Route 1:  From Melville Bay "Little Reindeer Valley" / Tugtuligssuaq, north of the settlement Kullorsuaq to the settlement Nuussuaq.

Date:               4. july to 18. july 2012.

Distance:         About 180 km. paddling.

In Upernavik city we start the expedition by sailing with the boat DUDA LASØ up in Melville Bay, where the kayaks is unloaded in the "Little Reindeer Valley" deep inside the Melville Bay. From there we will go on foot a 1-2 day expedition to the mainland "Little Reindeer Land" and if the weather permits, we will go up on or near the inlandic ice.

We will paddle in kayaks past Knud Rasmussen, Bjorn Borg and on to the large settlement Kullorsuaq (about 420 people lives there). Then we cross Wilcox Head of Holms island and on to Nuussuaq.

During the kayak expedition there will be opportunities to catch the northern cod. We will have time on this expedition for fishing and hiking.
 

DUDA LASØ will pick us up in Nuussuaq, the last night in Upernavik district takes place aboard the ship. Upon arrival to Upernavik we can visit the museum before departing from Upernavik airport.

Booking and more info     http://www.gronlandsresor.se/resor/4019-12eng.html

Route 2: From Nuussuaq to Upernavik
See Kipaku, giant polar guillemot bird cliff, crossing icefjords and dense ice bergs, catch cod and explore Upernavik ice fjord north side.
 

Date:               18. july to 1. august 2012.

Distance:         About 230 km. paddling.

Immediately after arrival at Upernavik town, we travel down to Upernavik harbor and come aboard DUDA LASØ. The ship sails us to the settlement Nuussuaq, where we after arrival get equipment and kayaks.

From the settlement Nuussuaq we paddle so in southerly direction and along the way we will see the giant bird cliff Kipaku, icefjords, settlements, hundred of islands and finally Upernavik town.

We will explore Upernavik ice fjord north side. And after a visit to the village Aapilattoq we will paddle to Upernavik. We will visit the museum in Upernavik the last day.

During the kayak expedition there will be opportunities to catch the northern cod.

There will be much paddling on this expedition, but also upportunities for shorter hiking trips along the way.

Booking and more info     http://www.gronlandsresor.se/resor/4019-12eng.html

Route 3: Upernavik Icefjord roundtrip

Date:               1. august to 9. august 2012.

Distance:         About 125 km. paddling.

The kayaking will start in Upernavik travelling towards Kingitorsuaq and onwards through the Icefjord towards the village Aapilattoq before exploring that area and returning to Upernavik. The kayaking will be adapted, as usual, according to wind and weather and you will, of course, be involved in the planning of the expedition.

The last night is spent in a house in Upernavik. And we will visit the local museum.

During the kayak expedition there will be opportunities to catch the northern cod.

There will often be much paddling on this expedition, but also upportunities for shorter hiking trips along the way.

Booking and more info     http://www.gronlandsresor.se/resor/4018-12eng.html