Dog Sledding in East Greenland Tour

Welcome! The tour begins with a bit of travel to reach your destination in East Greenland. From Reykjavík Airport in Iceland, you will depart for Kulusuk, Greenland, then hop in a helicopter transfer to reach Ammassalik Island. The local guide meets you here and accompanies you to the guesthouse for the night. Enjoy a traditional dinner prepared by a local chef and get acquainted with your group of like-minded adventurers. Your guide will provide a short orientation on the days ahead and go over any necessary gear required for the journey. Get a good night’s sleep in the cozy guesthouse.

Enjoy a hearty breakfast and prepare for today’s big adventure. You’ll be driven to meet the dog team on the outskirts of Tasiilaq. After a short lesson on dog sledding basics, depart north on your two-person sleds. You will pass by incredible fjords and reach the big and beautiful Lake Qordlortoq. Midday, you’ll reach “the coffee shop,” which is actually just a few small huts for those on dog sleds or snowmobiles to fuel up with a cup of coffee and a snack. Continue on the snowy hills overlooking the impressive Sermilik Icefjord, then descend to a riverbed to your accommodation for the next two nights.

Rise and shine for a lovely breakfast in the shared dining cabin and get ready for a day of exploring on snowshoes. Follow your guide across remote, pristine, snow-covered land, attempting to reach a few select peaks to gain unparalleled views of the Sermilik Icefjord. The immense Greenland Icecap stretches to the horizon. The distance of today’s adventure will depend on snow conditions—you can trust your experienced guide to decide on the appropriate route. Return to the same mountain hut as last night and gather for a warm meal before heading to bed.

After breakfast, it’s time to get back on the dog sleds. Heading north along the coast for about 4 hours, you will land in the small, isolated Inuit village of Tiniteqilaaq, with a population of 125. You’ll arrive in the early afternoon and have the opportunity to explore the village and learn about Inuit traditions. Find out how they survive and thrive in harsh arctic conditions. Spend the night in a local house with basic amenities.

Once you’ve filled up on breakfast, you’ll get back on the dog sleds to start the return journey south. Your dog team will carry you across the snow-covered land and ride amid some of the most beautiful scenery in the area. The landscape here consists of peaks, glaciers, and fjords, which will fill your view until reaching Pitserpaajik peninsula to find your hut accommodation for the night.

Enjoy breakfast with your crew and prepare for your last day on the dog sled. Complete the loop around Ammassalik Island over bright white snowfields until arriving at the small town of Tasiilaq. You’ll bid farewell to your dog team here, which may be a little heart-wrenching after spending almost a week with them. Your guide will lead you to your guesthouse accommodation for the night in Tasiilaq.

Have a leisurely breakfast, indulging in your last full day of the tour. You have free time to explore Tasiilaq, which is the administrative heart of East Greenland. Check out some shops and the museum. If you feel up for some more activity, take the optional snowshoe tour to the Valley of Flowers, gaining a view overlooking the town once you reach the summit. Return to your guesthouse to gather for a final dinner with your group.

After breakfast, the group will take a helicopter transfer to Kulusuk to board the return flight to Reykjavík. Say your goodbyes at the airport and continue to the next stretch of your trip. Head home or keep travelling!