Dog sled tours, Ice Fishing and Snowscooter tours are just a few of the winter and spring excursions on offer in Kangerlussuaq. Furthermore this is a great area for wildlife with huge populations of Reindeer and Musk Oxen as well as Arctic Foxes and Arctic Hares.
Excursions
The indicated prices are per person unless otherwise stated. Prices may change without prior notice due to specific conditions at the time and place of the excursion.
Kangerlussuaq Information Tour
Orientation tour of Kangerlussuaq to learn about the history of the airport and to show the locations of the various facilities.
Duration: 2 hours (approx.)
Price: DKK 300
The Inland Icecap
Drive along a mountain track and partly off-road directly to the Greenland's magnificent Inland Icecap, passing through an impressive Arctic landscape of former glacial valleys, along frozen rivers and over small passes - and stop right up close to this 3 million cubic kilometre lump of ice.
Duration: 4 - 5 hours
Price: DKK 500 including refreshment
Arctic Nature and Musk Ox Tour
The world's biggest population of wild Musk Oxen live close to Kangerlussuaq. We drive to an area where the animals are regularly seen and are often able to get quite close for good photo opportunities. Reindeer, Arctic Foxes and Arctic Hares can be seen too. Please note that this is a wilderness area where animals are free to roam therefore, although they are common, sightings cannot be guaranteed. The tour also includes a visit to a Musk Ox exhibition.
Duration: 3½ hour
Price: DKK 345
Dog Sled Experience
This 2 hour tour allows you, together with your Greenlandic sled driver and his pack of Greenlandic huskies, to experience of the Inuit's most traditional form of transport. A fabulous way to explore the area.
Only operated when sufficient snow - expected from early/mid December to late March.
Hire of sealskin anorak and trousers and boots is included in all dog sled tours in Kangerlussuaq.
Duration: 2 hours (approx.)
Price: DKK 935
Ice Fishing on the Fjord
Transport by snow scooters to the fjord, where a snack will be served before trying our hand at fishing by line through holes drilled through the ice on the frozen fjord.
Rent of clothes and boots are included in the price
Only operated when the ice is safe - expected from mid January to mid of March
Duration: 3 hours (approx.)
Price: DKK 550 including refreshment
Northern Lights Evening Tour
Kangerlussuaq is one of the best locations in the world to experience the Aurora Borealis. We drive by car to a cosy cabin at Lake Ferguson where the guide tells Greenlandic Sagas and serves refreshments while we hope to experience nature's incredible show when the fantastic Northern Lights flash and dance across the night sky.
Only operated in the Northern Light season from end of November to end of March, and note that tours may be cancelled if conditions are cloudy. Refunds will be available for pre-booked tours.
Duration: 2½ hours (approx.)
Price: DKK 325
Snow Scooter Tour
The tour starts in Old Camp with a short lesson in scooter driving. The tour goes through a quarry and up the Køkkenfjeld mountain. From there it continues westwards to Kelly Ville before returning to Kangerlussuaq.
Please notice that everybody gets his or her own snow scooter. These are powerful machines, and the operator reserves the right to refuse clients that may have problems controlling them in moutainous terrain.
Rent of clothes and boots are included in the price.
Only operated when snow - expected from mid December to late March.
Duration: 2 hours
Price: DKK 895
Rental service
Rent of fur clothes for especially cold weather
The outside temperature might drop to -35 degrees Celsius - cold but invigorating! Luckily genuine Greenlandic seal skin Anoraks and trousers as well as polar boots are available for hire.
Rent per day of fur clothes incl. boots: DKK 300
Rent of Polar Suit
For use around town and excursions (except dog sledding and snow scooter tours), our one-piece full-body hooded polar suits keep out the winter chill.
Rent per day: DKK 150
Rent per stay: DKK 300