Kangerlussuaq's hinterland hosts the densest population of muskoxen on Earth, plus caribou, Arctic fox, and ptarmigan. A guided 4x4 wildlife safari through this pristine sub-Arctic landscape is a genuinely rare wildlife encounter found almost nowhere else.
What to expect
Aboard a robust 4x4, your guide navigates the vast Kangerlussuaq tundra, scanning valleys and ridgelines where muskoxen — living relics of the Ice Age — roam freely in herds. Encounters can be remarkably close. The landscape itself is spellbinding: a mosaic of Arctic heath, glacial rivers, and distant white mountains. Caribou sightings are common, and Arctic fox are frequently spotted near the ice margin.
Good to know
Tours run approximately 3–4 hours — well-suited to cruise day schedules. Wildlife is wild and free-roaming; sightings are near-certain but never guaranteed. Wear wind-proof layers and bring binoculars. Book private vehicle for the most exclusive experience.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Kangerlussuaq — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.