Eskimo Travelling - East Greenland

The geographical location of East Greenland, known

locally as ´Tunu´ means the village of Kulusuk and the

town of Tasiilaq are relatively isolated in relation to the

rest of Greenland.

 

East Greenland is the perfect destination if you want to experience traditional Greenlandic culture. 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 for seals and polar bears. The deserted location has resulted in a special East Greenlandic dialect and protected their original culture from western influence - even more so than in other parts of Greenland. Actually it is only little more than 100 years ago that the first Europeans ´discovered´ this area!

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 Icefjord where icebergs float by all year.

Day 1 (Tue)

Arrive Keflavik Airport (Iceland) by air from the UK. Take the airport bus to your hotel.

1 night REYKJAVIK - Hotel Reykjavik Centrum (BB)

Day 2 (Wed)

Morning flight from Reykjavik Domestic Airport with Air Iceland to Kulusuk (in flight meal included). Continue by Air Greenland helicopter service to Tasiilaq. Met on arrival by local representative and transferred to your accommodation. City walk including visit to local supermarket followed by dinner with local family.

1 night TASIILAQ - Private guesthouse (HB)

Day 3 (Thu)

Self-cooked breakfast followed by opportunity to try a selection of optional activities. Packed lunch included and dinner with local family during the evening.

1 night TASILAQ - Private guesthouse (HB)

Day 4 (Fri)

Transfer to the outskirts of Tasiilaq. Dog sledge ride to Tinitegilaaq, duration approx. 6-8 hours with packed lunch en route. Dinner with local family.

1 night TINITEGILAAQ - Local hut (FB)

Day 5 (Sat)

Self-cooked breakfast. Return to Tasillaq by dog sledge, again with packed lunch. Dinner with local family.

1 night TASILAQ - Private guesthouse (FB)

Day 6 (Sun)

Self-cooked breakfast and lunch. Day at leisure in Tasiilaq with time for optional activities. Dinner with local family.

1 night TASIILAQ - Private guesthouse (FB)

Day 7 (Mon)

Self-cooked breakfast. Transfer to heliport for helicopter flight to Kulusuk and early afternoon flight from Kulusuk to Reykjavik (in flight meal included).

1 night REYKJAVIK - Hotel Reykjavik Centrum (BB)

Day 8 (Tue)

Take the airport bus to Keflavik Airport for your return flight to the UK.

Departure Day:  Tuesdays from London Heathrow airport
Departure Dates:  6 March - 24 April 2012
Duration:  7 nights

N.B. Alternative airports available for departure.

Eskimo Travelling - East Greenland 2012

Ice Fishing
As soon as the ice begins to cover the fjords in Ammassalik, ice fishing begins. It is a great fishing area for halibut and every year this region attracts many local hunters. Join a local fisherman for an ice fishing trip where you will learn about old hunting skills from East Greenland and hopefully get lucky with the first catch of the year in these ice filled waters.
Duration: Approx. 4 hours.
Price: £75 per person.

Snow Hike
During winter the flower valley is covered with snow and this provides the perect opportunity to try a real snow hike on the outskirts of Tasiilaq. Walk through the snow and after approximately 1 hour reach the frozen lake. A cup of tea/coffee will be served before returning to the town.
Duration: Approx. 2-3 hours.
Price: £50 per person.

Snowmobile Safari
A full day excursion on snowmobiles around the Ammasalik area. Weather conditions will affect the final route but you will cross the island’s mountains and enjoy the amazing view of the ice filled sea. A one of these viewpoints a small BBQ grill will be set up to prepare a nice homemade lunch before returning to Tasiilaq.
Duration: Approx. 6 hours.
Price: £175 per person (2 people per snowmobile).

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