DAY EXCURSIONS FROM TASIILAQ - EAST GREENLAND

It has only been a hundred years since the first Europeans arrived in the inhabited districts in East Greenland. Therefore the traditional Inuit culture continuously plays an important role in the local communities. In East Greenland the old traditions are being kept alive: Original faith is still reflected in the art and handicrafts made by local artists and drum dance is even now performed. Tasiilaq - former Angmagssalik - is located 12 minutes by helicopter away from Kulusuk. Like most other towns in Greenland Tasiilaq is characterised by small, wooden, colourful houses. Being the largest town in East Greenland with approx. 1700 inhabitants Tasiilaq offers most of the comforts that tourists desire.

Excursions

The indicated prices are per person unless otherwise stated. Prices may change without prior notice due to specific conditions at the time and place of the excursion. Please note that not all excursions are available during every semi-escorted tour-programme that includes this destination. Please refer to the tour-programme for a list of excursions available on that particular tour.

AM0: Excursion package designed for short stay tours
To secure a full experience during a short stay in East Greenland we have designed this excursion package including AM2 & AM7. Please see descriptions below.
Price: DKK 1900

AM2: Walk to "The Valley of Flowers"
Guided walking tour / easy hike in slow pace passing the cemetery behind the town. We head for a beautiful waterfall just outside town.
Duration: 2½ hours approx. / Price: DKK 200

AM3: Hike to View Point
Guided hiking tour in the backcountry of Tasiilaq. The rough but beautiful nature of Greenland reveals itself as the walk takes us up in the hills, along lakes and mountain rivers. Marvellous view over the area including the ice filled sea. The guide will serve coffee/tea.
Duration: 4-5 hours approx. / Price: DKK 400

AM4: "Iceberg Cruise" - boat tour
Short sailing tour around the icebergs in the fiords outside of Tasiilaq. A perfect opportunity to see the ice in all its shapes and colours. A must for the photographer.
Duration: 2 hours approx. / Price: DKK 445 - Only to be booked with the local guides on the spot

AM5: Apusiijak Glaicer by Boat
We sail past a fascinating variety of icebergs and flow to the impressive Apusiaajik Glacier. This tour where you cruise close to a glacier is an unforgettable experience.
Duration: 4 hours / Price: DKK 700

AM6: Helicopter flight to the Mitivagkat Glacier
Helicopter flight to the 1000 m high Mitivagkat Glacier. Flying up to the glacier on the Tasiilaq Island where we land in order to enjoy the ice filled fiords, snow caped mountain ranges and the glacier itself. Operation is depending on the weather and helicopter capacity.
Duration: 1 hour approx. Price: / DKK 1600 - Only to be booked locally!

AM7: Hunters settlement - Tiniteqilaaq.
By boat to the settlement of Tiniteqilaaq, located on the mainland of Greenland just north of Ammassalik Island. The small settlement has a population of approx. 150 persons mainly depending upon fishing and hunting with the spectacular view to the Sermilik fiord, where huge icebergs floats by, just outside their windows. Upon arrival to Tiniteqilaaq a guided tour of the settlement will be offered, before enjoying our lunch on board the boat. min. 3 participants in order to operate.
Duration: 8 hours (approx.) / Price: DKK 1800

AM8: Visit to Kuumiut
By boat we sail to the small settlement of Kummuit located 60 kilometres northeast of Tasiilaq, deep in the Ammassalik Fjord. From the settlement you have a breathtaking view down the fjord onto Denmark’s Strait. Only 337 people live in this isolated settlement, most of them are hunters and fishermen. min. 3 participants in order to operate.
Duration: 8 hours (approx.) / Price: DKK 1800