It has only been a hundred years since the first Europeans arrived in the inhabited districts in East Greenland. Therefore the traditional Inuit culture still plays an important role in the local communities of this remote corner of Greenland. In East Greenland the old traditions are being kept alive: Original faith is still reflected in the art and handicrafts made by local artists and drum dance is even now performed.
Kulusuk is the gateway to East Greenland. During summer there are daily flights to Reykjavik. The village is half an hour's walk from the airport. It is a typical settlement where the population still makes a living from hunting and fishing.
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.
KU1: A gentle walk to the Village of Kap Dan
We walk from the hotel to Kulusuk village, passing the cemetery to learn about traditions and up to a view point to overlook the village before we descend to Kap Dan to experience the daily life in a Greenlandic settlement. Walk back to the hotel.
Duration: 3 hours approx.
Price: DKK 150
KU2: Drive up the mountain to View Point
We drive from the hotel along a mountain track to a radio station on a mountaintop overlooking the Arctic Ocean and Kulusuk Island.
Duration: 1½ hour approx.
Price: DKK 270
KU4: Helicopter flight to the Apusiajik Glacier
Helicopter tour departing from Kulusuk airport. The flight will reveal astounding views of the ice filled fjords, snow caped mountain ranges and scattered islands so special to the rough east coast of Greenland.
(May include ground stop)
Operation is depending upon the weather and helicopter capacity. Only to be booked locally!
Duration: 15-30 min. approx.
Price: DKK 1250
KU5: Hiking to the ruins of the mysterious hunting wall
Easy hike from hotel to the lake. We cross the river and walk into the marshland, which will take us to the 'Big Stone', which the local hunters have used to spot their prey for centuries. Close by are the remains of an ancient wall which was used to trap the wildlife. This wall is believed to date back several 100s of years. After refreshment stop we will go in search for an old hunter’s grave and also the old prayer stone, which was used to contact the ancient Inuit Gods. The guide will tell about Inuit believes and religious traditions to help bring this special place to life. Duration: 4 hours approx.
Price: DKK 250
KU6: Apusiaajik Glacier by boat
Travel by boat past an wonderful fjord filled with icebergs of all shapes and sizes, and then continue to the impressive Apusiaajik Glacier where it flows into the sea. With the engines off, the silence here is breathtaking, except for perhaps the glacier creaking and groaning. Duration: 2 hours approx.
Price: DKK 360