Greenland Tours
Only a two-hour flight from Reykjavik will take us to Greenland’s beautiful East Coast, home of the Ammassalik Inuit.
The Kulusuk Day tour is available every day from June 1 to Sept 10, except Sundays.
Price from June 15 to Aug 20 2011 is IKR 70.500 (USD 640 / EUR 460)
Kulusuk is the gateway to East Greenland and the small settlement is an excellent introduction to the way of life in a settlement in the Ammassalik area. Kulusuk lies on a small rocky island between saw-toothed mountains and extensive fjords, and it is almost always surrounded by icebergs and a glittering Arctic Ocean.
In Kulusuk you will find some of the east coast’s most skilful craftsmen, whose tupilaks are of exceptional quality. Traditional hunting and fishing are still essential sources of income for many families in the settlement.
Our guides will escort us the short distance from the airport to the engaging village Kulusuk where we can stroll about and meet some of the 360 local residents and view their quality crafts. Weather permitting, we’ll be treated to kayaking demonstrations and an ancient drum dance reflective of the indigenous culture.
On our return flight to Reykjavík we enjoy a spectacular view over huge glaciers and floating icebergs (we recommend travelers to wear good walking boots and warm clothing).
There is a hotel in Kulusuk and you can extend your stay there, visit nearby Ammassalik and we can assist you in arranging some adventure tours.
The Iceberg Town
Ilulissat (Jakobshavn), in the north of Greenland, has become one of Greenland's biggest tourist destinations with its awe-inspiring scenery and dramatic sounds of glaciers breakingoff into the sea.
The 56 km long Ilulissat Icefjord that is filled with enormous icebergs from the most productive glacier in the northern hemisphere, Sermeq Kujalleq, is locatedin the center of Disco Bay and is on UNESCO's World Heritage List.
Just a couple of kilometres from Ilulissat the idyllicSermermiut valley lies out towards the ice fjord.
The "SledDog Town"
From Ilulissat several tourist offices organise excursions and tours to the settlement of Oqaatsut/Rodebay, to Eqi glacier, where it is possible to spend a couple of days in a hut, and to one of the oldest settlements in Greenland, Ilimanaq, south of Ilulissat Icefjord. Ilulissat, where there are 4,500 people living today and at least 3,500 sled dogs, is also known as the "SledDog Town" and dog sled trips are highly popular among tourists.
The Air Iceland's Dash-8 aircrafts fly to Ilulissat from Reykjavik twice a week in July and August. There are several hotels in Ilulissat, including a 4 star hotel.
