School Adventure; Greenland Service Package

What could say School Adventure more clearly than a visit to the World’s largest island – inhabited by just 56,000 people?

Our Greenland School Adventure is a package that not only explores this unique country but offers opportunity to visit the World’s second largest ice cap (after Antarctica), to visit with Inuit families and to give back to an isolated community that is only accessible by air or sea

Includes:

  • 4 nights in a hostel
  • 1 night camping
  • Boat trip for Whale watching/fishing
  • Learning how to cure/filet fish
  • BBQ and football with local students
  • Boat to the glacier with ice cave visit (subject to conditions)
  • Picnic at the glacier
  • Making dinner – Greenlandic pasta
  • Camping expedition
  • Campfire and marshmallows
  • Hiking to viewpoint
  • Cultural learning and service day
  • Full board
  • All safety and camping equipment
  • ABTA Protection

Optional extras:

  • Return flights from London (or choice of airports, via Reykjavik)
  • Overnights in Reykjavik before/after to tie in with connecting flights

Excluding flights from £2,375 per person based on 12 + 2
Including all Flights £3,345 per person based on 12 + 2

Departures in June, July and September

 

Sample Itinerary

Exciting Adventure Awaits: Your Ultimate Greenland Experience!

Day 1: Arrival Extravaganza

  • 6:15 PM: Touch down and get ready for an adventure of a lifetime!
  • 7:00 PM: A picturesque 40-minute stroll leads you to our cozy hostel, where a delicious dinner awaits.
  • Meet and greet with our expert guides for an action-packed briefing.
  • Hostel Night: Relax and get ready for the excitement ahead.

Day 2: Cultural Immersion & Thrills

  • Morning: Dive into the vibrant Kulusuk culture with an engaging walking tour.
  • Midday: Set sail on a boat trip to the stunning fjord Tunu (30-minute ride) for an exhilarating day of whale watching, fishing, iceberg exploration, and seasonal mussel & berry picking.
  • Get hands-on with a fish curing and filleting workshop.
  • Evening: Join the local kids for a lively BBQ and football tournament in Kulusuk.
  • Hostel Night: Unwind after a day full of action.

Day 3: Glacier Adventure & Village Volunteering

  • Morning: Hop on a boat for a thrilling 30-minute ride to a breathtaking glacier near Kulusuk Island.
  • Embark on an awe-inspiring glacier walk and explore the unique ice cave—the only one of its kind in all of Greenland!
  • Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch by the glacier.
  • Afternoon: Return to Kulusuk and contribute with some meaningful volunteering work around the village.
  • Evening: Come together to create a homemade Greenlandic inspired pasta dinner.
  • Hostel Night: Rest up for the next leg of the journey.

Day 4: Camping & Outdoor Fun

  • Morning: Learn the essentials of camping and packing with a hands-on session.
  • Midday: Set off on a boat ride to our camping destination (up to 1.5-hour ride).
  • Afternoon: Enjoy a scenic hike and set up camp amidst nature’s beauty.
  • Get competitive with a football match on a remote beach.
  • Evening: Gather around the bonfire for s’mores and stories.
  • Camping Night: Experience the great outdoors like never before.

Day 5: Scenic Hikes & Departure Prep

  • Morning: Hike to breathtaking viewpoints for unforgettable views.
  • Pack up camp and take a boat ride back to Kulusuk.
  • Hostel Night: Relax and prepare for your journey home.

Day 6: Farewell to Kulusuk

  • Morning: Enjoy your last day exploring the village or soaking up the local atmosphere (weather permitting).
  • Gather your belongings and walk to the airport.
  • Check-in for your flight.
  • Board your flight and take off with memories to last a lifetime!

Prepare for an exhilarating, immersive adventure that will make your Greenland journey truly unforgettable!