From +$235pp
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- Duration
- 2h30
- Activity level
- Active – good mobility needed
- Topics
- Culture, Nature
- Booking code
- GLJHS-OP12
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Sail across Amarloq Fjord surrounded by Arctic stillness and raw beauty.
Step ashore at UNESCO-listed Nipisat Island, rich in cultural significance.
Uncover layers of Inuit history, from ancient hunting grounds to colonial-era ruins and missions.
Keep watch for seals, seabirds, and other Arctic wildlife as you cruise through pristine fjord waters.
A journey through time
Departing from Sisimiut aboard a nimble 12-passenger boat, you’ll cross Amarloq Fjord to reach Nipisat Island, part of the Aasivissuit–Nipisat UNESCO World Heritage Site.
You’ll then join a guided hike through a windswept landscape once home to ancient hunters, missionaries, and whalers. Now dominated by nature and birdlife, explore the ruins of Greenland’s second colony, where centuries of history linger.
Practical information
Walking or Activity information: Involves moderate physical activity on some uneven terrain. Includes approx. 1.5 mi of walking with a few small steps.
Wheelchair accessible: No
Language availability: English, Danish
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