Flight Copenhagen to Kangerlussuaq, welcome meeting, sightseeing
You fly from Copenhagen to Kangerlussuaq with Air Greenland, giving you 4½ hours to prepare for your Greenland adventure. As the aircraft approaches Greenland, the sight of nunataks and the enormous icy desert indicate what you have in store.
Kangerlussuaq welcomes you with a blast of fresh coldness
Right after you arrive yo will need to check in to Hotel Kangerlussuaq. The location of the hotel is as central as it gets, you will find it in the airport building. You only need to bring your luggage from the bagage carousel to the reception. All rooms are spacious and you will either have a view of the so called “Koekkenfjeld” (Mount Hassel) or a view of the city and the nearby surroundings. Kangerlussuaq is located beautifully between incredible mountains and close to the Ice Sheet. This is the only place in Greenland which gives you easy access to areas where you can experience Reindeer and Musk ox up close.
After check-in, there will be an information meeting at the nearby hostel, Polar Lodge. Here you will get further information about the exciting Kangerlussuaq area and its many excursion options. With all the practical information out of the way, it is now time to experience the old American airbase on a guided tour by bus, giving you insight into the area’s fascinating history and nature.
Explore Kangerlussuaq on your own or possibly an excursion to the Ice Sheet (optional)
The area around Kangerlussuaq is the only inhabited place in Greenland’s inland. The climate is continental with very stable weather conditions. Originally, this was also the main reason the Americans chose this place for their base. If you go for a walk in the area, there are still remnants to see from that time.
The next days, you are on your own to do what you want. We recommend a trip to the Ice Sheet Point 660, which gives you a unique opportunity to stand on top of ice that is many, many feet thick and very old!
Excursion to the Greenland Ice Sheet, Point 660 (optional)
The Greenland Ice Sheet is the second largest ice sheet in the world and covers 80 percent of Greenland and has, at all times, attracted expeditions and researchers. And with good reason. It is a truly unique experience to look at the enormous field of ice and feel the forces of nature. Along the way, we pass the spectacular Russell Glacier, another breathtaking sight with its vertical ice wall of up to 60 meters.
Explore Kangerlussuaq on your own or possibly a tundra safari and a northern lights tour (optional)
Another day with many opportunities. We recommend a tundra and wildlife tour.
Tundra Safari near Kangerlussuaq
Kangerlussuaq has incredibly beautiful nature and is home to the massive musk oxen. We will drive through the stunning tundra landscape in our 4×4 truck, and the guide will fill us in on the varied wildlife in this area. Maybe we will get the chance to spot musk oxen and learn more about these incredible creatures.
The musk ox lives wildly in the area around Kangerlussuaq. It is impossible to predict whether we can get close to musk oxen or look at them from a distance. The guide always brings binoculars, so there is a very good chance of seeing these amazing animals and other wildlife in the area. Do not miss out on this exciting opportunity to explore the stunning nature and wildlife around Kangerlussuaq.
Northern Lights tour (optional)
If you travel after September 20th or in October, November, or December, you must embrace the opportunity to witness the northern lights. Kangerlussuaq is one of the best places to see northern lights in Greenland because of a very stable climate. We drive away from the base into the night and await the stunning sight of nature’s light show. On cloudless evenings we often witness the most stunning northern lights in Kangerlussuaq. To see the fluttering curtain of light in various shades of green is an unforgettable sight.
Explore Kangerlussuaq on your own or possibly an excursion to the Russell Glacier (optional)
Over the years, many travelers have had great experiences at the Russell Glacier.
Russell Glacier (optional)
On tour to the Russell Glacier, you get to experience the spectacular Russell Glacier, which is an impressive sight with its vertical wall of ice rising to 40 meters. You may also be lucky enough to spot musk oxen, reindeer or even a hare roaming in the hills.
Day 5 Return flight to Denmark
Your Greenland adventure has come to an end – for now at least. The Airbus is waiting to take you back to Copenhagen with arrival 4½ hours later.
