Exclusively curated itinerary by Adventurous Ewe

Venturing deep into the remote fjord system of Southern Greenland, Jim, Founder & Director of Adventurous Ewe, joined forces with two native Greenlandic Guides to sculpt a journey unlike any other. Through their collective expertise, they’ve mapped an exclusive expedition through this remote paradise.

We are inherently a responsible travel operator. Small group sizes allow us to visit a destination and local communities, not invade, and to be welcomed back time and time again. We pride ourselves on this commitment.

As well as carefully crafting amazing and meaningful adventures across the planet, we’ve made booking them as flexible, safe and as simple as possible. For more info, please our Book and Travel with Confidence page. 

On joining us for the Greenland Wilderness Adventure, you will receive all the exciting trip info via our free mobile travel app. 

You’ll have access to your itinerary, trip countdown, live updates, contact info, weather forecasts, know before you go trip info, kit lists and much more at the touch of a button 24 hours a day via your mobile phone. No more unnecessary use of reams of paper to benefit the environment and the need of carrying around documents with you. A’ppy days.

With being a small family business we pride ourselves with providing personal, professional and friendly service. We appreciate that everyone has different levels of experience and reasons for wishing to embark on this Greenland Wilderness Adventure and therefore require varying levels of support and guidance. We’re here to help you every step of the way from the moment you join the flock all the way through to completing the challenge and beyond. Jim and Sue’s knowledge and expertise stems from dozens of years of travelling and exploring the destinations that we visit in order to fully support you in the lead up to your adventure. 

On signing up for the trip, we will provide you with the recommended flights to book or alternately, we can book the flights for you through our ATOL & ABTA protected Flight Agent at an additional cost. 

Flights are not included in your travel package to give you the flexibility to travel from your nearest airport, use your frequent flyer points or extend your stay in Greenland, Iceland or Denmark if you wish. The recommended flights for this will include airport transfers in Greenland.

There are direct flights from London and non-direct flights for all major airports across the UK with stopovers in Reykjavik, Iceland or Copenhagen, Denmark.

In November 2024, a new international airport in Nuuk is set to open its doors, offering direct flights from Europe and North America.

All nationalities require a full passport that must be valid for 6 months beyond the intended length of stay. It is your responsibility to have the correct personal documents and to obtain your own visa, if one is necessary, in accordance with the regulations of the country you are to visit. The information below is primarily for UK passport holders, and other nationalities should check with their relevant embassies. We are not responsible for the actions of local immigration and customs officials, whether at points of entry or otherwise, and any subsequent effects. 

UK citizens – for the most up to date info, please visit the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website. 

Australian citizens – for the most up to date info, please visit Smart Traveller.

Visas are currently not required to enter Greenland, however it is your responsibility to check for updates and obtain any necessary visa documents if required. 

Travellers from the UK, US and EU normally do not need a visa to enter Greenland. Please note, visa requirements often change and it is your responsibility to obtain any required visas for this trip. Therefore, we recommend that you check with the nearest embassy or consulate of your chosen destination(s), including any countries you may be transiting or transferring through.

Some local governments provide guidance on what visas their citizens need. To help, we’ve gathered a selection of useful links below.

• Australia: https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/europe/denmark
• Canada: www.travel.gc.ca/destinations/greenland
• United Kingdom: www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/denmark/entry-requirements
• USA: www.travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Greenland.html

TRAVEL INSURANCE

Travel Insurance is an important part of any booking. It is compulsory that everyone who travels with us has taken out adequate travel insurance which includes, among other things, cover for the full value of your trip, medical (emergency, evacuation and repatriation) arrangements, activities undertaken, personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects and COVID-19 travel cover.

For UK residents we have partnered with Campbell & Irvine Direct to provide you with a travel insurance. If you would like to obtain cover for your trip please feel free to contact specialist Insurance Brokers, Campbell Irvine Direct for a quote.

You must send your Travel Insurance Policy to Adventurous Ewe no less than 4 weeks prior to departure.

GLOBAL RESCUE MEMBERSHIP

For peace of mind whilst remote trekking, Global Rescue provides short term membership giving access to travel, security, medical advisory and evacuation services up to $US500,000.  They’re a specialised field rescue company, and assist from the point of illness or injury by getting you to the closest and most appropriate medical facilities to get stabilised. Once fit to fly if you require additional inpatient treatment Global Rescue will further evacuate and repatriate to your home hospital on record. These services are all covered through their upfront membership fee with no claims process.  For more info, please click here. 

VACCINATIONS

There are currently no mandatory vaccination requirements for Greenland. However, you may want to consider vaccinations for tetanus, rabies and tuberculosis (TB).

For the most up to date details on vaccinations, please consult with your GP or travel healthcare practitioner 8 weeks in advance of travel. For up to date vaccination info please check the latest health advice for Greenland from the Fit for Travel website.

SEVERE ALLERGIES

If you have a severe allergy please inform us at the time of booking. We will do all we can to help, but unfortunately we are unable to guarantee an allergy free environment on this trip. You will need to carry your own treatment for the allergy with you, as ‘adrenaline auto-injectors’ are not carried as standard by AE leaders and crew. Whilst your leader is aware of our trekkers medical history, please also inform your leader on arrival of your allergy, and let them know where you keep your adrenaline pen.

Adventurous Ewe puts the safety and well-being of you, our leaders & crew and the communities we visit at the centre of all our operations, always. Your safety and well-being is our top priority. The Greenland Wilderness Adventure is intentionally challenging and requires individual preparation as the trip is designed to take you out of your every-day comfort zone and achieve something extraordinary. Rest assured we have a thorough Safety Management System, indepth risk assessments and risk management systems in place.

You will be accompanied by local qualified Mountain Guide and a UK Mountain Leader for groups over 6 people. All our Guides are Remote First Aid trained and have extensive experience in leading teams in this region. They will be ultimately responsible for your safety on this trip.

There will be radio or phone contact between Adventurous Ewe Mountain Leader, Local Guide & crew and the Office Base in Nuuk during your trek. Your Mountain Leader will also carry a Satellite phone for emergencies only and have 24-hour contact with Adventurous Ewe office in UK. 

If for any reason you need to leave the group early, the crew will assist you with your departure and will arrange transfers, accommodation and medical care if necessary. All costs incurred due to an early departure will need to be covered by yourself before departing Greenland, this is why we insist on suitable travel insurance cover.

Many national governments provide a regularly updated advice service on safety issues involved with international travel. We recommend that you check the Foreign & Commonwealth Office Travel advice website for their latest travel information before departure and ensure that your travel insurance covers you for all areas your itinerary covers.

We also ask that you please ensure you use your alcohol-based hand sanitiser at all times to minimise the spread of any germs throughout your fellow flock of trekkers!

For more info, please visit our Safety and Well-being page. 

You will be accompanied by certified Mountain Leader/s throughout this trek. Leaders have been carefully selected to ensure you have the best experience with a bit of humour thrown in for good measure. Your Leader will be Wilderness First Aid trained too.

Your Local Leader is a key part to this trip. They are all expertly trained and experienced and have a huge passion for what they do and have plenty of knowledge ready to share with you. They are responsible for ensuring the complete safety, wellbeing and enjoyment of the team whilst also retaining a flexible and fun attitude. A UK Mountain Leader will also accompany you for groups over 6 people. The Leaders/s have radio and mobile phone contact with base, the local office and Adventurous Ewe’s HQ.

We pride ourselves in small group travel to minimise the impact on the environment, to maximise your safety and wellbeing and to make your experience more authentic.

The minimum group size for our Greenland Wilderness Adventure to run is 6 people and the maximum group size is 8 people.

You are most welcome to join this trrip with friends, family, colleagues or as a solo traveller. You are also welcome to use this trip as a fundraiser for the charity of your choice.

If you have a group of over 6 people, we would be more than happy to run a private trip for you. For any further info or to chat about running a bespoke trip, we’d love to hear from you at info@adventurousewe.co.uk or call 01492 588 069.

This expedition is graded as ‘Tough’, given that you will be trekking and camping in remote areas, but one that is very achievable with the correct preparations and experience.

It requires a good level of strength, endurance, determination and a willingness to chip in and help with camping duties.

The terrain is uneven as there are no designated trails to follow. You will be required to carry all your own kit plus potentially a few extra bits & pieces for camping and food supplies.

Please also be prepared for varied conditions and temps. Due to the unpredictability of the climate in southern Greenland, you will need to be prepared for walking and camping in all conditions, as the weather can change extremely rapidly, making clothing and footwear choices important. Please also note that washing facilities and loos are more or less non-existent on the trek, though please remember that everyone will be experiencing the same conditions and these lack of facilities end up bonding the groups more and creating some great stories. 

As with any trek in mountainous and remote areas, safety is paramount and your Leader will always make decisions to amend the itineraries to ensure the safety of the whole group. 

Greenland has an Arctic climate with average temperatures that do not exceed 10°C in the warmest summer months.  However, the conditions in the coastal regions of the Arctic during the northern summer are both mild and changeable. Enjoyable sunny days can swiftly change to cold, windy storms with snow flurries and rolling seas. Average daily temperatures in mid-season are between -4°C and +2°C; however, wind conditions can make it seem colder. It is common that you will experience daytime temperatures below freezing.

A Trek Training Programme will be provided when you join this trip to help you with your preparations. We also have exclusive offers with our Training Partners and Communities – Her Spirit and Strength & Movement Coast, Peter Lant. For more info, please visit our Training & Preparation page.

The more you are prepared, the more you will enjoy the challenge.

Our motto is: Train hard, smile harder and enjoy the journey!

A full kit list will be provided when you book on this trip or you can download the Trip Notes for this trek. Good kit can make the difference between a fantastic adventure and an uncomfortable one.

An exclusive Adventurous Ewe discount code will be provided for specialist outdoor retailers both online and in store when booked on this expedition.

The packed weight of your pack whilst trekking including, your sleeping bag and mattress, should ideally be no more than 10kgs as you will be carrying this during the expedition. Plus you may also need to carry some camping equipment, group shelters and food items. Anything not required on the trek can be left at the hotel in Nuuk.

To help you get the very best from your Greenland Wilderness Adventure, we will provide you with an exclusive Adventurous Ewe discount code to use in a specialist outdoor retailer both online and in store. They offer a large choice of kit that the staff themselves use while climbing, hiking, mountaineering, running, travelling or enjoying expeditions across the globe and they pride themselves on sharing their experience and knowledge of equipment so you can choose the right gear to suit you and this trip.

7 NIGHTS: HOTEL (3 NIGHTS), CAMPING (4 NIGHTS)

In Nuuk, you’ll stay in a standard hotel, which has en suite bathrooms. 

The trek itself is on camping basis, meaning that you as a team will help erect and dismantle the tents and help with camp chores. You are also most welcome to get involved with the cooking if you wish. Most of the camping on this trek is wild camping amidst the mountains. You’ll stay in two-person tents which have enough room inside for your kitbags. Sleeping mats and bags are not provided. 

For more info or to request a single room, please get in touch with us at info@adventurousewe.co.uk.

All breakfasts, 4 lunches and 4 dinners included
At Adventurous Ewe we make a special effort to source our food in Greenland itself and your Local Guide will buy much of what you eat at small local stores. Please take into consideration that the variety of foodstuffs available in Greenland is necessarily limited. The emphasis is on easily-prepared meals whilst on expedition.

Breakfast is typically porridge in order to start you off well on your trek.
Lunch is typically dry biscuits with toppings such as ham, cheese, etc.
Evening meals will be expedition freeze dried meals where you simply add boiling water to rehydrate.

There will be the opportunity to forage for fresh herbs, mushrooms and berries to accompany meals or even catch an Arctic char for dinner with the support and guidance of your Local Guide.

We recommend buying some snacks from the local store prior to starting your trek and/or brining some of your own favourite snacks from home. Please remove as much packaging as possible before bringing them to Greenland to reduce waste.

Whilst we cater for vegetarians, albeit something with a more limited choice, unfortunately due to the nature of this expedition, we’re unable to always provide for special diets. It can be very hard to cater for a wide range of dietary choices and you may have to supplement with food/snacks from home. If you have any specific dietary requirements, please speak with Adventurous Ewe and they will be able to advise you of what is possible.

Drinking Water
Staying hydrated is important when undertaking any physical activity and it is generally recommended to drink at least 2-3 litres per person per day. Given this is a remote trek, you’ll be filling your water bottle from freshly following streams. You will need to treat this water with purification tablets or another form of treatment. Handheld UV filters such as a ‘SteriPEN’ are very effective, can treat 1 litre of water in a couple of minutes and the water is ready immediately – look for lightweight lithium battery models and remember that you will need to bring a wide-mouthed bottle (e.g. Nalgene) for use with these devices.

Adventurous Ewe has partnered with Water-to-Go, a filtration system that eliminates over 99.99% of all microbiological contaminants from any non-salt water source – for more info please click here. As part of this expedition, new AE trekkers will receive a free Water-to-Go bottle when departing for our Greenland Wilderness Adventure, and better still, 15% of the purchase value for replacement filters will be donated to our environmental charity partner, Cool Earth. Please note that if the water freezes it will clog up the filter – in this event, defrost before use by sitting the filter in lukewarm water for 10-15 minutes. Please help us reduce the volume of single use plastic in this pristine environment. We do not encourage the purchasing of single use plastic bottles.

Deposit: £295 per person on booking.
Remaining balance: £2600 per person. Payment due no later than 6 weeks prior to the trip departure date.
Total cost: £2895 per person

Monthly payment plan
A monthly payment plan can be arranged for this trip. Please contact us for more information or to set up your plan. Simply email info@adventurousewe.co.uk or call 01492 588 069.

Book & Travel with Confidence
As well as carefully crafting amazing and meaningful adventures across the planet, we’ve made booking them as flexible, safe and as simple as possible. 

For the latest info regarding booking and travelling with Adventurous Ewe, please visit our website.

Fundraising
You’re welcome to fundraise for a charity of your choice if you wish to do so. All sponsorship monies are to be sent directly to your chosen charity.

All your trip info will be sent to you through a travel mobile app which is free to download. You will receive an email from Adventurous Ewe with your personalised log in code for this app.

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You’re most welcome to use the hashtags
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Your Adventurous Ewe Leader/s and Crew will have a satellite phone, mobile phones and radios communications in case of emergencies. The team are trained to deal with these situations. Please ensure you listen to your Leader during these times and refrain from putting any posts on social media. Should you find yourself unable to continue with the trek, your Leader and crew will make the necessary arrangements. Depending on the situation, you will be met by the support vehicle (depending on access) and you will be transferred back to suitable accommodation or nearby medical facility as required.

Your Emergency Contact at Adventurous Ewe HQ is Jim Young on +44(0)7747 346 588.

COOL EARTH

We are very excited to have teamed up with leading climate change charity Cool Earth, who share our mission to protect the planet’s precious environment in a sustainable manner. The future of rainforest protection is where everyone makes a difference to climate change! We invest a % of our revenue into supporting critical conservation projects around the world through Cool Earth. You are most welcome to help make a difference too by sparing a few pennies. Please give what you can and help save the world’s rainforests today by clicking here. Just £2.50 will save 10 trees and lock up 10 tonnes of CO2.

Together, we can all make a difference in helping preserve this precious and wonderful planet. Thank-ewe