Greenland & Iceland Travel Service

Kangerlussuaq Sigtseeing

We always recommend the Kangerlussuaq Sightseeing tour in order to be acquainted with the fascinating history of the area. You will get a profound impression of the former US Airbase, the interesting sites in the Kangerlussuaq area with its beautiful surrounding nature. Approx. 2 hours. DKK 375/50 Euro p.p. Operated all year.

Tundra Safari

We go through the "ice-age" tundra landscape by 4WD truck and the guide tells about the more than 6.000 musk oxen living wildly in the Kangerlussuaq area. It is never to know if we come close the wild animals or simply observe them from a distance. The guide will always brings binoculars, giving good chances to seeing these amazing animals and other wildlife. Approx. 1½ hours. DKK 275/37 Euro p.p. Operated all year.

Amazing Inland Ice Cap, Point 660

By 4WD-vehicles through an incredible landscape, over mountains, through plains and arctic desert valleys. A fantastic moraine landscape appears and at the end of the road we walk up to and on the "never ending" ice cap – a unique experience. We spend time in this vast world of ice before going back. Good chances of spotting reindeer, musk oxen and - depending on the time of the year - many species of birds and flowers. Approx. 5 hours. DKK 610/82 Euro p.p. incl. hot drink. Operated all year. Ice cap tour with barbeque, DKK 985/132 Euro.

Inland Ice Cap, Russel Glacier

This excursion is similar to Greenland Ice Cap, Point 660. Instead of approaching the Inland Ice Cap at Point 660 we drive to the spectacular Russell Glacier and an impressive sight with its vertical ice walls rising as high as 40 metres will take everybodies breath away. Approx 5 hours. DKK 610/82 Euro p.p. incl. hot drink. Operated all year.

Ice Cap Adventure, full day

Only a few gets farther into the ice cap than 200 meters. A pity, as the it becomes a unique landscape with hills and valleys covered by crystal blue melt water streams, rivers, waterfalls and lakes. Equipped with crampons, hiking poles and a skilled guide, everyone who can hike for 3 hours should join this unique experience with 500 meters of ice under your feet. Approx 8 hours. DKK 995/130 Euro p.p. incl. lunch and equipment. Operated all year.

Sightseeing flights, Summer

Various sightseeing flights with fix-winged aircraft over the fascinating arctic landscape: To the Inland Ice Cap or Musk Oxen Safari (Musk Oxen guaranteed).

Approx. 25 min. airborn. DKK 1.150/154 Euro p.p.

Hiking & Biking

The area around Kangerlussuaq is a splendid hiking & biking area - to waterfalls, viewpoints, the Salty Lake or to the garment rocks - and going on your own is of course free of charge. Guided hikes are offered if you wish to feel more secure. Hiking maps are available at the destination. With guide apprx. 5 hours, DKK 595/80 Euro incl. transfers, lunch and hammer. Mountain bikes for rent. 1 day, DKK 125/17 Euro p.p.

Northern Lights Hunt, winter only

A very dry climate and an often clear sky make Kangerlussuaq one of the best locations in the world to experience the amazing ghost like northern lights. We go by car into the dark mountains - with no light pollution at all in order to experience this fenomena. Later we gather for a warm cup of tea or coffee while the guide tells some of the ancient Greenlandic myths. Duration 2 hours, DKK 400/54 Euro p.p. Expected period: Mid Sep - Ult March.