Greenland 2019

Greenland Yoga Adventure

Join us for an exciting Yoga & Safari adventure trip to Greenland!

We will take you on a journey through the most exotic, untouched and unexplored country in the world. This is a trip of transformation, where you can explore your inner true self, surrounded by majestic nature that will make you laugh and cry at the same time.

Trip includes

Daily yoga and meditation sessions (Yin & Vinyasa) – morning and evening under the midnight sun. Yoga mats and props included.

Animal safari tour – Guided walking tours amongst wild Muskoxen and Reindeer

Great Fjord Boat trip – Sailing adventure through the waters of the Great Fjord

Outdoor hiking and trekking – Walk through stunning, unexplored landscapes that stretch as far as the eye can see

Sauna sessions in our Sweat Lodge

Swimming in the most pristine blue lakes

Three nights at our tented camps, Robinson River Camp & Lakes Camp, in the middle of nowhere

Breakfast & lunch for all six days

Dinner for five days

Russell Glacier Tour – Visit one of the most stunning glaciers in Greenland, where massive calving might happen in front of your eyes. The giant vertical wall of ice reaches up to 60 meters in height and is very active, advancing 25 meters every year.

Greenland Ice Cap Tour – Kangerlussuaq is the only place in Greenland where you can literally drive onto the ice sheet. We will explore this massive sheet of ice, which covers 80% of the surface of Greenland.

Itinerary

Day 1 – Thursday: Fjord Boat adventure trip & Robinson River Camp

• Arrival morning at Kangerlussuaq International Airport
• Pick up directly from airport
• Drive to harbour
• Boat trip 2.5 hours through the Great Fjord to Robinson River
• Lunch – Picnic in the Great Fjord
• Trek approx 8km through the beautiful scenery until we reach Robinson River Camp
• Relaxation time
• Yin yoga session under the midnight sun
• Dinner
• Overnight at Robinson River Camp

Day 2 – Friday: Lakes Camp, Sauna & Swim

• Morning yoga session (Vinyasa)
• Breakfast
• Trek through the most majestic scenery about 2km to the Lakes Camp
• Lunch at the Lakes Camp
• Sauna & swim in the two stunning lakes the camp is nestled between
• Relaxation time
• Evening Yin Yoga & Meditation under the midnight sun
• Dinner
• Overnight at the Lakes Camp

Day 3 – Saturday: Safari Tour

• Morning yoga session (Vinyasa)
• Breakfast
• Animal safari – we will spend the majority of the day touring the area, walking and by boat, to see wild Muskoxen and Reindeer grazing on the Greenlandic plains. We will also be able to spot snow hares and foxes. Lots of good photo opportunities
• Lunch – Picnic during safari trip
• Back to camp – Option for a swim in the lakes
• Relaxation time
• Evening Yin Yoga & Meditation under the midnight sun
• Dinner
• Overnight at the Lakes Camp

Day 4 – Sunday: Tour of Kangerlussuaq Town

• Morning yoga session (Vinyasa)
• Breakfast
• Trek 10km back to Robinson River
• 2.5 hour boat trip back to Kangerlussuaq
• Lunch –  picnic in the Great Fjord
• Check-in to hotel/hostel
• Tour of the town of 600 inhabitants, where we will see the sledding dog yard, local museum, cute arts & crafts shops and lots of old remnants left behind by the US army after WWII.
• Relaxation time
• Evening Yin Yoga & Meditation at Hotel Kangerlussuaq
• Dinner at the hotel/hostel (not included)
• Overnight at the hotel/hostel (not included)

Day 5 – Monday: Russell Glacier Tour & Yoga on the Ice Cap

• Morning yoga (Vinyasa) at Hotel Kangerlussuaq
• Breakfast at hotel
• Drive 1.5 hours in 4WD truck through rocky roads to Russell Glacier
• Lunch – Picnic overlooking Russell Glacier, the magnificent, giant vertical wall of ice where calving happens in the summertime
• Drive on Greenland’s longest road to the edge of the Ice Cap – Point 660, where the Greenland Ice Sheet begins.
• Yoga & Meditation on the Ice Sheet and soak in all its wonder
• Drive back to Kangerlussuaq
• Relaxation time
• Dinner – Nordlyset Restaurant
• Drinks/dancing at Nordlyset Bar (not included)
• Overnight at hotel/hostel (not included)

Day 6 – Tuesday: Departure

• Breakfast
• Transfers to airport

Important information

When: Dates to be confirmed

This is an adventure trip, and not for the faint-hearted, so please take note of the following:

• Terrain: The Greenlandic tundra is not always easy to navigate, so bring good hiking shoes.We will walk for 10km from the boats to the camps, carrying our own stuff. So don’t bring more than you can easily carry on your own back.
• Camps: We are camping. The tents are simple and practical, but there is no luxury involved at all. We are going to be completely back to nature for these three days. The tents are 3×3 meters wide and sturdy, solid and warm, with an built-in oven and chimney. The camps consist of a kitchen tent, sauna tent and sleeping tents. The sleeping tents have room for 3 people in each, so you will be sharing with two other yogis. Our beds are military-style cots that are very comfortable. We have sleeping bags, but you are welcome to bring your own.
• Food: Dinner in the camp will be simple, but delicious. We might cook fish we catch in the lakes. Vegan/vegetarian options can be organized, so please send us any dietary specifications.
• Other: There will be mosquitoes at this time of year, so bring bug spray.

What’s not included

• Flights
• Dinner at the hotel/hostel on Day 4
• Drinks at hotel/hostel & Nordlyset Bar
• Day 4 & 5 accommodation in Kangerlussuaq town. There are two places to stay in the town – a hotel and a hostel. Both are fine options, one is just more expensive than the other. We will gladly help you to choose which option is best for you.

Insurance/refund policy:

Ensure you have proper travel insurance that covers the unlikely event of sickness, injury, trip cancellation, and other unforeseen events.

There are only six spots available on this trip. Your spot will be reserved once the full payment has been made. Refunds are not possible, unless we find someone to take your spot.

About the organizers

Marie-Louise Olson

Marie-Louise is a Vinyasa and Yin Yoga teacher from Copenhagen, Denmark. She owns and runs the yoga studio – Power Yoga Copenhagen, where she also teaches daily yoga classes. She has her Yoga Teacher Training Certificate from the USA and is a member of the Yoga Alliance. Marie-Louise is also a journalist with over 10 years of experience. Her first trip to Greenland was in 2017, where she was part of the TV crew from the Australian Broadcasting Corporation who filmed a documentary on climate change. This documentary was recently nominated for a UN Award for Best Documentary on Climate Change in 2018. Marie-Louise has lived her life traveling the world, living in many countries, including Kenya, Mozambique, Saudi Arabia, Nepal, Bangladesh, United Arab Emirates, Australia, England, USA, Canada and Denmark. Her zest for traveling, combined with her love for yoga and her journalistic prowess makes her a fantastic tour guide and travel companion.