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Far Frontiers Travel specialises in tailor-making bespoke travel to Central Asia, China and Mongolia, the Far East, Indian Subcontinent and the Himalayas, Indochina, Middle East, North Africa and Europe, Russia and South America.
Dog sledging around Liverpool Land with Inuit hunters
| 10 days
For this adventure we’ll leave the small hunting village of Ittoqqortoormiit (Scoresby Sund) located at the mouth of the largest fjord system in the world and head due north to explore Liverpool Land. Here we’ll see sheer cliffs dropping down to meet the sea ice, deep valleys that beg to be explored and experience the silence of the High Arctic. This is a journey of contrasts – to the west lies Jameson Land, known for its low rolling hills and steady numbers of musk ox, while to the east lies Liverpool Land where it’s mostly glaciated land breeding icebergs. We will pass through both areas using routes followed by generations of hunters. Along the trip we will see countless signs of snow hares, lemmings and polar foxes and we may be lucky enough to see polar bear. Our guides are local mushers with a wealth of knowledge about the area and how not just to survive the cold but to fully enjoy it. Two nights are spent in a local guest house in Ittoqqortoormiit and the rest in tents or local huts.
Dates: Tailor-made to suit
Price: £2,970 per person
Leader: Local Greenlander
Key info: Weather and snow conditions will determine final itinerary. All equipment provided. Price based on two travelling. Two guests per sledge, overnighting in tents or cabins
Fiona’s travel tips
Read: Sirius Patrol by Peter Schmidt MichelsonWhat to expect: Greenland weather is extremely changeable so be prepared for flight delays or last minute contingency plans.
Best time to go: Spring for Greenland sledging, summer for wonderful hiking.
Clients’ comments
“Just a few lines to say that I am safely home and how much I enjoyed the trip. Everything went wonderfully well, in spite of the problems with the weather. My body feels like 103 with all the aching joints but that does not matter. Greenland was wonderful, even the white-out, and I just hope I have a few photos to do it justice.”
Christine Simm, Dog sledging in Greenland for women 40-plus, April 2011
“Your office admin was excellent with total information that was relevant, clear instructions and efficient booking etc. Greenland was total magic. Lorraine did a great job feeding us all and keeping us organised. I was impressed with the guides, vehicle pick-ups, etc. What was really good was, of course, the magnificence of the scenery and all that ice in its wondrous forms. The boat trips were superb and peaceful so that I could really absorb the Arctic - wild flowers, birds, and the amazing walk on the ice cap.”
E Powley, West Greenland, July 2011
“It has been a wonderful experience, particularly to have the opportunity to hike onto the inland ice. I have been in the Ilulissat area before and still found it an exciting, varied and challenging trip which I thoroughly enjoyed.”
Christine Birchall, West Greenland, July 2011
“A big `THANKS` for leading us through a memorable visit to that beautiful and interesting part of Greenland, and laying on such great weather.”
Duncan Currie, West Greenland, July 2011