Greenland wild adventures for people that love the wild outdoors.
Greenland is the wildest place on earth for char fishing. There are thousands of rivers and lakes, full of Arctic Char. Because of the enormous territory and relatively few inhabitants, many of these fishing areas are hardly fished at all and some rivers have not seen an angler – ever.
The fishing is on a voluntary catch and release basis, mostly light tackle fishing. The size of the fish is 2-7 lbs + and there is plenty of it. The local guides are excellent and know the area extremely well. The river mouths are often very productive when the char runs up the rivers. The lakes that are connected to the ocean, by clear rivers, provide the best fishing but the fjords are also extremely productive in the early part of the season. Char start to gather in the fjords near the river mouths in the end of June and begin to move into the rivers in the beginning of July. This abundance of Arctic char – and the magnificent nature, truly makes this a fishing paradise! Prime time for the Arctic Charr is July and August , in the bay just in front of the Lax-a camp the sea is full of fish , we have all tackle at hand in camp. Lax-a Camp can comfortable accommodate 16 people , camp is very comfortable have showers and Sauna and a nice little restaurant. There is plenty of things to do so why not take the family and friends along with you on this adventure. There is plenty of wildlife around the Camp , herds of Caribous , Eagles nest behind the camp , Arctic hairs and Ptarmigans. There is 4 flights a week from Iceland to Greenland. Contact Arni at arnibald@lax-a.is Mobile +354 8983601
OTHER THINGS TO SEE AND DO WHILE YOU ARE IN GREENLAND.
EXCURSIONS IN NARSARSUAQ:
ERIC THE RED‘S VIKING RUINS
We cross Eric’s Fiord by boat and go ashore at the sheep breeding settlement Qassiarsuk, situated on the very spot where Eric the Red in year 985 settled and named his farm “Brattahlid”. We visit the ruins of Eric’s Farm and some nearby Eskimo ruins.
Duration: 3 hours (approx.)
THE VILLAGE OF IGALIKU
By boat through the ice filled Eric’s Fiord to Itilleq where we go ashore next to some of the biggest agricultural fields in South Greenland. We walk 6 km (transportation can be arranged at surcharge) to Igaliku – a beautiful village where the ruins of the Vikings’ Cathedral and the Bishop’s Farm are situated. After lunch in a small cafeteria we walk through the village back to Itilleq and by boat to Narsarsuaq.
Duration: 9 hours (approx.)
QOOROQ ICEFJORD
The Greenland Ice Cap is “producing” 250 mill. tons of icebergs every summer and their last journey begins when they break off the glaciers. One of these glaciers is the Qooroq Glacier. We cruise between the icebergs, towards the glacier and at location by the choice of the captain, we stop the engine and let the boat silently drift in these beautiful surroundings.
Duration: 3 hours (approx.)
HIKING TO THE ICE CAP
This excursion demands that participants are able to walk at least 6 km in mountain terrain. We go by bus as far as the road leads and continue by foot through the “Flower Valley” where the colorful sub arctic flora can be experienced. Lunch at the top of a 300 m high mountain from where we have a fantastic view over the glacier and the Ice Cap. For participants in good physical shape it will be possible to walk down and touch the Ice Cap.
Duration: 8 hours (approx.)
NARSARSUAQ
Guided drive through Narsarsuaq where the guide points out location of the different service facilities, explains about the daily life and the exciting history of the airport. Visit and entrance fee to the local museum also included.
Duration: 2 hours (approx.).
EXCURSIONS IN NARSAQ:
City walk Narsaq
The guide tells the history of the town and about the everyday life in Greenland that in many ways is different to elsewhere in the world. We make a stop in the old Kayak Harbor where the local people still bring in fish and seals with their small boats and we visit the little market where the catch is sold, the church, the museum and the local skin factory. A tour where we try to give an all round understanding of the conditions of living in Greenland.
Duration: 6 hours (approx.)
By boat to the Inland Icecap
We sail across the ice filled Bredefiord to reach the Inland ice Cap. Here we go ashore on an island emerging from the edge of the ice cap at the twin glaciers; here we can walk up and touch the Inland Ice Cap. Packed lunch will be enjoyed in this amazing place. Before heading back towards Narsaq we sail into a bay with bird cliffs and a big waterfall.
Duration: 4 hours (approx.)
Dyrnæs Peninsula hike w/lunch
Easy hike in the Arctic Nature passing Norse Ruins, Eskimo
graves and with many beautiful views.
Duration: 6 hours (approx.)
Dyrnæs Peninsula short hike
Easy hike in the Arctic Nature passing Norse Ruins, Eskimo graves and with many beautiful views.
Duration: 3 hours (approx.)
Narsarsuaq – This is the area which Eric the Red found to be the best place to settle and where he found inspiration to name the new land: Greenland.
Narsaq – A small colorful town with an interesting museum area around the old harbour. Many walking possibilities to the Viking ruins at Dyrnæs and to points of great geological interest. Narsaq is also a perfect place to experience the everyday life in a small Greenlandic town