Kapisillit Settlement Trip

6 hours

Easy

Discover Kapisillit on a guided boat tour through Nuuk Fjord. Visit Greenland's only permanent fjord settlement, where colorful homes and traditional lifestyles offer a glimpse into Arctic village life

Six hours to the only villagedeep in Nuuk Fjord

Kapisillit is the only permanent settlement inside Nuuk Fjord, a small community of around 40

people whose lives are still shaped by the fishing grounds and hunting routes around them.

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The boat ride out is two hours of dramatic mountain coastline, ice, and quiet water, with the

kind of light that turns the fjord into something postcards never quite capture.

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The name "Kapisillit" means "salmon" in Greenlandic, a reference to the river that runs into the

bay and to the few Atlantic salmon populations in Greenland. The village, the river, and the fish

share the name.

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The journey home retraces the same coastline in shifted light. By the time Nuuk's harbour

comes back into view, you've experienced something most travellers never will.

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    Included in your tour

    • Local captain and guided village walk.
    • Warm beverages and light snacks for the journey.
    • Heated indoor seating, restroom, and spacious outdoor deck on the boat.
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          Since we’ll be out on the water and exploring a remote settlement, warm, layered clothing is essential. We recommend bringing:

          • A windproof and waterproof jacket
          • Warm layers (wool or fleece)
          • A hat, gloves, and scarf
          • Comfortable, sturdy footwear (for walking around the village)
          • Sunglasses (the light reflecting off the water can be bright)
          • Mosquito net (during the summer period)

          Even in summer, the Arctic air can be cool and breezy, so it's always better to dress warmly.