2 Day Tour from Iceland to Greenland

There are only two towns, a smattering of villages and the worlds largest national park on the 1,600 mile long East Coast of Greenland. There are both historical and natural reasons for this very sparse settlement. People have indeed lived in East Greenland for certain periods during the last several thousand years, but the wide belt of field ice has made this area very isolatedboth from the rest of Greenland and from the rest of the world! Indeed, the first Europeans to visit came just over a hundred years ago and this separation from others is clearly reflected in the different language and culture of the region compared to the rest of Greenland. The mythical inspiration derived from its traditional culture is expressed clearly both in the regions handicrafts and in the figures carved from tusk and bone. The handicrafts of East Greenland are generally of a very high quality and in great demand.

The far north town of Ittoqqortoormiit (Scoresbysund) and the National Park are not often visited by tourists. In fact, there is no admission to the National Park except for the locals and the town has now only 550 inhabitants and few services. The main tourist areas in East Greenland are the town of Ammassalik (Tasiilaq) and the nearby village of Kulusuk where the airport is located. Kulusuk is a very popular one-day excursion for tourists visiting Iceland due to its proximity. The tours we offer to East Greenland start and end in Reykjavik, Iceland.

There are many local excursions to choose from in East Greenland. Please see the list for each city. These excursions can only be ordered and paid for during your stay and operate based on weather and capacity restrictions. Your Destination Guides are on hand to assist you at your hotel with information on the excursions.

A one day version of this tour is available. Please see Kulusuk - 1 Day.

Itinerary

Air Iceland flight from Reykjavik Domestic Airport to Kulusuk. Duration of flight is less than 2 hours.

Meet and greet by an Arctic Adventure guide. (Local representative outside high season).

Transfer to the nearby Hotel Kulusuk for check in, information meeting and lunch.

Afternoon at leisure in Kulusuk.

Optional excursions during stay in Kulusuk:

•Easy Hike to the Village of Kap Dan

•Drive up the mountain to View Point

•Hiking to the ruins of the mysterious hunting wall

Breakfast at the hotel.

Transfer to the airport.

Air Iceland flight from Kulusuk to Reykjavik Domestic Airport.

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