Glacier Trekking Expedition in Southern Greenland (10 days)

Join Kristian, a certified mountain guide, for this once-in-a-lifetime glacier trekking experience in Southern Greenland. Over the course of 10 days, cross the Kiattuut Sermia Glacier and explore the Nunatak Mountains, all while enjoying phenomenal views of this pristine and unspoiled wilderness.

Group

10 Days

Aug

High

Intermediate

Highlights

Enjoy the stunning and unique scenery of Greeland.
Cross glaciers and climb small mountains as we go.

Description

The unique, remote and spectacular landscape of Southern Greenland makes it the perfect place for an unforgettable 10-day glacier trekking expedition!

Our adventure begins after we meet up at Narsarsuaq Airport. From here, we will go over our itinerary and check out all of our gear before driving to the start of the trek.

We will proceed to hike through the Flower Valley until we reach the foot of the mighty Kiattuut Sermia Glacier. The next several days will be spent traversing the glacier, which is challenging but a whole lot of fun.

If you have no previous glacier trekking experience, we can spend some time at the start of the trip going over necessary glacier traveling skills before putting them to the test.

Overall, we will spend two days crossing the glacier before arriving at the Nunatak Mountains.

We will then spend the next three days exploring and climbing various peaks in the mountain range. Exactly what we do and where we head will be dictated by the weather as well as how the group feels post-glacier trekking.

After we've explored the mountains for a few days, sadly, our trip begins to come to its end. We will spend the last two days hiking back toward Narsarsuaq over the stunning Johan Dahl Land highlands.

As we hike over the undulating hills, we will get the chance to see some of Greenland's native wildlife, including foxes, hares and various species of birds.

We will spend the whole trip hiking with our backpacks and sleeping in tents.

So what are you waiting for? Book now for this scenic, fun and unique 10-day glacier trekking expedition to Southern Greenland!

If you like the look of this trip then I think you may also enjoy my 9-day trekking expedition to the Greenland icecap and Aassivisuit!

Price includes

Guiding fee
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Transportation start and back
Tents
Cooking utensils

Price details

One night accommodation and all glacier equipment included.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival

We will meet at Narsarsuaq Airport, go over our itinerary and check our gear. Afterwards, we will drive to the start of the trek and set up camp.

Please note that only dinner is included on this day.

Day 2: Flower Valley

We will spend the day hiking through the Flower Valley toward the start of the glacier.

After reaching the glacier, we will set up camp and go over various glacier traveling skills.

Day 3 to 4: Kiattuut Sermia Glacier

We will spend these two days hiking up the Kiattuut Sermia Glacier toward the Nunatak Mountains.

Day 5 to 7: Kornerup Land and Nivisarsiat

We will spend these three days continuing to hike and explore the mountains of Kornerup Land and Nivisarsiat.

Exactly what we do will be determined by how the group feels and the weather.

Day 8 to 10: Return

We will begin returning to Narsarsuaq via the picturesque highlands of Johan Dahl Land.

During this part of the trip, we’ll get the chance to see local wildlife before arriving at the airport and saying farewell.

Details

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Equipment list:

Personal clothing Hiking boots Sleeping bag (minimum comfort temperature of minus 3 degrees Celsius) Sleeping mattress (minimum R-value of 3,5) Backpack (minimum 85 litres) Trekking poles Toiletries Mosquito net Water bottles/camel bags Personal travel insurance (must include Search & Rescue coverage)

Meeting point

Narsarsuaq Airport

Equipment you will need to bring

Water bottle

Backpack

Poles

Sunglasses

About the guide

Kristian

Nature Guide

Arctic Nature Guide

My name is Kristian Salomonsen, and I am originally from Denmark.
As a child, I lived 2 years in Greenland, where I developed a strong passion for the outdoors. After finishing high school in Denmark, I moved to Norway to study arctic outdoor life (friluftsliv) at “Øytun Folkehøgskole” for one year. Then, I moved to Svalbard for a one-year “Arctic Nature Guide” study program which certifies guides to be able to lead tent based multi-day hiking trips in arctic climates. When I finished, I started working as a glacier guide and instructor during the summer season, leading many glacier hiking trips in southern Norway. From 2014 onward, I spent my summers working as an alpine climbing guide/instructor at Nordnorsk Klatreskole (Lofoten Mountain Guides), in Lofoten, northern Norway.

Greenland is like a second home to me, and I am looking very much forward to share many nature experiences with you in this awe-inspiring location!

Languages

Norwegian | Swedish | English |

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