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KANGERLUSSUAQ / GREENLAND

 

Winter Excursions 2007 / 2008

Kangerlussuaq is one of the best places in the world to experience the Northern Light/Aurora Borealis during the winter. Dog sledge tours, Ice Fishing, Snow scooter tours just to mention a few of the winter excursions you will find in Kangerlussuaq. Furthermore the area is a resort for Reindeer and Musk Oxen but also Arctic Foxes, Arctic Hares and Arctic Birds live in the region.
 


K1: Kangerlussuaq Sightseeing
Orientation tour of Kangerlussuaq to learn about the history of the airport and to show the locations of the various facilities such as fast food restaurant, night club, bowling hall, swimming pool etc.
Duration: 2 hours (approx.) / Price: USD $ 75 per person
 



K2: The Inland Ice Cap


Greenland Ice Cap, Natalie ChambersWe drive along the mountain track and partly off-road directly to the Greenland Inland Ice Cap - passing through the impressive arctic landscape such as former glacier valleys, the arctic dessert, along frozen rivers and over small passes - and stop next to this 3mill. cubic kilometers lump of ice.
Duration: 4 - 5 hours / Price: USD $ 115 per person including refreshment


 

 

 

 

 


 

K3: Arctic Nature Tour (Musk Oxen and Reindeer Safari)


Muskoxen, Greenland TourismThe world's biggest population of wild Musk Oxen are living in close range of Kangerlussuaq.
We drive to an area where the animals are seen almost daily and are often able to go quite close for good photo opportunities.

Reindeer, Polar Foxes and Polar Hares can be seen too.
Duration: 1½ hour / Price: USD $ 45 per person
 

 

 

 

 



K4: Dog Sledge Experience
 

Husky sled excursion, Greenland TourismOn a 2 hour tour you will - together with your Greenland driver and his pack of Greenland huskies - have the unique experience of traveling like the Inuit have been doing for centuries.
Only operated when snow - expected from early / mid December to late March! Rent of sealskin anorak & trousers and boots are included in all Arctic Adventure Dog Sledge Tours in Kangerlussuaq.
Duration: 2 hours (approx.) / Price: USD $ 190 per person
 

 

 

 

 

 


 

K5: Ice Fishing on the Fjord
Transport by snow scooters to the fiord, where a snack will be served. Fishing by line through drilled holes on the frozen fiord.
Rent of clothes & boots are included in the price
Only operated when the ice is safe - expected from mid January to mid of March
Duration: 4 hours (approx.) / Price: USD 115 including refreshment

 



K6: Northern Light Evening Tour


Northern Lights, Greenland TourismKangerlussuaq is one of the best locations in the world to experience Aurora Borealis. We drive by car to a cozy cabin at Lake Ferguson where the guide tells the Greenland Sagas and serve refreshments while we hope to experience nature's unique show when the fantastic Northern Light flashes over the sky.
Only operated in the Northern Light season from end of November to end of March.
Duration: 2½ hours (approx.) / Price: USD 75
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

K7: Snow Scooter Tour
The tour starts in Old Camp with a short lesson in scooter driving. The tour goes through a quarry up the mountain “Køkkenfjeld”. From there it continues westwards to Kelly Ville before returning to Kangerlussuaq.
Please notice that everybody gets his or her own snow scooter.
Rent of clothes & boots are included in the price.
Only operated when snow - expected from mid December to late March.
Duration: 2 hours / Price: USD 190

 



Rental service


K8W: Rent of fur clothes - for special cold days
The outside temperature might drop to minus 35 degrees Celsius - a cold but also unique experience! Luckily genuine Greenlandic seal skin Anorak and trousers as well as polar boots are possible to rent.
Rent per day of fur clothes incl. boots: USD 60

K9W: Rent of Polar Suit
Most visitors do not have the proper clothing for the Arctic Winter – for “city-use” and excursions (except dog sledge and snow scooter tours) you will be comfortable wearing a one piece full-body polar suit with a hood.
Rent per day: USD 35
Rent per stay: USD 70

K4: Rent of Hot Water Boiler
- for tea, coffee or soup in your room. Please contact our representative to rent this boiler.
Price: USD 25 per stay



 Please note: 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.

 Not all excursions are available during every tour program, which includes this destination. Please refer to the tour program for a list of excursions available on that particular tour.
 

 
 
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