Kayak expedition in Upernavik, northern Greenland, 13 days (4018)

In the Greenlandic wilderness, far in the north, 600 km north of the polar circle is the small village of Upernavik. The area is perfect for kayaking. There is a bay with over one hundred islands and the weather is stabile with little wind or waves. Ten small communities are spread out over the area and the large and active Upernavik Icefjord. Travel with us to this magnificent area on a true arctic adventure where we will explore an area that few have been to before us!

This is an expedition in the true sense of the word. We will travel and explore different areas around Upernavik, eating newly caught fish and clams directly from the beach. We will be kayaking into the icefjord and zigzag between the icebergs. Maybe we will even see and meet a whale or two. For this year we plan to do a little bit more hiking on one of the expeditions than we done previously.

With us on the expedition is our local kayaking guide and instructor Sören Nikolaj Sörensen. Nikolaj was born in Odense, Denmark 1977 and have studied biology for many years. Shortly after finishing his degree he moved to Ilulissat and started working in its Hospital. Four months later he was employed as a bio-analytic by the department of Health in Upernavik. 2022 Nikolaj will have been living here for 17 years and has contacts in all the area. Nikolaj is a trained kayaking instructor and has, since 2008, been guiding kayaking-tourists and dog-sledge enthusiasts throughout the Upernavik area.

Here are some more pictures.

NB! Please be aware that this trip requires you to be at least a moderate kayaker and experienced to handling sea-kayaks!

Travel dates (4018)   2023: July 3 - 15 July 31 - August 12    Price (Euro)   From 4650 € Rental equipment (you can bring your own) Tent: 63 € Sleeping bag: 63 € Sleeping mat: 52 € Dry suit: 135 €  Price include   • Flight Copenhagen - Kangerlussuaq - Ilulissat - Upernavik r/t incl airport taxes and fees • Use of kayak Prijon Seayak or similar with rudder. During 2022 we only have one double and the rest are single kayaks. • Use of paddle and skirt • Use of life jacket • All kayaks are equipped with:   Spare paddle, safety line for paddle, toll line, small repair kit, pump. • The group are equipped with:   1 satellite phone for emergency, 1 gun, 1 GPS • Full board during the kayak expedition • 2 nights in Upernavik in a house • Kayak expedition • Guide during the kayak expedition. • 1 night in Ilulissat in hostel (can be upgraded to hotel depending availability). It is possible to extend the trip in either Ilulissat or Kangerlussuaq but only after the kayak expedition.  The price does not include   • Meals outside the expedition. • Entrance fees to museums etc. • Tent (can be rented for 63 €), sleeping bag (63 €), sleeping mat (52 €), use of dry suite (can be rented for 135 €). • Travel insurance that cover picking up in wilderness. This is mandatory for this trip.

Number of participants: Min 6 max 8 (12 with 2 guides)

To book the tour or to contact us for any queries, just send us an email at info@gronlandsresor.se or give us a call at +46-8-55626970

NB! All prices are valid now but can be changed. Already booked tours do not normally ever change (see booking conditions).

Itinaerary
This is an wildlife expedition trip so the itinerary is only preliminary. Weather and ice conditions and not to be forgotten; the participants curiosity can change the route. Flexibility is the key to make a successful expedition!

You can extend you time in Greenland after the expedition. Contact us for more information.

Day 1: Departure
Flight from Copenhagen at 10:00 to Upernavik via Kangerlussuaq and Ilulissat.

Day 2 - 10:
The kayaking will start in Upernavik travelling towards the village Aapilattoq that are situated beautiful at the icefjord. We then cross the icefjord and explore that area. We will visit small settlements before returning back to Upernavik. We might get to Kingigtorssuaq where the northernmost rune stone was found, proving the Vikings went this far north. The kayaking will be adapted, as usual, according to wind and weather and you will, of course, be involved in the planning of the expedition.

Here you see one example of a route we might do. (Click to enlarge)

The last night is spent in a house in Upernavik.

Day 11:
Back in Upernavik. Spare day.

Day 12:
Flight to Ilulissat were we spend our last night in Greenland.

Day 13:
Flight to Copenhagen via Kangerlussuaq - landing at Copenhagen in the evening.

Terms & conditions
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