uunartoq
In the morning we will set off for Uunartoq through the
complex system of fjords which somehow reminds us of Scotland,
although here it is surrounded by icebergs. On our way to
Uunartoq Island, we will go past Alluitsup Paa, a painteresque
settlement and the capital for whales in South Greenland, which
will give us the chance to look for whales during the whole trip.
In the afternoon, we will have free time to enjoy a relaxing
bathe in the warm springs (the only thermal springs to which
access is possible in Greenland), a holiday resort for many
natives who come from all over the country to camp and bathe in
the thermal springs, while icebergs float only 500 metres away
in the fjord. Night at Uunartoq Island.
Day 6: Nanortalik
Navigation in zodiac boats to Nanortalik, the southernmost
town of the country, which has some 2300 inhabitants and is the
second most populated town in the South of Greenland. Visit to
the Museum of Inuit Culture and Traditions, the best museum in
the South. Free time in the evening and for dinner. You can
visit the town, go shopping, explore the hunters market, go to a
restaurant or have a drink in a town “where there are polar
bears” – at least that is the meaning of its name, though the
chances of meeting one are extremely little – and which still
remains isolated by ice for a considerable part of the year. It
is possible to join a guided tour of the town and surroundings.
Night at a home /hostel.
Day 7: Camp and Tasermiut fjord
Navigation across to Tasermiut glacier, along the fjord of
the same name. Along the journey we will discover three
impressive mountains - Ketil, Ulamertorssuaq and Tinitertuup –
up to the borders of the glacier, a glacier with a 1.400 metres
drop from the plateau to the fjord in barely three kilometres,
which turns the glacier into a spectacular, mighty ice waterfall.
Night at the camp under the huge Ulamertorsuaq - one of the
largest and steepest walls in the world, exceeding even
“Capitán” in Yosemite - a place where climbers attempting the
big walls in the region usually camp. This fjord is highlighted
as one of the ten Arctic wonders.
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Day 8: Nalumasortoq Valley
Moderate walk on a terrain of medium difficulty up to the
base of the glacier in the amazing granite mass of Nalumasortoq,
whose extremely smooth twin walls are highly cherished by
climbers in South Greenland. From this viewing point we can see
the south face of the Ketil and the north face of the
Ulamertorssuaq, together with many other unnamed walls. Alpine
and glacial landscapes, incredibly beautiful sights. Fishing and
picking mussels, mushrooms and blackberries. Night at the
Ulamertorssuaq camp. This camp also offers a fantastic view to
the west face of the Ulamertorssuaq as the sun set strokes the
rock with the last rays of sun.
Day 9: Ulamertosuaq
Trekking up to the base of the Ulamertorssuaq wall, rated
the best Arctic "Bigwall" and one of the best ten climbing walls
in the whole world. Mountain of unique, singular beauty,
astonishing wall and glaciers. Night at the camp.
Day 10: Hunters Families
Transfer to the mouth of Kuusuaq River, the most popular
Salmon River in South Greenland. Walk in a truly alpine
background to Tasersuaq Lake, through Saputit path, created by
Tasiusaq’s inhabitants to go fishing in Lake Tasersuaq. We will
arrive at Tasiusaq, a picturesque village with 80 inhabitants,
and tragic historical landmarks which reflect how hard life was
in this country decades ago. All the inhabitants of this village
starved to death some 140 years ago. It was not until the 1930s
that the village was repopulated by descendants and family of
the original inhabitants. Spectacular scenery surrounded by
mountains. We will spend the night either at local people’s
homes – in groups of three or four people – or at the school –
depending on which type of accommodation is available due to
hunting activity.
Day 11: Narsaq
Transfer by boat to Narsaq, the third most populated town in
South Greenland, with about 1700 inhabitants. In the evening,
free time to explore on our own the museum, the fur shops, the
church, and to have dinner in one of its restaurants or enjoy a
drink with the local people. When we travel by boat, we will
look out for whales, we may see them here. Night at a home/hostel.
Day 12: Igaliko and Qoorooq glacier
Navigation in zodiac boat to Itilleq, where we will leave
the zodiac and take the Kings’ Way to Igaliko on foot. We will
visit Archbishopric Gardar’s ruins, religious capital for the
Vikings. We will have a sea excursion to Qoorooq fjord and see
what probable is the most spectacular glacier in the South of
Greenland. We will navigate among blocks of ice until the
density of ice is such that we can no longer continue. Wonderful
sight of ice floating around us. Night at the Leif Eriksson
Hostel in Qassiarsuk.
Day 13: Tasiusaq and Sermilik
Walk to Tasiusaq farm, where seven people live in notable
isolation next to Sermilik fjord, which is almost always blocked
by the ice from icebergs coming from Eqaloruutsit glacier. Later
we will go artic salmon fishing, a walk in the region.
Posibility to arrange a kayak excursion in the "Bay of Icebergs".
As we get back, we can also walk around Qassiarsuk, old
Brattahlid. It is here that Eric the Red settled when he started
Greenland’s colonisation back in 985. We will visit the original
ruins from Erik the Red, and a replica of the original chapel.
Night at the Leif Eriksson Hostel.
Day 14: Flower Valley
We will cross to Narsarsuaq on a motorboat. Then, we will
walk through Flower Valley enjoying the spectacular view of
a valley formed due to the retreat and the consequent
glacial sedimentation with plenty of flowers. We will walk
until we can see Kiattut glacier and the landscape around
it, with superb panoramic view of the ice sheet and its
Nunataks. This is probably the most renowned excursion in
all Greenland. Farewell dinner, with typical Eskimo products,
whale, seal, caribou, mattak… and night at the Leif Eriksson
Hostel.
Day 15: Narsarsuaq
Transfer Qassiarsuk-Narsarsuaq on a zodiac boat. Free time
to visit Narsarsuaq. Flight Narsarsuaq-Copenhagen/Reykjavik
NOTE: This itinerary is a unique journey, designed and
organised by Tasermiut, South Greenland Expeditions. It
keeps the adventure and discovery ingredients present in all
our journeys. The route can be done as it is explained above
or in reverse order. The order of the activities may not be
exactly as planned in this outline. Greenland is the wildest
country in the northern hemisphere, infrastructures are
almost non-existent and logistics pose enormous challenges.
That is the reason why we may not follow this daily
itinerary exactly as planned. It is subject to change in
order to adapt the journey to the weather conditions, sea
conditions, or technical and organisational difficulties,
and it therefore requires flexibility in the traveller.
Guide: Tasermiut, South Greenland
Expeditions
The trip will be accompanied by a veteran kayak guide, who
has got several years' experience guiding kayak expeditions
in hazardous environments. The Guide’s job is to point the
group in the right direction, to ensure all travellers’
safety and to
solve any possible problems that may arise along the
itinerary, making changes or adjustments if necessary.
Activities such as setting up the tents in the camp or
taking them down, making lunch or other shared activities
will be everybody’s responsibility, including the guide’s.
Communication and Safety
Main mobile telephone networks can be reached in the
cities and in some parts on the coast. The guide will carry
a satellite phone throughout the entire trip. At the start
of the trip, the guide will share some basic tips on
behaviour, safety and kayak selfrescue. While travelling in
the kayak, each participant will wear a special suit and a
life jacket. The expedition is carried out in an area of
fjords where there are hardly any waves, and the winds are
usually very light. Travelling in the kayak is only done
when the conditions are optimum, and with few exceptions,
along the coast.
If there is an emergency, the guide will
call a rescue boat, which will arrive within 2 to 3 hours –
if conditions permitting – to any point of the excursion and
carry out an evacuation to the hostel or hospital in Narsaq
if necessary.
Food
Throughout the route, we will be sampling a glance of the
Eskimo diet. During the day trips we will follow a more
practical diet:
Breakfast: Coffee, tea, infusions, cocoa, powdered
milk, biscuits, bread, jam, muesli and cereals.
Packed lunch: Bread, cheese, chorizo, salami, ham,
foie-gras, chocolate, nuts, biscuits, soup, hot tea…
Dinner: Meals cooked at the camp. Rice, pasta, fish,
mashed potatoes and meat, sausages, bacon, chorizo, tuna,
squid…
Northern Lights
The northern lights are one of the most wonderful of
nature’s phenomena on our planet, a beautiful, delightful
display of movement and light against the dark polar skies
on clear, calm
nights.
It is usually possible to witness the aurora in winter. Late
summer, however, especially in September, is the best time
of the year to watch it in Southern Greenland, which is
famous for
offering some of the best places to view this spectacular
natural display. In July, there is more sunlight and
therefore it is not so easy to see it, but in August it can
be seen more often, and from September onwards, the aurora
can be seen almost every day when the skies are clear.
Fishing and Fruit picking
All along the trip we will visit some very good areas to
go fishing, especially for arctic salmon and cod. We do not
provide fishing equipment. We therefore recommend you take
it from your country or buy it at Narsaq.
Mushroom (Boletus Edulis) and blueberry picking is season
dependent, although August is the best month. Mussel
collecting will be easy near some of the camps and Ujarak’s
hut, where there are plenty during the summer months.
Maps: We will use topographic maps
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Weather
Weather in Greenland is very changeable. It is usually
pleasant, but it is essential that you bring appropriate
clothes for rainy weather. Temperatures are often more than
15ºC in July and
between 5 º C and 10 º C in August. Mid-August nights are
sometimes very cold. In September, temperatures are usually
between 5ºC to 8ºC during the day and may reach minus 5ºC at
night.
Ice conditions
Eastern Greenland draughts bring great amounts of ice from
the Arctic Ocean, which, sometimes, block Southern Greenland
from May to mid-June. We may also come across ice that makes
navigation difficult in July, but it is rare. If this
happens we would take an alternative route instead. In
August, the icefield poses no special problems and the sea
in the region is full of icebergs.
Currency
DKK: Danish crown. Aprox. €1 = DKK 7,46 and 1 DKK = SEK 1,48
Pocket money
Greenland is one of the most expensive countries in the
world. We recommend travellers bring approximately 450 -
1.000 crowns (50 - 130 Euros). You can purchase gifts and
handicrafts at our Narsarsuaq office in Euros (It is not
necessary to get extra crowns)
Language
Kalaallisut, the Western Greenlandic language, is the main
language in Greenland. It is spoken by 40.000 people, which
makes it the most important Inuit language in the world.
Inuhumiutut is also spoken in the North, and Tunumiutut in
the West Coast. Most people in Greenland speak some Danish,
which is the second official language. Many speak English
too,
with various levels of fluency, especially young people.
Greenlandic has an agglutinating structure. It belongs to
the Inuit-Aleut family of languages, and it is spoken by
people in different areas, from the Aleutian Islands up to
the west coast in
Greenland. It is of Asian origin, as is the Inuit race.
The country
Greenland is one of the most singular countries in the
world: A huge island that holds a glacier measuring two
million square kilometres in size, surrounded by a coastal
mountainous belt,
bathed by a sea which due to its Arctic climate remains
frozen most of the year. Some 57.000 inhabitants, mostly
Inuit depending on fishing, hunting and farming, live on the
coast. Greenland is now semi-independent from Denmark, the
colonising country. The most populated area is the west
coast, where Nuuk – the capital of the country, with 15.000
inhabitants
– is located. Northern and Eastern Greenland are almost
uninhabited.
Transport
Roads are almost non-existent, except in towns. The most
common means of transport are therefore boats, planes,
helicopters and dog sledges..
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