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Open tundra & ridgelines
A full day on real Arctic Circle Trail terrain, away from any road.
Kangerlussuaq – Sisimiut · West Greenland
Guided Day Hike
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The experience
A full day on the Arctic Circle Trail
The Arctic Circle Trail is Greenland's best-known long-distance hiking route, running some 165 km of open tundra between Kangerlussuaq and Sisimiut. Most people walk it over a week or more — this trip is different. It's a single guided day hike on one of the trail's finest sections, so you get the terrain, the silence and the views without carrying a tent.
You'll walk out from Sisimiut into rolling tundra country — heather, lichen-covered rock, ridgelines with views over lakes and, on a clear day, out toward the ice cap in the distance. Your guide grew up walking this ground and sets a pace the whole group can hold, with stops for food, photos and the occasional reindeer or muskox sighting.
This is real Arctic hiking terrain — uneven tundra, some ascent, and weather that can turn quickly even in summer. No technical climbing is involved, but a reasonable level of fitness matters. In exchange, you get a full day in landscape that most visitors to Greenland never set foot in.
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All gear guidance
Your guide tells you exactly what to bring and how to layer for the day.
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Guide who knows the trail
A local who has walked this section more times than they can count.
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Endless Arctic daylight
Summer sun that barely sets — no rush, no racing the dark.
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See the trail
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What you get
What's included
Included
- English- and Danish-speaking local guide
- Full-day guided hike on the Arctic Circle Trail
- Packed lunch and hot drinks on the trail
- Safety and first-aid kit carried by your guide
- Trekking poles available on request
Not included
- Transfer to and from the trailhead
- Personal hiking boots and clothing
- Gratuities (optional, appreciated)
Step by step
Your day on the trail
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Meet in Sisimiut & gear check
Meet your guide in town for a quick briefing on the route, the weather and what to carry — then a short transfer out to the trailhead.
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Onto the tundra
Leave the road behind and start walking into open heath and rock, following a well-known section of the Arctic Circle Trail.
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Ridgeline & lunch stop
Climb to the high point of the day for sweeping views over lakes and tundra, then break for a packed lunch with your guide.
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Descent through the valley
Head back down through a different valley line, with a good chance of spotting reindeer or muskoxen grazing at a distance.
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Back in Sisimiut
Return to town tired, happy and ready for dinner — cafés and restaurants are a short walk from the drop-off point.
Practical
Know before you go
What to bring
- Sturdy hiking boots, worn in beforehand
- Warm, windproof layers — weather can turn fast
- Rain jacket, even if the forecast looks clear
- At least 1.5 litres of water
- Small daypack to carry your own layers
Meeting point
- Sisimiut town centre, outside the tourist office
- Arrive 15 minutes early for the gear check
- Short vehicle transfer to the trailhead is included
- Look for the adventures.gl operator sign
Good to know
- Duration
- About 6 hours, full day
- Group
- Small — max 10 guests
- Languages
- English / Danish
- Ages
- 12 and up
- Difficulty
- Moderate — uneven tundra, some ascent
- Season
- June – September
How hard is it, really?
Honestly: this is moderate, not easy. Expect several hours on uneven tundra with a real climb in the middle, changeable Arctic weather, and no phone signal once you're out on the trail. You should be comfortable walking for a full day before you book.
That said, the pace is set to the group, not the fastest walker, and your guide carries the safety call — if conditions turn or someone is struggling, they decide whether to slow down, shorten the route or turn back. Nobody is left behind out here.
Where we start
Meeting point
Sisimiut town centre — outside the tourist office
Frederik IX's Plads, near the tourist office, 3911 Sisimiut, Greenland
Please arrive 15 minutes before departure for the gear check and transfer to the trailhead.
66.94°N 53.67°W
Look for the crew holding the adventures.gl operator sign outside the tourist office. A short vehicle transfer takes the group out to the trailhead itself.
Who runs this
Your operator
Vetted local operator · Sisimiut
Guided by people who walk this country every summer
Licensed & insured
4.8 average rating
Knows every section of trail
This hike is operated by Aputsiaq Voyages, a family-run Sisimiut crew vetted and onboarded by adventures.gl. Their guides walk sections of the Arctic Circle Trail all summer long, know the terrain and weather patterns intimately, and cap every departure at 10 guests so the pace and the safety margin stay right.
Book with confidence. adventures.gl handles secure booking and payment — your money is protected until the tour runs, and support answers within a day.
From the trip
Reviews
4.8/ 5
Based on 63 verified reviews
Questions
Frequently asked
You don't need technical experience, but you should be a regular, comfortable walker. This is a moderate day hike with several hours on uneven tundra and a real climb, not a flat stroll. If you can comfortably walk 15–18 km over rough ground in a day, you'll be fine.
No — the full Arctic Circle Trail runs about 165 km between Kangerlussuaq and Sisimiut and takes most hikers 7–10 days to complete. This trip is a single guided day hike on one of the trail's best sections near Sisimiut, so you get the terrain and views without the multi-day commitment.
Arctic weather can change quickly, and your guide makes the call on the day. In genuinely unsafe conditions the hike is rescheduled or refunded in full. In changeable-but-safe conditions, expect the route or pace to be adjusted rather than the trip cancelled outright.
No — once you leave Sisimiut there is little to no mobile signal for most of the route. Your guide carries a satellite communicator and full first-aid kit for emergencies. Let people know in advance that you'll be unreachable for the day.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure — cancel from your booking confirmation and the refund is issued to your original payment method within 3–5 business days. Inside 24 hours the booking is non-refundable, except for operator weather cancellations, which are always fully refunded.
The minimum age is 12, and children must be accompanied by an adult. Given the distance, terrain and pace, it suits older kids and teenagers who are already comfortable on long walks rather than young children.
June – September · Sisimiut
Ready for a full day on the Arctic Circle Trail?
Open tundra, a guide who knows every ridge, and daylight that barely ends. Summer departures fill early — July and August most of all.
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