Trace faint stone foundations from early Norse farmers and later Inuit hunters with an archaeologist who reads the landscape like text.
What to expect
Away from the mining ruins, low stone walls barely visible in the tundra grass mark where Norse settlers grazed sheep centuries before the mine existed. Your guide, who has worked on regional archaeological surveys, explains how both Norse and later Inuit groups used this fjord's resources long before cryolite was ever discovered. It's a slower, contemplative walk rewarding careful looking over famous sights.
Good to know
Group capped at 8 for genuine dialogue with the guide; bring layers as pace is slow and exposed. Confirm pickup point with ship's shore team since landing sites shift with tide.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Ivittuut — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.