7 Days in Nuuk for the luxury adventurers
June - September
Photo by Peter Lindstrom – Visit Greenland
A 7-day luxury adventure in Nuuk, featuring a fusion of cultural exploration, a glamping retreat amidst nature’s marvels, backcountry hiking, and culinary delights, all framed by the sublime serenity of Greenland from June to September.
Day 1
The very first taste of Nuuk
- Settle in at hotel
- City tour by foot or car – guided or by your self
- Storytelling and tasting – get to know the greenlandic food tradition
Day 2, 3, 4
Revel in nature and enjoy the unforgettable quietness
- Ice fiord cruise to the full-on glamping experience close to the ice cap. On the way see waterfalls, the oldest mountains, Norse ruins, icebergs, and wildlife. Pick up at 8 am. Arrival in camp 11 am.
- Spend the days hiking, kayaking, fishing, paddle boarding, and listening to the local stories. All meals and activities are included.
- Pick up in the late afternoon on day 4
- Settle in at the hotel and enjoy a tasting menu at a local restaurant
The clamping experience can be upgraded to a high-end experience with fewer guests and gourmet food.
Day 5
Discover Greenlandic culture
- Visit the National Museum – guided or by your self
- Introduction to Greenlandic art at The National Art Gallery followed by a guided art walk around the city
- Time by yourself to visit local crafts and design shops and enjoy citylife
- Dinner in the cultural house Katuaq
Day 6
Hiking the Back Country
- A guided hike in Nuuk Backcountry including lunch tasting on the top
- Set out for a “Fish and dish – experience” in the evening. Catch your fish and have it served at the tiny fiord restaurant in Qooqqut
Day 7
Exploring Qoornoq
- Fiord tour to the abandoned settlement Qoornoq (4 hours), Puffin Safari or the Island of hope
- Enjoy the afternoon in a Spa / Sauna overlooking the fiord
- Farwell dinner tasting menu at a local restaurant
In winter the glamping experience can be replaced with a back-country sleep, snowshoe hikes and cross country / heliskiing.
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Possibilities to consider
Ajagaq – artworkshop
Katuaq – Nuuk Cultural House
Kittat – a workspace where the traditional Greenlandic costume is made
National Theater
We have a great variety of tour operators specializing in giving our guests the best experience in the capital region. Please have a look at our website for an updated list of operators. The ones mentioned below are all relevant to the tours and activities described. They are listed alphabetically:
Experiences
Travel Agency & DMC
- Greenland Escape
- Inuk Travel
- Travel by Heart
- Tuugaaq Travel
- Tupilak Travel