Inside the Polar Circle (EXAWG)

Duration: 6 days (may vary)
Areas: Denmark, Greenland
Tour types: Nature & Wildlife, Short Breaks

Description

Arctic Wildlife
After a night in Copenhagen, we board our flight that will take us to a land of glaciers and fjords, a landscape that is painted white by each fresh fall of snow. Kangerlussuaq is widely regarded as one of the best places in Greenland to observe native wildlife. On arrival we waste no time travelling out to spot some of the larger mammals such as musk oxen and caribou. Far rarer, although equally thrilling, are sightings of the elusive arctic fox and arctic hare. Our guide will be on hand to explain how these creatures have evolved to survive in this harshest of environments.

Inland Ice Cap & Northern Lights
The following days are left free for you to choose from the wide variety of optional winter activities on offer here. Experience the thrill of dog sledding; snowmobiling through the pristine wilderness; take a fascinating trip up on to the inland ice cap by 4-wheel drive or even try your luck ice fishing in the fjord. If the nights are clear, there is also a very good chance of seeing the spectacular Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights, on any one of the evenings we spend here.

Tour itinerary

Day 1

Join Copenhagen.

Day 2

Fly Kangerlussuaq; Musk oxen safari.

Day 3

Free day for optional dogsledding and ice fishing.

Day 4

Free day for optional snowmobiling or inland ice cap safari.

Day 5

Fly Copenhagen.

Day 6

Tour ends Copenhagen.