Dogsledding, Fjords & Remote Settlements
5 days
Who is it for
All levels of experience
This five-day Arctic journey combines dogsledding, remote settlements and fjord exploration, travelling from Tasiilaq through glaciers, frozen fjords and small East Greenlandic communities. Along the way, you stay in wilderness huts and settlements, experience life in Tiniteqilaaq, explore the ice-filled Sermilik Fjord by boat, and travel deep into the Arctic landscape under the northern lights.
Day 1
Dogsled Journey from Tasiilaq to the Wilderness Hut
Your adventure begins in Tasiilaq, where you meet your local guide and dogs before setting off on an unforgettable dogsled journey into the Arctic winter landscape. The route takes you through snow-covered terrain, offering wide-open views and a true sense of Greenlandic wilderness.
After approximately 3 hours on the dogsled, you arrive at a remote and cosy hut, your home for the night. A hot meal is prepared, and you can relax and enjoy the silence of the Arctic evening.
On clear nights, there is a high chance of seeing the northern lights dancing across the sky.
For overnight stays, we provide comfortable mattresses, insulating reindeer hides, and warm sleeping bags, along with extra winter jackets to ensure comfort in the cold evening hours.
Day 2
Arrival in Tiniteqilaaq & Time at Leisure
After breakfast, the journey continues by dogsled towards the settlement of Tiniteqilaaq, crossing a glacier with stunning views of the Greenland Ice Cap and descending towards the dramatic Sermilik Fjord.
Upon arrival in the settlement, you will have time on your own to explore, absorb the atmosphere, and experience everyday life in a small East Greenlandic community. Wander among the colorful houses, meet locals, and take in the magnificent surrounding nature at your own pace.
In the evening, a warm dinner is prepared, and once darkness falls, you can head outside to watch for the aurora borealis if the sky is clear.
Day 3
Boat Trip in Sermilik Fjord (The Ice Fjord)
Today is dedicated to a boat excursion into Sermilik Fjord, one of East Greenland’s most spectacular ice fjords. Massive icebergs of all shapes and shades drift through the fjord, calved from nearby glaciers.
During the trip, there may be opportunities to spot seals, seabirds, and other Arctic wildlife. At this time of year, polar bear tracks are sometimes visible along the shoreline, adding to the sense of true Arctic exploration.
After returning to the settlement, the evening is spent relaxing, enjoying dinner, and once again keeping an eye on the sky for the northern lights.
Day 4
Dogsledding to Qenerdiviardi
After breakfast, you pack up and set off by dogsled towards Qenerdiviardi, located on the eastern side of Ammassalik Island. The route takes you across frozen fjords and vast icy landscapes, framed by towering, snow-covered mountains in the distance.
Upon arrival, you settle into a small but cosy hut. The area offers a strikingly different landscape from earlier in the journey, dominated by ice, mountains, and deep Arctic silence. Depending on conditions, there may be time for ice fishing, with the possibility of catching dinner.
In the evening, enjoy the calm of this remote location – and if the sky is clear, another excellent chance to witness the aurora borealis.
Day 5
Return to Tasiilaq by Dogsled
After enjoying the sunrise and breakfast, it is time to begin the final leg of the journey. You travel back to Tasiilaq by dogsled, a trip lasting approximately 3–4 hours.
Upon arrival, the adventure concludes at your hotel, leaving you with unforgettable memories of East Greenland’s wilderness, settlements, and Arctic traditions.
