Day 1: Narsarsuaq-IgalikuArrival in Narsarsuaq after a flight from Reykjavík. We walk down to the harbour and take the boat over to Itileq. From Itilleq we walk the old King´s way to Garðar, a renowned settlement in the medieval times. Garðar or Igaliku, is nicely situated in a green and lush area at the bottom of the Einarsfjord, with the majestic peak Illerfissalik towering across the fjord. Different than in other villages in Greenland, the houses of Igaliku are constructed from the red sand stone of the area which gives the village a very unique look. We explore the village with its beautiful church. Here we will be staying the next two nights at the local hostel.
Walking: 2 hours.
Day 2: Breathtaking view over Qooggut FjordA day of exploration of the area North of Igaliku which is absolutely magnificent. We follow the river from Lake 90 and hike up to the plateau that lies at 200 meters altitude where the view over the Qooqqut fjord is breathtaking. The outlet glacier at the bottom of the fjord calves into the sea and feeds the fjord with an endless number of icebergs floating around. Having enjoyed this spectacular scenery we head back to our hostel at Igaliku.
Walking: 5-6 hours.
Day 3: Nuuluk Mountain - Qassiarssuq -QorlotoqToday we are going to walk around the Nuuluk mountain (824m) along the river where we will find a series of beautiful waterfalls. Coming to Illiteq where we take the boat to Qassiarssuq the place where Erik the Red settled down. In this small hamlet there are quite a few ruins from the olden days and we walk amongst these to Eriks homestead, and the church of his wife Thjodhildur. Both of these have been reconstructed in the old style. We continue our walk to Qorlotoq where we spend the night on a farm.
Walking: 6 hours total.
Day 4: Qorlotoq-Tasiusaq-NunataaqWe now head over to Nunataaq where our accommodations is at a sheep farm. The trail lies along small lakes where we can look for some jumping fish and numerous sheep of various colors are grazing the hills. Once we come over the hill a fantastic view to the Breiðafjörður fjord is waiting. The route takes us along ancient sheep trails where we can get a glimpse of the road constructions of the first settlers. We arrive at the sheep farm where we will stay for two nights.
Walking: 5 - 7 hours total.
Day 5: Nunataaq-Nunakullaq-NunataaqToday we are going to ascent the mountain that lies above the Tasiusaarsuk fjord, it might not be a high peak but from here we get stunning views towards the glacier tongues in the distance and the icebergs just in front of us in the fjord. We enjoy the spectacular scenery before walking back along the fjord where huge icebergs roll on the tidal waters or may even simply be stranded.
Walking: 6 hours.
Day 6: Nunataaq-SillisitHeading back over to Eiríksfjörður fjord on the east coast of the peninsula this is a day of easy walking, along picturesque lakes on the heath, where the arctic vegetation is simply at its best. In this area there is a good chance of seeing the white tailed eagle flying above. We arrive at the little hamlet of Sillisit where we stay the next two nights at the farm.
Walking: 5-7 hours.
Day 7: Sillisit-Najaat mountain-SillisitThe mountain Najaat (770m) is our objective for the day! Passing sheep and small lakes surrounded by cotton grass we might with some luck be able to see some wild rabbits on the way. From the top we can enjoy magnifiscent views of glaciers and mountains towards both the West and the East. And down below the icebergs are floating in the fjords. A sight that is always worth a climb up a hill or a mountain!
Walking: 5-6 hours.
Day 8: Sillisit-NarsarsuaqWe enjoy a morning walk to some ruins from the Viking age before taking take the boat over Eiriksfjord to Narsarsuaq. On our boat trip we may get close to icebergs of various shapes and should enjoy the variety of blue and white colours. Coming to Narsarsuaq we will take a short walk to view point. Accommodation in a hostel in Narsarsuaq for 2 nights.
Walking: 5-6 hours.
Day 9: Kuussuup Sermia glacierToday we hike to the outlet glacier at the bottom of the valley. Here is a chance to get onto the Greenland Icecap or as close to it as possible, standing at the foot of this biggest glacier on earth! The hike takes you first through the Flower valley before a steep 300 meters ascent up to a hill, where we will get a great view over the glacier. In just half an hour we reach the glacier itself and can put our hands on the biggest glacier in the world! We take the same path back to our little hostel where we stay the another night.
Walking: 5-7 hrs
Day 10: Narsarsuaq-ReykjavíkWe pack our bags today but before leaving Greenland we have some time to visit the local museum. The museum has an interesting collection of pictures and objects from the period when Narsarsuaq was an American air base as well as an good exhibition about the Nordic settlers who inhabited South Greenland during the Middle Age. You can also enjoy the morning on the veranda of the Hostel reflecting on the last day´s adventure and impressions. We take the plane in the afternoon to Reykjavík where we arrive in the early evening.