Day 1. Boat transfer to Narsaq town, our kayaking base

Flight from Reykjavík to Narsarsuaq. Welcome at the airport by our english speaking guide and transfer by zodiac boat to the city of Narsaq. Once settled in our hostel off we go to our supply store to get kitted out with kayaks, paddles, clothing and navigation accessories. If conditions permit, we make first contact with water to get familiar with the use of the rudder. Dinner and overnight stay at the Kayak Hostel.

Days 2 to 13. Kayaking journey

We start the journey crossing the great fjord of Narsaq, sailing among icebergs  heading southwest toward Tuttutooq Island. The landscape is one of low mountains with waterfalls running into the sea and the constant presence of seals. We travel parallel to the coast, doing some trekking and sheltered by the islands until we reach the cabin of Ujaraq, a local fisherman. Depending on the weather and how the journey progresses, the guide will decide whether to circumnavigate Tuttutooq island or take the “shortcut” to the Qaleraliq fjord: carrying our kayaks over an isthmus for 400 meters and arriving at a point right across from the fjord that leads directly to the Qaleraliq glaciers, the Perito Moreno of the Arctic. Nights spent in a tent.

Torsukattak fjord zone

Firstly, we cross the wide Kerssuaq fjord, often plagued by ice and with luck visited by whales. We spend two days skirting the coast in a northeast direction through an area relatively unchartered by kayakers, approaching the mouth of the Torsukattak fjord and its islands until we reach the Qaleraliq Fjord. Nights spent in a tent.

Towards Qaleraliq glacier

The next stage is a beautiful 15 km sail along the cliffs before reaching the three gigantic Qaleraliq glaciers, the gateway to the 2,500 kilometers of icy plateau leading to the northern coast of Greenland. It goes without saying that the spectacle, seen and heard from our silent kayaks, is awesome… Still surprised by the intermittent roar of cracking or seracs collapsing into the sea, we set up camp on a sandy beach. After a break, we trek up to Lake Tasersuatsiaq, where we have a privileged view point of the infinite Inlandis or Greenlandic ice cap. We are in caribou, arctic fox and hare country. Night spent in a tent.

The Ice

After breakfast and dismantling the tents, we sail to the end of the fjord, disembarking to enter the perpetual Inlandis ice-sheet. It is about four hours of hiking, enjoying the sights of the rimayas or large transverse cracks, as we reach the great moraine (mixture of ice and sediment) following our guide’s instructions. The return journey will take us back to our kayaks, where we set camp for the night. Night spent in a tent.

Glacier Fronts

The easiest and probably the most spectacular day: we travel by kayak around all the Qaleraliq glaciers to set up camp on nearby Caribou Island. Night spent in a tent.

Sermiat Naajaat Glacier

Once we backtrack Qaleraliq Fjord, we set sail in a north-eastern direction, circumnavigating the island of Akuliaruseq (also called caribou because of their presence there) to visit the two Naajaat  Sermiat glaciers. This is the day we cover the most ground but by now our muscles are up to the challenge! Night spent in a tent.

Qingaarsuup Island

Today we head towards Qingaarsuup Island, our second last objective. We camp next to a cabin and have an easy trek up to get a unique view of Inlandis and much of the route traveled during the previous days. By now we are already expert salmon fishermen and gatherers of mushrooms and wild blueberries (from August), tasty and rich in vitamin C. Night spent in a tent.

From Qingaarsuup to Narsaq town

We will cross the Ikersuaq fjord towards Stephensen bay in the island of Tuttutooq. This was a inuit settlement called Manitsuarsuk. Ruins of the settlement can be seen. Our kayaking will continue towards Narsaq or we might be ending here and be transferred by boat to Narsaq. Accommodation in hostel.

Day 14. Stay in Narsaq or optional excursion to Qaqortoq

Free time to visit Narsaq town: the museum, the inuit market, the church or the leather shop. Option of a small hike to nearby mountains.

Optional: Excursion to Qaqortoq town (125 €) and the norse ruins of Hvalsey Church (180 €)

Boat transfer to Qaqortoq, described as the most charming town in all Greenland. Time to take a stroll around the city, while you enjoy the beauty of its colourful buildings and the awe-inspiring landscapes. Explore on your own the museum, the fur shops, the traditional kayak club, the church or the only fountain in the country. Then, we will pursue our sailing from Qaqortoq to visit the best preserved norse ruins in Greenland. We sail past the large island of Arpatsivik, the norse “Hvalsey” or Whale Island, and into the Hvalseyfjördur, where the church ruins stand in a quiet and peaceful setting. In the afternoon, boat transfer way back to Narsaq.

Accommodation at the Kayak Hostel in Narsaq.

Day 15. Transfer to Narsarsuaq airport. Flight.

Boat transfer from Narsaq to Narsarsuaq, where we have time to walk around in the area or visit the Bluie West One museum, US militay base frozen in time since the Second World War.

Flight Narsarsuaq-Reykjavík (Keflavik International Airport).

Prices 2025

3,595 €  from Reykjavík (Iceland)

Dates 2025

Departures from  Reykjavík ( Keflavik International Airport)

JULY

July 05th -19th

AUGUST

August 02nd – 16th
August 16th – 30th
August 30th – September 13th

Registration date: Up to 45 days before the journey’s departure date.

Registration after that date: Depending on flight availability.

Reservation: 40% deposit of the total price, excluding airport taxes.

What it’s included:

• – Flight Reykjavík – Narsarsuaq, return
• – Tasermiut, South Greenland Expeditions guide (English speaking)
• – RIB Boat trip Narsarsuaq – Narsaq – Narsarsuaq
• – Rental of kayaks and navigation equipment (see the list provided)
  – Meals on a full board basis
• – Accommodation in Greenland, as stated on this program
  – Camping and RIB boat travel equipment

What it’s not included:

• – Travel insurance
• – Airport taxes and issuing tickets fees (260-280 € from Reykjavík )
• – Lunch on flight days
• – Accommodation, transfers and food in Reykjavík.
• – Optional excursions:
  • Optional trip to Qaqortoq: 125 € per person (four participants minimum)
  • Optional trip from Qaqortoq to the Hvalsoy Church: 180€ per person (four participants minimum)
• – Unexpected expenses as a result of weather conditions (including difficulties or cancellations due to ice or weather conditions) or flight or boat delays.
• – Any other aspect not listed in “What is included”

* We recommend you confirm Optional Excursions in advance before arriving in Greenland.