Greenland

August 8-16, 2027

The wonders of greenland

Bar chart showing increasing difficulty level from 1 to 5, with current difficulty at 2 out of 5.

This adventure is rated 2 out of 5 difficulty level. Moderate level activities (i.e. short to medium hikes up to 5 miles, some elevation, intro to new skill/activity that is guided by 3rd party like mountain biking, climbing, rafting, etc.). Activities are included, but optional if outside of your comfort zone.

** From our guide - The treks are quite easy, approximately 3 or 4 hours walking, and suitable for most abilities. There is one longer trek that take 5 to 6 hours walking with a light bag on easy terrain. The excursion on ice with crampons will be guided by a mountain guide, and is also suitable for anyone physically active and with an adventurous attitude. For the kayak optional excursion, previous experience in kayaking is not required.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS WHEN BOOKING THIS TRIP:

(1) There is a booking deadline for this trip which is February 10th, 2027. Our local guide requires that all guests are confirmed for private tours six months prior to the start date of the tour. Guest registrations after this date will be subject to availability.

(2) Due to the nature of tourism in Greenland, our local guide is unable to confirm exact dates and pricing until November 2026. We do not anticipate any significant changes to the trip dates or pricing, however, please note that they are subject to change (ever so slightly) based on the date this trip is confirmed and the guide’s ability to secure accommodations when they become available. For this reason, we ask that you book this trip having some flexibility in mind.

(3) As a result of the guide’s confirmation policy, a special cancellation policy applies. This trip is 100% nonrefundable and nontransferable once the trip is confirmed.

Journey to one of the world’s most remote and awe-inspiring destinations on this women’s adventure through South Greenland. Over eight unforgettable days, we’ll hike beside glaciers, cruise through iceberg-filled fjords, explore colorful Greenlandic settlements, and discover the fascinating blend of Inuit and Viking history that makes this region so unique. From staying at a remote glacier camp to navigating among towering icebergs by boat, this trip offers an immersive Arctic experience designed for adventurous women who want to experience Greenland beyond the usual tourist route.

Trip Highlights:

  • Hike beside the Greenland Ice Sheet and explore Arctic tundra landscapes.

  • Spend three nights at a remote glacier camp surrounded by ice and mountains.

  • Navigate through the spectacular Qooroq Ice Fjord among floating icebergs.

  • Visit the charming settlements of Qaqortoq and Igaliku.

  • Discover Viking and Inuit heritage sites recognized by UNESCO.

  • Enjoy an optional kayaking excursion among icebergs.

  • Celebrate the journey with a traditional Greenlandic farewell dinner.

  • Experience the quiet beauty of Greenland’s southern fjords, glaciers, and Arctic wildlife.

Is This Trip Right For Me?

This adventure is rated 3 out of 5 and is designed for active women who enjoy spending time outdoors. Most hikes range from 3–5 hours at a relaxed pace over uneven tundra terrain. No previous hiking, mountaineering, kayaking, or glacier experience is required. The glacier walk is fully guided and suitable for anyone with a good level of fitness and an adventurous spirit. Travelers should be comfortable walking several miles per day, carrying a small daypack, and embracing the unpredictable nature of Arctic weather.

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ITINERARY

    • Our journey begins in Iceland! We will board our late morning flight from Keflavík (Iceland) to Qaqortoq, South Greenland

    • Arrival in Qaqortoq, the largest town in South Greenland (approx. 3,000 inhabitants), set among hills and fjords where traditional Greenlandic culture meets Danish colonial history

    • Reception at the airport

    • If time permits, a short trek in the surrounding area

    • Transfer by RIB (zodiac) boat from Qaqortoq to Qassiarsuk (approx. 1 hour 30 minutes)

    • Arrival in Qassiarsuk, formerly Brattahlid, the capital of Viking Greenland

    • Trip briefing and welcome dinner

    • Overnight at the Leif Eriksson Hostel, Qassiarsuk

    • Meals included: Dinner

    • Accommodation:  Leif Eriksson Hostel, Qassiarsuk

    • Explore Qassiarsuk, a historic farming settlement central to Norse and Greenlandic heritage

    • Cultural visit to Brattahlid, including reconstructed Viking longhouse, Thjodhild’s Church, and Inuit archaeological remains (UNESCO World Heritage Site: Kujataa Greenland)

    • Gentle hike to Tasiusaq (approx. 3.5 hours) through green valleys, lakes, and sheep pastures

    • Visit to the remote Tasiusaq farm overlooking iceberg-filled Tasiusaq Bay near the Eqaloruutsit Glacier

    • Beginner-friendly sea kayaking among icebergs (approx. 2 hours)

    • Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

    • Accommodation: Overnight in Tasiusaq or at the Qassiarsuk Hostel

    • Walk from Tasiusaq back toward Qassiarsuk, then transfer to Igaliku via a scenic 7 km (approx. 2-hour) walk with elevated views over the Tasiusaq and Erik the Red fjords

    • Easy hike along the Kongevejen (Path of the Kings) to Igaliku, an idyllic Inuit settlement of fewer than 40 residents, often considered Greenland’s most beautiful village

    • Explore Igaliku’s UNESCO World Heritage sites, including the ruins of Gardar, the Norse bishop’s farm, and Anders Olsen’s historic farm alongside Igaliku’s distinctive stone houses

    • Afternoon return by boat to Itilleq, then onward to Qassiarsuk

    • Scenic navigation through Qooroq Fjord, approaching one of southern Greenland’s most active glaciers and dense iceberg fields

    • Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

    • Accommodation: hostel

    • We’ll take a Zodiac boat to Narsarsuaq

    • Walk through Narsarsuaq, a village with a rich history as a World War II air base and home to the Greenlandic Arboretum

    • Visit the Greenlandic Arboretum, one of the world’s northernmost botanical gardens, spanning approximately 150 hectares and featuring over 110 tree species from around 600 provenances

    • Hike to the Ridge, beginning in Narsarsuaq and passing through the Arboretum, with scenic views over Flower Valley and surrounding mountains. Enjoy panoramic views from the Ridge overlooking the Kiattut Glacier

    • Afternoon boat navigation along Tunulliarfik Fjord, weaving among icebergs en route to Qaleraliq

    • Arrival at Qaleraliq Camp, set on a sandy beach facing three dramatic glacier fronts

    • Evening at camp with views and sounds of active glacier icefalls

    • Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

    • Accommodation: fix dome tents

    • Ascent on foot toward Tasersuatsiaq Great Lake

    • Walk through a striking desert-like sand valley that gradually transitions into lush, green tundra

    • Arrival at Tasersuatsiaq Lake, one of the largest lakes in southern Greenland

    • Climb of approximately 400 meters to a panoramic summit viewpoint with sweeping views over Tasersuatsiaq Lake and the vast Inland Ice (Inlandis)

    • Opportunity to observe the ice sheet stretching toward the Arctic Ocean, with views of nunataks rising from the ice

    • Possible foraging for mushrooms and blueberries and wildlife spotting, including caribou

    • Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

    • Accommodation: Fixed dome tents

    • RIB boat navigation along dramatic glacier fronts, approaching towering vertical ice walls and dense fields of icebergs

    • Scenic cruise tracing more than 10 kilometers of glacier descent to the sea, now divided into three distinct glacier fronts due to climate change

    • Arrival at the glacier and start of the ice excursion: a guided glacier trek using crampons, designed to be accessible for all travelers and explore ancient ice formations, including crevasses, seracs, meltwater channels, and ice drains

    • Expert-guided glacier trek with all equipment provided, combining safety, insights on southern Greenland’s glaciers and climate change—an unforgettable, immersive experience

    • Meals included: Breakfast lunch and dinner

    • Accommodation: Fixed dome tents

    • Transfer to Narsaq by RIB boat (approx. 1 hour)

    • Arrival in Narsaq, South Greenland’s second largest town (approx. 1,700 residents) and enjoy a city tour to a local museum, fish market, handicraft workshop and church

    • Optional short hike, time permitting

    • Dinner on your own at a local restaurant

    • Overnight at Narsaq Hostel

    • Meals included: Breakfast, lunch

    • Accommodation: Narsaq Hostel

    • Transfer to Qaqortoq, the capital of South Greenland (founded in 1775, approx. 3,000 inhabitants)

    • Free time for a small excursion around town to see and explore Qaqortoq’s colourful buildings and landscapes, over 30 rock sculptures, fur shops, the church, and Greenland’s only fountain

    • Early afternoon flight from Qaqortoq back to Keflavík International Airport (KEF) in Iceland.

    • Meals included: Breakfast

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Ready to Book?

Ready to Book?

Questions? Please reach out to US at INFO@womenwhoexplore.com

  • $5,995 USD shared occupancy.

    Single occupancy is not available on this trip.

    If you are traveling solo, you will be assigned a roommate upon request. Rooms are assigned on a first come basis.

    A deposit is due at booking to hold your spot with regular monthly payments. Additional payments may be applied to the trip balance prior to payment due dates.

    Please note this trip has a special cancellation policy. Please see below for details.

    • Accommodation in Greenland as noted in the itinerary

    • Round trip flight from Keflavik (KEF) to Qaqortoq (JJU)

    • Airport taxes and fees (280 Euro)

    • English speaking guide

    • All meals once you have arrived in Greenland

    • Camping and RIB boat travel equipment

    • Visit to Brattahlid reconstructions

    • Gear necessary for hiking on glaciers

    • Transfers in Greenland specified in the itinerary

    • Trip checklists, detailed packing list, training guide, and pre-travel support provided in a private Facebook and/or WhatsApp group

    • Pre-trip Q&A Zoom call to meet your fellow travelers, trip hosts and ask any questions

    • Small group; maximum of 11 women + your WWE trip host and your local guide.

    • International flights to/from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) in Iceland

    • Sleeping bag and other personal items. Some gear is available to rent from guide services

    • Tips and gratuity for local guides (at the discretion of the guest)

    • Alcohol, specialty beverages, snacks and additional meals as noted above.

    • Any additional excursions or activities not included in the above itinerary

    • Visa and entry requirements as applicable and any pre-travel medical expenses such as immunizations or required Covid-19 testing 

    • Travelers insurance to cover medical expenses while traveling abroad (proof of insurance required)

    • Personal expenses not included in the itinerary such as additional accommodations, transportation, meals, souvenirs, etc.

    • Unexpected expenses as a result of weather conditions (including difficulties or cancellations due to ice or weather conditions) or flight or boat delays

  • All meals are be provided on this trip once you arrive in Greenland. Lunches on your travel days to/from Greenland are not included. Please reach out to the trip host after booking if you have any food allergies/sensitivities. We always do our best to work with our local guide to accommodate dietary restrictions but cannot make any guarantees.

    Sample Menu:

    Breakfast: Coffee, tea, infusions, cocoa, powdered milk, biscuits, bread, jam, muesli and cereals.

    Packed lunch: Bread, cheese, ham, chocolate, nuts, biscuits, soup, hot tea...

    Dinner: Meals cooked at the camp will be prepared by the guide in collaboration with the group (Rice, pasta, mashed potatoes, sausages). Dinner served at the hostels can be prepared with local fish and meat, pork, vegetables, eggs, rice.

  • This trip requires permits to be secured 4 months in advance of the trip start date before it is confirmed.

    This trip also requires a minimum number of ladies to register in order for it to be confirmed.

    Once the trip is confirmed, you will receive a trip confirmation email and a link to be added a private Facebook group just for trip guests. In this group further trip details will be provided along with pre-travel support. Please let us know if you do not have or use Facebook (see contact information below).

  • Accommodations for this trip are either in fixed dome tents or hostels and are shared occupancy only. Some bathrooms at accommodations are primitive and not all will have showers. Electricity is not available at the tent sites so ensure you have batteries charged for those stays. Sleeping bags are needed for all nights in Greenland.

    Wifi access is limited on this trip and may be able to be purchased at the Leif Eriksson Hostel.

    Most mobile phones can be used in towns and many areas of the coast.

  • Please see our Terms of Service for our full Cancellation Policy.

    All deposits are non-refundable at the time of booking, but may be transferable if done so within the timeframe outlined in the Terms of Service.

    Once a trip has been confirmed (no matter the booking or trip timeline), the deposit is both non-refundable and non-transferable. Please make sure you are purchasing adequate travel insurance at the time of booking to ensure you are covered in case you need to cancel.

    Please note: some of our trips have a non-refundable fee that will be stated in the trip description. Please make sure to refer to the full Terms of Service to make sure you understand fully the Cancellation Policy of each trip.

    GREENLAND SPECIAL CANCELATION POLICY

    PLEASE NOTE: These trip dates are not exact and may be subject to change (ever so slightly) based on when the guide will confirm this group booking. This trip will be confirmed when the minimum number of guests required by the local guide is met (and no later than August 2026). The local guide requires that the minimum number of guests are registered no later than 6 months before the trip start (or January 10th, 2027) to proceed with a private group booking. Therefore, all guests must be registered and paid in full prior January 10th, 2027 to join this adventure. Due to the nature of this trip, there is a special cancellation policy and at the time of confirmation, this trip is 100% nonrefundable unless your spot is able to be filled by another traveler.

  • Women Who Explore guests will be required to follow the local Covid-19 guidelines and requirements as set forth by the local governing body of the destination being visited.

  • Travel (and medical) insurance is required for anyone traveling on a Women Who Explore adventure. Your insurance should include adequate protection for overseas medical treatment, evacuation/repatriation, your baggage and equipment and the specific activities involved on your adventure. Your insurance policy should also include specific Covid-19 cover, including cancellation and curtailment cover if you or a close relative are diagnosed with Covid-19.

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  • Please note that the itinerary provided for your adventure is subject to change. While we strive to adhere to the proposed plan, unforeseen circumstances such as weather conditions, safety concerns, or other factors beyond our control may necessitate adjustments to the itinerary. We prioritize your safety and enjoyment throughout the adventure, and any modifications made will be done with careful consideration. We will make every effort to inform you in advance of any changes and provide suitable alternatives to ensure a fulfilling experience.

  • Greenland is the wildest country in the northern hemisphere, infrastructures are almost non-existent and logistics pose enormous challenges.

    That is the reason why your local guide MAY NOT follow this daily itinerary exactly as planned. All activities are subject to change in order to adapt the journey to the weather conditions, sea conditions, or technical and organizational difficulties, and it therefore requires flexibility in the traveller.

    Some activities can be cancelled because of weather or ice conditions as locals say “The weather is Boss in Greenland”.

    As a result, by signing up for this trip, the guest is aware that unexpected expenses as a result of weather conditions (including difficulties or cancellations due to ice or weather conditions) or flight or boat delays are not included in the price and may become the responsibility of the guest while traveling on the trip.