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TOURS & EVENTS
Below you will find some cases of experiences in Greenland.
There is something for the adventurous, the company, the association, the course participant, the curious, and especially for those who want something different.
Many people want to experience authenticity when they travel, no matter if the travel goes to Vietnam or Greenland. Nordic Adventure has contacts in every area of Greenland, and we are able to arrange trips according to customer wishes and themes.
If you are interested in history, there are great areas for exploration, with old ruins, and in the old hamlets you will meet locals who can tell stories and anecdotes from times long gone, filled with superstition and special traditions. There are rich possibilities to cater for other special interests, such as diving, climbing, hunting, exhibitions and education in local household, etc.
There are a number of interest organizations that venture out to experience the world, and for some it is difficult to simply take a catalogue and pick a trip. It has to be coordinated and planned according to the special needs of the client, and the travel agent has to be able to convey exactly what each area has to offer.
The possibilities are endless, some examples:
To get close to an active glacier,
To climb the mountains of Central-, East-, or South-Greenland,
To visit small hamlets and stay at private homes, get up-close-and-personal,
To visit the recently-opened goldmine in Nanortalik,
To play ice-golf in Uummannaq, or on imported Icelandic grass field in Nuuk,
To see the reconstructions of the Tjodhildur's church and the farm house of Eric the Red,
To bath in 36 degree Celsius natural hot springs, with the eyes glancing at the floating icebergs,
To dive under unique conditions,
To ski cross-country in surroundings unlike any other ski areas of the world,
To spend the night in an ice-hotel in Kangerlussuaq or igloo in Ilulissat,
To go trophy hunting or a special fishing trip
To fly helicopter above the Inland Ice,
To go trekking in un-explored areas,
To go on whale safari.
If you have something completely different in mind, it is our specialty to tailor trips to fit the exact wishes, needs, and financial frames of the client and you can be directly involved in putting together the trip. We gladly participate in brainstorming sessions and the development of headline and theme, and contribute with suggestions for the physical frames and the overall content.
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In the footstep of the hunter
Northeast Greenland is the area between Scorebysund and the Nordřstrundingen. This giant area is practically un-inhabited, apart from a few manned stations in an area where otherwise no settlement exists.
It has not always been like that. Aug. 18th, 1823 a British marine expedition met a small group of Eskimos by Clavering Island. Twelve men, women, and children met the surprised crew of the expedition, and they spent a few days together. One day one of the crew members wanted to demonstrate a musket and shot a seal. The group of Eskimos tried a gun, got so surprised that they were all gone the next morning.
That is the only known encounter between the original Northeastern population and Europeans.
Later many more expeditions arrived in Northeast Greenland. Between 1908 until 1960 there was an upswing in the hunting activities of the area. Norwegians and Danes went to the area, settled in small hunting communities, with stations and smaller huts, of which some are still left intact and are still at times used by expeditions and the Sirius Patrol.
"In the footstep of the hunter" we take you back in time, to a time where all this took place. In the area from Mestersvig, over Ella Island and up to Cape Franklin, in rubber boats and on foot, we visit these old stations and huts. History is not just told; it is experienced. We will sleep, cook, eat, and live like the hunters once did.
On our way we will encounter a number of the local animals - musk ox, polar wolf, polar bear, polar fox, snow hare, walrus, together with seals and whales. Due to the little hunting taking place in the area, there is abundant natural and animal life.
We will leave from Copenhagen; go via Iceland all the way to Konstabel Pynt in Northeast Greenland. From here we move with chartered plane to Mestersvig, alternatively another place along the coast, depending on snow, ice, and weather. We will travel between the stations and stay at each place a couple of days, move around by foot in the area. Here we will also encounter some of the old Eskimo ruins.
During our trip we may meet the Sirius Patrol who is responsible for supervising the area.
As member of our team we will always have at least one former member of the Sirius Patrol. The Patrol people always know where to meet animals, how to act, how to handle a weapon, and they know the area like their back pockets.
The trip can be made in July, August, or September. There is a minimum of 4 participants and a maximum of 10. The duration may vary, but will last a minimum of 14 days and a maximum of 28 days.
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Be a "trainee" of the Sirius Patrol
The Sirius Patrol is one of the most specialized military units in the world. The work consists of patrolling on foot, by boat, by plane, and naturally by dog sled in Northeast Greenland.
The area is known as the National Park and is the world's biggest natural reserve. About 8 times the size of Denmark and it inhabits 27 people.
The Patrol was founded in 1950, as a direct consequence of a ruling by the international court in The Hague. If Denmark is to continue possessing Northeast Greenland, it has to show a will to possess the area. From the time of the ruling in 1933 until 2nd World War there were Danes in the area (see also "In the footstep of the hunter"), but shortly after the war this was not the case. That is why the patrol was founded and the reason why it still exists.
The area covered by the Sirius Patrol stretches from Scoresbysund in the south to Hall Land in the north. We can naturally not cover the complete area on a trip, but you may experience how it is to travel with the patrol, how you navigate, what to look for, what to live from, how to travel, etc.
Whether by dog sled in the winter or by boat and on foot in the summer, you will experience the very special spirit to be found within in the patrol. You will see and experience the hunter huts, new and old. You will see and experience some of the historic sites connected with the Sirius Patrol - from the time of the war, when hunters fought against German soldiers, to some of the dramatic happenings of more recent history.
We travel with former members of the Sirius Patrol, who can tell the history and who know where to find the animals, how to act and behave, who know how to handle a weapon, and who fully know the area.
A winter trip starts in Scoresbysund, take you north by dog sled, as far as reachable. From there we will be picked up by a plane, which lands on the ice or snow.
A summer trip starts in Mestersvig, or another close by, depending on the weather conditions. The rest of the summer trip will proceed by boat.
There is a minimum of 4 participants and a maximum of 10. The duration may vary, but will last a minimum of 14 days and a maximum of 28 days.
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In the footsteps of the Sirius Expedition 2000
In the year 2000 an expedition traveled from Qaanaaq (Thule), north around Greenland, and down to the head quarters of the Sirius Patrol; a trip that covered about 2000 miles by dogsleds and lasted 4 months. One of the members of the expedition was the Danish Crown Prince Frederik, 4 former members of the Sirius Patrol, a photographer, 42 dogs, and equipment, who all challenged themselves to the limit. The trip was later televised in 5 programs on national TV, which beat all viewer records.
Qaanaq was the starting point then, and is also the starting point for this expedition. Qaanaaq is the most northern actual city in the world. You will here still find Inuit's who go hunting the old way, hunting for polar bears, narwhals, sharks, flounders, etc. A little further north you will find the most northern naturally inhabited settlement in the world, Siorupaluk, a settlement of about 70 people, - and twice the amount of dogs.
The trip follows the original expedition the first 4 days. After a few days' stay we will leave Qaanaaq and go to Siorupaluk, where we will spend the night. After Siorupaluk we will head towards Prodhue Glacier and a small hunter's cabin. After a day of hunting with the local hunters, we head back towards Qaanaaq, and if possible, we will pass Cape Alexander, another historic place. This is the place where Knud Rasmussen, Lauge Koch, and even Admiral Peary stopped over.
This trip is not for the un-trained. It requires a stabile physique and a good spirit, due to the challenges faced on this trip, not normally for the average person.
Accompanying us on the trip will naturally be former members of the Sirius Expedition 2000, and the local Inuit's.
There is a minimum of 4 participants and a maximum of 10. The trip will take place in the spring period between April and May. The duration of the trip will be 15 days.
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Robinson River on your own
The Robinson River is a classic among trout-rivers, and it is situated only one hour by boat from Kangerlussuaq. The river is a typical strong current river med ever-changing pools as it glides through the landscape. The area is rich with animal life, and encounters with musk oxen, reindeer, polar foxes, polar hares, falcons, etc., is a natural part of daily life. An exciting intermission at the river are the 2-3 summer camps with hunter families from Kangaamiut and Safannguaq, who for generations have performed reindeer-, musk oxen-, and trout-hunting in this area. The skinning, drying, and smoking of the catch takes place according to old traditional customs, and visitors are very welcome.
The river is primarily for "spinners" due to waters streaming in from melt water lakes making it slightly murky. Spin fishers can expect a catch of 5-30 fish per day, while fly fishers can expect to catch 3-15 fish per day (naturally depending on technique and time of season).
The average fish weighs more than a kilo; biggest fish in 2003 was 5.1 kilos, caught end of June at the river mouth.
Trip Description
After the arrival at Kangerlussuaq you will be received by one of the local members of our team. He will be responsible for the final planning, making sure the equipment is fully up to standard, provide fishing licenses, and provide the supplies for the trip.
Then it is off to the harbor, boarding a boat for the river, arriving at the end of the afternoon. You will spend the next 4 days by the river. On the 5th day you will be picked up and the trip goes back to Kangerlussuaq, where you will stay at a hotel for the next 2 nights. The last 2 days are spent doing trips in the area, for example trips to the Inland Ice, musk oxen safari, hiking to the Granatfjeldet Mountain to look for the beautiful red precious stones.
The trip can be with or without a tour guide, and we are available for information or lecture evenings before departure. Contact us for further information and counseling, and we can also refer you to a specialist with more than 20 years of experience in hunting and fishing in Greenland.
Price per participant from DKr. 9.995, -
The price includes
Plane Copenhagen-Kangerlussauq (return ticket)
Boat to and from Robinson-River
Transport to and from harbor
Guide and reception at arrival in Kangerlussuaq
2 nights at hotel
Taxes and fees
Fishing license
The trip duration is 7 days and takes place July/August
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From South Greenland to Nuuk by Coaster
This trip starts in South Greenland, where the participants have flown from Copenhagen to Narsarsauaq. In Narsarsuaq, an old American airbase, there are a couple of hours before boarding the ship M/S Sarfaq Ituk, one of the coast ships from the ship line company Arctic Umiaq Line. The accommodation on the ship is in 4-persons cabins with bath/toilet.
In the afternoon, the Coaster sail out and first stop is Qaqortoq, the biggest town in South Greenland. The Coaster anchors over night, and there is time to experience the town/area. During the sailing, all meals are included. The coaster goes north along the coast and ports at all the villages and hamlets on the way. Friday night, the coaster arrives in Nuuk, the capital of Greenland. During the trip, the local people get on and off the ship in hamlets and towns.
The participants are accommodated at the 4-star Hotel Hans Egede, in double rooms with bath/toilet. Saturday and Sunday is free to excursions - or seminars/conference.
Monday afternoon, the Coaster begins sailing out of the Nuuk fiord, and the trip goes back to South Greenland/Narsarsuaq with arrival Wednesday morning. The plane for Copenhagen leaves by noon, and arrive in Copenhagen about 20:50 PM.
Price per participant: DKr 13.100,-
The price includes:
Plane Copenhagen-Narsarsuaq (return ticket)
Sailing Narsarsuaq-Nuuk in 4-person cabins with bath/toilet
Breakfast all days
All meals on board the Coaster
3 nights in Hotel Hans Egede in double room with bath/toilet
Taxes and fees
The trip duration is 8 days and takes place from 5th to 8th of May 2004.
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There are many exceptional reasons to visit Iceland. The climate is mild thanks to the Gulf Stream, but the weather can change fast from sun to rain, or even snow, within minutes. This just adds to the charm of the island.
In the capital, Reykjavik, there are lots of restaurants, cafés, shops, museums, and a good, very relaxed atmosphere.
Nature itself is the main attraction in Iceland. Volcanoes and lava fields right next to snow covered glaciers and steaming, natural hot springs (geysers). Horses and sheep grassing in the landscape and at the coast, whales and dolphins play in the clear waters.
Iceland is the land of contrasts and natural powers, a very different experience, and an island that everyone should visit at least once in their life.
Tour examples
Reykjavik - more than you expect!
Reykjavik may be one of the smallest capitals in the world, but do not be mistaken! Reykjavik has everything you would expect from a capital - and more.
There are good shopping possibilities, a rich culture life, lots of excellent restaurants, and nightlife abundant with cozy bars, cafés, and discotheques. Add a light, open city with charming, outgoing people - and - you have Reykjavik.
Unique for Reykjavik are the many outdoors "swimming pools" supplied with water from underground hot springs. There are plenty of opportunities for healthy, revitalizing relaxation after the hardships of shopping and the nightlife.
Price examples
Weekend trip* incl. 2 nights at 1st class hotel Loftleidir: starting at DKr. 5.140,-
Included in the price are plane ticket, hotel accommodation, breakfast, and airport taxes.
*Weekend trip requires at least a Saturday night stay. The trips can/may naturally be extended by the desired number of nights, price will change accordingly. Maximum stay is 1 month.
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Experience Iceland from a horseback
The famous Icelandic horse is an intelligent, reasonable and very good-natured animal. At the same time it is very sturdy, and everyone, young and old, can ride an Icelandic horse. A longer or shorter ride is a fantastic and obvious way to experience the Icelandic nature.
Local guides from Eldhestar, with many years of riding experience in Iceland will guide trips. The guides all have intimate knowledge of Iceland's history, nature, and culture. On shorter trips no riding experience is required. Eldhestar also arrange longer trips, up to 9 days duration, where progress is made every day, riding through nature, spending the nights in mountain cabins, hostels, or guest houses.
One tour example could be "Adventure on volcanos"
This is a 4 day trip on horse back
Every day the group will go 20-30 kilometers, or 4-7 hours of riding. The trip goes over the lava of the Hengills volcano, in to Maradalur, a green and lush valley, also known as the Horse Valley. We will ride at the foot of the mystical Jórunkleif Mountain, and along the shores of Iceland's biggest lake, Thinvallavatn.
On the way we will pass numerous hot springs emerging from the ground, and we will have plenty of opportunities to bathe in some of these natural hot springs. The nights we will spend at the Eldhestars farm and/or in huts along the way (in sleeping bags).
All meals are included in the price, starting at DKr. 4.395,- per person.
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Only 2 hours flying from Denmark, the Faroe Islands climb out of the Atlantic Ocean, and invite you to new experiences. Few places in the world have a nature so wild and untouched, and few places have a place in history as vivid as out here, at the edge of the world.
The last decades have attracted ever more people for hiking, riding, bird watching, and simply experience this magnificent piece of nature, the Faroe Islands. The ones that come once, almost all come back for more. The Faroe Islands is a land of contrasts. Romantic and dramatic. With weather as unpredictable and changing as the landscape. This provides the basis for some diverse and unique experiences. Anything ranging from sailing at the foot of the steep vertical mountain sides to pure meditation at the end of a fishing rod, at one of the many inland lakes.
A trip to the Faroe Islands is a trip back in history. Here old traditions are maintained and original customs lived out. The songs from the Middle Age are still practiced, dried sheep meat is a delicacy, and on a lucky day you can follow the nerve-wracking bird hunt in the mountains.
As a sharp contrast, another natural part of the life of the 48,000 inhabitants here is techno music, Italian cuisine, and home computers. The wonderful mixture of old and new is an experience in itself. Even though the past offered only a very isolated existence on the 18 islands, the Faroe Islands is today a modern and accessible society. The islands have a tourist industry, not very big, but big enough to support the travelers and make any trip to the Faroe Islands a very pleasant and enjoyable one.
Tour examples
MYou can fly with Atlantic Airways from Copenhagen in only 2 hours. For the more comfortable traveler, there are package tours with a very varied tour program. For the ones that want to explore the islands on their own, it is possible by car, on horse back, or on foot.
If you think this sounds exiting, please call, or mail us at for additional information.
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Events
Many people have some kind of a relationship to Greenland through relatives, their jobs, or something similar, and everyone knows Greenland to some degree.
Many have a keen interest in the history, art, and culture of Greenland and this is where we can offer our services.
If your company, club, or association wants or needs to arrange a lecture, an exhibition, a discussion forum, an artistic display, etc. we can help you plan, organize, and execute such events.
One example could be an exhibition in your cafeteria or reception area. The exhibition could be rounded off with an afternoon or evening with activities, such as fashion show, Greenlandic culinary delicacies, Greenlandic music, slide shows with lectures, etc. The whole event could culminate in offering the employee special trips to Greenland.
The possibilities are limitless and we have the contacts to make it all reality.
If your focus area is Iceland or the Faroe Islands, contact us, and we will help you with ideas and suggestions.
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