In a nutshell

Want some advice? Limber up your legs and keep your eyes peeled, because the chance to enjoy a hike like the one between Qaqortoq and Lake Tasersuaq is a rare occurrence. With your local guide, you will get to know the real north through its most striking landscapes and its unique nature: from the blue of the fjord to the colors of the wooden houses and the wide open spaces of the tundra, in a glorious proliferation of local flora and fauna.

Main stops

Walk through the historic center of Qaqortoq
Hiking in the tundra at the Tasersuaq glacial lake

The programme

Your first few steps in the center of Qaqortoq are all it takes to get to the first treat: although its name means 'the white one', this town is a palette of brightly colored wooden houses, perfect for making them stand out against the snow.
But this is not the end of it: today, your hike will take you to the Lake Tasersuaq, on a trail that will reveal the best of the Arctic tundra's reawakening, with green expanses, flowers and wild animals running free.
At your side will be an expert who knows every path and every animal or plant species inside out: a local guide will accompany you as you walk, telling stories and providing explanations of everything you see.
As you walk alongside streams and natural pools with the majestic Pinju Mountains in the distance, you will discover varieties of green arbutus, purple saxifrage, silver willow trees, mosses and lichens that are a tempting treat for reindeer.
Meanwhile, snow finches, meadow pipits and other Arctic birds will accompany your strides with their chirrups. Take a careful look at the shores of the lake: have you ever seen a body of water formed from an ice cap like this?

Good to know

Take the necessary equipment to protect yourself from mosquitoes - including a repellent spray.
Wear appropriate hiking shoes and clothing for the trail.
This experience will be narrated in English.
Bring water from the ship. You will be hiking for approximately three hours. Please realistically assess your physical fitness and ability prior to booking, as the walk has inclines, steps and unpaved walking tracks.