Icefjord Hike Adventure

Experience Greenland icefjord on a full-day journey through Nuuk Fjord. Sail past ice-filled waters and hike to a secluded bay where towering glaciers meet the Arctic silence.

A full day on foot aboveNuuk's Icefjord

This eight-hour adventure pairs a scenic boat journey with a guided hike through the Arctic

tundra to a viewpoint above the icefjord. From the ridge, an ocean of drifting ice stretches out

below, with Kiinaasaq — the highest mountain in Nuuk Fjord — rising behind you. The route

is one of the most rewarding day-hikes in Greenland, and one of the least travelled.

Guided by our local crew, you'll walk through soft moss, blooming flora, and small ponds

reflecting the sky. The hike is gentle, the conversation is shaped by the land, and the silence at

the viewpoint tends to leave a mark long after the day is over. We pace the day to the group —

there's no rush, and the ridge is worth lingering on.

Lunch is served at the viewpoint with the icefjord spread below — a sandwich and a hot drink

that taste better than they have any right to at this latitude. The return is the same trail in

different light, then a slow sail back through the fjord, the day's silence still in the boat.

What to bring

Since we’ll be spending the day in Arctic conditions, it’s important to dress properly. We recommend bringing a windproof and waterproof jacket, warm layered clothing like wool or fleece, sturdy hiking boots for the trek, a hat, gloves, and a scarf, and sunglasses to protect against glare from the ice. A small backpack is also useful for carrying personal items.

We provide prepared lunch at the bay, as well as warm drinks on the boat, so you won’t need to bring food or beverages, but you are welcome to bring what you feel like bringing.