Hunters Track - 8 day winther tour
DAY TO DAY ITINERARY
Dates. 2026. 4-11 march (sold out)11-18 march (6 spots)18-25 march sold out - 25-1 of april (10 spots)
Day 1: Arrival in Kulusuk
Upon arrival in Kulusuk, you will be picked up by Kulusuk Hotel. After checking in, dinner will be served at the hotel, followed by a meeting with the sled drivers to review the itinerary and equipment.
Day 2: The journey begins
After breakfast at the hotel, we meet outside at 10 AM. The hotel will provide packed lunches for the journey, and thermoses will be filled with hot water for tea, coffee, or hot chocolate.
The sled drivers will be ready, and all luggage, food, and equipment will be transported by snowmobile to the first hut. The journey begins with a ride down the fjord to Aputsiaq Glacier, where we make our first stop. Towering ice formations create a breathtaking sight. After approximately an hour, we continue overland and descend into the next fjord, reaching Itterajiip Imaa.
Here, we stop at the ice edge, where hunters will attempt to catch a seal using traditional methods. By scraping the ice and stirring the water, they mimic the sound of a seal climbing onto the ice. Curious seals may surface, and if one is within range, the hunter will call it closer with a whistle before taking a shot. The seal is then retrieved by kayak and brought to the cabin for the night.
The freshly caught seal is prepared and boiled, allowing you to taste authentic seal meat, just as hunters have done for centuries. Any leftovers are fed to the dogs, which relish the meal.
Our accommodation for the night is a simple hunting cabin with a communal room. Sleeping areas are located at one end, while the rest of the space features benches and tables. The cabin is heated by a kerosene stove.
Day 3: Sermerligaq village
After breakfast, we fill our thermoses with hot water, prepare the dogs, and set off for the northernmost village, Sermerligaq. Upon arrival, we are welcomed by a local family who has generously offered their home for our stay.
Sermerligaq has a population of about 200 residents. The village has a small shop, and you can take a shower at the local service house, as none of the homes have running water. In the evening, we are invited to dinner with a local family, offering a very unique cultural experience.
Day 4: Knud Rasmussen Glacier and halibut fishing
After breakfast, we prepare for the next leg of our journey, heading towards the Knud Rasmussen Glacier. Along the way, we attempt to catch halibut in deep water (500 meters depth). The fishing method involves lowering bait on a long pole to the seabed. Once the line moves, a counter-pull is required – it’s fun but physically demanding work! Any fish we catch will be brought back to the hut and cooked.
Our accommodation consists of simple fishing huts with a single communal room.
Day 5: Snowshoeing and Karale Glacier
After breakfast, we strap on snowshoes and hike into the mountains for a panoramic view of the surrounding landscape, including the Knud Rasmussen and Karale glaciers, as well as the striking mountain scenery. The trek takes approximately four hours.
We return to the huts for lunch before embarking on a sled trip to Karale Glacier, an awe-inspiring ice mass approximately six kilometers wide and 40 meters high. In the late afternoon, we return to the huts for our final night in the wilderness.
Day 6: Return to Kulusuk
After breakfast, we prepare the sleds, load the snowmobiles, and begin our journey back to Kulusuk Hotel, retracing our route. Upon arrival, a hot bath and a delicious dinner await.
Day 7: Leisure day in Kulusuk
This is a free day to relax, sleep in, and enjoy your last full day in Kulusuk at your own pace.
Day 8: Departure
After packing up, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back to Iceland.