PGI GREENLAND THE OUTDOOR COMPANY OF ILULISSAT SUMMER SEASON 2018
ILULISSAT KAYAKING MORNING From 1st of June to 15th of September Paddle in a kayak and witness the overwhelming beauty of icebergs coming from the Ilulissat Icefjord. Kayaking in Ilulissat is a unique activity for two reasons. The first one is very obvious, kayaking is possibly the best way to experience the Ilulissat Icefjord (UNESCO World Heritage Site). Being at the sea level, without any sound and just using your own body to sail among icebergs, makes it very special. The second one, perhaps not that known among people visiting us, is that 4,000 years ago, people already used qajaat (traditional kayaks) for travelling and hunting here in Ilulissat. Our experienced and certified kayaking guides, modern expedition equipment and safety protocols make it possible for you to kayak among icebergs, even if you have never been on a kayak before. Besides, they will introduce you to the fascinating world of the original kayak qajaq, invented in Greenland and made out of drifting wood and animal skin. We start meeting at PGI Greenland office and gearing up. After a short walk to the charming historic center of Ilulissat, we will start our activity, which embraces all the wonders from this destination. Join us in a unique experience in Ilulissat!
PRACTICAL INFORMATION Season: from 1st of June to 15th of September Duration: 3 hours (1,5 hours in the water paddling) Time of departure: 10:00 Meeting point: PGI Greenland office in Ilulissat (Kussangajaannguaq 8), 15 minutes before the start of the activity. Minimum clients per tour: 2 Maximum clients per tour: 10 Level of difficulty: 2/5 (moderate) Minimum age: There s no minimum age, but children should be at least 1,50m tall and always be accompanied by one adult. (approx. 12 years old) Maximum age: There s no maximum age, but elder people should be physically active in their everyday life and not have serious medical conditions. Price per person: 199 / 1.495 kr. Includes all the equipment: All the kayaking gear for Arctic conditions (double sea kayak, paddle, thermal suit, dry suit, life-jacket, boots and gloves), English speaking guide and a USB with the pictures of the tour taken by our guide. The duration of our activities includes the time to gear-up / dress-up, safety briefings and transfers to departure points. The time spent in the water paddling is 1 hour and 30 minutes. WHAT TO BRING -First upper layer (thermal shirt, wool or synthetic) -First lower layer ((thermal pants, wool or synthetic) -Thick socks (wool is ideal) -Sunglasses and sun protection -Warm hat or peaked hat -Prescription medication and other personal health items. (Please inform us if you have any medical condition that could affect you during the activity). If you have any questions regarding equipment feel free to contact us at: contact@pgigreenland.com
ILULISSAT KAYAKING EVENING From 1st of June to 15th of September Paddle in a kayak and witness the overwhelming beauty of icebergs coming from the Ilulissat Icefiord. Kayaking in Ilulissat is a unique activity for two reasons. The first one is very obvious, kayaking is possibly the best way to experience the Ilulissat Icefiord (UNESCO World Heritage Site). Being at the sea level, without any noise and just using your own body to sail among icebergs. The second one, perhaps not that known among people visiting us, is that 4000 years ago people already used kayaks for travelling and hunting here in Ilulissat. Our experienced and certified kayaking guides, modern expedition equipment and safety protocols will make it possible for you to kayak among icebergs, even if you have never been on a kayak before. Besides, they will introduce you to the fascinating world of the original kayak qajaq, invented in Greenland and made out of drifting wood and animal skin. We start meeting at PGI Greenland office and gearing up. After a short walk to the charming historic center of Ilulissat, we will start our activity, which embraces all the wonders from this destination. In our tour you will paddle in a kayak (a Greenlandic typical mean of transport) while you will witness the overwhelming beauty of icebergs coming from the Ilulissat Icefiord. Join us in a unique experience in Ilulissat!
PRACTICAL INFORMATION Season: from 1st of June to 15th of September Duration: 3 hours (1,5 hours in the water paddling) Time of departure: 18:00 to 20:00 Meeting point: PGI Greenland office in Ilulissat (Kussangajaannguaq 8), 15 minutes before the start of the activity. Minimum clients per tour: 2 Maximum clients per tour: 10 Level of difficulty: 2/5 (moderate) Minimum age: There s no minimum age, but children should be at least 1,50m tall and always be accompanied by one adult. (approx. 12 years old) Maximum age: There s no maximum age, but elder people should be physically active in their everyday life and not have serious medical conditions. Price per person: 215 / 1.595 kr. Includes all the equipment: All the kayaking gear for Arctic conditions (double sea kayak, paddle, thermal suit, dry suit, life-jacket, boots and gloves), English speaking guide and a USB with the pictures of the tour taken by our guide. The duration of our activities includes the time to gear-up / dress-up, safety briefings and transfers to departure points. The time spent in the water paddling is 1 hour and 30 minutes. WHAT TO BRING -First upper layer (thermal shirt, wool or synthetic) -First lower layer ((thermal pants, wool or synthetic) -Thick socks (wool is ideal) -Sunglasses and sun protection -Warm hat or peaked hat -Prescription medication and other personal health items. (Please inform us if you have any medical condition that could affect you during the activity). If you have any questions regarding equipment feel free to contact us at: contact@pgigreenland.com
OQAATSUT DAY (Kayaking & Inuit village visit) From 1st of June to 15th of September Do you want to live an authentic Greenlandic experience? Explore the Arctic nature and Inuit culture paddling among icebergs, visit an authentic Inuit settlement and enjoy a traditional Greenlandic lunch. Kayak around the bay of Oqaatsut and its impressive icebergs, visit a local family and learn about their lifestyle as you share their meal and sail back to Ilulissat with astonishing views of Oqaatsut and Disko Island. Our experienced and certified kayaking guides, modern expedition equipment and safety protocols will make it possible for you to kayak in the beautiful surroundings of Oqaatsut, full of nature and with a unique peaceful atmosphere. This activity is suitable for you even if you have never been on a kayak before. Besides, our guides will introduce you to the life of the settlement and be your translator to talk to some of the local families who live all year around here.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION Season: from 1st of June to 15th of September Duration: 7 hours (2 hours in the water paddling) Time of departure: 09:00 Meeting point: PGI Greenland office in Ilulissat (Kussangajaannguaq 8), 15 minutes before the start of the activity. Minimum clients per tour: 2 Maximum clients per tour: 10 Level of difficulty: 2/5 (moderate) Minimum age: There s no minimum age, but children should be at least 1,50m tall and always be accompanied by one adult. Maximum age: There s no maximum age, but elder people should be physically active in their everyday life and not have serious medical conditions. Price per person: 395 / 2.950 kr. Includes: Boat transfer from Ilulissat to Oqaatsut and back, traditional lunch from a local home, kayaking gear for Arctic conditions (double sea kayak, paddle, thermal suit, dry suit, life-jacket, boots and gloves), English speaking guide and a USB with the pictures of the tour taken by our guide. The duration of our activities includes the time to gear-up / dress-up, safety briefings and transfers to departure points. The time spent in the water paddling is 1 hour and 30 minutes. WHAT TO BRING -First upper layer (thermal shirt, wool or synthetic) -First lower layer ((thermal pants, wool or synthetic) -Thick socks (wool is ideal) -Sunglasses and sun protection -Warm hat or peaked hat -Prescription medication and other personal health items. (Please inform us if you have any medical condition that could affect you during the activity). If you have any questions regarding equipment feel free to contact us at: contact@pgigreenland.com
INUIT VILLAGE LIFE (Full day) From 1st of June to 15th of September Do you want to live an authentic Greenlandic experience? An alternative to our Oqaatsut kayak day is the Inuit Village Life. This is your chance to get closer to the people of the small settlement of Oqaatsut and understand some of the daily activities. The day starts sailing towards Oqaatsut, a small Inuit village where 37 people live all year round. In Greenland, unlike most of the places of the world, the boat is the main mean of transport. Actually there are no two villages connected by road in our country. Once in the settlement, we go on a small walk and tell you about the everyday life of its inhabitants. We then do some local activities, traditional from the village with the assistance of its inhabitants. The activity we do is subject to the season and the activities that local people do, such as learning how to cook and smoke fish, how to cut and dry it for storage, collecting wild plants and flowers to make tea, feed the sled dogs with their musher, repair a fishing net, build a sled, etc. Our local English speaking guide will translate so you understand and learn about the Greenlandic reality. The day in the settlement will finish with a visit to a local family and a traditional lunch made with local ingredients. After a lovely meal, we sail back to Ilulissat.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION Season: from 1st of June to 15th of September Duration: 7 hours Time of departure: 09:00 Meeting point: PGI Greenland office in Ilulissat (Kussangajaannguaq 8), 15 minutes before the start of the activity. Minimum clients per tour: 2 Maximum clients per tour: 10 Level of difficulty: 1/5 (easy) Minimum age: 12. Minors must always be accompanied by one adult. Maximum age: There s no maximum age, but elder people should be physically active in their everyday life and not have serious medical conditions. Price per person: 265 / 1.995 kr. Includes: Boat transfer from Ilulissat to Oqaatsut and back, traditional lunch with local ingredients, demonstration of traditional fishing and ways to process and preserve it, walk around the settlement and a local English speaking guide. The duration of our activities includes the time to gear-up / dress-up, safety briefings and transfers to departure points. WHAT TO BRING -First upper layer (thermal shirt, wool or synthetic) -First lower layer (hiking pants) -Thick socks (wool is ideal) -Second upper layer (fleece) -Third layer jacket (Primaloft or down) -Water proof jacket (in case of rain) -Warm gloves or mittens -Sunglasses and sun protection -Backpack with any additional items you need to walk around the settlement and spend the day there. -Prescription medication and other personal health items. (Please inform us if you have any medical condition that could affect you during the activity). If you have any questions regarding equipment feel free to contact us at: contact@pgigreenland.com
ARCTIC OUTDOOR ADVENTURE From 1st of June to 15th of September (Hiking & kayaking 2 days) Cecilia was a girl who lived with her family in Oqaatsut, a small settlement north of Ilulissat. The story tells that one night, Cecilia s father was severely ill. In a desperate call for getting help, Cecilia ran the 20 kilometers that separate these two villages. In memory of Cecilia s story, this trail that goes from one village to the other has been called after her. On the first day of our program, we invite you to walk with us, accompanied by our local guide, and take you through the fauna, flora and stories of this untouched landscape: a bay full of blue icebergs, rivers where fish run up for migration, Arctic flowers in the middle of tundra fields, metamorphosed rocks polished by the action of glaciers. Once in Oqaatsut we settle down in our rooms and have a traditional dinner, with free time to walk around the settlement. Next day, after breakfast, we all meet to go out kayaking. Our experienced and certified kayaking guides, modern expedition equipment and safety protocols make it possible for you to kayak in the beautiful surroundings of Oqaatsut, full of nature and with a unique peaceful atmosphere. We then visit a family of the settlement and enjoy a traditional lunch made with local ingredients. After our lovely meal, we will be ready to head back by boat to Ilulissat.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION Season: from 1st of June to 15th of September Duration: 2 days Time of departure: 09:00 Meeting point: PGI Greenland office in Ilulissat (Kussangajaannguaq 8), 15 minutes before the start of the activity. Minimum clients per tour: 2 Maximum clients per tour: 8 Level of difficulty: 3/5 (challenging) Minimum age: 14. Minors should be at least 1,50m tall and always be accompanied by one adult. Maximum age: There s no maximum age, but elder people should be physically active in their everyday life and not have serious medical conditions. Price per person: 660 / 4.950 kr. Includes: Guided hike from Ilulissat to Oqaatsut, boat transfer back to Ilulissat, lunch-pack for the hiking (sandwich and soup made with local ingredients), traditional dinner and lunch with local ingredients, night in a B&B (breakfast included), kayaking gear for Arctic conditions (kayak, paddle, thermal suit, dry suit, life-jacket, boots and gloves), English speaking guide and a USB with the pictures of the tour taken by our guide. The duration of our activities includes the time to gear-up / dress-up, safety briefings and transfers to departure points. WHAT TO BRING -First upper layer (thermal shirt, wool or synthetic) -First lower layer (hiking pants) -Thick socks (wool is ideal) -Second upper layer (fleece) -Third layer jacket (Primaloft or down) -Water proof jacket (in case of rain) -Warm gloves or mittens -Sunglasses and sun protection -Backpack with any additional items you need to walk around the settlement and spend the day there. -Prescription medication and other personal health items. (Please inform us if you have any medical condition that could affect you during the activity). If you have any questions regarding equipment feel free to contact us at: contact@pgigreenland.com
HIKE & CULTURAL IMMERSION (Hiking & Inuit village experience, 2 days) Cecilia was a girl who lived with her family in Oqaatsut, a small settlement north of Ilulissat. The story tells that one night, Cecilia s father was severely ill. In a desperate call for getting help, Cecilia ran the 20 kilometers that separate these two villages. In memory of Cecilia s story, this trail that goes from one village to the other has been called after her. On the first day of our program, we invite you to walk with us, accompanied by our local guide and take you through the fauna, flora and stories of this untouched landscape: a bay full of blue icebergs, rivers where fish run up for migration, Arctic flowers in the middle of tundra fields, or metamorphosed rocks polished by the action of glaciers. Once in Oqaatsut we will settle down in our rooms and have a traditional dinner, with free time to walk around the settlement. On the next day, we go on a small walk and tell you about the everyday life of the village s inhabitants. We then join some local activities, tasks that the locals do in their everyday life. The activity we will do is subject to the season and the activities that local people do, such as learning how to cook and smoke fish, how to cut and dry it for storage, collecting wild plants and flowers to make tea, feed the sled dogs with their musher, repair a fishing net, or build a sled. Our local English speaking guide will translate, so you understand and learn about the Greenlandic reality.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION Season: from 1st of June to 15th of September Duration: 2 days Time of departure: 09:00 Meeting point: PGI Greenland office in Ilulissat (Kussangajaannguaq 8), 15 minutes before the start of the activity. Minimum clients per tour: 2 Maximum clients per tour: 8 Level of difficulty: 3/5 (challenging) Minimum age: 14. Minors must be accompanied by one adult. Maximum age: There s no maximum age, but elder people should be physically active in their everyday life and not have serious medical conditions. Price per person: 530 / 3.950 kr. Includes: Guided hike from Ilulissat to Oqaatsut, boat transfer back to Ilulissat, lunch-pack for the hiking (sandwich and soup made with local ingredients), traditional dinner and lunch with local ingredients, night in a B&B (breakfast included), demonstration of traditional fishing and ways to process and preserve it, walk around the settlement and a local English speaking guide. The duration of our activities includes the time to gear-up / dress-up, safety briefings and transfers to departure points. WHAT TO BRING -First upper layer (thermal shirt, wool or synthetic) -First lower layer (hiking pants) -Thick socks (wool is ideal) -Second upper layer (fleece) -Third layer jacket (Primaloft or down) -Water proof jacket (in case of rain) -Warm gloves or mittens -Sunglasses and sun protection -Backpack with any additional items you need to walk around the settlement and spend the day there. -Prescription medication and other personal health items. (Please inform us if you have any medical condition that could affect you during the activity). If you have any questions regarding equipment feel free to contact us at: contact@pgigreenland.com
KAYAK EXPEDITION (7 days) A trip of contrasts, where you will leave behind the busy city of Ilulissat and go deep in the real Greenland, discovering the small Inuit settlement of Oqaatsut. From there we will paddle away into the wilderness. Just us and nature: water, icebergs, rocks, tundra, birds, fish, whales... Open your eyes, ears and heart to feel the Arctic. Pakitsup is a fiord north from Ilulissat and that is also our destination of the trip. As in life it is very important to have a destination but most important is to enjoy the journey. That is exactly what we will do during these 7 days, enjoying every moment of the wide variety of activities we will do: hiking in the Arctic tundra, kayaking among icebergs, hear whales blowing, spot birds nesting, see the midnight sun and views of the Ice Cap, listen to stories about Greenland, taste traditional food, learn about the lifestyle in an Inuit settlement, enjoy the silence A complete immersion to the Greenlandic nature. DAY 1: Ilulissat Icejord HIGHLIGHTS: -Experience the Ilulissat Icefiord (UNESCO site) from a privileged perspective. -Visit to the qajaq club of Ilulissat and learn about the traditional skin on frame kayaks. -Check and try the equipment, so it fits every one of the participants DEPARTURE: Ilulissat ARRIVAL: Ilulissat (night in guest house) DISTANCE: 5-10km
DAY 2: Kangerluarssuk HIGHLIGHTS: -Kayak among icebergs of many shapes and sizes. -Visit Kangerluarssuk, a popular destination for the locals due to its natural beauty. DEPARTURE: Ilulissat ARRIVAL:Kangerluarssuk (night in tent) DISTANCE: 15km DAY 3: Oqaatsut HIGHLIGHTS: -Visit an authentic Inuit settlement: Oqaasut. -Have dinner with a local family in Oqaatsut and taste the local specialities. -Kayak among icebergs and perhaps spot wildlife DEPARTURE: Kangerluarssuk ARRIVAL:Oqaatsut (night in B&B) DISTANCE: 15km DAY 4: Kangersuneq HIGHLIGHTS: -Kayak among icebergs and perhaps spot wildlife. -On our way we will visit Kangersuneq, a quiet beautiful fiord. -Camp in the middle of the wilderness, with no other human presence. DEPARTURE: Oqaatsut ARRIVAL:Pikiulik (night in tent) DISTANCE: 15-20km DAY 5: Pakitsup HIGHLIGHTS: -Witness the beauty of this environment with waterfalls and bird colonies. -Kayak among icebergs and perhaps spot whales. -Camp in the middle of the wilderness, with no other human presence. DEPARTURE: Pikiulik ARRIVAL:Pakitsup (night in tent) DISTANCE: 20-25km
DAY 6: Pakitsup HIGHLIGHTS: -Enjoy the views of the Ice Cap, the mass of ice that covers 80% of Greenland. -Camp in the middle of the wilderness, with no other human presence. -Play with your kayak in a small tide race (optional). DEPARTURE: Pakitsup ARRIVAL:Pakitsup (night in tent) DISTANCE: 15km DAY 7: Sailing back to Ilulissat HIGHLIGHTS: -Transfer back to Ilulissat by boat. Sail in a sea full of icebergs and perhaps spotting some wildlife. -Free time to enjoy the city. A suggestion is to walk along the routes of the UNESCO site. DEPARTURE: Pakitsup ARRIVAL: Ilulissat (night in guest house) DISTANCE: 40km (by boat) WHAT TO BRING - Sleeping bag and mat. - Hiking boots or shoes - First upper layer (thermal shirt, wool or synthetic) - First lower layer (thermal pants, wool or synthetic) - Thick socks (wool is ideal) - Second upper layer (fleece) - Second lower layer (hiking pants) - Third layer jacket (Primaloft or down) - Third layer pants (wind and water proof pants) - Fourth layer jacket (wind and water proof jacket) - Warm gloves or mittens - Sunglasses and sun protection - Backpack with any additional items you need to walk around the settlement and spend the day there. - Prescription medication and other personal health items. (Please inform us if you have any medical condition that could affect you during the activity).
PRACTICAL INFORMATION Season: from 15th of June to 31st of August Duration: 7 days Time of departure: 09:00 Meeting point: PGI Greenland office in Ilulissat (Kussangajaannguaq 8), 15 minutes before the start of the activity. Minimum clients per tour: 2 Maximum clients per tour: 8 Level of difficulty: 3/5 (challenging) Minimum age: 18 Maximum age: There s no maximum age, but elder people should be physically active in their everyday life and not have serious medical conditions. Price per person: 933 / 6.950 kr. Which includes: - Sea kayak guides. - Single kayak, paddle, drysuit, boots, sprydeck, life-vest and gloves. - 2 hostel over nights, 1 B&B overnight, 3 people tents for camping over nights (you can bring your own if you prefer). - Full board for day 2 to 6. - Breakfast included on day 7. (Note that no meals are included on day 1). - USB with the pictures of the tour. - Boat transfer from Pakitsup to Ilulissat. Kayaking equipment: Single kayak Dagger Exodus, Paddle Lightening Off-shore, Neoprene spry skirt River People Stuff, Lifevest Kokatat Msfit Tour, Drysuit Kokatat GTX Expedition, Neoprene boots Hike Rafter. The duration of our activities includes the time to gear-up / dress-up, safety briefings and transfers to departure points. Note: Please note that due to unpredictable weather and conditions in the sea, the itinerary of this tour is subject to change. While it is our goal to deliver the best tour experience possible, the safety of our clients is always our first priority. If you have any questions regarding equipment feel free to contact us at: contact@pgigreenland.com
LEVELS OF DIFFICULTY: The levels of difficulty explain what we expect from participants, and also what they should expect for every of our activities. The level of difficulty represents, at the same time, a physically and mentally difficulty. No specific techniques are required for joining our activities (we will teach you how to drive the snowmobile, sit on the dogsled or walk on snowshoes). 1/5 EASY An easy activity will require little or no physical effort, no need to walk more than 3 kilometers in paths or easy trails. 2/5 MODERATE Everyone with a good health, light exercise done regularly and a positive and proactive attitude is able to join our moderate activities. Our kayaking activities with moderate level do not require previous kayaking experience. We have a lot of first-time kayakers every season, and all of them do the activity and enjoy it. 3/5 CHALLENGING In this level we ask participants to be familiar with hiking in the nature, especially out of the track. For example, having the ability to hike up and down hills, cross small rivers or walk from boulder to boulder. As for kayaking, we expect paddlers to have a level around EPP 2 (European Paddle Pass). We ask participants to be able to do a self-rescue. Rolling is not a mandatory skill, but advisable. 4/5 DEMANDING On demanding activities we expect participants to be in a good shape. This means being able to hike steep terrain and out of the track for many days with a day backpack. We do not expect you to be an athlete or in outstanding shape. What we do expect is that you are physically active on a regular basis and, perhaps most important, have a mental attitude that allows you to persevere. 5/5 STRENUOUS This level needs specific physical and mental preparation for the activity. It is meant for expeditions, as for example joining an expedition crossing the Ice Cap on skis. * Please note that our pricing in EURO is based on today s exchanged rates which is 7.5 and subject to change
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY ILULISSAT KAYAKING MORNING ILULISSAT KAYAKING EVENING OQAATSUT DAY INUIT VILLAGE LIFE ARCTIC OUTDOOR ADVENTURE HIKE & CULTURAL IMMERSION SUMMER 2018 Availability