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It has only been a hundred years since the first
Europeans arrived in the inhabited districts in East Greenland.
Therefore the traditional Inuit culture
continuously plays an important role in the local communities.
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 Kap Dan is found only half an hour 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. Please note that not all excursions are available during every
tour
program that includes this destination. Please
refer to the tour program for a list of excursions available on that
particular tour.
KU1: Easy Hike to the Village of Kap Dan
 We
walk from Kulusuk to Kap Dan passing the cemetery to learn about traditions.
We continue 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 the Kulusuk Island.
Duration: 2 hours approx. / Price: DKK 295
KU3: Apusiaajik Glacier by boat
Sail past a fascinating variety of icebergs and flow to the impressive
Apusiaajik Glacier.
This tour is where you cruise close to a glacier
is an unforgettable experience.
Duration: 2 hours approx. / Price: DKK 395
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
marchland, which will take us to the Big stone,
which the local hunters have used to spot their
prey for centuries. Close by we find the remains of an ancient wall
which was used to trap the wild life. 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
beliefs and religious traditions to help bring this special place to life.
Duration: 4 hours approx. / Price: DKK 250
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