EAST GREENLAND AND ICELAND PHOTOGRAPHY TOUR

Arrival to Reykjavik Airport, where you meet your guide. Transport to accommodation place. Transport time is approximately 0,5 hours.

​Program briefing on the first evening. To have a nice and safe photography adventure, we'll have basic information about clothing, accommodation, and safety instructions for the week. Welcoming meal in the dining room and accommodation in rooms in the hotel near Reykjavik. Welcome to enjoy your photographing holiday!

Breakfast in the dining room. Our wonderful photography holiday starts with a day at the Reykjanes Peninsula! We will enjoy three totally different views of this rugged area.

Hafnaberg is a bird cliff on the southern coast of Reykjanes that stretches 15 km and reaches 40 m in height. During the nesting season (from April to July)

Krísuvíkurbjarg is home to various seabirds, fulmars, kittiwakes, and auks like puffins and guillemots.

Gunnuhver is a powerful fumarole located at the tip of Reykjanes. The steam-rich hot spring takes its name from folklore about Gunna the ghost that was lured into the fumarole.

Fagradalsfjall volcano, which erupted in 2021, is a popular hiking location for a good reason. The new black basalt lava field is still hot and steaming, and the new spatter crater is a stunning sight. There are several hiking paths to choose from, with different lengths and levels of difficulty. Picnic lunch during the day.

Transport back to the accommodation. Dinner. accommodation in your rooms.

Breakfast. Flight from Reykjavik to Kulusuk, Greenland. Transfer by boat from Kulusuk to Tasiilaq. The sea area between Tasiilaq and Kulusuk is the East Greenlandic highway during the summer and autumn months, as the locals travel between the two cities in their boats. On our way, we will pass Icebergs and possibly some Arctic wildlife, such as whales, seals, and different bird species.

We will drive by boat through Sermilik fjord to Tasiilaq town. Sermilik fjord is known for its countless icebergs, drifting through the dark blue sea and soaring glaciers.

The transfer takes about an hour between the two cities, but please note, that the route depends on weather and ice conditions. In Tasiilaq you will be transferred to your accommodation by car. Spend the rest of the day, resting and exploring Tasiilaq on your own. Lunch. Accommodation in two-person rooms in a nice and tidy cabin. Dinner in the evening.

Breakfast. The tour to Ice Cave starts from the harbor in Tasiilaq. From the harbor, we will sail out through the fjord with the beautiful landscape of mountains surrounding you. Getting to the destination will take around 40 minutes.

When reaching the land, you will get on shore and be geared up with all the safety equipment you will need for the tour. Throughout the whole tour, you will be guided by a professional, who will show us how to enjoy your day tour safely on the glacier and on the ice.

First, you will walk on the glacier's surface, observing the structure of the ice and learning how it changes constantly. After a while we will reach a big ice cave, that will take you under the glacier.

Inside the cave, you can see the structures of thousands of years old ice. We will have enough time inside the cave to photograph when the light beautifully reflects through the thick layer of blue and turquoise ice.

Boat trip back to base camp in Tasiilaq.

Breakfast. On a boat trip to Ikateq and Knud Rasmussen Glacier in East Greenland, you'll witness a breathtaking blend of Arctic history, dramatic landscapes, and glacial majesty.

Ikateq – The Forgotten WWII Airbase

Visit to Ikateq, also known as Bluie East Two, a remote American airbase built during World War II.

You’ll step ashore to explore rusted fuel barrels, abandoned trucks, and weathered buildings – silent witnesses to a time when this fjord was a strategic transatlantic refueling point

Surrounded by steep mountains and Arctic silence, the site feels like a ghost town frozen in time.

Ammassalik and Sermiligaaq Fjords

As we sail through Ammassalik Fjord and into Sermiligaaq (meaning “the beautiful glacier fjord”), you’ll be surrounded by jagged peaks, mirror-like waters, and drifting icebergs in surreal shapes. Keep your camera ready – this is prime territory for spotting whales, seals, and Arctic birds gliding between the cliffs.

Knud Rasmussen Glacier – A Frozen Giant

At the end of the fjord lies the mighty Knud Rasmussen Glacier, a towering wall of blue ice that calves into the sea.

You’ll get as close as safely possible by boat, hearing the crackling of ancient ice and feeling the chill of the glacier’s breath. The glacier is named after the famous Greenlandic-Danish explorer and is one of the most photogenic in the region.

Wildlife and Local Encounters

Along the way, you may encounter Arctic foxes on the shoreline, humpback or minke whales surfacing nearby, and seabirds like kittiwakes and guillemots nesting on cliffs.

Breakfast. Full-day hiking tour around the village and surroundings, hiking up to Qaqartivakajik/Sømandsfjeldet – the Seamen’s Mountain. This fully-guided combined tour shows you the best of Tasiilaq town down from the streets and from the top of the mountain. We will visit the most interesting attractions in town, and walk out of town for an introduction to the pure East Greenlandic nature.

The tour in the village includes visits to the local Workshop, where we will stop by and admire the locals creating beautiful handicrafts from animal bones and soapstone. Many locals in Tasiilaq do not speak English, but they are eager to tell us stories about life in Greenland. Down the road from a workshop, we will stop by the museum, which displays many historical tools, artifacts, and local handicrafts. Before heading into nature we will also visit the local supermarket and souvenir shop.

The second part of the combined tour takes us into nature. We will follow a small path leading us to the beautiful backdrop of Tasiilaq, which consist of mountains, hilltops, and lakes. Our destination will be the Seaman’s Fell, a breathtaking sight and the perfect place for landscape photography. The height of the fell is around 700 meters and hiking up to the fell takes about 2-3 hours. Lunch during the hike. Hiking back to cabins. ​

Dinner. Packing the backpacks for Tinit and Egons house accommodation for the last two nights.

Breakfast. We sail through breathtaking landscapes of the countless iceberg and mountains. After an hour of sailing, we will arrive at Tiniteqilaaq. Tiniteqilaaq means “The place that runs dry at low tide”, and is called Tinit by the locals.

From the small settlement, you can see Sermilik Icefjord - a truly mesmerizing sight, with its icebergs and the Greenland ice sheet blending into the horizon. We will go on land to explore the settlement. Tinit is quite small and has approximately 110 inhabitants. Dinner.

Accommodation in Egons house. Egon's House in Tinit is a simple, authentic lodging with scenic views of the Icefjord, offering a traditional Greenlandic settlement experience.

Egon’s House is situated in the remote settlement of Tinit, about 40 km from Tasiilaq.

The house has easy access from the harbor and overlooks the stunning Icefjord, making it ideal for nature lovers and photographers. The house includes: 3 bedrooms, kitchen, living room, toilet

No running water, which is typical for homes in Greenlandic settlements. Water is delivered. Dry toilet. Shower available in the Service house near by.

Dinner, and accommodation in rooms in the house.

Breakfast. A great half-day hiking to explore the ridges and viewpoints just behind the village, offering panoramic views over Sermilik Icefjord, drifting icebergs, and possibly even glimpses of whales.

Ridge Hike Behind the Village

From the harbor or Egon’s House, we hike up the low mountain ridge directly behind Tinit.

The trail is unmarked but walkable, following sheep paths and rocky terrain.

After about 1–1.5 hours of steady uphill walking, you’ll reach a breathtaking viewpoint over the Sermilik Icefjord, with icebergs drifting below and the Greenland Ice Sheet visible in the distance.

This is a perfect spot for landscape photography, birdwatching, and quiet reflection. Picnic lunch during the hike.

Wildlife Encounters: Along the way, you may spot Arctic foxes, ravens, and seabirds like glaucous gulls or kittiwakes. With binoculars or luck, we might even see whales surfacing in the fjord far below.

Cultural Context: The hike offers a unique perspective on life in a remote Greenlandic settlement, with views of colorful houses, drying fish racks, and the rhythm of daily life in Tinit. It’s a great way to connect the natural and human elements of the landscape.

Duration & Difficulty: Total time: 3–4 hours round trip, depending on pace and photo stops.

Difficulty: Moderate – no technical climbing, but uneven terrain and some elevation gain (~200–300 m).

After hiking, resting and meeting locals. Accommodation in Egon’s house. Dinner.

Breakfast. Boat trip to Kulusuk and flight back to Reykjavik.