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9 DAYS – The wilderness experience

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9 DAYS – The wilderness experience

In Greenland, Northern Lights, Summerby Hannah15. February 2019

The wilderness experience

Spending time in the Greenlandic wildernes, do a detox from the online world, and enjoy the silence and nature as you check in to Greenlands most isolated wilderness lodge. The lodge will open in 2019, offering overnight with full day nature experiences in the Greenlandic nature. Go fishing or hiking, pick berries and look out for northern light as darkness surrounds the lodge.

On the way to the lodge, you have a stopover in Kangerlussuaq, where you will go stay overnight at the Ice cap for 1 night. Another unique wilderness experience, that you will never forget. Travelling from Kangerlussuaq to Sisimiut you will also enjoy some time in the second biggest town of Greenland – Sisimiut.

HIGHLIGHTS

Sleeping on the Ice cap
Overnight in wilderness lodge
Northern lights
Nature experiences
Visit to Sisimiut

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DAY TO DAY PROGRAM

Day 1: Monday or Thursday, Arrival in Kangerlussuaq
Flight from copenhagen to Kangerlussuaq. After arrival you will meet your local guide in the airport for transfer to your accommodation at either Old Camp or Polar Lodge. We recommend you spend the day with a local hunter- joining him for a tundra hike in the search for mosk ox and reindeers, which are often seen in the area. The tour includes packed lunch and cost DKK 750 per person. We recommend dinner at Roklubben – this can be booked through the reception upon check-in to your accommodation.

Day 2: Tuesday or Friday, Overnight on the ice cap
At noon we head out for this once in a life time adventure, where you will drive to the inland ice cap by 4wd-bus. Upon arrival to the ice cap, your glacier guide will give you the needed instructions and equipment for your overnight in tent. After approximately 1 hour hike on the glacier you will arrive to your camp. After settling in, you will spend an evening in the camp, with full board (expedition food) included.

A hike on the ice cap is done either the same evening or the next morning. Look out for the northern lights as darkness surrounds you (watching northern light is possible from late August)

Day 3: Wednesday or Saturday, Kangerlussuaq overnight
Today we return to Kangerlussuaq from your overnight at the ice cap. Check-in at Polar lodge or Old camp for 1 night. We recommend dinner at Roklubben. This can be booked through the reception.

Day 4: Thursday or Sunday, Travel to Sisimiut
After Breakfast you will take your domestic flight to Sisimiut. Upon arrival to Sisimiut Transfer from Airport to Hotel Sisimiut and check-in. Lunch at the hotel (sandwich) and briefing if given by your host. Your gear will also be checked for the upcoming wilderness tour. During the afternoon you will get a city tour of Sisimiut by bus. Back at the hotel you will have a 2-course dinner at the Restaurant Nasaasaaq – included.

Day 5: Friday or Monday, Erfalik wilderness lodge
Breakfast, check out and transfer to the pier for your boat tour. The boat tour will take approximately 2 hours, sailing through the UNESCO site and crossing the Arctic circle. Arrival in Erfalik wilderness lodge and settling in. Double rooms with shared facilities. Full board is included. Today you will get an introduction to the area and the upcoming activities and already this same afternoon your first hike around the area will take place. Enjoy the unspoiled nature before you return to the lodge for dinner, bonfire and hopefully northern lights.

Day 6: Saturday or Tuesday, Erfalik wilderness lodge
Breakfast at the lodge before todays activities begins. You can choose among several outdoor activities, such as hiking or fishing – and packed lunch will be provided. You can expect these activities during your stay: Arctic Char fishing, cooking over bonfire, hiking & trail running, Crow berry picking, wildlife safari hikes for Caribou, Sea eagles, foxes and hares, kayaking, light top robe climbing, photography, Mushroom and Birke pipe hat picking – finally 100% online detox away from your daily life, internet and mobile connection. Return to the lodge for dinner, bonfire and hopefully northern lights.

Day 7: Sunday or Wednesday, Erfalik Lodge
Breakfast at the lodge before todays activities begins. You can choose among several outdoor activities, such as hiking or fishing – and packed lunch will be provided. You can expect these activities during your stay: Arctic Char fishing, cooking over bonfire, hiking & trail running, Crow berry picking, wildlife safari hikes for Caribou, Sea eagles, foxes and hares, kayaking, light top robe climbing, photography, Mushroom and Birke pipe hat picking – finally 100% online detox away from your daily life, internet and mobile connection. Return to the lodge for dinner, bonfire and hopefully northern lights.

Day 8: Monday or Thursday, Settlement visit and Sisimiut overnight
Breakfast and check-out at Camp Erfalik by boat we cruise back to Sisimiut with a visit in the small settlement of Itilleq on the way. Arrival in Sisimiut, transfer and check-in at Hotel Sisimiut followed by tour options: Shopping, visit to dog town, e-biking tour, Arctic spa or similar. Dinner at Restaurant Nasaasaaq incl. Greenlandic coffee

Day 9: Tuesday or Friday, Return to Copenhagen.
Breakfast and check out, transfer to the airport for your flight to Copenhagen via Kangerlussuaq.

TRAVEL MAP

ACCOMMODATION

Polar Lodge

In Kangerlussuaq, you either stay in Polar Lodge or in Old Camp: Polar Lodge is only situated 100 meters from the airport, having 13 double rooms sharing 5 bathrooms and 8 toilets in the hallway. The rooms are spacious with two separate beds, and there is a small souvenir shop in the building, where you can also find eating and common room, where the breakfast will be served, and where guest free of charge can have a cup of tea or coffee during the day time. We think, it’s the best in Kangerlussuaq, even though you share bathroom facilities in the hallway.

Camp Ice Cap

Stay overnight at Camp Ice Cap in Kangerlussuaq for a mini expedition of 2 days/1 night. By 4x4 wheel car you reach the Inland icecap, from where approx 1 hours of hiking begins. You will carry your own equipment in a pulk behind you, and we all help each other set camp when we reach our destination on the ice cap. Full board is included - expedition style, and will be cooked in our shared dinner tent. We also have small toilet tents close to camp (dry closets). During the day your glacier guide will take you for a hike on the ice cap, crampoons and hiking pools included.

Erfalik Lodge

Erfalik wildernes lodge is located in the arctic wilderness, 1, 5 hours south of Sisimiut by boat. You will enjoy the Greenlandic nature, go fishing, pick berries or hike around the area. The Lodge has 8 tiny rooms with bunk beds, and 1 big panoramic livingroom with dining area, lounge and library.

Hotel Sisimiut

Hotel Sisimiut is your best option for a nice overnight stay in a cosy and well functioned hotel in Sisimiut. All rooms has private facilities, and the hotel also offer conference facilities, lounges and access to coffee and tea all day. At the Hotel you will also find the best restaurant in town and a tour desk that offers a great variety of tours and excursions in the Sisimiut area. Internet is available during your stay.

PRICING & DEPARTURE

INCLUDED IN THE PRICE

Flight Copenhagen-Kangerlussuaq- Sisimiut t/r
Taxes
2 nights at Polar Lodge or Old camp inkl. breakfast – shared facilities.
1 night in Camp Ice cap – overnight on the inland ice cap in tent, full board included
2 nights at Hotel Sisimiut, private facilities and full board included
transfers to and from accommodation
Briefing and city tour of Sisimiut
3 nights in Erfalik Lodge with full board and all activities included. Shared facilities
Boat transfer to and from Erfalik Lodge
Visit to Itilleq