Explore some of the most remote and beautiful Arctic landscapes on the globe on this 11-day hiking, sailing, and kayaking expedition. Sail along East Greenland’s deep fjords and steep mountains, kayak among humongous icebergs, and hike some of the most scenic trails in the world. Your expert guide and sailing crew will adapt the itinerary to the conditions and your desires.
Meet your guides at the Kulusuk Airport in Greenland and get transferred to the harbor. Get settled on the Byr, the 82-ft (25 m) ketch-rigged expedition charter boat you’ll be using as a home base for the week.
After meeting your team and the crew, you will review boat facilities and go through a safety briefing. Enjoy your first dinner onboard and discuss the plan ahead.
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Byr, expedition boat
Spend the next 9 days sailing, hiking, and even kayaking along the Sermilik & Ammassalik fjords in East Greenland. There are no fixed sailing routes or itineraries on this trip—the weather conditions, the swell & the guides and the crew’s expertise will set the course of the boat every evening. start sailing toward Ammassalik, spend a few days hiking, and reach the massive Sermilik fjord through the Ikaasatsivaq fjord.
Each morning you’ll wake up, enjoy a filling breakfast, and head to shore on your Byr boat for the day’s activities. Your guide will try to maximize the time spent hiking ashore, but you’ll also have SUPs and kayaks onboard. Depending on the day, paddling may be the only activity. Then, once you’ve had your fill of adventure, your captain will take you to their choice of safe anchorage for the night, which will usually be close to some Inuit settlements or in the wild fjords. The evening of day 10 will most likely be spent near or in Kulusuk harbor.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Accommodation: Byr, expedition boat
Back to Kusuluk! After breakfast, you may have some free time to explore the town, sightsee, and reflect on your adventure before catching your flight back home.
Meals: Breakfast
What you get on this adventure:
What’s not included:
Byr can take a maximum of eight guests—there are four guest cabins, all located on the lower deck with central heating and ventilation. You will sleep in a four-people bunk bed room. There’s plenty of space to store gear under the bunk bends and next to them, as well as a couple of charging stations to keep your devices up and running.
There are two shared heated toilets and a shower on board. Byr also features a saloon, an ideal place for relaxing and sharing your experiences after a long day in the great outdoors.
This boat is an authentic expedition boat and you’ll learn a lot about it! Sailing a traditional rigging like this gives you the chance to help hoist the sails and run the lines with the crew. While you’ll get to get a feel of the boat yourself, keep in mind that your professional crew will ensure Byr is sailed safely, no matter your experience level.
This adventure in East Greenland is physically demanding and it requires very good fitness levels. To ensure your readiness and participation, please consider the following:
This journey has been tailored for individuals who are in good physical condition and feel comfortable hiking on uneven terrain while carrying a daypack, as well as those who are at ease sailing and living aboard an expedition sailboat. You may encounter various challenges, both physically and mentally, and having a strong sense of determination is crucial to overcome obstacles and push through difficult moments. It is essential to maintain a positive mindset, stay motivated, and embrace the spirit of adventure. If you’re ready for all this, you’re in for an adventure of a lifetime!
Suitcases are not allowed on this tour. Please bring a duffel back and a backpack for daily hikes.
Ensure that all items fit securely within your duffel bag without anything protruding, keeping everything dry during the hike. Your duffel bag should not weigh more than 15 kg (33 lbs), as planes flying to Greenland are typically smaller in size and could impose restrictions on your baggage if it exceeds weight limits. The quantities listed for specific items are indicative and based on guides’ recommendations.
Here’s a general list of personal gear you need to bring:
Here’s a list of clothing you need to bring:
Prior to the start of the route, the guide will do a comprehensive gear check with each traveler to ensure that everything necessary is brought.
While your guide carries a first-aid kit, each traveler should carry their own necessities based on personal requirements, including any specific pathologies or risks.
Please note that drones are strictly prohibited.
In East Greenland, September marks the transition from summer to autumn. The weather during this time of year can vary, but generally, you can expect cooler temperatures as the season progresses.
In early September, temperatures might still be relatively mild, with average highs around 5-10 degrees Celsius (41-50 degrees Fahrenheit). However, as the month progresses, temperatures tend to drop, and by the end of September, highs can range from 0 to 5 degrees Celsius (32-41 degrees Fahrenheit). Again, these are just averages and real conditions may very.
Another thing to keep in mind is that September in Greenland brings increasing precipitation. You can expect a mix of rain and snowfall, with a higher likelihood of snow towards the latter part of the month. It’s advisable to be prepared for changing weather conditions and pack suitable clothing for cold and wet conditions. Remember, there’s no bad weather, only bad clothes!
As for the sailing conditions, when you’re navigating the intricate fjords, gentle undulations of the water embrace the sailboat, which creates smooth sailing. The sheltered passages between cliffs are there to make the sway of the boat minimal, providing an enjoyable sailing experience. However, once you venture into the open sea, the character of the ocean changes, and there may be a noticeable swell. It is during these moments that some travelers may experience seasickness, but the experienced crew is well-prepared to offer support and remedies to alleviate any discomfort.
This trip includes full board (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), as well as juices, milk, coffee, tea & herbal tea. Keep in mind that any kind of other drinks aren’t included.
The diet will be healthy and balanced, using a variety of products for complete nutrition. Please note that fresh vegetables & fruit, might be limited. If necessary, you will restock supplies along with meat or fish from local hunters & fishermen. Despite the potential unavailability of fresh food, your guides are committed to ensuring you won’t miss out on its goodness, and that you will love every single meal.
The lunch at noon will be picnic-style to take full advantage of the daily activities, and it will have to be carried by travelers in their backpacks during the hiking. Some days the lunch will be done aboard the sailboat. Breakfast and dinner will be held in the lower saloon aboard the sailboat and will be cooked by the guides & the crew.
If you require a special diet, inform us upon booking! Your guides will make efforts to accommodate your dietary needs, but they will also communicate possible limitations accordingly if it’s not possible to fully meet your requirements. Keep in mind that gluten-free & vegan products in Greenland are very limited & might be impossible sometimes to get all the needed supplies.
Group sizes and prices:
Hiking, sailing, and kayaking in Greenland be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.
Min. age requirements:
A 30% deposit to secure your place is due upon booking. Once the trip is confirmed by the guide, the cancellation policy stated below applies, and deposits are no longer refundable. The remaining 70% of the amount is paid the latest 3 months (90 days) prior to departure.
In the event that the minimum number of people to confirm the trip is not reached, AMAROK ADVENTURES can cancel the departure at most 2 months before the start of the trip. Please note that upcoming trips are expected to reach the minimum number of people soon, and the likelihood of the trip not happening is very low.
In case you need to cancel the trip, the following cancellation costs would be incurred:
All policies regarding cancellation will be clearly laid out by your guide after booking your adventure.
To get to Kulusuk, Greenland, the starting point of this tour, most people fly into Keflavik International Airport (KEF) in Iceland. From there, take a direct flight to Kulusuk Airport in Kulusuk, southeast Greenland.
Alternatively, you can start from Copenhagen Airport, fly into Nuuk Airport, and take a final direct flight to Kulusuk.
You will meet your guide at the airport at a pre-arranged time. They will then transfer you to the Kusuluk harbor and get you accommodated on the sailboat.
Hiking and sailing at 65°N—on the southern edge of the Arctic Circle—you’ll have a good chance of seeing the northern lights. Although never guaranteed, this natural light phenomena is most common throughout the months of September to March.
57hours is committed to providing safe outdoor adventure experiences. We require all guides using our platform to have a COVID-19 safety plan and to make the details of that plan accessible to travelers. In most cases, group sizes will be reduced, guides will avoid overcrowded locations, and other safety measures will be met depending on the location and activity.
We also expect clients to respect local regulations and take measures to protect themselves, their guides, and the communities they’re traveling to. For more information on COVID-19 measures in East Greenland please refer to Visit Greenland’s official COVID-19 information for travelers.
Please contact us if you have any questions or require further information. We are happy to provide you with the most up-to-date information!