Meet Sisimiut's famous working sled dogs and hear their handlers explain the living tradition of Arctic mushing, then walk the opening stretch of the legendary Arctic Circle Trail for a taste of true wilderness hiking above 66°N.
What to expect
Your local guide leads you to the dog village on the outskirts of Sisimiut, where teams of powerful Greenlandic sled dogs await. Their handler — a working musher — explains the breeding, training, and vital role these animals play in Greenlandic life and identity, with the affection between human and dog immediately apparent. From the dog village, the walk transitions onto the iconic Arctic Circle Trail, following the trail's first wild kilometres through open tundra, past mirror-still lakes, and over rocky ridges with the fjord glittering behind you. Your guide shares the ecology, Inuit place-names, and survival knowledge of the land underfoot.
Good to know
Combined experience runs approximately 3 hours — check carefully against your all-aboard. Wear warm, layered clothing and sturdy footwear. The Arctic Circle Trail section is moderate and accessible to most fitness levels. The dog village can be lively — an unforgettable sensory experience even for those not normally drawn to animals.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Sisimiut Holsteinsborg — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.