Sea currents bring huge amounts of ice from the Arctic Ocean, which sometimes block Southern Greenland from May to mid-June. In July and August, the icefield typically poses no problems and the sea in the region is full of icebergs. Every season is different however and should sea ice persist, your expert guide will help you to navigate an amended route.

This trip has been planned so that anyone in reasonably good physical condition can participate, however, as you'll be kayaking for up to 3 - 5 hours/15 - 20 km per day, it's a good idea to do some cardio and upper body exercise in the run-up to departure. The trip is not recommended for anyone with serious back problems as you'll need to carry the kayaks into and out of the water. It's not necessary to have any previous kayaking experience, however, it's a good idea to try it out beforehand to make sure that you enjoy it. The kayaks themselves are stable, double and easy to paddle and navigate. If you have extensive kayaking experience it's possible to undertake this trip in a single kayak - if so please contact your host in advance of the trip.

There are no Polar Bears in this part of Greenland during the summer period when the trip takes place.

A RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boat), sometimes known as a Zodiac, is an open boat that's fast, flexible and very safe. A special coat is provided to protect you from the elements whilst on board.

The kayaks themselves are very stable, double sea-kayaks and easy to paddle and navigate. If you have extensive kayaking experience it's possible to undertake this trip in a single kayak but please contact your host in advance of the trip to request this and discuss your experience with the team.

If you weigh more than 95 kilos or are over 1m 95cm tall, please check with us before booking this trip as we'll need to ensure that the kayaks and equipment provided is suitable for your comfort and safety.

Southern Greenland is famous for offering some of the best places to view the Northern Light and if you're travelling from mid-August through to the end of September there's a good chance that you'll see this spectacular natural phenomenon. The Aurora Borealis occurs all year round, but cannot be seen during May, June and July in Greenland due to the presence of the midnight sun.

Sure can! Over 50% of our travellers travel solo, it’s a great way to meet like-minded people.

Yes you can. Your adventure can begin in Copenhagen instead of Reykjavik for an additional charge of €310 to cover your inclusive flights to Greenland from this alternative location.

On day eight you can choose to visit the Qoorooq ice fjord. You'll ride on a RIB boat to this spectacular location that's usually covered in ice and icebergs, until you can go no further. The trip takes two hours and costs €85 per person - please ask your host for further details.

This tour runs between July and September when the weather warms and the sea ice breaks up and allows passage. The weather in Greenland is very changeable and whilst it's usually pleasant, it's essential that you bring appropriate clothes for both cold and rainy weather. July is the typically warmest of these months, with temperatures often reaching over 15ºC and flowers coming into bloom. Whilst in August, temperatures drop to between 5ºC and 10ºC and the nights can be cold. In September, temperatures are usually between 5ºC to 8ºC during the day but may reach minus 5ºC at night.

Greenland is the wildest country in the northern hemisphere: which combined with the fact the infrastructure is almost non-existent means daily itineraries may not always run exactly as planned. All activities are subject to change in order to adapt the journey to the weather conditions, sea conditions, or technical / logistical difficulties, so this trip requires flexibility from the traveller. Occasionally some activities may be cancelled because of weather or ice conditions.

In the event the itinerary needs to be changed requiring different accommodation, provided it is within the trip dates itself this will be included.

Flights to Greenland operate with Air Iceland from Keflavik (Iceland), and with Air Greenland from Copenhagen (Denmark). Whilst your local host facilitates booking the flight to / from Greenland, it has no further responsibility for the flights themselves, and the flight is subject to the Airline's Terms & Conditions.

If your flight to Greenland is delayed due to poor weather, please liaise directly with the Airline. Your local host will monitor the flights and collect you on arrival in Greenland but can provide no further assistance regarding delays from Copenhagen or Iceland. This only happens rarely but is possible.

For current advice about travelling in Greenland, have a read of the UK Foreign Office pages here.

Our recommended travel insurance provider is Campbell Irvine.

Travel insurance is compulsory on all of our adventures. Your insurance should include adequate protection for overseas medical treatment, evacuation/repatriation, your baggage and equipment and the specific activities involved on your adventure.

Your insurance policy should also include specific Covid-19 cover, including cancellation and curtailment cover if you, your travel companion or a close relative are diagnosed with Covid-19.

We fully endorse Campbell Irvine as their insurance offers all of the above, so get in touch with them or call on 020 7938 1734 to get your insurance sorted. We suggest that you book travel insurance as soon as you book your adventure, just to cover you for any last minute life changes. We know you’re an active lot and injuries do happen!

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All of our group adventures are specially designed for adults to enjoy (18+) as we want these adventures to bring together outdoorsy people who are truly like-minded. Children can be accommodated on some private departures.

You're in good company. Our adventures are typically made up of a mix of solo travellers and small groups of two or three friends who simply love adventure, pushing themselves and meeting awesome like-minded people. See here for more info about our lovely bunch of Much Better Adventurers.

Want to book a private trip? Just tap ‘Private Group’ in the dates and prices tab.

Your trip is led by carefully curated local hosts and expert guides. See here for more info about the guides we work with.