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2026.07.27 - South Greenland

Jul 24 - Aug 5, 2026

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Sherie Mor Green

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Overview


8-day adventure exploring South Greenland’s Viking heritage, fjords, glaciers, and colourful towns.

Day 2 · Sat, Jul 25


Flight from BWI to KEF (FI642)

BWI · Jul 25, 2026 at 8:30PM EDT

KEF · Jul 26, 2026 at 6:25AM GMT

JetBlue: YXBNLH Icelandair: AFOOFO

Day 3 · Sun, Jul 26


Arrive at KEF (FI642)

BWI · Jul 25, 2026 at 8:30PM EDT

KEF · Jul 26, 2026 at 6:25AM GMT

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Day 4 · Mon, Jul 27 · Qaqortoq


Flight from Keflavík to Qaqortoq

Reception and transfer by zodiac/RIB to Qassiarsuk

Reception at the airport and zodiac boat transfer to Qassiarsuk (former Brattahlid, capital of Viking Greenland). Qaqortoq is the largest town in South Greenland, with around 3,000 inhabitants. Nestled between hills and fjords, it’s a colourful to...

Briefing and dinner in Qassiarsuk

Briefing and dinner in Qassiarsuk at the end of the day.

Overnight at Leif Erikson Hostel Greenland

Day 5 · Tue, Jul 28 · Qassiarsuk


Cultural visit of Brattahlid reconstructions in Qassiarsuk

Cultural visit – Brattahlid reconstructions: From the same place where Erik the Red started the Viking colonization of Greenland, we will start our journey, exploring the archaeological site and the faithful reconstruction of Thjodhild’s church an...

Hike to Tasiusaq farm

Overview After the cultural visit, we will hike to Tasiusaq: a farm where 7 people live in a notable isolation in front of the Tasiusaq bay, almost always full of icebergs coming from the extremely active Eqaloruutsit glacier. The hike is gentle, ...

Optional sea kayak excursion in Iceberg Bay

Optional: Kayak excursion in the “Iceberg Bay”. A 2‑hour sea kayaking trip for beginners among icebergs and ice in one of the safest and best places in the whole Greenland.

Accommodation in Tasiusaq or Qassiarsuk Hostel

Accommodation in Tasiusaq or Qassiarsuk Hostel. Later in the itinerary: Accommodation in Hostel, continuing your stay in this area.

Day 6 · Wed, Jul 29 · Igaliku


Walk back to Qassiarsuk from Tasiusaq

Way back to Qassiarsuk and transfer to Igaliku, through a 7 km (or 2 hours) walk on a gravel road, with some beautiful aerial views of the Tasiusaq and Erik the Red fjords.

Kongevejen hike and visit of Igaliku and Viking ruins

Kongevejen hike and visit of Igaliku and Viking ruins Navigation and easy hike through the Kongevejen, or Path of the Kings, to the idyllic Igaliku, a small Inuit settlement inhabited by not quite 40 people, which is famous for being the most beau...

Boat return via Itilleq and Qooroq Fjord excursion

Boat return via Itilleq and Qooroq Fjord excursion After eating in Igaliku, return in the afternoon to Itilleq, and then to Qassiarsuk. On the way to Qassiarsuk, visit the Qooroq Fjord, where one of the most active glaciers in southern Greenland c...

Day 7 · Thu, Jul 30 · Narsarsuaq


Zodiac crossing to Narsarsuaq

description: Cross to Narsarsuaq by zodiac, arriving at a village with a significant history as a World War II air base.

Visit Narsarsuaq and the Greenlandic Arboretum

Visit Narsarsuaq and the Greenlandic Arboretum Walk through Narsarsuaq, a village with a significant history as a World War II air base, and visit the Greenlandic Arboretum: one of the most extensive and northernmost botanical gardens in the world...

Excursion to the Ridge from Narsarsuaq

Excursion to the Ridge. The hike to the Ridge begins in Narsarsuaq and passes through the Arboretum. As you ascend, you’ll enjoy beautiful views of Flower Valley and the surrounding mountains. At the top, the Ridge offers a breathtaking panorama o...

Boat transfer to Qaleraliq Camp via Tunulliarfik fjord

In the afternoon, set off for Qaleraliq camp, navigating along Tunulliarfik fjord among numerous icebergs. Arrive at a cozy, enchanting camp set on a sandy beach, which contrasts with a spectacular view of three glacier fronts from Qaleraliq’s gla...

Stay at Qaleraliq Camp in fixed domo tents

Stay at Qaleraliq Camp in fixed domo tents We will spend the night at Qaleraliq camp, allowing our senses to enjoy the unbelievable views and the thunderclap roar of the icefall from seracs. Accommodation in fixed Domo tents. On subsequent nights ...

Day 8 · Fri, Jul 31 · Qaleraliq


Ice Cap View hike to Tasersuatsiaq lake and Inlandis viewpoint

Ascent to the base of Tasersuatsiaq great lake and panoramic view of the Inlandis. Ascent by foot through a unique desert-like sand valley which will lead us to a surprisingly different landscape, that of the green and thick tundra. After passing ...

Day 9 · Sat, Aug 1 · Qaleraliq


Glacier fronts navigation and ice excursion with crampons

Glacier fronts navigation and ice excursion with crampons Navigate along the glacier fronts on a RIB boat, admiring the beauty of their vertical ice walls and numerous icebergs as we approach them along their more than 10 kilometres descent to the...

Day 10 · Sun, Aug 2 · Narsaq


RIB-boat transfer to Narsaq

Transfer to Narsaq, 1 hour by rib‑boat.

Narsaq city tour and free time

City Tour: Time to visit the museum, fish market, local handicraft workshop, the church or take a walk around town. A short hike may also be possible, depending on the time available. Dinner will be on your own at a local restaurant.

Overnight at Narsaq Hostel

Overnight accommodation at Narsaq Hostel.

Day 11 · Mon, Aug 3 · Qaqortoq


Transfer to Qaqortoq

Transfer to Qaqortoq, the South Greenland capital.

Explore Qaqortoq

Qaqortoq, founded in 1775 and nowadays with almost 3,000 inhabitants, is described as the most charming and attractive town in Greenland. Time off to take a small excursion around town, where you will discover the beauty of its colourful buildings...

Flight from Qaqortoq to Keflavík

Day 12 · Tue, Aug 4


Flight from KEF to BWI (FI643)

KEF · Aug 4, 2026 at 5:00PM GMT

BWI · Aug 4, 2026 at 7:25PM EDT

JetBlue: MQIPBS Icelandair: AH35IJ