Walk with a local Ittoqqortoormiit guide up the tundra ridge above the village for a sweeping view over the fjord mouth and the settlement below.
What to expect
Your guide, often a hunter or fisherman by trade, leads a moderate 90-minute walk from the harbor up rocky tundra paths past sled-dog yards. At the ridge, you get panoramic views of the fjord's ice-choked entrance and the colorful houses of Ittoqqortoormiit below. Conversation covers subsistence hunting, the six months of near-total isolation each winter, and the changing sea ice. It ends with tea or coffee in a local home if arranged in advance.
Good to know
Arrange through the village tourism contact before arrival, as guides are limited and English fluency varies. Wear sturdy boots; tundra terrain is uneven and can be wet. Village visits typically must fit within the ship's tender schedule, usually a 3-4 hour window.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Scoresby Sund — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.