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East Greenland

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

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

The deserted location has left its mark in the special East Greenlandic 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 a 100 years ago, since the first Europeans "discovered" this area!

Dog sledge Adventure

Old Traditions are still very much alive in East Greenland; during the winter, hunting trips with dog sledges (several weeks in duration) are still common and many families choose to live in isolated areas so as to maximize their hunting opportunities of seals, polar bears etc.

During spring it is possible to cross the Ammasalik island on dogsledge. The trip terminates at the small isolated settlement of Tinitegilaaq at the mouth of the Sermilik Icefiord where icebergs float by all year around.

The village have around 125 habitant.

Itinerary

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

Meet & greet by a local representative.

Transfer to private house for information meeting.

City walk including visit to local supermarket.

Dinner with local family. Overnight at a Guesthouse.

Transfer to outskirts of Tasiilaq.

Dog sledge ride to Tinitegilaaq. Duration approx 6-8 hours. Packed lunch will be enjoyed in route.

Afternoon at leisure in the small village.

Dinner with local family.

Overnight in local hut.

Breakfast. Return to Tasillaq by dog sledge over the glaciers and snowfields of Ammassalik Island. Arrival in Tasiilaq in the late afternoon. Self cooked dinner.

Day for leisure in Tasiilaq. Possible to do optional excursions:

•Ice fishing

•Snow hike

•Snow mobile excursion

Self cooked dinner

Self cooked breakfast. Transfer to heliport for flight helicopter flight to Kulusuk. Early afternoon flight from Kulusuk to Reykjavik Domestic Airport.