Greenland discovery in 2 weeks
2024
Highlights of the trip
During your stay you can enjoy the following highlights: Culture / Heritage, Faune and flora.
Best times to go
The best time(s) to go is/are : Printemps, Eté.
Petit Futé
Where to stay - Tasiilaq ?
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Detail of the stay : Greenland discovery in 2 weeks
How to get there - Tasiilaq
Tasiilaq, East Greenland
Steps: Tasiilaq
Exploration of East Greenland. Arrival in Tasiilaq via Kulusuk airport (an airport will soon be built in Tasiilaq itself). Allow 3 hours 15 minutes for the flight from Paris to Reykjavik, 1 hour 30 minutes from Reykjavik to Kulusuk and 15 minutes by helicopter from Kulusuk to Tasiilaq (boat also available). Opt for a short visit to this charming hilly town, where it's easy to make contact with the locals. Discover the port, the charming hilltop church, the museum and the engraving workshop, where you can watch local craftsmen making tupilaqs (mythological creatures from Inuit culture)! And why not end the day with a lovely hike through the Valley of Flowers or to one of the pretty waterfalls nearby? Overnight in Tasiilaq.
Places of interest : AMMASSALIK MUSEUM
Immersion in everyday life in the village of Tiniteqilaaq
Excursion to the typical village of Tiniteqilaaq, a feeling of being at the end of the world guaranteed. A fine example of a Greenlandic village that has retained its traditional way of life. The inhabitants still live by hunting and fishing. You can sleep in a cabin or, in the near future, in a guesthouse. The perfect opportunity to observe huge icebergs or ancient campsites during your trip! Overnight in Tiniteqilaaq.
Visit Nuuk, capital of Greenland
Steps: Tasiilaq
Return to Tasiilaq and head back to the capital. In Nuuk, visit the colonial port with the world's smallest cathedral, the statue of Hans Egede, the economuseum Kittat Museum dedicated to women's traditional sewing techniques or the fascinating National Museum with the famous Inuit mummies dating back to 1475 and discovered in 1972 at Qilakitsoq near Uuummannaq! A host of pretty boutiques and the important Katuaq cultural center in the city center will keep you entertained for a while before dinner at the delicious Sarfalik restaurant in the Hans Egede hotel on the main avenue. Overnight in Nuuk.
Places of interest : MUSÉE NATIONAL KITTAT ECONOMUSÉE KATUAQ
Excursion to Qoornoq through breathtaking scenery
Book a day tour to Qoornoq, the perfect option for travelers looking for a combination of physical activity and relaxation over a good meal. After a 4-hour hike around Nuuk, passing several waterfalls with breathtaking views of the fjord and Sermitsiaq mountain, try your hand at catching a fish on your way to Qooqqut and having it cooked on the spot! Bonus: whale watching. Overnight in Nuuk.
Discovering Kangerlussuaq
Steps: Kanger Lussuaq
Departure for Kangerlussuaq. Opt for the not-to-be-missed bus excursion to the ice cap, keeping a watchful eye on the road for musk oxen! If you have the time, try to fly over theInlandsis - a unique experience! - Or why not explore the town and its museum, which traces the history of the American base, or the Danish Meteorological Institute, which studies radiation, the atmosphere in polar zones and the ozone layer. Alternatively, you can work on your swing at the nearby golf course! Overnight in Kangerlussuaq.
Places of interest : KANGERLUSSUAQ MUSEUM CALOTTE GLACIAIRE SAFARI DE BOEUFS MUSQUÉS
Arrival in the "capital of icebergs
Steps: Ilulissat
Guided tour ofIlulissat, possibly accompanied by a local guide, to discover the old town, the old Danish colonial houses, the harbour and the Sion church, built in 1779. Why not take the opportunity to visit the home of the great explorer and ethnologist Knud Rasmussen (1879-1933). In the late afternoon, try to join a kaffemik to meet Greenlanders over a cup of coffee and a cake or Greenlandic specialty. In summer, the ideal way to end the day is with a midnight cruise among the icebergs.
Places of interest : MUSÉE DE ILULISSAT - KNUD RASMUSSEN
Various activities in Ilulissat
Steps: Ilulissat
Breakfast at the hotel. Free day with optional activities, depending on budget and weather: helicopter flight over the Inlandsis (breathtaking), kayaking among the icebergs at the risk of being disturbed by whale blowing (also possible in the evening during summer), dog sledding in winter or simply a hike along the edge of the fjord to watch the majestic scroll of the icebergs... For a taste of Greenlandic gastronomy, try the incredible Greenlandic Buffet at the Arctic Hotel: an assortment of different specialties depending on what's available (bear, whale, seal, halibut, cod, shellfish, scallops...). The barbecue on the terrace is also well worth a visit, renowned for its grilled musk ox and reindeer.
Departure on cruise
Steps: Qaqortoq
Take the coastal express Umiaq Arctic Umiaq Lines for a 4-day cruise to southern Greenland, terminus in Qaqortoq.
Exploration of Greenland's lost villages
Steps: Maniitsoq
The cruise is a great way to meet the locals and discover a multitude of small villages that are difficult to reach like Kangaamiut, Maniitsoq, Qeqertarsuatsiaat, Paamiut or Arsuk. Come and discover them.
Activities and discoveries along the way
Many tours and excursions are offered by a ferry company guide, so don't miss out!
Stroll through the charming town of Qaqortoq
Steps: Qaqortoq
Cruise terminus. Take time to stroll through Qaqortoq, reputed to be one of the country's prettiest towns. Put on your bathing suit for a dip in the hot springs of Uunartoq. Enjoy the breathtaking beauty of icebergs in the cold waters of the fjord... The magnificent Viking ruins ofHvalsey church are also well worth a visit. Overnight in Qaqortoq.
Places of interest : RUINES VIKINGS ÉGLISE DE HVALSEY
Hiking around Igaliku
Steps: Igaliku
Departure for the small village ofIgaliku , where you can discover the Gardar ruins and, above all, the magnificent Tunulliarfik Fjord. The hiking possibilities are the best in the region. Overnight in Igaliku.
Experience of local agricultural life
Steps: Qassiarsuk
Ipiutak. Qassiarsuk. Spend your last night on a local farm, if possible in Ipiutak (run by a Frenchwoman) or Qassiarsuk (opposite Narsarsuaq) to discover local agricultural life, including theUpernaviarsuk school farm and experimental station.
Places of interest : UPERNAVIARSUK
