Kayak expedition in Upernavik,
12 days (4018)

In the Greenlandic wilderness, far in the north, 600 km north of the polar circle is the small village of Upernavik. The area is perfect for kayaking. There is a bay with over one hundred islands and the weather is stabile with little wind or waves. Ten small communities are spread out over the area and the large and active Upernavik Icefjord. Travel with us to this magnificent area on a true arctic adventure where we will explore an area that few have been to before us!

This is an expedition in the true sense of the word. We will travel and explore different areas around Upernavik, eating newly caught fish and clams directly from the beach. We will be kayaking into the icefjord and zigzag between the icebergs. Maybe we will even see and meet a whale or two.

We combine this trip with a stay in the town of icebergs, Ilulissat where you will have the opportunity to experience its fantastic icefjord with its icebergs measuring up to a kilometre in thickness.
Click here for to see pictures from Ilulissat

With us on the expedition is our local kayaking guide and instructor Sören Nikolaj Sörensen. Nikolaj was born in Odense, Denmark 1977 and have studied biology for many years. Shortly after finishing his degree he moved to Ilulissat and started working in its Hospital. Four months later he was employed as a bio-analytic by the department of Health in Upernavik. 2012 Nikolaj will have been living here for seven years and has contacts in all the area. Nikolaj is a trained kayaking instructor and has, since 2008, been guiding kayaking-tourists and dog-sledge enthusiasts throughout the Upernavik area.

We also have two longer versions of this trip in the same area. Read more about them here!

Here are some more pictures from 2011 tour.

NB! Please be aware that this trip requires you to be at least a moderate kayaker and experienced to handling sea-kayaks!.

Trvel dates (4018)   2012: 30 July -10 August  Price (SEK)   35 000:-  Price include   • Flight Copenhagen - Kangerlussuaq - Ilulissat - Upernavik r/t incl airport taxes and fees • City walk in Ilulissat • Use of kayak Prijon Seayak with rudder or similar. We also have one K2 Prijon Excursion. • Use of paddle and skirt • Use of dry suite and life jacket • All kayaks are equipped with:   Spare paddle, safety line for paddle, toll line, small repair kit, pump. • The group are equipped with:   1 satellite phone for emergency, 1 gun, 1 GPS • Full board during the kayak expedition • 2 nights ni Upernavik in a house (there exist no hotels or hostels) • 3 nights at hostel in lulissat • Kayak expedition • Guide during the kayak expedition.  The price does not include   • Meals outside the expedition. • Entrance fees tol museums etc. • Tent, sleeping bag and sleeping mats. Might be able to rent. Contact us for info. • Travel insurance that cover picking up in wilderness. This is mandatory for this trip.

Number of participants: Min 6 max 12

NB! All prices are valid now but can be changed. Already booked tours do not normally ever change (see booking conditions).

Itinerary
This is an wildlife expedition trip so day 4 – 10 is only preliminary. Weather and ice conditions and not to be forgotten; the participants curiosity can change the route. Flexibility is the key to make a successful expedition!

Day 1: Departure
Departure from Copenhagen 13:00 (prel) via Kangerlussuaq to Ilulissat. The night is spent in Ilulissat at a hostel or b&b. A guided city walk is included.

Day 2: Ilulissat
This day is at your disposal for optional excursions like a boat trip to the Ilulissat Icefjord or a hike to Sermermiut, which is the old settlement by the Icefjord where people have lived for over 4000 years.

Day 3:
Onwards with domestic flight to Upernavik. You will meet the guide and have a run-through of gear etc as well as making purchases for the kayaking trip. The night will be spent in a house.

Day 4-10:
The kayaking will start in Upernavik travelling towards Kingitorsuaq and onwards through the Icefjord towards the village Aapilattoq before exploring that area and returning to Upernavik. The kayaking will be adapted, as usual, according to wind and weather and you will, of course, be involved in the planning of the expedition.

The last night is spent in a house in Upernavik.

Day 11:
The day is at your disposal. The flight to Ilulissat departs at 16:30 local standard time. Night spent at hostel.

Day 12:
Transfer from Ilulissat to Kangerlussuaq. The flight onwards to Copenhagen will depart at 21:40 (prel) local standard time and be arriving at 6:45 the following morning.