WINTER ACTIVITIES AND EXCURSIONS IN KANGERLUSSUAQ 2023/2024

ICE CAP & POINT 660 

This tour is a must-do when visiting Kangerlussuaq. We drive through the beautiful  tundra landscape, until we reach Point 660, right on the edge of the of the Ice Cap. The area we will be driving through, has a lot of wildlife, and we might be able to spot musk-ox, reindeer and polar fox from the bus.
Upon reaching our final destination, we’ll have time to explore the surroundings before making our way back to Kangerlussuaq.

Price: DKK 785,-
Period: February – November
Duration: 5-6 hours

DOG SLEDGE

Traveling on a dog sled across the snow-covered fjords with stunning mountain views and peaceful scenery is an unforgettable experience that you should definitely try. We can arrange dog sled trips lasting from 2 hours to several days. Dog sledding provides a special opportunity to connect with local hunters and their dogs while being surrounded by the beauty of nature. It’s an extraordinary adventure worth experiencing.

Price 2 hours: DKK 1.995,- pr. person (max 3 persons on a sledge)
Price 4 hours: DKK 2.825,- pr. person (max 3 persons on a sledge)
2 days (sleep in hunters hut): On request
3 days (sleep in hunters hut): On request

Participants: Min 1 pers.
Period: January – April
Duration: 2–4 hours / 2-3 days
Included in the price is the rent for warm clothes and boots.

ICE FISHING

Learn the traditional ways of fishing on the ice-covered fjord. We will drive by car to the harbor. From here we will walk onto the thick ice of the Kangerlussuaq fjord and look for the most optimal places to dig a hole for our line fishing. Usually there are loads of fish under the ice in this area!

Price: DKK 680,-
Participants: Min 4 pers.
Period: February – April
Duration: 3 hours

TUNDRA & WILDLIFE TOUR

Kangerlussuaq has incredibly beautiful nature and is home to the massive musk-ox. We will drive through the stunning tundra landscape in our 4WD truck and the guide will fill us in on the various kinds of wildlife in this area. Maybe we’ll get the chance to spot musk oxen and learn more about these incredible creatures.

Price: DKK 370,-
Participants: Min 4 pers.
Period: February – November
Duration: 1,5 hours

SIGHTSEEING IN KANGERLUSSUAQ

The history of Kangerlussuaq is that is a former American air base that was developed in 1941 during World War 2. Up to 1992 it was in periods active but the Americans left it in 1992. Since then it has been the busiest airport Airport in Greenland. On this sightseeing tour you will experience exciting stories, starting from the origins of the base, from the second World War to the Cold War, into a modern international airport.

Price: DKK 490,-
Participants: Min 4 pers.
Period: February – November
Duration: 2 hours

Please send us an email for further questions and for booking the excursions above: info@arcticfriend.com