Sailing and Exploring Adventure in Greenland

Things to know

• What’s included?

  Included:

  • • An experienced, IFMGA guide with extensive knowledge of the area
    • 10 days of sailing and exploring Greenland
    • World-class skipper and private chef
    • All meals and snacks for the duration of the tour (gourmet cuisine and typical local dishes)
    • Hot beverages and non-alcoholic beverages
    • Sailboat transportation and accommodations for the duration of the tour
    • Bedding and towels 
    • Standard offshore lifejacket and lifeline
    • Shore landings and tours with the dinghy
    • Fuel and all port dues

  Not included:

  • • Transportation to and from the Constable Point (meeting point in Greenland)
    • Accommodations prior to and after the tour
    • Food and beverages on the day of arrival until boarding
    • Alcoholic beverages
    • Voice and data communication using onboard equipment
    • Trekking or other outdoor activity gear.
    • Entry fees into parks, museums, etc
    • Insurance
• What's life on board like?

  It’s the best ever! You can expect a wonderful blend of adventure, camaraderie, and awe-inspiring beauty. Reaching these remote corners of the world usually takes serious planning—but not when you’re on this tour. With sturdy boats, expert guides, and a warm, professional crew, everything’s handled for you—safely and smoothly.

  With 4 to 6 guests per trip, you’ll have more comfort and flexibility, maximizing your time spent onshore. Your first mate and chef will pamper you with a gourmet breakfast, après-ski snacks, and a delicious 3-course dinner, featuring local delicacies paired with exquisite wines!

  Three boats are available, each perfectly suited for these waters and comfortably accommodating up to six guests.

• How fit do I need to be?

  In order to join the sail and explore tour of Greenland, you need to be reasonably fit. This is a beginner-friendly adventure, but keep in mind that you’ll spend some time hiking and walking onshore. Due to Greenland’s limited health system capacities, make sure that you’re in good health and able-bodied to travel in Greenland. It can be a costly and timely affair to transport you to hospital in Greenland if you become seriously ill.

• What will the weather be like?

  During the Arctic summer, temperatures range from 4-9 °C / 39-48 F on average, but the generally dry air makes it milder than you may expect. Still, make sure you bring plenty of layers.

• What do I need to bring?

  Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:

  • • Day pack large enough to carry all the items listed (around a 25-40L bag)
    • Duffle bag for clothes
    • Hiking poles — optional
    • Water bottle or hydration bladder (2L capacity)
    • Hat or cap
    • A buff or neck gaiter
    • Warm gloves
    • Thermal underwear (wool or synthetic)
    • Long sleeve shirt (wool or synthetic)
    • T-shirts (wool or synthetic)
    • Light wool or fleece sweater
    • Hooded wind and waterproof puffy jacket
    • Wind and waterproof breathable trousers
    • An insulating layer
    • Leisure clothing for the boat
    • Spare clothes for layering
    • Sturdy waterproof hiking boots or shoes
    • Soft indoor shoes for the boat
    • Thermal mat (for lunch breaks) — optional
    • Toiletries (sunscreen, hand sanitizer, etc.)
    • Mosquito repellent
    • SPF lip balm and face cream
    • Headlamp or flashlight
    • Sunglasses 
    • Camera — optional (but recommended)

  Keep in mind that hard case luggage is not admitted on board.

  Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. Make sure to avoid cotton and bring fast-drying clothes instead.

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• Group sizes and age requirements

  Group sizes and prices:

  • • To ensure your comfort and safety, this max number of people in a group for this adventure is 6. You can join this adventure on your own or in bigger groups until all the spots are taken.
    • The cost does not decrease as the group grows.
    • Unless stated otherwise, accommodation is for two persons in double-bed cabins. Staying in a single cabin is possible with a price surcharge. Contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

  Min. age requirements:

  • • If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
    • Minors older than 10-12 may be permitted to join the tour, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.

  If your group has travelers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

• Getting there and meeting location

  Your tour starts in Kulusuk, the gateway to East Greenland where you’ll board the boat. 

  To reach Kulusuk, Icelandair has a service all year round from Reykjavik (international connecting hub). If you are coming from Copenhagen, you must first fly to Nuuk and then catch another flight to Kulusuk, which backtracks across the entire country. There are only small transfer boats that operate between Tasiilaq (located on a separate island) and Kulusuk and the other settlements in the area, so arriving by ferry is not the best option.

• Safety measures and insurance

  We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with both medical and travel protection. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, simply choose Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner!

  Redpoint tailors their protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations. Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.

  Once your booking is confirmed and your trip is paid in full, you will be offered to purchase Redpoint’s protection. If you need any help or require more information, let us know and we will be happy to help!

• Deposit and cancellation policy
  To secure your spot, a deposit in the amount of 30% is required at the time of booking. The remaining amount must be paid 90 calendar days prior to the trip departure.

  In case you need to cancel the trip, the following cancellation costs would be incurred:

  • • 100% of the price of the trip is refundable more than 365 days before departure date
    • 75% of the tour price is refundable if canceled 120 to 365 days before departure date
    • 50% of the tour price is refundable if canceled 90 to 119 days before departure date
    • 25% of the tour price is refundable if canceled 60 to 89 days before departure
    • 0% of the price of the trip if it is canceled  less than 60 days before departure.

  Please note that booking fees are non-refundable in all cases and will be deducted from the refund amount.

  For any cancellation by the client, costs incurred by the traveler such as transportation to the departure point of the trip and return home, fees visa documents, travel documents and vaccination fees will not be subject to any reimbursement.

  If cancellation occurs as a result of unpredictable or unavoidable events by the customer or by a third party (e.g. flight cancellations, loss or theft of luggage or personal belongings) other than Guide can not be held responsible nor can it be required to reimburse related costs, including cancellation fees.

  You can request consent for a third party to take your place, up to 7 days before departure. The replacement customer must fulfil all the conditions associated with the contract, including medical health and fitness. The customer and the person replacing them shall be jointly and severally liable for payment of the amounts still owed for the travel. Guide may refuse at its sole discretion the replacement customer and cancellation fees would remain applicable.

  The prices are definitive. Price changes after the date of the booking form may arise from subsequent material increases in fuel costs, changes in or new fees (e.g. embarkation & disembarkation fees) or introduction / increase of taxes and government fees.

  Should events beyond guide’s control occur  (such as wars, political unrest, strikes, riots, airspace congestion, bad weather, thefts of luggage or other personal belongings of travelers),  Guide reserves the right to cancel the travel, change the dates, schedules or itineraries to ensure the safety of travelers, without possible recourse against Guide.