With a fjord on one side and the massive Greenland Ice Sheet bordering the other, Kangerlussuaq is surprisingly enough one of the most ice-free tracks of land in all of Greenland. Its location is a paradise for both reindeer and musk ox, who thrive in this environment due to the relatively mild, stable and dry climate - and the abundance of food!
In 4WD vehicles we will embark on the routes through the beautiful tundra landscape in the backcountry of the settelement. We will be looking for wildlife such as musk ox, reindeer, arctic snow hare, and birds. We will learn about the tundra's vegetation and flowering plants, including the dense scrub that grows on the south-facing rocky slopes and the wooded thickets of arctic willow.
We will often drive up to the American named mountain of Tacan south of Kangerlussuaq with fantastic panoramic views of the valleys, rivers, Kangerlussuaq and even parts of the Greenland Ice Sheet.
We will take a few breaks during the excursion where you can stretch your legs and enjoy the peaceful nature, the fresh air, and views of distant horizon.
