Covid measures in Greenland

57hours is committed to providing safe outdoor adventure experiences. We require all guides using our platform to have a COVID-19 safety plan and to make the details of that plan accessible to travelers. In most cases, group sizes will be reduced, guides will avoid overcrowded locations, and other safety measures will be met depending on the location and activity. We also expect clients to respect local regulations and take measures to protect themselves, guides and the communities they’re travelling to. For more information on COVID-19 measures in Iceland and Greenland please refer to Iceland’s official COVID-19 travel advice website and Visit Greenland’s COVID-19 updates and FAQ. Please contact us if you have any questions or require further information. We are happy to provide you with the most up-to-date information!

What you get on this adventure: An experienced, local hiking guide with extensive knowledge of the area A day of exploring Kusuluk village and pre-hike preparations Ten days of hiking in Greenland A visit to the Kulusuk Museum in Greenland Accommodation: Eight nights of camping accommodations in a two-person tent Two nights of hut sleeping bag accommodations A night of hostel sleeping bag accommodations Boat transfer at the beginning and end of the trip Breakfast, lunch, and dinner for the duration of the trip Transfer of luggage between camps What’s not included: Transportation to Reykjavik Flight from Reykjavík to Kulusuk and back (can be arranged with the guide) Sleeping bag (can be rented from your guide)

How fit do I need to be?

This tour is quite physically demanding, and if you wish to attempt it, you should be in good health and have some prior hiking experience. The length and changes of elevation in these hikes require some effort and a certain level of endurance. You will be spending 5-8 hours a day walking in the Greenland wilderness, sometimes encountering steep descents and challenging switchbacks. Keep in mind that you’ll also be packing a daypack filled with water and other things you’ll need throughout the day.

What do I need to bring?

Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring: Day pack large enough to carry all the items listed (around a 25-40L bag) Sleeping bag (can be rented from your guide) Hiking poles — optional Water bottle or hydration bladder (2L capacity) Sturdy hiking boots Spare clothes for layering Thermal underwear Fleece or wool sweater Waterproof trousers Woolen essentials Hiking socks Waterproof rain jacket Sunhat Toiletries (sunscreen, hand sanitizer, bug spray, toilet paper, etc.) Towels (lightweight microfibre) Swimsuit — optional (but recommended) First aid kit Headlamp or flashlight Sunglasses Camera — optional (but recommended) Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season.

Group sizes and age requirements

Group sizes and prices: For the group adventures, the max client-to-guide ratio is 14:1. It takes a minimum of 5 people for a tour to operate. The cost does not decrease as the group grows. Min. age requirements: If you are older than 18, you’re good to go. Minors as young as 16 may be permitted to join the hike on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian. If your group has hikers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

Getting there and meeting location

To get to the starting point of this tour in Reykjavík, most people fly into Keflavík Airport. From there, you can take a bus, shuttle, or taxi to Reykjavík. Once you and your guide agree on the details of your itinerary, your guide will suggest the best place to meet, whether that’s at the guide shop in Reykjavík or a predetermined location. The guide will choose the appropriate terrain dependent on conditions and the ability of the group.

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Hiking in Greenland’s Unplugged Wilderness

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A man in reflection near the sea in Greenland

Some hikers descending from a cliff in Greenland

Some interesting geography near a lake in Greenland

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July through September

If you had to use one word to describe Greenland’s scenic nature, it would most likely be — extreme. The mountains are extremely steep, the valleys are extremely deep and the icebergs are extremely tall and abundant. In Greenland, and especially on the eastern shores, the dramatic and unspoiled terrain and the relative lack of visitors serve to create a hiking atmosphere that is both solemn and intense. While the hiking trails here are easily accessible, they still feel very remote and alien. The floating icebergs and crumbling fjords will make you feel like you’re conquering the North Pole, while the mountains and peaks will provide ample alpine views of the majestic surroundings. Also, while east Greenland’s trails can be physically draining, they are not too technically complex, so anyone with some knowledge and the right mindset can hike here. Some of the most remote hikes in the world are also some of the greatest—make your way to Greenland and see for yourself.

Adventure highlights

Conquer East Greenland’s picturesque glaciers, valleys, and fjords
Learn about the Inuit culture and customs from knowledgeable loca
Take a swim in Greenland’s magnificent sea and traverse its refreshing rivers

Highlighted reviews from other travellers

Lisa

Unplugged Wilderness Trek in East Greenland - truly incredible!

If you love trekking in remote places, the Unplugged Wilderness Trek with Greenland Adventures by Icelandic Mountain Guides is definitely one you should do. It doesn’t get much more remote than East Greenland, and spending 12 days in this incredible landscape where there are no trails and no other people is an awesome experience.

The trek is supported by boat (the luxury is that you only have to carry a day pack), and, despite the remoteness, the logistics organization from Icelandic Mountain Guides was impeccable. The hostel in Kulusuk is wonderful, the camping equipment provided was first class, and there was no shortage of food throughout the 12 days (you definitely won’t go hungry!)

Our guide, Maxime Poncet, was beyond brilliant, with a wonderful ability to get everyone talking, loads of interesting stories, and never-ending patience and good cheer. We had a lot of fun together as a group and I really didn’t want it to end!

Knarz

100% Satisfaction

The hiking trip in Greenland was another beast altogether; the hikes are challenging, and we walked quite a lot more hours than the itinerary would have you think. The terrain is ever-challenging in Greenland – if the island is seen as one big glacier, the coast is basically one big moraine, and you should be secure on your feet, prepared to walk 10 hours a day, and have to make do with tenting far away from any human civilization, in a place where temperatures can plummet from 15 degrees in the sunshine to 2 degrees and snow in the blink of an eye. But the reward is an astonishing, timeless, monolithic natural beauty on every single step, like walking on an ancient, yet virgin planet. It’s incredible that thanks to people like IMG, city kids like us can roam these remote lands in safety and relative comfort nowadays!

Mark W.

University trip to Kusuluk, Greenland

We (15 of us from Miami University) visited Kulusuk with Icelandic Mountain guides (this is our 3rd tour with them, the first 2 were in Iceland). The trip was fabulous. The scenery was great and the location was remote. If you want to get away from the beaten tourist path this is the place to be. Our guide was Einar. He shared a wealth of information with us. He also connected well with the students and became part of our group. Thanks to Einar my students and I not only had a wonderful trip but learned a lot on the way through. I lead two study abroad trips a year and I’m going to make this trip part of my regular rotation. It was a truly awesome experience.

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Lisa

Unplugged Wilderness Trek in East Greenland - truly incredible!

Knarz

100% Satisfaction

Mark W.

University trip to Kusuluk, Greenland

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Lisa

Unplugged Wilderness Trek in East Greenland - truly incredible!

Knarz

100% Satisfaction

Mark W.

University trip to Kusuluk, Greenland

Things to know

57hours is committed to providing safe outdoor adventure experiences. We require all guides using our platform to have a COVID-19 safety plan and to make the details of that plan accessible to travelers. In most cases, group sizes will be reduced, guides will avoid overcrowded locations, and other safety measures will be met depending on the location and activity.

We also expect clients to respect local regulations and take measures to protect themselves, guides and the communities they’re travelling to. For more information on COVID-19 measures in Iceland and Greenland please refer to Iceland’s official COVID-19 travel advice website and Visit Greenland’s COVID-19 updates and FAQ.

Please contact us if you have any questions or require further information. We are happy to provide you with the most up-to-date information!
What you get on this adventure:
- - An experienced, local hiking guide with extensive knowledge of the area
  - A day of exploring Kusuluk village and pre-hike preparations
  - Ten days of hiking in Greenland
  - A visit to the Kulusuk Museum in Greenland
  - Accommodation:
    
    Eight nights of camping accommodations in a two-person tent
    
    Two nights of hut sleeping bag accommodations
    
    A night of hostel sleeping bag accommodations
  - Boat transfer at the beginning and end of the trip
  - Breakfast, lunch, and dinner for the duration of the trip
  - Transfer of luggage between camps
What’s not included:
- - Transportation to Reykjavik
  - Flight from Reykjavík to Kulusuk and back (can be arranged with the guide)
  - Sleeping bag (can be rented from your guide)
This tour is quite physically demanding, and if you wish to attempt it, you should be in good health and have some prior hiking experience. The length and changes of elevation in these hikes require some effort and a certain level of endurance. You will be spending 5-8 hours a day walking in the Greenland wilderness, sometimes encountering steep descents and challenging switchbacks. Keep in mind that you’ll also be packing a daypack filled with water and other things you’ll need throughout the day.
Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:
- - Day pack large enough to carry all the items listed (around a 25-40L bag)
  - Sleeping bag (can be rented from your guide)
  - Hiking poles — optional
  - Water bottle or hydration bladder (2L capacity)
  - Sturdy hiking boots
  - Spare clothes for layering
  - Thermal underwear
  - Fleece or wool sweater
  - Waterproof trousers
  - Woolen essentials
  - Hiking socks
  - Waterproof rain jacket
  - Sunhat
  - Toiletries (sunscreen, hand sanitizer, bug spray, toilet paper, etc.)
  - Towels (lightweight microfibre)
  - Swimsuit — optional (but recommended)
  - First aid kit
  - Headlamp or flashlight
  - Sunglasses
  - Camera — optional (but recommended)
Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season.
Group sizes and prices:
- - For the group adventures, the max client-to-guide ratio is 14:1.
  - It takes a minimum of 5 people for a tour to operate.
  - The cost does not decrease as the group grows.
Min. age requirements:
- - If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
  - Minors as young as 16 may be permitted to join the hike on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.
If your group has hikers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
To get to the starting point of this tour in Reykjavík, most people fly into Keflavík Airport. From there, you can take a bus, shuttle, or taxi to Reykjavík.

Once you and your guide agree on the details of your itinerary, your guide will suggest the best place to meet, whether that’s at the guide shop in Reykjavík or a predetermined location. The guide will choose the appropriate terrain dependent on conditions and the ability of the group.
Registration for an adventure with your guide requires a 30% deposit. The balance of program fees will generally be due 120 days prior to the starting date of the program. It is your responsibility to adhere to the fee payment schedule. Late payment will result in cancellation of program reservations and forfeiture of all fees paid.

All cancellations must be made by letter or e-mail. In conformity with business practices within the Icelandic travel industry, the travel agent is obliged to charge cancellation fees to passenger(s). If clients formally cancel their participation:
- 50 % of total tour price be refunded, if formally cancelled between 90 – 180 days prior to departure
- 0 % of total tour price be refunded, if formally cancelled less than 3 months prior to departure.
Icelandic Mountain Guides reserve the right to alter tours and itineraries due to weather or road conditions. All programs can be changed or cancelled at any moment during the trip to assure the safety of the clients and staff. No responsibility is accepted for losses, expenses due to delays, changes of flights, or other services or because of strikes, accidents, sickness, damage, negligence, weather, war, changes in schedules, or other similar causes. Icelandic Mountain Guides does not assume responsibility for accidents or death that can be traced to the participant’s negligence, acts of third parties or exterior circumstances such as weather, natural occurrences, war or other similar causes.

Any eventual changes in rates (due to purchasing prices, currency fluctuation and such) will not be made with less than 8 weeks’ notice prior to arrival.

After the invoice has been issued, the price is guaranteed against any surcharge, unless an increase is due to government laws or currency changes. Your guide will absorb an amount equivalent to 5% of the package price. Amounts that exceed the 5% will be charged and clients will be entitled to cancel their booking with a full refund if the surcharge exceeds 10%.