BEST ADVENTURE IN SOUTH GREENLAND Hiking, glacier trek, RIB boat navigation around the ice cap and the Tasermiut Mountains The Patagonia of the arctic

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1 BEST ADVENTURE IN SOUTH GREENLAND Hiking, glacier trek, RIB boat navigation around the ice cap and the Tasermiut Mountains The Patagonia of the arctic Probably the most complete journey you can do in South Greenland including the best treks in the tundra, an unforgettable excursion on Greenland s ice sheet, and the biggest and most beautiful mountains and vertical walls in Greenland - Ketil and Ulamertorssuaq, in Tasermiut fjord, which are considered one of the ten wonders of the whole Arctic. Navigate in RIB boats among fjords, icebergs, blocks of ice and spectacular glacier fronts. Visit the cities of Qaqortoq, Narsaq and Nanortalik, -the most picturesque settlements- Tasiusaq, Igaliku and Qassiarsuk. Bathe in Uunartoq s warm springs and relish in the breathtaking beauty of the icebergs on the cold waters of the fjord. Be one with nature in our spectacular wilderness camps, right in front of the ice cap and glaciers, under the huge granite walls of Tasermiut or nearby the only hotsprings in Greenland Watch the magnificent northern lights, see caribou, seals and even whales. Go fishing for arctic salmon and cod, pick mussels, mushroom and blueberries. Visit the best Inuit and Viking ruins - Brattahlid and Gardar. Meet the local Inuit people. Join us on an immersion journey to the unexplored secrets of Greenland, one of the last frontiers of the modern world, a journey for adventurous travellers, willing to discover nature in her pure state, and to have first-hand experience of the effects of global warming. Page 1 of 14

2 JOURNEY HIGHLIGHTS Navigate in RIB boat (Zodiac) among almost all fjords in South Greenland, with an immense variety of landscapes: glaciers, icebergs, tundra, mountains, rock walls Feel the adventure and the excitement of Real Adventure. Explore Tasermiut fjord and its impressive vertical walls, which make up the Arctic s Patagonia so called for its magnificent resemblance to the spectacular South American region. Enjoy overnights in our 2 spectacular camps. Qaleraliq Camp and the Tasermiut Camp. Located in the 2 best spots in all south Greenland. A unique excursion with crampons, guided through labyrinthine crevasses, drains and ice caves in one of the oldest ice fields in the planet. A truly exclusive trip in Greenland, only comparable to that in Patagonia s Perito Moreno. A relaxing break and overnight in Uunartoq Island s thermal springs enjoying the inspiring views, the beauty of the icebergs floating on the chilly waters of the fjord. Witness the northern lights, the Dance of the Sky, from one of the world s most special areas. Since mid August. Visit the towns of Qaqortoq, Narsaq and Nanortalik. In Greenland, a town is any settlement with more than one thousand inhabitants. Visit to different small villages some inhabited by just a handful of people rarely visited as Tasiussaq, Saarloq, or Alluitsup Paa. Have first-hand experience of the dramatic progress of climate change in Southern Greenland, an area which offers a rare glimpse of the effects of global warming: glacier withdrawal, increase in the amount of ice that has broken of the glaciers, forest and new vegetation sprouting in terrain which for centuries could not sustain plant life Sight of local fauna such as eagles, caribou, foxes and arctic hares, or whales and seals when the journey takes us to the sea. Visit the ruins of Gardar and Brattahlid, the most important archaeological treasures in the South of Greenland. Try to Kayak among Icebergs, a unique experience. Page 2 of 14

3 DAILY ITINERARY Day 1: Qaleraliq camp Flight Keflavik International Airport Narsarsuaq (also possible to fly from Copenhagen). Welcome reception at the airport. Preparation of equipment and explanation of the journey. When we are ready, we will set off for Qaleraliq camp, navigating along Tunulliarfik fjord among numerous icebergs. We will arrive to a cosy, enchanting camp set on a sandy beach, which contrasts with a spectacular view of three glacier fronts from Qaleraliq s glacier. We will spend the night at the camp, allowing our senses to enjoy the unbelievable views and the thunderclap roar of the icefall from seracs. Accommodation in tents. Day 2: Ice Cap view Ascent to the base of Tasersuatsiaq great lake and panoramic view of the Inland Ice. Ascent on foot through a unique desert-like sand valley which will lead us to a surprisingly different landscape, that of the green and thick tundra. After passing the lake, we will climb a mountain 400 metres high, from which we will have a mesmerising view of the lake, one of the largest in Southern Greenland. The summit is also a very special viewing point of the Inlandis, the immense inland glacier. From there you can gaze upon the infinite ice sheet up to the north coast of the island and towards the Arctic Ocean, and see the Nunataks, floating landmarks on the ice sheet. We may pick mushrooms and blueberries, and look for caribou, which are plentiful in the area. Descent to the camp. Accommodation in tents Day 3: Glacier fronts and excursion on ice We will navigate along the glacier fronts on a RIB boat, admiring the beauty of their vertical walls, ice walls and numerous icebergs as we approach them along their more than 10 kilometres descent to the sea. These glacier fronts extended in only one. But the dramatic progress of climate change divided it in three glacier fronts. From there we will start the ice excursion. An impressive trek using crampons (organised to be suitable for all travellers) on one of the oldest masses of ice in the planet. We will explore its crevasses, drains, caves, seracs, and other ice formations, which give an incredible, labyrhyntine quality to this glacier. An expert mountain guide will be in charge to make sure we are provided with the appropriate equipment, and to ensure the safety of the group during the trip, while he shares with us his knowledge about the special characteristics of the glaciers in the South of Greenland. A unique experience, exciting and original, surprising both first-time comers and those used to the peculiarities of the glacier world. One of the most impressive sights and one of the best excursions in all Greenland. Accommodation in tents Page 3 of 14

4 Day 4: Narsaq Transfer by boat to Narsaq, the third most populated town in South Greenland, with about 1500 inhabitants. In the evening, free time to explore on our own the museum, the fur shops, the church, and to have dinner in one of its restaurants or enjoy a drink with the local people. When we travel by boat, we will look out for whales, we may see them here. Accommodation in Hostel Day 5: Saarloq. Thermal springs in Uunartoq We will sail through the outer skerries direction to the village of Saarloq, a picturesque village almost abandoned where we will make a short stop over to wander around. In the afternoon we will set off for Uunartoq through the complex system of fjords which somehow reminds us of Scotland, although here it is surrounded by icebergs. On our way to Uunartoq Island, we will go past Alluitsup Paa, a painteresque settlement and the capital for whales in South Greenland, which will give us the chance to look for whales during the whole trip. In the afternoon, we will have free time to enjoy a relaxing bathe in the warm springs (the only thermal springs to which access is possible in Greenland), a holiday resort for many natives who come from all over the country to camp and bathe in the thermal springs, while icebergs float only 500 metres away in the fjord. Night at Uunartoq Island. Accommodation in tents Day 6: Hunters Settlement and Kuusuaq River Camp Transfer to Tasiusaq, a picturesque village with 80 inhabitants, and tragic historical landmarks which reflect how hard life was in this country decades ago. All the inhabitants of this village starved to death some 140 years ago. It was not until the 1930s that the village was repopulated by descendants and family of the original inhabitants. Spectacular scenery surrounded by mountains. Day trek to the mouth of Kuusuaq River, the most popular Salmon River in South Greenland. Walk in a truly alpine background to Tasersuaq Lake, through Saputit path, created by Tasiusaq s inhabitants to go fishing in Lake Tasersuaq. Night and Dinner at Kuusuak River Camp. Accommodation in tents Day 7: Tasermiut Camp Navigation to Tasermiut glacier, along the fjord of the same name. During the journey we will discover three impressive mountains - Ketil, Ulamertorssuaq and Tinitertuup up to the borders of the glacier, a glacier with a metres drop from the plateau to the fjord in barely three kilometres, which turns the glacier into a spectacular, mighty ice waterfall. Night at the camp under the huge Ulamertorsuaq - one of the largest and steepest walls in the world, exceeding even Capitán in Yosemite This is a place where climbers attempting the big walls in the region usually camp. This fjord is highlighted as one of the ten Arctic wonders. Page 4 of 14

5 Accommodation in tents Day 8: Nalumasortoq Moderate walk on a terrain of medium difficulty up to the base of the glacier in the amazing granite mass of Nalumasortoq, whose extremely smooth twin walls are highly cherished by climbers in South Greenland. From this viewing point we can see the south face of the Ketil and the north face of the Ulamertorssuaq, together with many other unnamed walls. Alpine and glacial landscapes, incredibly beautiful sights. Fishing and picking mussels, mushrooms and blackberries. This camp also offers a fantastic view to the west face of the Ulamertorssuaq as the sun set strokes the rock with the last rays of sun. Accommodation in tents Day 9: Ulamertosuaq Trekking up to the base of the Ulamertorssuaq wall, rated the best Arctic "Bigwall" and one of the best ten climbing walls in the whole world. Mountain of unique, singular beauty, astonishing wall and glaciers. Night at the camp. Accommodation in tents Day 10: Nanortalik Navigation in RIB boats to Nanortalik, the southernmost town of the country, which has some 2300 inhabitants and is the second most populated town in the South of Greenland. Visit to the Museum of Inuit Culture and Traditions, the best museum in the South. Free time in the evening and for dinner. You can visit the town, go shopping, explore the hunters market, go to a restaurant or have a drink in a town where there are polar bears at least that is the meaning of its name, though the chances of meeting one are extremely little and which still remains isolated by ice for a considerable part of the year. It is possible to join a guided tour of the town and surroundings. Accommodation in Hostel Day 11: Alluitsup Paa. Qaqortoq, South Greenland Capital Transfer by boat first to Alluitsup Paa. A picturesque small hunting and fishing village located in front to the open sea. We will walk around and visit. Continuing later to Qaqortoq, South Greenland capital, founded in 1775, now with almost 3000 inhabitants. They describe it as the most charming and attractive town in all Greenland. Time off to take a small excursion around town, where we will discover the beauty of its colourful buildings, the awe-inspiring landscapes and some of its thirty different rock sculpture designs, spread over the town. In the afternoon, explore on our own the museum, the fur shops, the traditional kayak club, the church, the only fountain in the country, and enjoy a drink with the local people. Accommodation in Hostel Page 5 of 14

6 Day 12: Igaliku and Qoorooq glacier Navigation to Itilleq, where we will leave the RIB boat and take the Kings Way to Igaliku on foot. We will visit Archbishopric Gardar s ruins, religious capital for the Vikings. On the way to Qassiarsuk, we will have a sea excursion to Qoorooq fjord and see what probably is the most spectacular glacier in the South of Greenland. We will navigate among blocks of ice until the density of ice is such that we can no longer continue. Wonderful sight of ice floating around us. Qassiarsuk is a village of about 40 inhabitants, mostly farmers, comprising the old Brattahlid, capital of Viking Greenland. Accommodation in Hostel Day 13: Tasiusaq and Sermilik, the Bay of Icebergs Walk to Tasiusaq farm, where seven people live in notable isolation next to Sermilik fjord, which is almost always blocked by the ice from icebergs coming from Eqaloruutsit glacier. Later we could go fishing arctic salmon or for a walk in the region. Optional: Kayak excursion in the Iceberg Bay A 2 hour sea kayaking trip for beginners among icebergs and ice in one of the safest and best place in the whole Greenland. As we get back, we can also walk around Qassiarsuk, old Brattahlid. This is the place where Eric the Red settled when he started Greenland s colonisation back in 985. Accommodation in Tasiusaq or Qassiarsuk Hostel Day 14: Flower Valley and Glacier We will cross to Narsarsuaq on a zodiac boat. Then, we will walk through Flower Valley enjoying the spectacular view of a valley formed due to the glacier retreat and the consequent glacial sedimentation with plenty of flowers. We will walk until we can see Kiattut glacier and the landscape around it, with superb panoramic view of the ice sheet and its Nunataks. This is probably the most renowned excursion in all Greenland. Farewell dinner, with typical Greenlandic products, whale, seal, caribou, mattak Accommodation in Hostel Day 15: Keflavik/Copenhagen Transfer to Narsarsuaq. Time to walk around in the area and visit the local museum. Flight Narsarsuaq- Keflavik (international airport) or Copenhagen. Page 6 of 14

7 NOTE: This itinerary is a unique journey, designed and organised by the tour operator. It keeps the adventure and discovery ingredients present in all our journeys. The route can be done as it is explained above or in different order. The daily order may not be exactly as planned in this outline. In some departures, first night will be done in Leif Eriksson Hostel instead of Qaleraliq Camp. Greenland is the wildest country in the northern hemisphere, infrastructures are almost non-existent and logistics pose enormous challenges. That is the reason why we may not follow this daily itinerary exactly as planned. It is subject to change in order to adapt the journey to the weather conditions, sea conditions, or technical and organisational difficulties, and it therefore requires flexibility in the traveller. Some activities can be cancelled because of weather or ice conditions as locals say The weather is Boss in Greenland. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Dates 2016: Departures from Keflavik: From 16 th to 30 th of July From 04 th to 18 th of August From 30 th of August to 13 th of September Departure from Copenhagen: From 04 th to 18 th of August From 18 th of August to 01 st of September From 30 th of August to 13 th of September Group: 8 to 12 people Price 2016: ,75 dkk (2.595 ) from Keflavik ,25 dkk (2.905 ) from Copenhagen What is included: - Flight Keflavik/Copenhagen Narsarsuaq, and return - Guide (English Speaking) - Transfers in Greenland, as specified on this program - Meals on a full board basis (except dinner in towns and last day lunch) - Accommodation in Greenland, as stated on this program - Entrance to the Museum of Inuit Culture and Traditions, in Nanortalik - Brattahalid reconstructions - Camping and RIB boat travel equipment What is not included: - Airport taxes and Fees (approx 145 from Keflavik / 200 from Copenhagen) - Accommodation, food and transfers in Keflavik or Copenhagen - Travel insurance - Optional kayak excursion: 70 (minimum 2 participants) - Dinner in the towns of Nanortalik, Qaqortoq and Narsaq - Lunch on flight days - Unexpected expenses as a result of weather conditions (including difficulties or cancellations due to ice or weather conditions) or flight or boat delays. - Any other aspect not listed in What is included Page 7 of 14

8 * It s recommended to confirm Optional Excursions in advance before arrival to Greenland. Registration date: Up to 60 days before the journey s departure date. Registration after that date: Depending on flight availability. Reservation: 40% deposit of the total price, excluding airport taxes. Guide: An English speaking guide from the tour operator will be with you throughout the journey and you may also be accompanied by one or more additional guides for specific stages of the journey. The Guide s job is to point the group in the right direction, to ensure all travellers safety and to solve any possible problems that may arise along the itinerary, making changes or adjustments if necessary. Activities such us putting up the tents in the camp or taking them down, making lunch or other shared activities will be everybody s responsibility, including the guide s. Note that one or different guides can be in charge of the group during the adventure tour. Qualifications The journey is physically challenging but it is designed so that it is suitable for anyone who enjoys the outdoors, who doesn t mind sleeping in a tent, share accommodation and goes hiking or trekking on a regular basis. The longest trek takes approximately 5-6 hours walking (with a light-weight bag) on easy terrain maximum accumulate high: 600 metres. All other excursions are easier, approximately 3 or 4 hours walking, on alternate days. Walks are optional. Travellers who wish to stay at the camp or the hostel may do so. If you are not sure if you are fit enough for the journey, please contact our staff for further information and advice. Level and technical information in the trekking The journey is an adventure in spectacular scenery, surrounded by an atmosphere of exploration and discovery of this wild country, in sometimes difficult conditions, which requires a special type attitude. Nevertheless, the treks are quite easy, and suitable for most abilities. The excursion on ice with crampons will be guided by a mountain guide and is also suitable for anyone physically active and with an adventurous attitude. Trekking Distance (km) Duration aprox.(h) Accumulated height (m) Maximum height (m) Type of terrain Tasersuatsiaq Lake Sand/Tundra Nalumasortoq 10, Path Kuusuaq river Path King s way 9, Way Tasiusaq 13,2 4, Path Flower Valley 13,8 6, Path/Rock Glacier Trek 5 3,5-4, Ice Ulamertorsuaq 7,2 4, Path/Rock *Some excursions for example, Flower Valley allow shorter distance options. Page 8 of 14

9 Family travelling This itinerary can be organised for families. We recommend children are at least 15 years old in order to take part in the excursions. If this is the case, a special meeting before departure is required to give more detailed information to the families about the characteristics of the journey. Camps Qaleraliq Adventure Glacier Camp Qaleraliq Glacier camp is the place where to breathe and feel the Greenlandic untouched wilderness, there are no construction in the place, a totally clean and no impact camp. Therefore basic but located in one of the most spectacular and beautiful spots of South Greenland. It has a big dining Domo room area cosy with tables and chairs; a Domo-kitchen with gas cooker, kitchen utensils. Dinner and breakfast are served in the camp. Accommodation will be in 4 bedded basic but comfortable rooms of Domo loft. Sleeping in bunk beds using sleeping bags. Shared toilets outside the tent bucket type. Tasermiut Camp Tasermiut Camp is a most basic camp located under the awesome walls of Ulamertorssuaq, Nalumasortoq and ketil. It is built by 2 Domo tents used for Kitchen and dining room. And the overnight is done in regular 2 people tents with sleeping pads, not in Domo Tents as Qaleraliq camp. Uunartoq Camp Accommodation at Uunartoq camp is done in regular 2 people tents. A non preinstalled Tipi Tent will serve as kitchen. Kuusuaq Camp Accommodation at Kuusuaq camp is done in regular 2 people tents. A non preinstalled Tipi Tent will serve as kitchen. Hostels At Qassiarsuk we will spend the night at the Leif Eriksson Hostel, located next to the notable, Viking marine monument. It is a clean and cosy hostel, with a spacious terrace overlooking the fjord, shared rooms, with shared toilets and showers. We will use sleeping bags at night. Overnight stays at the Leif Eriksson Hostel may be substituted by overnight stays at another local hostel. At Tasiusaq, you will enjoy your stay in a cosy hostel which is beautifully located in a farm inhabited by 7 people. Lodge in quadruple rooms, shared facilities. Toilet bucket type. Cosy common place and terrace with spectacular views. We will use sleeping bags at nights. Page 9 of 14

10 Hostels at Narsaq, Qaqortoq and Nanortalik, have similar standard. Optional excursions Optional excursions should be confirmed upon arrival, in the information meeting of the first day. However, we recommend you confirm Optional Excursions in advance before arriving in Greenland. Kayak excursion in the Icebergs Bay : This is a 2 hour sea kayaking trip for beginners among icebergs and ice in one of the safest and best place in the whole of Greenland. Duration: 2 hours (approx.) Group: minimum 2pax Price: 521,50 dkk (70 ) per person Communication Most phones can be used in towns and many areas of the coast. Camps will have Iridium satellite phone and radio. Boats have special radio systems. The guide uses also a spot or similar means of communication in order to keep the contact with our base in Qassiarsuk. Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB boat) The navigation will be done in a RIB-boat a Rigid Inflatable Boat, The Adventure boat by definition. The RIB boat is an open boat fast flexible and very safe. A special coat is provided for navigation. The RIB Boat allows the traveller to feel the elements and be one with them. RIB boats enable to reach areas that are difficult to access on any other type of boats. This type of boats allows us to be more dynamic, versatile and to enjoy adventure, without compromising safety. For some stages of the journey we may combine boats with other means of transport. All boats used during the journey are registered, approved and comply with all Danish Marine safety measures. Board The journey will finish with a special Greenlandic dinner that will include local products available: cooked and dried seal meat and fat, stewed whale meet, raw whale meet, caribou meat, smoked fletan, dried anmmassat and cod, During the day trips we will follow a more practical diet: Breakfast: Coffee, tea, infusions, cocoa, powdered milk, biscuits, bread, jam, muesli and cereals. Packed lunch: Bread, cheese, chorizo, salami, ham, foie-gras, chocolate, nuts, biscuits, soup, hot tea Dinner: Meals cooked at the camp. Rice, pasta, fish, mashed potatoes and meat, sausages, bacon, chorizo, tuna, squid Northern Lights The northern lights are one of the most wonderful of nature s phenomena on our planet, a beautiful, delightful display of movement and light against the dark polar skies on clear, calm nights. Page 10 of 14

11 It is usually possible to witness the aurora in winter. Late summer, however, especially in September, is the best time of the year to watch it in Southern Greenland, which is famous for offering some of the best places to view this spectacular natural display. In July, there is more sunlight and therefore it is not so easy to see it, but since mid August it can be seen more often, and from September onwards, the aurora can be seen almost every day when the skies are clear. Fishing and Fruit picking Tasersuatsiaq lake, Tunulliarfik fjord and Qassiarsuk are very good areas to go fishing, especially for arctic salmon and cod. We do not provide fishing equipment. We therefore recommend you take it from your country or buy it at Qassiarsuk. Mushroom (Boletus Edulis) and blueberry picking is season dependent, although August is usually the best month. Mussel collecting will be easy near Tasermiut camp, where there are plenty during the summer months. Weather Weather in Greenland is very changeable. It is usually pleasant, but it is essential that you bring appropriate clothes for rainy weather. Temperatures are often more than 15ºC in July, and between 5ºC and 10ºC in August. Mid-August nights are sometimes cold. In September, temperatures are usually between 5ºC to 8ºC during the day and may reach minus 5ºC at night. Ice conditions Eastern Greenland draughts bring great amounts of ice from the Arctic Ocean, which cut off Southern Greenland from May to mid-june. We may also come across ice that makes navigation difficult in July, but it is rare. If this happens, we won t be able to navigate to Nanortalik, so we would take an alternative route instead. In August, the ice field poses no special problems and the sea in the region is full of icebergs. USEFUL INFORMATION FOR THE TRAVELLER Currency DKK: Danish crown. Approx. 1 = 7,4606DKK. (in both Greenland and Denmark). Updated in August ISK: Icelandic crown. Approx. 1 = 144 ISK. (in Iceland). Updated in August You can exchange euro at our Narsarsuaq office or in the Leif Eriksson hostel upon arrival in Greenland. Pocket money Greenland is one of the most expensive countries in the world. We recommend travellers bring approximately crowns ( euros). You can purchase gifts and handicrafts at our Narsarsuaq office Passport and visa regulations You must have a valid passport which expires no less than three months after your stay in Greenland. A visa is not necessary unless you come from a country where a visa is required to enter Denmark. Ask us what the specific requirements from your country are. Page 11 of 14

12 Vaccine You do not need to have any injections for Greenland. Language Kalaallisut, the Western Greenlandic language, is the main language in Greenland. It is spoken by people, which makes it the most important Inuit language in the world. Inuhumiutut is also spoken in the North, and Tunumiutut in the East Coast. Most people in Greenland speak some Danish, which is the second official language. Many speak English too, with various levels of fluency, especially young people. Greenlandic has an agglutinating structure. It belongs to the Inuit-Aleut family of languages, and it is spoken by people in different areas, from the Aleutian Islands up to the west coast in Greenland. It is of Asian origin, as is the Inuit race. The country Greenland is one of the most singular countries in the world: A huge island that holds a glacier measuring two million square kilometres in size, surrounded by a coastal mountainous belt, bathed by a sea which due to its Arctic climate remains frozen most part of the year. Some inhabitants, mostly Inuits depending on fishing, hunting and farming, live on the coast. Greenland is now semi-independent from Denmark. The most populated area is the west coast inhabitants live in Nuuk which is the capital of the country. Northern and Eastern Greenland are almost uninhabited. Transport Roads are almost non-existent, except in towns. The most common means of transport are therefore boats, planes and helicopters. EQUIPMENT PROVIDED BY THE ORGANIZATION FOR THE GROUPS CAMPING EQUIPMENT Tents Cooking accessories, kitchen utensils Cup Plate First-aid kit COMMUNICATION The boats will be equipped with a radio to be used at sea. Mobile phone Iridium phone (at Camps) Delorme Satellite Messenger or similar ORIENTATION AND WEATHER CONDITIONS Compass Maps Page 12 of 14

13 PERSONAL EQUIPMENT PROVIDED BY THE ORGANIZATION Polar jacket Life jacket (to be worn on the RIB boat) PVC kit bag, where you must fit all your luggage for the trip, (capacity: 90 litres). You can leave what you don t need for the trip in Narsarsuaq, we will keep your bag safe until your return. Crampons and security equipment for the glacier hike RECOMMENDED PERSONAL EQUIPMENT NOT PROVIDED BY THE ORGANIZATION HEAD Fleece hat (or wollen) Sunglasses Sun cream (we recommend strong protection against UVA rays) Lip balm (with sun block) Mosquito head net (recommended if you come before mid August. It can be purchased in Narsarsuaq. Please confirm first with the tour operator office). Peak cap (to use with the mosquito net) BODY Waterproof jacket A pair of light waterproof trousers Rain cape Fleece jacket Light/Midweight fleece or jumper Thermal underwear (3 t-shirts) Thermal leggings Comfortable trousers (to wear during the treks) Swim suit (for the thermal springs) HANDS Waterproof gloves Fleece gloves FEET Waterproof trekking boots Gaiters (useful, but not essential) Rain boots (useful, but not essential) 4 pairs of socks Flip-flops, crocs shoes or similar footwear (useful at the hostel, but not essential) CAMPING EQUIPMENT Sleeping bag (if possible for -10ºC). You may rent one in Narsarsuaq. Please contact your Agency first to confirm. Torch (if possible, head torch). If you come in August and onwards. Light water bottle Cutlery set Camping cup. Toilet bag and accessories (please bring biodegradable products) Page 13 of 14

14 BAGS Backpack, suitcase or big kit bag (remember that you will leave it in Narsarsuaq with your extra equipment, until the end of the trip) Small bag (for one-day trips) OTHERS Hiking poles (optional). You may rent one at Narsarsuaq. Please contact first the tour operators office to confirm. Note: This is not an exhaustive list. Please add toiletries, towel, travelling clothes, personal medication, and any other item you may need. When packing, please be aware of the limitations as far as space on boats is concerned, and keep in mind your own comfort. Try to carry as less weight as possible in a bag as small as possible. We will emphasize recommendations for luggage at the beginning of the journey. EQUIPMENT LIST AVAILABLE FOR RENT PRICES (Euros) 1 day 4-5 days 8 days 15 days Sale SLEEPING BAG + SLEEPING MAT SLEEPING MAT TREKKING POLES SATELLITE TELEPHONE Deposit for Satellite phone use PERSONAL LOCATOR BEACON Delorme SATELLITE MESSENGER GPS MOSQUITO NET RAIN CAPE CUTLERY SET TREKKING MAP 1: SAGA MAP 1: SAGA MAP 1: SNOW SHOVEL RESERVATIONS: A 40% deposit of the total price is needed to confirm the booking. The rest must be paid at least 45 days before departure. Otherwise the booking will be cancelled. Payment will be made by bank transfer only. The bank transfer document is legally equivalent to an invoice. Page 14 of 14