Hiking and Kayaking to the Ice Cap
Programme
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Jour 1 Ilulissat - Oqaatsut
Accueil par votre guide à Ilulissat puis excursion en bateau vers le village isolé d’Oqaatsut. Ce petit village abrite environ 45 personnes qui vivent dans des maisons colorées traditionnelles. Nous prenons le temps d'explorer ce charmant villge du bout du monde avec sa culture inuit traditionnelle et faisons une première randonnée pour explorer nos magnifiques environs.
Hébergement : Refuge
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Jour 2 Our kayaking adventure begins
After an introduction to sea-kayaking techniques, navigation skills and an equipment check, we load up our boats and set off northwards. Our expedition begins with a calm day - you will be weaving in and out of Icebergs and paddling with confidence in no time! We set up camp in a sheltered bay and enjoy the chance to live like a traditional Inuit community - learn bushcraft skills and go foraging to add to our evening meal.
Activities: Sea kayaking 5 hours
Accommodation: Camping -
Jours 3 à 4 Kayaking to Pakitsoq Bay
The adventure continues - we pack up camp, load up our boats and head north to Pakitsoq Bay. Keep your eyes open for whales, seals and eagles as we head deeper into the wilderness...
Activities: Hiking and kayaking, 5-6 hours
Accommodation: Camping -
Jour 5 Pakitsoq Bay and the ice sheet
Learn tidal navigation skills as we kayak from our campsite into the Fjord. From here, we can hike up to stunning views of the ice sheet; we explore the area on foot and by kayak. This isolated part of Greenland is home to a range of flora and fauna including whales...
Activities: Kayaking, 5-6 hours
Accommodation: Camping -
Jours 6 à 7 Kayaking to Oqaatsut
We load up our kayaks - a beautiful two day journey through Greenlands picturesque scenary awaits. Keep your eyes open for whales, seals and eagles as we paddle around icebergs and make our way back to Oqaatsut.
Activities: Kayaking, 6-7 hours
Accommodation: Night 6 camping & night 7 in hostel accommodation -
Jour 8 Ilulissat
Breakfast and return boat trip to Ilulissat
Transport: Boat
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Dates & prix
Départs internationaux :
Pas de départ pour l'instant
Code voyage: GROWAK
Le prix comprend
- All in-country transfers as detailed in itinerary
- Accommodation as detailed in itinerary
- Full board from lunch Day 1 to breakfast Day 8
- Full supervision by a qualified expert Altaï guide
- Two nights in traditional style accommodation in Oqaatsut
- All technical equipment provided (camping, sea kayaking...)
Le prix ne comprend pas
- Registration fee: €18 (free for under 12s)
- International flights
- Greenlandic meal in traditional restaurant: prices vary from €25
Remarques
Conditions de paiement et d'annulation
Infos pratiques
Encadrement
Alimentation
Hébergement
Déplacement et portage
Budget et change
Equipement fourni sur place
- 3 man dome tents (1 per 2 people for maximum space and comfort)
- Self-inflating sleeping matt
- A mess tent with table, stools and cooking equipment
- Tandem sea kayak with directional rudder
- A Gore-tex dry suit with integrated warm fleece liner
- A spray deck
- A life jacket
Equipement indispensable
- Sleeping bag (comfortable at 0°C for maximum warmth)
- Walking boots
- Waterproof jacket (with a hood)
- Waterproof trousers
- A warm jumper or two
- Suitable underwear, t-shirts and walking trousers
- Thermals - top & long johns
- A swimsuit
- Warm gloves and hat (even in the summer - evenings can be chilly)
- Sunhat and sun cream
- Sunglasses (UV 400)
- Any personal medication
- Towel & toiletries
- A water bottle
- A small rucksack to use as a day bag
- Warm pyjamas
- Head torch & spare batteries (although it is nearly always light in the summer months)
Matériel
- No cotton
- Bring dry spares of everything, even underwear and gloves
- Wear multiple layers including:
- A warm breathable base layer
- A second thermal layer
- Wind and waterproof protective out layer (we provide an additional quality jacket and over trousers)
Equipement utile
- Your camera
- Binoculars
- A notepad and pencil
- A thermos flask
- Plastic bags for wet/dirty clothing
- A comfortable evening outfit
- Walking poles
- Inflatable pillow
- Insect repellant
- Blister plasters
- Tissues
Bagages
Pharmacie
Passeport
Visa
Vaccins obligatoires
Santé / recommandations sanitaires
Climat
Electricité
Heure locale
Géographie
Tourisme responsable
- Be prepared
- Stick to trails and camp overnight right
- Stash your trash and pick up waste
- Leave it as you find it
- Be careful with fire
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors