Exploring the fjords of Greenland east coast
Duration : 23 days
Greenland
Level : from intermediate to advanced
from 6900 € / p. from 6 to 10 persons
Infos & Booking
Description
With my experience in high latitudes, I propose to explore the most beautiful sites and wild fjords of the east coast of Greenland.
On the comfortable Kamak boat, we will visit territories still preserved from the human footprint. The activities are organized in one or two separate small teams to suit everyone's expectations. We will have the opportunity to hike on dry land or glacier with possible approach by kayak, or climb technical peaks. You can also stay on board to just admire our environment, cook, or fish.
Here are the fjords of the east coast of Greenland that we will likely visit:
- The bay of Scoresby Sund where the small airport of Constable Point is located.
- Nansen fjord with its huge glacier which flows into the sea and generates numerous icebergs. It is possible to make magnificent excursions there.
- Kangerlugssuaq fjord, one of the wildest fjords because of its remoteness and the absence of any village, except for the fishermen's village which has been abandoned for over 50 years. It has one of the largest glaciers on the east coast that comes directly from the ice cap. The terrain that awaits you is grassy or dry rocky with slabs of rock.
- Kangertiviagssaq fjord and the circus of the Mythic mountains and the glacier of France explored by the commander Charcot nearly a century ago. Sumptuous hikes on dry or glacial terrain await you.
- Sermilik Fjord and its small fishing villages such as Tiniteqilak.
- Louise Boyd Land Fjords, named after the first white explorer to travel the Arctic lands on board a ship. She organized 7 expeditions there between 1926 and 1941, in particular to map the fjords north of Scoresby Sund.
On this ship I also propose other trips:
- some wildlife observation and exploration in Spitsbergen,
- ski touring in Lofoten, from Bodø to Tromsø,
- ski-mountaineering and wildlife observation in Spitsbergen,
- ski touring and sailing in Finnmark (Norway).
Program
The two trips in July and September offer different programs:
July expedition:
- Duration: 23 days.
- Meeting in Isafjördur in the northwest of Iceland.
- A day and a half of sailing to reach the Kangertiviaqssap, Kangerlugssuap and Mansen fjords depending on the sea.
- We will have the opportunity to hike on dry or glacial terrain, as well as climb on rocky ridges of easy to medium difficulty.
- Some of the approaches or walks will be done by kayak.
- The trip will end at the Inuit village of Ittoqqortoormiit at the entrance to Scoresby Fjord and then at Constable Point airport where you will fly back to Iceland and then to France.
September expedition:
- Duration: 19 days.
- Meeting and pick up at Constable Point airport.
- Direction the Scoresby fjord for about 10 days.
- Continuation of the exploration either to the north in the Louise Boyd Land fjords, or to the south to the France glacier and Sermilik fjord.
- We may have the chance to observe the first aurora borealis.
- Return to Iceland during 2 to 3 days of sailing.
The price includes
- Supervision and preparation of the trip by the mountain guide.
- All expenses related to the use of the boat.
- Copious, quality food and full board.
- Wine and drinks within reason.
The price does not include
- Flights, stopover fees and associated transports.
- Search, repatriation and cancellation insurance.
- Strong alcohol.
- Personal expenses.
- Anything not mentioned in "The price includes".
Accommodation
- On Kamak boat.