The Final Frontier for Adventure Travel – INCREDIBLE GREENLAND

Only some people in the world get to travel to Greenland. Greenland is a faraway land rarely visited, and the inhabitants are little known. Greenland has a population of less than 60,000, despite being the largest island in the world. Greenland has 80% of its land covered in ice. It is only second to Antarctica in terms of ice.

Visit Greenland Now

Greenland is one of the best-kept secrets in the world. As the polar regions become more accessible, the magic and beauty of this country are becoming apparent. Quark Expeditions offered us a great deal to visit the polar regions in 2013. We’ll show you why there’s no better time to visit the Arctic.

You may have yet to consider visiting Greenland. You’d be surprised at how many amazing things you can do in this country. This list lists the top things to do and see in Incredible Greenland. Greenland was named one of the leading adventure travel destinations.

Ice

We have been fortunate enough to travel both to Antarctica and The Arctic. Greenland’s icebergs, fjords, and glaciers were more impressive than Antarctica’s.

That is a big statement.

The icebergs in Greenland are massive and full of layers of color. We rushed out onto the deck of the Sea Spirit each morning to see the sunrise over the ice fields surrounding us.

Northern Lights

The Northern Lights are a popular attraction in Greenland and its neighbors Iceland and Canada. However, as Canadians and Icelanders who have visited Greenland, we can confirm that Greenland is the best place to see them.

We searched for the Aurora Borealis in Iceland for 12 days and have not seen them. Each night, when we went out to Greenland to watch the stars, there was a spectacular display of light dancing in the sky.

Greenland has clear skies, and being so far north, you will likely see something that will make your bucket list.

Culture

We loved the chance to interact with locals. Inuits are descendants of an ancient culture, and many still live the same way they have for centuries.

On the coast, there are villages with as few as 50 residents. The people still use dogsleds and eat whales and seals.

These people are resilient and able to endure extreme weather but are also friendly, welcoming, and full of life.

Hot Springs

Greenland’s not all ice and tundra. There are hot springs that will help you relax your aching muscles.

Our captain and the expedition team could locate Quark and served us bubbly champagne while we sat in our bubbles.

Glaciers

Greenland has the most active glacier in the northern hemisphere. Jakobshavn Glacieris near the village Ilulissat, and produces 10% of Greenland icebergs.

You can go hiking to see the massive ice chunks that break off.

Stay away from the shoreline and stay on the paths. If ice falls, it could create swells that can sweep you into the frigid Arctic water.

Wildlife

Greenland’s wildlife is dominated by ice and culture, but you can still see seals and whales in the water.

Some expeditions will also take you to polar bear territory. You can see musk-oxen, caribous, arctic foxes, and hares.

When we traveled to the West of Greenland, we knew we wouldn’t see any polar bears or caribous.

You’ll be happier if you do your research.

Sea Kayaking

The Inuit invented Kayaking, and it’s still alive and well today in Greenland. Kayaking is the best way to explore Greenland’s coast.

Silence and intimacy are peaceful ways to explore fjords and see ice and the coast up close.

Quark offers guided Kayaking on their cruises, which must be booked in advance. We highly recommend this.

I can’t imagine kayaking without hearing ice crackling with each stroke.

Dogsledding

In Greenland, you’ll see many sled dog teams. The majority of sled dogs are outside the town, in dog central.

Greenland needs roads connecting towns and villages. The only way to travel is by sea or land. Locals travel and hunt with their sled dog teams.

Although it can be frustrating to see dogs tied to poles in the off-season, these dogs are working dogs essential to everyday life.

You can learn a lot about local life by walking around the villages.

Nuuk

Greenland is a small country with a few towns, but they have an international feel.

Nuuk is the capital of Nuuk. It has restaurants, universities, hotels, and multi-cultural society.

Greenland is under Danish rule, and many Danish citizens live in Nuuk.

You can enjoy a cup of coffee and learn about the history and culture of Greenland or spend a few days enjoying wifi and some pampering.

Hiking

Greenland has many hiking trails that run through towns and villages.

Quark allows you to hike close to glaciers when you land on the shore. However, you should always follow your guide because hiking over glaciers is dangerous.