Greenland

Searun Arctic Char fishing in Greenland.
Greenland is the wildest place on earth for char fishing.  This is the biggest island in the world, and in fact one of biggest countries as well. Greenland is inhabited with only 55.000 people, sharing thousands of rivers and lakes, full of Arctic Char.  This means that many of those fishing areas are hardly fished at all, some rivers have not seen an angler - ever. You will catch Searun Arctic Char from 1 – 7 lbs.  The fishing is on a vouluntary catch and release basis, but you will appreciate this high quality fish on the BBQ as often as you like. 

Fish are plentiful but the season is very short.  You have to be there at the right time of year.  The best time is from middle of July until mid September.  We fly you in through Iceland and you have the option of either a 5 day tour or an 8 day tour.   Friday – Tuesday or Friday – Friday.

Our camp in Greenland is a basic adventure, outdoor camp.  It is one of a kind, sitting in the unspoiled nature, where you are completely alone in the wilderness.  The camp consists of 12 twin bed cabins.   In the center of the cabin area is an outdoor BBQ and dining facilities under a roof. There youwill enjoy sitting around a fireplace, sharing tactics and swapping stories. The camp is designed and built to create the exact atmosphere of being in the middle of the wilderness of Greenland.  It is not a luxury camp but it serves your basic needs.  A comfortable bed, outdoor showers and toilets.

 

Greenland char run between 1 lbs. and 7lbs, but we've caught a few weighing close to 10 lbs.	We have a vast hunting concession in the south of Greenland, which offers endless fishing opportunities on hundreds of rivers and lakes.
They are free takers of both streamers and nymphs. Bright flies with orange or magenta in the dressing are most effective.	You have to be well prepared for good long walks in Greenland Wilderness.
Arctic Char is very tasteful fish , ideal on the evening BBQ, just with butter and potatoes.	By mid July  the rivers and lakes are full of fish. August is a more comfortable time to fish as the mosquitoes are beginning to die off.
Endless fishing areas from along the coast to the endless rivers and lakes.	A beautiful mistic morning in Greenland.
Late season Arctic Char already in the spowning colours.	The lakes, that connect to the ocean by clear rivers, provide the best fishing, but the fjords are also extremely productive in the early part of the season.
Gin clear waters ideal for dry flies , small streamers and nymphs.	Fresh Chromer just arrived in the river from the Atlantic.

Itinerary:

5 days trip Friday to Tuesday June - September.
8 days trip Friday to Friday June - September.

Day 1. 

Depart from Iceland at 13:45, arrive in Greenland at 14:45, local time.  Our representative will welcome you at the airport and take you by boat on a very scenic 2 and half hour boat ride all the way to our camp.  When arriving at the camp the guides will welcome you with a hot dinner, and plenty of it. In the evening you settle into the camp, you tackle up your gear and if you want you can walk to the nearest river and fish until nightfall.

Day 2-4.

During these 3 days you fish the whole day, either the homewaters around the camp or cruise the coast line with your guide exploring the magnificent rivers and lakes of South Greenland. Breakfast and dinner is served at the lodge, but during the day you will have packed lunch. 

During your stay, you have the option of going on a sight seeing or a historical viking saga tour.  Or simply hike around the area walking up the mountains, visiting glaciers and enjoying the wildness.

Day 5

You can fish couple of hours in the moring, but we have to be at Narsarsuaq airport at 14:00 to depart to Iceland at 15:45.  Landing time in Reykjavik is at 20:45 local time. At Reykjavik airport our drivers will welcome you and take you to a hotel of your choice.

Prices:
For full rod for the 5 days trip Eur: 3.950.-
For full rod for the 8 days trip Eur: 5.950.-

Non Fisher for 5 days trip Eur: 2.900.-
Non Fisher for 8 days trip Eur: 3.900.-

Inclusive in price:
Welcoming at arrival in Iceland , transfer from International Airport to Reykjavik Airport for Greenland flight.
International flights Reykjavik / Iceland - Narsassuaq / Greenland - reykjavik Iceland.
Transportation by boats for the whole tour.
Full board and lodging in our camp.
1 Captain and boat for every 4 anglers.
1 Guide for every 4 anglers.
Fishing licences in Greenland.
Historical tours and sight seeing.

Tackle can be rented in Greenland , but most anglers bring their own.

For booking and all further information please contact Harpa at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Arni at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Mobile +354 898 3601

All transportation in Greenland is by boats.	Meals are mainly from the Greenland nature; Fish from the sea, Arctic Char and Reindeer meat -  basic but very healthy and delicious.
Ideal group of anglers is 2 to 6 in a group.	A typical Greenland Arctic Charr river.
One valley after another like this one! There is fish in most of those rivers, many of them hardly fished.	Voluntary catch and release, but we urge anglers to take a couple of char for the BBQ - they taste great and are very healthy.
Unspoiled rivers, no people just you and the wilderness.	Some of the pools are literally crowded with fish, of all sizes.

During the summer, South Greenland lives up to its name of “green land”. Because of the mild climate, the economic structure is very different from the rest of Greenland with sheep farming and agriculture playing a major part. You can see isolated sheep farms, most of which can only be reached by boat. But South Greenland is not just known for its fertility, mountains and flowers but also for its glaciers, icebergs in all shapes and colors and fantastic views of the Northern Lights from the end of August.

Field ice is a remarkable phenomenon of South Greenland. It is formed in the Arctic Ocean north of Greenland and carried down and around the southern cape and into South Greenland’s bays and fjords. The ice brings seals and seal hunting and fishing are other occupations in the area. Narsarsuaq is the center of various excursions and Narsaq is the pearl of the area. They are the two of the three sizeable towns in South Greenland and are separated by a short boat ride. South Greenland is the most accessible and most traveled to point in Greenland.

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
 
For booking and all further information please contact Harpa at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Arni at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Mobile +354 898 3601

Maps of area and flight route