East Greenland Tour

   
 
 

Ammassalik & Kulusuk Tour

East Greenland Tour

4 Days / 3 locations in Iceland and Greenland

Because of the geographical location of East Greenland, the village of Kulusuk and the town of Angmagssalik/Tasiilaq are and have always been relatively isolated in relation to the rest of Greenland. - East Greenland is the perfect destination if you want to experience traditional Greenlandic culture and the original drum dance.

Tasiilaq: The new official name of Ammassalik

Ammassalik: Is the new spelling of Angmagssalik

Angmagssalik: Is the original name of the town and is the name of the hotel.

Please note that tours depart on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays only.

East Greenland

Because of the geographical location of East Greenland, the village of Kulusuk and the town of Tasiilaq are and have always been relatively isolated in relation to the rest of Greenland. - East Greenland is the perfect destination if you want to experience traditional Greenlandic culture and the original drum dance.

Explore "Tunu" - the backside of the country - which the Greenlanders name the East Coast of Greenland.

Amongst other things the deserted location has left its mark in the special East Greenland dialect and the original culture has not been affected by the western influence to the same degree as in other parts of Greenland.

Actually it is only a little more than 100 years ago, since the first Europeans "discovered" this area!

Old traditions

Old Traditions are still very much a live in East Greenland; during the winter hunting trips with dog sledges (several weeks in duration) are still common and many families choose to live at isolated spots, to improve their hunting of seals, polar bears etc.

Once the summer comes and the ice breaks up, the families are fetched by ship and return to town to sell the winters booty and buy new supplies of cartridges, coffee and other necessities.

In addition to its grandiose nature, the East coast is particularly known for its exceptional and beautiful production of handicraft, which like the drum dance, is rooted in traditional culture.

Itinerary

 
Day 1     Reykjavik - Kulusuk - Ammassalik
Accommodation: Angmagssalik Hotel
Meals: Lunch / Dinner

Air Iceland flight from Reykjavik Domestic Airport to Kulusuk. Further on by Air Greenland helicopter to Tasiilaq.

Meet & greet by an Arctic Adventure guide.

(Local representative outside high season).

Transfer to the nearby Hotel Angmagssalik for check in and information meeting.

Afternoon at leisure in Tasiilaq. Dinner at the hotel.

Optional excursions during stay in Tasiilaq:

•City Walk of Tasiilaq / Ammassalik

•Walk to "The Valley of Flowers"

•Hike to View Point

•"Iceberg Cruise" - boat tour

•Boat trip to the Village of Ikateq

•Helicopter flight to the Mitivagkat Glacier

Operation is depending upon the weather and helicopter capacity. Only to be booked locally!

Dinner at the hotel.

 
Day 2     Ammassalik
Accommodation: Angmagssalik Hotel
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Breakfast and lunch at the hotel.

Day at leisure in Tasiilaq for optional excursions.

Dinner at the hotel.

 
Day 3     Ammassalik - Kulusuk
Accommodation: Kulusuk Hotel
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Breakfast and lunch at the hotel.

Transfer to the heliport. Air Greenland helicopter flight to Kulusuk.

Transfer to Hotel Kulusuk.

Optional excursions during the stay in Kulusuk:

•Easy Hike to the Village of Kap Dan

•Drive up the mountain to View Point

•Hiking to the ruins of the mysterious hunting wal

Dinner at the hotel.

 
Day 4     Kulusuk - Reykjavik
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch

Breakfast at the hotel.

Air Iceland flight from Kulusuk to Reykjavik Domestic Airport.

 
Price Includes
Hotel Accommodation As in Itinerary With Daily Breakfast
All Airfare Per Itinerary
Service of Adventure Guides
Full Board
Price Does Not Include
 Optional Excursions
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