Wildlife Observation Tours – Arctic Adventure https://arctic.viska.dev Fri, 19 Jun 2020 10:35:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.8.3 Tundra Safari in Kangerlussuaq (K3w) https://arctic.viska.dev/tour/tundra-safari-in-kangerlussuaq/ Fri, 08 Nov 2019 14:19:16 +0000 http://staging.arctic-adventure.dk/bokun_tour/tundra-safari/ Tundra Safari Enjoy a vast tundra field, Kangerlussuaq is the loving home to various wildlife. You don’t need to wait long and anxiously search for the rare appearance of wildlife here. You can easily spot groups of musk oxen, reindeers and other little beautiful creatures like Arctic fox and rabbit! From PRICE Per person Book …

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Tundra Safari

Enjoy a vast tundra field, Kangerlussuaq is the loving home to various wildlife. You don’t need to wait long and anxiously search for the rare appearance of wildlife here. You can easily spot groups of musk oxen, reindeers and other little beautiful creatures like Arctic fox and rabbit!

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A classic dog sledding trip when visiting the Arctic

This journey will take you to the natural habitat of wild animals around Kangerlussuaq. Curious about the survival skills of the animals in the Arctic? Join the tundra safari, and you will know the answer!

Situated at the bottom of a fjord and surrounded by mountains and the Inland Ice Cap, Kangerlussuaq is home to many wildlife species due to its stable weather and generous sunshine hours. Travelling in 4WD into the back country, we are hoping to observe musk oxen roaming freely, bulls wondering singly or in a group, and the reindeer staring at you curiously just as we are about them! If you are lucky, you can also spot Arctic hares, Polar foxes, and different species of bird. Take a closer look at the tundra’s vegetation and flora alongside the road, as they are an essential part of the animals’ survival in the Arctic. 

 

One musk ox can weigh up to 400 kg, and they are not as docile as they may seem! It is important to remember that the tundra safari will take you to the natural habitat of Greenlandic wildlife and the animals are NOT trained to perform for visitors! Musk oxen can sometimes be aggressive, so we need to keep a respectful distance to them. A pair of binoculars provided by the tour guide will ensure you get a clear view, but we also recommend you bring zoom lenses for your camera.

During the safari, we will take breaks let you enjoy the clear air, peaceful environment, and distant horizon with the impressive Ice Cap! Transfer between the hotel and departure point is included.

Tour code: K3W

Photo credit to Dan Bach Kristensen – Visit Greenland

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Pleaae Note

1. Please follow the safety rules and instructions of the guide during this tour.

2. If the tour is cancelled due to weather conditions, failure to reach the minimum number of participants, and other unpredictable reasons, Arctic Adventure ApS reserves the right to cancel the tour. For tours cancelled by Arctic Adventure ApS under this situation, our customers will get a 100% refund.

3. Please note the decision to cancel is made through evaluation of actual weather situation, number of participants, and other unpredictable factors, not the customer.

4. Please note the minimum number of participants of this excursion is 4 pax.

Pleaae Note

1. Please follow the safety rules and instructions of the guide during this tour.

2. If the tour is cancelled due to weather conditions, failure to reach the minimum number of participants, and other unpredictable reasons, Arctic Adventure ApS reserves the right to cancel the tour. For tours cancelled by Arctic Adventure ApS under this situation, our customers will get a 100% refund.

3. Please note the decision to cancel is made through evaluation of actual weather situation, number of participants, and other unpredictable factors, not the customer.

4. Please note the minimum number of participants of this excursion is 4 pax.

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What’s Included

  • English speaking guide
  • Transfer from and to Hotel Kangerlussuaq

Not Included

  • Warm coats, hat, gloves
  • Comfortable shoes with profiled soles
  • Water and snacks

Practical Information

FAQ

For this excursion, we receive booking till 4 days prior to the departure time of the excursion. However, please note that limited seats are provided. Late booking may be unavailable. 

Weather in Greenland can be quite unpredictable, thus, cancellations and reschedule may occur.

If the tour is cancelled due to weather conditions, failure to reach the minimum number of participants or other unpredictable situations, Arctic Adventure ApS reserves the right to cancel the tour. For tours cancelled by Arctic Adventure ApS under this situation, our customers will get a 100% refund.

Please go to practical information – Terms and Conditions to view the detailed cancellation policy.

For excursions in Kangerlussuaq, transfers from and to Hotel Kangerlussuaq are included. 

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  • Other clothing should be picked according to weather that day, you will not get much colder on the glacier as on the ground.
  • Sturdy Hiking Boots – waterproof with good ankle support.
  • Woollen/or thermal windproof hat, which covers your neck (alternatively, thermal face mask);
  • Woollen/or thermal gloves (ideal as a base layer under waterproof gloves or mittens);
  • Woollen/or thermal socks
  • Warm, insulated winter jacket and snow trousers or salopettes;
  • Woollen long sleeved shirts/or thermal shirts
  • Thick sweater and woollen pullovers;
  • Binoculars based on your preference
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Russell Glacier Adventure

Russell Glacier is a gigantic ice wall of 60 metres! Russell Glacier forms a vivid contrast to its surroundings. River Watson runs around Russell Glacier like a delicate belt. Many visitors travelling there will be able to observe its beauty across this river.

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Russell Glacier is a gigantic ice wall of 60 metres!

Standing at the foot of Russell Glacier, it is easy to feel a little overwhelmed by nature. Russell Glacier is a 60-meter-tall ice wall, rising to the sky. Feeling tiny as a human being, you will be surprised by the power and magic of nature during this excursion.

There is no other place in Greenland where you can drive directly to the ice cap, so this is a unique experience for Kangerlussuaq. Located only 25 km from Kangerlussuaq, we travel there by a safe and stable 4WD vehicle. Once parked, we hike in the area and observe Russel Glacier, this 60-metre-tall wall, from the other side of the river Watson. The silent and calm atmosphere create a new world for you, in which you are away from your daily errands and routines. The beauty of nature will leave you with an impressive memory.

On our way to and from Russell Glacier, we may spot wildlife in the areas we drive through, for example; reindeer, musk oxen, and perhaps even ptarmigans and arctic hare. Fascinating stories and facts about Russell Glacier will make this trip interesting and memorable.

English speaking guide and warm drinks are provided in this excursion – however to get full enjoyment from this tour, we recommend your wear warm hiking boots with profiled soles.

Tour code: K7W

Photo by Raven Eye – Visit Greenland

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Please Note

1. Please follow the safety rules and instructions of the guide during this tour.

2. If the tour is cancelled due to weather conditions, failure to reach the minimum number of participants, and other unpredictable reasons, Arctic Adventure ApS reserves the right to cancel the tour. For tours cancelled by Arctic Adventure ApS under this situation, our customers will get a 100% refund.

3. Please note the decision to cancel is made through evaluation of actual weather situation, number of participants, and other unpredictable factors, not the customer.

4.The maximum number of participants is 16 people.

Please Note

1. Please follow the safety rules and instructions of the guide during this tour.

2. If the tour is cancelled due to weather conditions, failure to reach the minimum number of participants, and other unpredictable reasons, Arctic Adventure ApS reserves the right to cancel the tour. For tours cancelled by Arctic Adventure ApS under this situation, our customers will get a 100% refund.

3. Please note the decision to cancel is made through evaluation of actual weather situation, number of participants, and other unpredictable factors, not the customer.

4.The maximum number of participants is 16 people.

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What’s Included

  • English speaking guide
  • Transportation
  • Warm Drink

Not Included

  • Warm coats, hat, gloves
  • Comfortable shoes with profiled soles (ideally with spikes)
  • Water and Snacks

Practical Information

FAQ

For this excursion, we receive booking till the 4 days prior to the departure time of the excursion. However, please note that limited seats are provided. Late booking may be unavailable. 

Weather in Greenland can be quite unpredictable, thus, cancellations and reschedule may occur.

If the excursion is cancelled due to weather conditions, failure to reach the minimum number of participants or other unpredictable situations, Arctic Adventure ApS reserves the right to cancel the excursion. For excursions cancelled by Arctic Adventure ApS under this situation, our customers will get a 100% refund.

Please go to “Practical Information” –>” Terms and Conditions” to view the detailed cancellation policy.

For excursions in Kangerlussuaq, transfers from and to Hotel Kangerlussuaq are included. 

For excursions in Ilulissat and Nuuk, please refer to the “Included” and “Not Included” section for detailed information.

For excursions in Sisimiut, transfers starting from Hotel Sisimiut are included.

For excursions and tours in Iceland (apart from Whale Watching), pick-up and transfer from the nearest pick-up spot are included. Please check with the reception for detailed pick-up spot.

We strongly advise you to read the “Included” and “Not included” section for detailed information. If there should be any discrepancies about the transfer, the information under “included” and “not included” shall prevail.

If you have any further questions, feel free to contact us.

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EQUIPMENT LIST

  • Other clothing should be picked according to weather that day, you will not get much colder on the glacier as on the ground.
  • Sturdy Hiking Boots – waterproof with good ankle support.
  • Woollen/or thermal windproof hat, which covers your neck (alternatively, thermal face mask);
  • Woollen/or thermal gloves (ideal as a base layer under waterproof gloves or mittens);
  • Woollen/or thermal socks
  • Warm, insulated winter jacket and snow trousers or salopettes;
  • Woollen long sleeved shirts/or thermal shirts
  • Thick sweater and woollen pullovers;
  • Heat pads for hands and feet (especially for dog sled tours).
  • Lip balm, cream and moisturizer
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]]> Excursion to Icecap Point 660 in Kangerlussuaq (K2w) https://arctic.viska.dev/tour/excursion-to-icecap-point-660-in-kangerlussuaq/ Fri, 08 Nov 2019 14:18:47 +0000 http://staging.arctic-adventure.dk/bokun_tour/excursion-to-icecap-point-660/ With a height of 660 metres above sea level, this place on the ice cap is called Point 660 by the locals. As a newly discovered place, Point 660 is the wonderland for explorers and travellers to get a close connection to this vast inland ice cap in Kanger

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Excursion to Icecap Point 660

With a height of 660 metres above sea level, this place on the ice cap is called Point 660 by the locals. As a newly discovered place, Point 660 is the wonderland for explorers and travellers to get a close connection to this vast inland ice cap in Kangerlussuaq.

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Explore the vast inland ice cap in Kangerlussuaq

This tour is a unique opportunity to get up close and personal with the Greenland Inland Ice Cap!
Point 660 has only recently been discovered and has thus far only been visited by a few intrepid adventurers. Indulge your adventurous spirit on this unmissable trip!
The Icecap in Greenland may seem like a large static block of ice, but it is anything but stationary. With an average thickness of 2 to 3 kilometres (about 1.25 to 1.75 miles), the ice cap is built with layers of ice and snow which have compacted into a frozen shell over thousands of years.
As the weight of new snow fall pushes the ice cap down, the ice is pushed outward towards the sea where is breaks of into icebergs that look like magnificent sculptures.
Our excursion to Ice Cap Point 660 starts with a drive through the Kangerlussuaq backcountry using 4WD-vehicle or coach. Enchanting sceneries of majestic mountains, sweeping plains, and an Arctic desert will greet us along the way. Near the ice cap, the hiking begins. Our route to Point 660 winds along a valley named Sandflugtsdal and a long meltwater river. Heading to Point 660, you may spot the Russel Glacier – an impressive 60-meter tall ice wall rising to the sky.

The destination of this excursion – Point 660 – is at the edge of Greenland Ice Cap. Take a deep breath of cold and refreshing air and prepare yourself for this impressive view. There is ice as far as your eyes can see. Gazing upon this magnificent landscape, Point 660 will make you feel like a very tiny being on top of a huge planet.
During this excursion, we will approximately spend 1 hour on the ice. Please note that even though a curvy path has been prepared for us to hike up onto the ice cap, it is not a simple task for everyone. Thus, it is advisable to wear proper hiking shoes.
Our drive back to civilization is also an unforgettable adventure as we pass a fascinating tundra landscape. We may spot some wildlife such as reindeer, musk oxen, and other species depending on the season.

Tour Code:K2W

Minium Participants: 4 persons

Cover picture credit to Humbert Entress – Visit Greenland

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Please Note

  • 1. Please follow the safety rules and instructions of the guide during this tour.
  • 2. If the tour is cancelled due to weather conditions, failure to reach the minimum number of participants, and other unpredictable reasons, Arctic Adventure ApS reserves the right to cancel the tour. For tours cancelled by Arctic Adventure ApS under this situation, our customers will get a 100% refund.
  • 3. Please note the decision to cancel is made through evaluation of actual weather situation, number of participants, and other unpredictable factors, not the customer.
  • 4. Please note the minimun number of participants for this tour is 4 persons.

Please Note

  • 1. Please follow the safety rules and instructions of the guide during this tour.
  • 2. If the tour is cancelled due to weather conditions, failure to reach the minimum number of participants, and other unpredictable reasons, Arctic Adventure ApS reserves the right to cancel the tour. For tours cancelled by Arctic Adventure ApS under this situation, our customers will get a 100% refund.
  • 3. Please note the decision to cancel is made through evaluation of actual weather situation, number of participants, and other unpredictable factors, not the customer.
  • 4. Please note the minimun number of participants for this tour is 4 persons.
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What’s Included

  • English speaking guide
  • Warm Drink
  • Pick-up and drop-off service

Not Included

  • Warm coats, hat, gloves
  • Comfortable shoes with profiled soles (ideally with spikes
  • Water and snacks

Practical Information

FAQ

For this excursion, we receive booking till the 4 days prior to the departure time of the excursion. However, please note that limited seats are provided. Late booking may be unavailable. 

Weather in Greenland can be quite unpredictable, thus, cancellations and reschedule may occur.

If the excursion is cancelled due to weather conditions, failure to reach the minimum number of participants or other unpredictable situations, Arctic Adventure ApS reserves the right to cancel the excursion. For excursions cancelled by Arctic Adventure ApS under this situation, our customers will get a 100% refund.

Please go to “Practical Information” –>” Terms and Conditions” to view the detailed cancellation policy.

For excursions in Kangerlussuaq, transfers from and to Hotel Kangerlussuaq are included. 

For excursions in Ilulissat and Nuuk, please refer to the “Included” and “Not Included” section for detailed information.

For excursions in Sisimiut, transfers starting from Hotel Sisimiut are included.

For excursions and tours in Iceland (apart from Whale Watching), pick-up and transfer from the nearest pick-up spot are included. Please check with the reception for detailed pick-up spot.

We strongly advise you to read the “Included” and “Not included” section for detailed information. If there should be any discrepancies about the transfer, the information under “included” and “not included” shall prevail.

If you have any further questions, feel free to contact us.

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EQUIPMENT LIST

  • Other clothing should be picked according to weather that day, you will not get much colder on the glacier as on the ground.
  • Sturdy Hiking Boots – waterproof with good ankle support.
  • Woollen/or thermal windproof hat, which covers your neck (alternatively, thermal face mask);
  • Woollen/or thermal gloves (ideal as a base layer under waterproof gloves or mittens);
  • Woollen/or thermal socks
  • Warm, insulated winter jacket and snow trousers or salopettes;
  • Woollen long sleeved shirts/or thermal shirts
  • Thick sweater and woollen pullovers;
  • Heat pads for hands and feet (especially for dog sled tours).
  • Lip balm, cream and moisturizer
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