Stay : Kayaking and hiking between icebergs and glaciers in South Greenland
South Greenland is the ideal region for a self-sufficient kayak trip among fjords and icebergs. A jagged coastline, a multitude of small islands, the nearby icebergs of theInlandsis, the remains of the first Vikings, fishing: these are the ingredients for a kayak trip that will allow you to discover the many aspects of Greenland
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10 days
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Detail of the stay : Kayaking and hiking between icebergs and glaciers in South Greenland - 10 days
Day 1: Arrival in Narsaq
Steps: Narsarsuaq, Narsaq
Arrival at Narsarsuaq via Copenhagen (4 h 15 flight) or Reykjavik (2 hours flight). Transfer by boat to Narsaq. This village is ideally located at the exit of Sermilik Fjord where many icebergs from the Eqalorutsit Glacier are vêlés, considered one of the largest importers of icebergs in Southern Greenland. Night in Narsaq.
Day 2: Cape on Tugtutoq Island
Steps: Ilulissat
Start of the kayak circuit. Last preparations and direction the island of Tugtutoq, with its very cut coasts, its waterfalls and striking contrasts between the colors of the tundra and the sea.
Day 3: Qaleraliq Fiord
Steps: Kanger Lussuaq
This circuit will take you to the Qaleraliq fjord that you're walking through over the days, with observation of the ice cap that comes into the sea at this place, that covers it with icebergs.
Day 4: Glacier Hike
Steps: Kanger Lussuaq
Day 5: Night in open air
We continue hiking the fjords and if conditions are good, you may have the chance to sleep at the foot of the nunatak (mountain) or the ice. Magical experience.
Day 6: Observation of wildlife
Open your eyes, you can certainly watch reindeer grazing in the region.
Day 7: Dazzling Natural Phenomena
Look at the sky to try to see the lights on the dark night evenings.
Day 8: Hunting and fishing
During the journey, go to fishing (trout, cod, salmon) and pick up (vintages and bilberries in August) to prepare your evening meal.
Day 9: Return to Narsaq
Steps: Narsaq
Day 10:
Steps: Narsarsuaq, Qassiarsuk, Narsaq
Safety day in case of weather problems. If the weather is tiresome during the journey, this day will allow to imbue the atmosphere of nearby Greenland farms including Ipiutaq in the vicinity of Narsaq managed by a Franco-Greenland couple or Inneruulalik in Qassiarsuk. Last night on the spot before taking your flight back to Narsarsuaq airport.
To know: If you feel more attracted to the North or East, beautiful kayak tours are also offered, find out!
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