You fly from Reykjavik in Iceland to Kangerlussuaq in Greenland with the Icelandic Airline, Air Iceland. As the aircraft approaches Greenland, the sight of nunataks protruding the Ice Cap and the enormous ice desert indicate the size of Greenland, the world’s biggest island. Arriving late on a summer afternoon, you will be greeted by the summer air of Kangerlussuaq. A guide from the local tour office World of Greenland – Arctic Circle will meet you upon arrival and help you to check in at either the cozy and Old Camp or at Hotel Kangerlussuaq which is part of the airport complex. After check-in, you will gather with the other travelers and will go to the restaurant Roklubben for your welcome meeting and welcome dinner. Roklubben is the Danish
Term for The Rowing Club and the restaurant is situated 5K from the airport at the edge of the beautiful Lake Ferguson. Here, you will get further information about the exciting angerlussuaq area and its many options. After dinner, you will be taken back to the hotel or Polar Lodge. This being a summer night in Greenland, it will be light outside until very late. We are below the Polar Circle so Kangerlussuaq doesn’t offer midnight sun but it’s still light outside almost 24/7.

The Kangerlussuaq area is the only inhabited place in Greenland’s inland all other
Towns are situated along the coast of Greenland. The climate is continental with very Stable weather conditions. Originally, this was also the main reason the Americans Chose this place for their base. If you go for a walk in the area, there are still Remnants to see from that time.

There are lots of roads around Kangerlussuaq that you can explore on your own .The town itself with its curious remnants of the American military base that used to be situated here, the river delta, the surroundings hills and mountains – and obviously the Ice Cap which can be reached in many ways. There’s a museum, several shops and a supermarket and in the summertime it’s Possible to rent mountain bikes and go exploring. Kangerlussuaq boasts one of the Northernmost 9-hole golf courses in the world. Just don’t expect well-trimmed Greens If you buy the excursion package, this afternoon we will take you on a trip to the Ice Cap Point 660, which gives you a unique opportunity to stand on top of ice that is Many, many feet thick and very old! The Greenland Ice Cap covers more than 80 % Of the country and nowhere but in Antarctica will you find this much ice in one place. The Ice Cap is 30 kilometers away and the ride there in big specially built vehicles Will take you through a beautiful and ever-changing landscape. While you will have Green hills on one side, you will get to see an Arctic desert on the side of the truck, Complete with tiny tornados that will whirl up the sand. Arriving at the edge of the Ice Cap, we walk from here up onto the beautiful icescape. You will never forget it. Remember some warm clothes. Even though it may be ‘shorts and T-shirt weather’ In Kangerlussuaq, stepping on to the Ice Cap is a cold affair. At night you will have time on your own.

Today you can choose to explore the landscape surrounding Kangerlussuaq and we recommend that you pack a small rucksack and head out into the beautiful landscape on foot (or bike). There are many fine hiking opportunities. You can go up on Mount Hassel and enjoy the view over the Ice Cap or take a relatively short hike to a nice (but small) waterfall. It is also possible to take a guided hike to the Garnet Rock where you clearly will see the many pieces of Garnet (minerals) in the mountain. With a hammer and chisel you will have plenty of time to try to get your own piece of rock to bring home. So far, no one has gone home empty-handed.

If you have booked the excursion package, it has become time to go on a boating trip. We will go the 12 kilometers to the port by bus where we board the boat which is a 12-seater motor boat. Now we sail out onto the fjord that has given its name to the area, the village and the base, Kangerlussuaq, which means the long fjord.
We enjoy the surroundings and the mountains that rise majestically on either side of the fjord. We go ashore on the fjord’s southern coast and those who would like to try a little fishing will get the chance. Our local catch is cooked on the mountain side (and don’t worry, in case we don’t catch anything, we have brought alternatives). You will also get the possibility of a small hike in the area before sailing back to the harbor (if you want to try fishing, you will have to buy a fishing permit which is about

Your last day in Greenland is almost a full day so you have many opportunities for
Adventure.Having purchased the excursion package, today you will go on a tour of the tundra and the Kangerlussuaq area. Kangerlussuaq offers an incredibly beautiful nature and is home to the massive musk oxen. We will drive through the tundra landscapes in a four-wheel driven truck, and the guide will tell us all about the varied wildlife in this area. If we are lucky, we will get the chance to spot musk oxen and learn more about these incredible creatures. The musk ox lives wildly in the area around Kangerlussuaq and, therefore, it is really difficult to predict whether we will get close to them or observe them from a distance. The guide will bring binoculars, so there is a good chance of seeing these musk oxen and possibly other wildlife.
In the early evening it’s time for you to back to Iceland and maybe enjoy a weekend in Iceland. Remember that Reykjavik is well-known for its pulsating nightlife!