Narsarsuaq Excursions

Excursions from Narsarsuaq

Eirik the Red’s Viking Ruins

Cross Erik’s Fjord by boat and go ashore at the sheep breeding settlement Qassiarsuk, situated on the very spot where Erik the Red settled in 985 AD and named his farm “Brattahlið”. We visit the ruins of Erik’s farm and Thorhildur’s church; the first Christian church on the American continent.

Duration: 3 hours
Price from: £91 per adult, £45 per child (2-11 years)

Please note this excursion is weather dependent and subject to minimum numbers 

Qooroq Ice Fjord

The Greenland Ice Cap produces 250 millions tons of ice every year when icebergs break off the glaciers. Close to Narsarsuaq the Qooroq Glacier fills up the fjord with beautiful icebergs. Turn off the engine and cruise between the icebergs to enjoy the silence only disturbed by the creaking ice. Light refreshments included.

Duration: 3 hours
Price from: £82 per person (min age 6 years)

Please note this excursion is weather dependent and subject to minimum numbers 

Hike to the Ice Cap

This demanding guided hike suitable for participants that are able to walk at least 6 km in mountain terrain. We go by bus as far as the road will take us and continue by foot through the Flower Valley with its colourful sub-arctic flora. Lunch at the top of a 300 m high mountain with views over the glacier and the Ice Cap. For participants in good physical shape it will be possible to walk down and touch the Ice Cap.

Duration: 8 hours
Price from: £93 per adult, £47 per child (2 – 11 years)

Please note this excursion is weather dependent and subject to minimum numbers 

Short Hike to the Ridge

We transfer by bus to the beginning of the ridge. Here we find a great variety of flowers and plants. From the top we have an amazing view over the Flower Valley, the river, the fjord and the Narsarsuaq Glacier.

Duration: 3 hours
Price from: £46 per adult, £23 per child (6 – 11 years)

Please note this excursion is weather dependent and subject to minimum numbers