Ilulissat: Hike to Holms Bakke £61
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Hike to Holms Bakke

After months of winter darkness, it is traditional for the people of Ilulissat to hike to “Holms Bakke” on the 13th January to welcome the sun after the long dark winter.

A time for Festivity

It is a time for festivity and community where the rejoicing is not complete without food, drink and merriment. Holms Bakke has a magnificent view over the Jakobshavn Icefjord, where the icebergs move at an average speed of 19 meters a day. This glacier produces approximately 10% of all calving of ice in Greenland.

Onwards to the abandoned settlement of Sermermiut and the old inuit graves, before stopping for a lunch break. After which the hike continues along the Ice Fjord where information will be provided about the local flora & fauna, as well as glaciology. Please take note that this splendid hike requires good hiking skills. Incl. sandwich.

Available on the following Voyages

Day 3 - Glaciers & Ice

Day 6 - Heart of Greenland

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Duration: 4-5 hours
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Price: £61
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