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What's the plan?
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What's the plan? 〰️
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Fly into Kulusuk from Keflavik International Airport in Iceland or Nuuk International Airport in West Greenland. Upon arrival, our guides will meet you and introduce you to the group. Settle into your tent for the night, equipped with a comfortable mattress and warm sleeping bag to keep you cozy in the Arctic conditions.
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Over the next eight days, we’ll travel by boat, covering 200-300 kilometers along the rugged coast of East Greenland. Our journey includes:
Wildlife Encounters: Keep an eye out for whales, seals, Arctic birds, and even polar foxes near our campsites. While sightings are never guaranteed, this route offers one of the best chances of spotting a polar bear in its natural habitat.
Cultural Insights: Learn traditional Inuit hunting and survival techniques from our expert guides, gaining a deeper understanding of Greenland’s history and way of life.
Local Cuisine: Participate in catching and preparing local game such as birds, seals, and fish, experiencing Arctic flavors firsthand.
Camping in the Wilderness: Spend each night in tents at remote campsites, surrounded by Greenland’s vast landscapes. All necessary camping gear and warm clothing will be provided to ensure comfort in the elements.
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We’ll spend our last night at a hotel in Kulusuk to prepare for departure. Fly out with unforgettable memories of Greenland’s wild beauty and unique culture.
What's included?
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What's included? 〰️
Get yourself to Kulusuk, and we will handle the rest!
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Including tents, sleeping bags, and sleeping pads.
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Line will be cooking for us on the trip, making home cooked meals right on the ice! This will include fresh caught fish and local meats, as well as supplies from the supermarket.
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Including licensed boat captains.
Frequently Asked Questions
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July in East Greenland is true Arctic summer. Temperatures typically range from about 40–55°F (4–13°C), and the days are long — sometimes stretching toward the midnight sun. It’s not the bone-chilling darkness people imagine when they think of Greenland, but it is still the Arctic. The weather can shift quickly from sunshine to wind to drizzle, sometimes all in the same afternoon. You’ll need proper layers: wool base layers, a waterproof shell, and something warm for your head and hands. We will provide extra warm pants and jacket as your final outer layer.
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Absolutely not. This is not a cruise ship with buffet lines and cocktail decks. We will be traveling by local fishing boat, the kind actually used in daily life here, which allows us to access fjords and stretches of coastline that large ships simply cannot reach. Expect working boats, salty air, and immersion in real life. Accommodations will be simple and clean, sometimes in small settlements and sometimes more expedition-style. The luxury here is access — to landscape, culture, and experience — not thread count.
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You do not need to be an athlete, but you do need to be steady and comfortable in wild terrain. That means being able to step off a fishing boat without a dock, sometimes onto rocks or directly onto shore. It means walking several miles at a relaxed pace across tundra or uneven ground and carrying a small daypack. There are no technical climbs or extreme distances, but Arctic landscapes are rugged and require balance and awareness. If you hike regularly and feel confident moving over uneven terrain, you’ll be well prepared.
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I first came to Greenland in 2020 to dogsled the Arctic Circle Trail as part of a Matador Network travel series. When I turned my cell phone on after five days out of service, I found a world changed by COVID. I ended up spending an extra four months in Greenland, experiencing the country and Inuit hospitality far beyond my expectations.
After crossing the Greenland ice cap in 2024, I spent an extra month in East Greenland, where I met Line & Tobias and this dream of a trip was born!
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Possibly — but only if the group is comfortable.
Seal hunting in East Greenland is sustainable subsistence hunting, and it remains an important part of daily life and culture. If the opportunity arises and everyone feels open to it, we may accompany Tobias while he hunts. No one is ever required to participate, taste seal, or even observe if they prefer not to. There will always be alternative food options available, and we will bring groceries from town to ensure everyone’s dietary needs are met.
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This trip centers around local food — fishing for Arctic char and cod, foraging berries — but we will supplement everything with provisions from town. Vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, or other dietary needs can absolutely be accommodated. You will not go hungry, and you will not be pressured to eat anything that makes you uncomfortable.
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This is an expedition-style journey, which means flexibility depending on weather and conditions. Some nights may be spent in small local accommodations in settlement towns, and others may be in more remote locations near the fjords. Everything will be simple, safe, and beautiful — but this is not boutique luxury travel. The reward is waking up surrounded by the vast Arctic wilderness.
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We will be in polar bear territory, and hopefully will get to see some from a safe distance.
There will be people on polar bear watch each night and we will bring along a sled dog as an alarm system.
We will be guided by Tobias, whose knowledge of this coastline is rooted in lived experience. Line & I will be there alongside him with extensive experience in remote environments. Safety comes first, and plans may shift depending on weather or wildlife. Flexibility is part of the adventure.
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Most visitors experience Greenland from the deck of a cruise ship, entering only settlements that can accommodate large vessels. This trip is the antidote to that model. We travel slowly, by small boat, with a local East Greenlandic hunter. We fish, forage, listen, and learn directly from the people who live here. It is immersive rather than observational.