The excursions on offer in Kangerlussuaq provide a taste of this remarkable Arctic wilderness, with unique access to the famous Greenland Icecap. 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 295
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 kilometer lump of ice.
Duration: 4 - 5 hours
Price: DKK 550 including refreshment
Arctic Nature 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: 1½ hour
Price: DKK 215
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.
Minimum two people per sled
Duration: 2 hours (approx.)
Price: DKK 935
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
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