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4 days - Remote glamping experience in a luxury camp
We invite you to really experience Greenland! Stay in a remote luxury camp, situated 90 minutes by boat from the capital of Greenland, positioned beside the one of the biggest and oldest fjords in the world. Boat or helicopter is the only way to get to this secluded spot.
Highlights include boat transfers through the Nuuk fjord, guided activities and a private tented camp with outdoor hot tub and sauna.
As a Certified B Corporation, 50 Degrees North has designed this tour using handpicked local hoteliers and suppliers who share our ethos of delivering services and activities of high social and environmental standards.
The CO2-e per person per day of all tours is carefully measured following each season. We fully offset all emissions of our tours on your behalf, and we constantly look at ways to reduce emissions where possible.
Boat transfers
Flight tickets to/from start and end points, any airport taxes, travel insurance, visas, gratitudes and any items of personal nature. Helicopter transfers can be arranged. RIB action boat trip and helicopter fly over activity can be arranged at an additional cost.
Selection of premiere wine and alcohol can be pre-ordered at an additional cost.
For transfers outside of this schedule, a private boat is available for an additional €1,950 one-way (subject to change).
Arrive and meet your host at the airport who will assist you with your onward journey to the camp.
Set sail on a shared covered and heated boat to Kiattua, travelling deep into the world's second-largest fjord system, surrounded by some of the oldest mountains on Earth. Relax and unwind with your first dinner at the camp, prepared using local ingredients.
Enjoy breakfast in the camp before joining a guided activity. You can choose two activities per day. The guide will meet with you after dinner on the day of arrival to discuss your preferences. Activities include fishing, kayaking, swimming in the Arctic Ocean, paddleboarding among the icebergs, spearfishing, trekking in spectacular surroundings, or meeting the locals in the Inuit village of Kapisillit. All activities are individually adjusted to meet interest and fitness levels.
Here’s what a typical day could include: Begin with a scenic hike across the rugged terrains of Kiattua, where you may encounter reindeer quietly grazing on the open plains. Pausing for a tapas lunch on a cliff overlooking the fjord, the adventure continues by kayak as you glide through ice-filled waters. In this combination of land and sea, nature unveils a profound serenity, allowing you to explore Greenland at a quiet, personal pace.
Choose two activities this day. A sample day might look like this.
Suited in a drysuit, take the plunge into Kiattua’s icy waters, feeling the contrast of cold sea and warm protective gear. Surrounded by icebergs, you’ll experience the Arctic elements firsthand. For those who prefer, the serene beach offers a gentler, shore-based encounter with the crystal-clear waters—a moment of raw beauty and reflection on Greenland’s untouched landscape.
After getting back to shore, the chef will have a nice lunch ready for you.
This afternoon, visit the quiet village of Kapisillit, nestled within Greenland’s remote fjord landscape and home to just 35 residents. This unique settlement, the only permanent community in the Nuuk fjord system, is where modern life meets ancient Arctic traditions. Here, you’ll learn about daily life in one of Greenland’s smallest communities, shaped by deep-rooted Inuit customs and a resourcefulness passed down through generations.
After breakfast, you will leave the camp by boat at 10:00 and cruise back to Nuuk on the lookout for whales.
All prices listed are per person, based on two people sharing a room. Prices are indicative.
Departure from Nuuk on Saturday.
Activity options can vary depending on your fitness and skill levels.
SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL:
We start your adventure in Nuuk, which has been certified by EarthCheck as the first capital city in the world to become a sustainable tourism destination. To achieve certification, Nuuk has met EarthCheck’s rigorous environmental standards across twelve key performance areas spanning greenhouse gas emissions; energy efficiency; air quality; ecosystem conservation; transport; waste management; and cultural and social management.
Your luxury tented accommodation is all about getting back to nature and enjoying the solitude of the wilderness. The tipi style tents are simple, yet warm, structures and use minimal resources for construction. Each tipi is equipped with its own bathroom, hot showers and an eco-toilet. They operate a 'leave no trace policy' with no permanent structures on site and a strong focus on renewable energy. There are low carbon activities on site including kayaking, hiking, arctic swimming, paddle-boarding, or fishing trips.
Food is an important element of your stay, and the on-site award-winning chef invites guests to get involved in the dining experience, which can include foraging for herbs amongst the camp. Ingredients are all freshly sourced nearby, and include various fish, mussels, arctic mushrooms, as well as herbs like angelica, arctic thyme, Labrador tea and various berries.
Greenland is steadily rising in popularity, but it is keen to ensure that growth is slow and there is a strong desire to avoid over-tourism. One of the key focus's is to ensure that jobs are prioritised to local residents, and with over 90% of the population of the island being indigenous Inuit, it's vital that local cultures are protected and preserved. Tourism, if done correctly, will protect and celebrate the local culture while also providing the vital source of revenue that they need.
Your accommodation is proud to be the only company offering a camp product entirely based on local people residing in the country. They have indepth knowledge about the country, the region, the nature and the people, and your experience will reflect this.
We recommend a visit to the settlement of Kapisillit. With 35 inhabitants, one shop, a school and a church the settlement is a typical example of a Greenlandic village. You will have opportunity to explore this small village, visiting the locals and learn more about their way of life.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Weather conditions may occasionally affect certain activities, and as a result, the schedule may be adjusted to ensure the best possible experience for all guests. For multi-activity stays, often the order of the activities will be confirmed locally on arrival. Activities might vary slightly in their duration or location due to the weather and local conditions. Any activities that are unable to be re-scheduled due to weather conditions, will be refunded as a general practice, as determined by the activity provider.
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