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  • View of Qeqertarsuaq and the mountains, Greenland
    1/4 At the beginning of the hike you'll pass through the small village of Qeqertarsuaq Photo: Lampert - Gästefoto Photo
  • View of icebergs and local flora, Greenland
    2/4 Enjoy magnificent views of large icebergs at the nearby beach Photo: Linda Drake Photo
  • Basalt columns rock formations, Greenland
    3/4 Discover the bizarre and colourful lava sculptures known as the basalt columns Photo: magnetix / Shutterstock Photo
  • By midsummer, the Angelica overwhelms Qeqertarsuaq
    4/4 By midsummer, the Angelica overwhelms Qeqertarsuaq Photo: Mads Pihl / Visit Greenland Photo
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  • Available in port: Qeqertarsuaq

Hike to the Basaltic Rocks

This is a long but quite easy hike with some of the prettiest views on Disko Island. Enjoy beautiful nature and local angelica tea. If lucky, we may see whales!

  • Hike in beautiful and scenic surroundings
  • See basalt columns formed millions of years ago
  • Chances of seeing whales from a distance
  • Enjoy local angelica tea and a little snack
Port
Qeqertarsuaq
Season
Summer
Difficulty level
Average physical condition - Involves physical activity on uneven surface and/or steep terrain. You may be expected to carry your own backpack and equipment. Not suitable if you have limited mobility.
Duration
Approx. 5 hours
£ 51

The hike starts with expedition team members leading you through the small village of Qeqertarsuaq. As we approach the town´s limits there are magnificent views of large icebergs at a nearby beach. We then climb over an ancient lava flow to follow the rugged and picturesque coastline. The vegetation here is surprisingly lush due to hidden hot springs. The combination of bizarre rocks, the deep green of the plants and the icebergs below is inimitable. If you are lucky and carry binoculars, you might also spot whales in the distance.

By midsummer, angelica overwhelms Qeqertarsuaq and beckons you to follow one of the island’s many hiking trails. Gather angelica leaves for an aromatic tea made with pure water sourced straight from the waterfall outside town. Drinking local angelica tea and admiring the lifelike shapes of volcanic rocks is an experience exclusive to Qeqertarsuaq.

We then arrive at a place locally known as where basalt columns are at their most impressive. Explore how the lava gushed up millions of years ago, and then through rapid cooling contracted and cracked into awesome lava sculptures. Before we turn back we break for a little snack at a lovely spot.

Practical information

  • Booking code: G–JGO3
  • Language: English
  • Included: A water bottle and snack bar.
  • Remarks: Dress according to the weather. Comfortable clothes and sturdy footwear.
  • Walking information: Starts with flat and rather easy terrain. After that rocky, sometimes muddy, but not steep, except the section towards the end point. Good boots required. Distance hiking is approx. 10 km.
  • Wheelchair accessible: Not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Maximum participants: 40
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