Active Arctic Nights Under the Aurora
POLAR EXPEDITIONS
ACTIVE ADVENTURE
Experience the Aurora Borealis from a remote glacier camp with almost no light pollution
Witness the immense Greenland Ice Sheet rising above dramatic Arctic landscapes
Guided hikes across pristine tundra shaped by ancient glaciers
Kayak through iceberg-filled fjords in the remote waters of South Greenland
Discover Norse history and Inuit culture in remote Arctic settlements
Expert-led outdoor activities combining adventure with immersive polar exploration
This active adventure explores the dramatic landscapes of South Greenland while offering exceptional opportunities to witness the Northern Lights. Travellers journey through remote fjords, colourful settlements, and glacier-carved valleys while hiking across tundra and kayaking among icebergs. Nights are spent under pristine Arctic skies, including time at a remote glacier camp where minimal light pollution offers ideal aurora viewing conditions. Along the way, visits to small Greenlandic communities and historic Norse sites provide insight into the region’s rich cultural heritage, creating a unique blend of outdoor adventure and Arctic discovery.
Experience the Arctic at its most accessible in late summer and early autumn, with milder weather, calmer seas, and long daylight hours. It’s ideal for exploring Greenland’s fjords, icebergs, and tundra, with activities like kayaking, hiking, and visiting remote settlements rich in Norse and Inuit heritage, alongside great wildlife viewing opportunities.
Arrive in Qaqortoq, South Greenland’s largest town, and settle into your accommodation.
Visit Qassiarsuk, part of the UNESCO-listed Kujataa Greenland cultural landscape. Continue to Tasiusaq overlooking the iceberg-filled Sermilik Fjord.
Explore the picturesque village of Igaliku before visiting the spectacular Qooroq Ice Fjord.
Travel to Narsarsuaq, visit the local arboretum, and enjoy panoramic views of nearby glaciers.
Journey toward viewpoints overlooking the immense Greenland Ice Sheet.
Explore glacier fronts and venture onto the ice for an unforgettable Arctic experience.
Visit the colourful settlement of Narsaq and explore the surrounding fjords and landscapes.
Fly back to Reykjavík.
Greenland
Greenland
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“GREENLAND has some of the best sites you can see - Glaciers, Icebergs. It’s just been AMAZING. My support system at UnWild Planet made our life so easy.”
“UnWild Planet is the BEST. Thank you Rohan for bringing us to SVALBARD. You craft the most wonderful experiences in remote parts of the world.”
“Thanks so much for suggesting and organising our day trip to ishfjord radio The boat and crew were fab. The tour around a glacier was amazing. Then lunch at ishfjord radio was another adventure. On the way back we used the time to spot wildlife and saw a walrus and countless birds. Both the guides were amazing”
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