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TUNDRA SAFARI -Meet the Greenlandic wildlife INCLUSIONS • Transport • Guide DIFFICULTY LEVEL • 2 out of 5 DURATION: 1,5 HOURS SEASON: FROM FEBRUARY TO NOVEMBER Kangerlusssuaq has incredibly beautiful nature and is home to the Musk-Ox. We will drive through the stunning tundra landscape in our 4WD truck and the guide will fill us in on the various wildlife in this area. We might get the chance to spot musk oxen and learn more about these incredible creatures. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to explore the stunning nature and wildlife around Kangerlussuaq. 26 aac.gl
EXPLORE GREENLAND’S BACKCOUNTRY With a fjord on one side and the massive Greenland Ice Sheet bordering the other, Kangerlussuaq is surprisingly one of the most ice-free tracks of land in all of Greenland. Its location is a paradise for both reindeer and musk oxen, who thrive in this environment due to the relatively mild, stable and dry climate and the abundance of food. The trip takes place on one of our tough, off-road 4WD coaches, which are outfitted to accommodate transport in the Arctic’s Summer and Winter terrain. We will follow a route through the beautiful tundra landscape, while the guide tells us about the surrounding flora and fauna. With a bit of luck, we will observe musk oxen roaming freely in their natural habitat around Kangerlussuaq and learn about these incredible creatures. Musk oxen can be aggressive and charge without warning, so we are unable to confirm how closely we can observe their behavior. However, the guide will always bring a pair of binoculars, ensuring you have a chance to watch these impressive animals. We will also be on the lookout for other wildlife in the area, such as reindeer, and learn about the tundra’s vegetation and flowering plants, including the dense scrub that grows on the south-facing rocky slopes and the wooded thickets of Arctic willow that thrive along the rivers and streams. Geologically-speaking, Kangerlussuaq’s history dates back 2.8 – 2.7 billion years, and at least once, the area has been completely frozen over in ice from Kangerlussuaq to the coastal town of Sisimiut. This is evidenced by the area’s rigid, moraine landscapes and generally lower geological reliefs, in comparison to the geological mass that lies to the north. In other words, the geological structure of Kangerlussuaq’s mountain landscapes has been eroded by ice through the ages. Today, the height of the largest rounded hills in the area does not exceed 700 meters. On this excursion, we often drive up to the American-named mountain of Tacan. It is a mountain south of Kangerlussuaq that offers fantastic panoramic views of the valleys, rivers, Kangerlussuaq and even parts of the Greenland Ice Sheet. We will take a few breaks during the excursion, so you can stretch your legs while enjoying the peacefulness, the fresh air and views of the distant horizon. Greenland summer & winter tours 27
Page 1 and 2: ARCTIC CIRCLE GREENLAND
Page 3 and 4: TABLE OF CONTENTS 2-3 4-5 6-7 8-9 1
Page 5 and 6: Siorapaluk Qaanaaq (Thule) Pittufik
Page 7 and 8: KANGERLUSSUAQ HOME OF THE RUSSELL G
Page 9 and 10: OUR TOURS OFFER THE BEST ACCOMMODAT
Page 11 and 12: Lake Ferguson (or Tasersuatsiaq in
Page 13 and 14: Exploring the Arctic landscape and
Page 15 and 16: EXPLORE ANOTHER WORLD - Venture dee
Page 17 and 18: GREENLAND ICE SHEET, POINT 660 INCL
Page 19 and 20: Feel nature’s veritable strength
Page 21 and 22: RUSSELL GLACIER BBQ - A Greenlandic
Page 23 and 24: GREENLAND GLACIER CAMP - Enjoy the
Page 25: ROBINSON RIVER FISH CAMP A beautifu
Page 29 and 30: SIGHTSEEING KANGERLUSSUAQ Unmatched
Page 31 and 32: Greenland Summer & Winter Tours 31
Page 33 and 34: DOG SLEDDING TOUR - 2 or 3 days DUR
Page 35 and 36: INCLUSIONS • Guide • Transporta
Page 37 and 38: ILULISSAT THE KANGIA, UNESCO WORLD
Page 39 and 40: GUESTS BOOKED AT HOTEL HVIDE FALK E
Page 41 and 42: Our unique location is much more th
Page 43 and 44: Greenland summer & Winter tours 43
Page 45 and 46: OQAATSUT DAY DURATION: 7 HOURS SEAS
Page 49 and 50: HIKE & CULTURAL IMMERSION - Walk an
Page 53 and 54: NORTHERN LIGHT RIDE DURATION: 2 - 2
Page 55 and 56: INCLUSIONS • Guide • Equipment:
Page 57 and 58: NIGHT SKY PHOTOGRAPHY - While snows
Page 59 and 60: ICEFJORD HIKE Snowshoeing adventure
Page 61 and 62: PACKAGE TOURS IN GREENLAND SUMMER &
Page 65 and 66: INCLUSIONS • English-speaking loc
Page 67 and 68: SUMMER IN ICELAND & ILULISSAT ITINE
Page 69 and 70: ITINERARY Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 D
Page 71 and 72: WINTER WONDERLAND IN GREENLAND ITIN
Page 75 and 76: ITINERARY Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 D
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Greenland Summer & Winter Tours 77
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Greenland Summer & Winter Tours 79
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DISKO BAY, GREENLAND 6 DAYS EXPEDIT
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Qeqertarsuaq Eqi Ilulissat GREENLAN
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