The destination is Greenland and the tour is dog-sledding from the town of Kangerlussuaq to the coastal town of Sisimiut. I am sure you are going to ask me "Kanger...what?" But, whether you like it or not the names in Scandinavia are either very long or very short, at times just an alphabet (the best example being A village in Lofoten Island, however, the A carries degree mark on its head, as in Angstrom).
There is yet another clarification that may be in place before I move on to the subject. That Greenland is geographically, not a part of Scandinavia. It is closer to Alaska, North America than to the Nordic countries, however, it is due to its social, economic and political ties with the Nordic countries, that for the tourism purposes it is always clubbed with Scandinavia. Greenland is the autonomous region of Denmark, however, if you have Scehngen multiple entry valid visa, you can freely enter Greenland.
For arriving into Kangerlussuaq, there are regular flights from Copenhagen. This sparsely populated habitation welcomes you to one of the most romantic hinterland over Arctic. It is said that Greeland gave birth to the icebergs. The most exciting activity in the Greenland is to take a dog-sledding tour of different length and duration. The sleds are pulled by 10 -12 husky dogs. It is a sight to see these dogs, running and howling in a mesmerizing harmony with one another and with the nature.
On this tour, night stay in the hut makes everlasting memory. The huts are basic yet comfortable. It is probably the 'out of this world' experience that detaches you from the inhibitions and the mind becomes free. I have always observed on such unique tours that the travellers become 'free' in real sense. Free from fear and expectations. On the dog-sledding tours of Arctic region, the vast expanse of ice sea with the sun or moon looming on the horizon, the cold breeze, occasional howling of sled dogs and the serenity of environment work in tandem to create the magic called 'Arctic Experience'.
On this particular tour, the program ends in the coastal town of Ilulissat. From Ilulissat one can fly back to Copenhagen, leaving behind the pristine beauty of Greenland and thrilling charm of dog-sledding in the nature's paradise.
There is yet another clarification that may be in place before I move on to the subject. That Greenland is geographically, not a part of Scandinavia. It is closer to Alaska, North America than to the Nordic countries, however, it is due to its social, economic and political ties with the Nordic countries, that for the tourism purposes it is always clubbed with Scandinavia. Greenland is the autonomous region of Denmark, however, if you have Scehngen multiple entry valid visa, you can freely enter Greenland.
For arriving into Kangerlussuaq, there are regular flights from Copenhagen. This sparsely populated habitation welcomes you to one of the most romantic hinterland over Arctic. It is said that Greeland gave birth to the icebergs. The most exciting activity in the Greenland is to take a dog-sledding tour of different length and duration. The sleds are pulled by 10 -12 husky dogs. It is a sight to see these dogs, running and howling in a mesmerizing harmony with one another and with the nature.
On this tour, night stay in the hut makes everlasting memory. The huts are basic yet comfortable. It is probably the 'out of this world' experience that detaches you from the inhibitions and the mind becomes free. I have always observed on such unique tours that the travellers become 'free' in real sense. Free from fear and expectations. On the dog-sledding tours of Arctic region, the vast expanse of ice sea with the sun or moon looming on the horizon, the cold breeze, occasional howling of sled dogs and the serenity of environment work in tandem to create the magic called 'Arctic Experience'.
On this particular tour, the program ends in the coastal town of Ilulissat. From Ilulissat one can fly back to Copenhagen, leaving behind the pristine beauty of Greenland and thrilling charm of dog-sledding in the nature's paradise.
