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TIPS FOR WHAT TO PACK FOR A TRIP TO GREENLAND
It is important to bring clothes that you are able to layer, so that you are easily able to adjust by adding or taking off “one layer”! Especially when sailing the Greenland fjords, where everybody normally wants to stay outside and enjoy the scenery, it is recommended to wear a wind- an waterproof jacked, a warm sweater, cap and gloves. It is also very important to bring good walking/hiking shoes – on all tours you will have to do some walking and in Greenland the roads are poor. Your shoes or boots should be warm and with a profiled sole.
A small rucksack/backpack is also suitable for the daily excursions – to carry an extra sweater, camera, sunglasses, sunscreen and mosquito oil or spray etc. Mosquito season is from mid-June to mid-August. It is good to bring a mosquito oil or spray from home and have it ready at Ilulissat and Kangerslussuaq airport because the Mosquitos will welcome you☺
All hotels in Greenland have a casual dress code.
HEAD
• Fleece hat (or woolen)
• Sunglasses
• Buff
• Sun cream (we recommend strong protection against UVA rays)
• Lip balm (with sun block)
• Mosquito head net and spray (recommended if you come before mid-August).
• Peaked cap (to use with the mosquito net)
BODY
• Waterproof jacket or rain cap
• A pair of light waterproof trousers
• Fleece or wool jacket
• Thin fleece or wool pullover
• Thermal t-shirts
• Thermal leggings
• Comfortable trousers (to wear on treks)
HANDS
• Gloves
FEET
• Waterproof trekking boots/hiking boots
• Pairs of trekking socks
• Flip flops or similar footwear (useful at hotels, but not essential)
OTHERS
• Backpack or small bag (for one-day excursions)
• Hiking poles (optional).
• Plenty of photo camera equipment and be prepared that you might take a lot of photos.
Note:
This is not an exhaustive list. Please add toiletries, travelling clothes, personal medication, and any other item you may need.