Track musk ox herds across open tundra, scan sea cliffs for nesting Thick-billed Murres and scan rocky shores for Arctic fox with an expert naturalist guide. Southern Greenland's megafauna and birdlife are a revelation for those who seek them.
What to expect
Your guide collects your group from the tender landing and drives into the broad tundra valleys behind the coast, where musk ox — direct descendants of Ice Age megafauna — graze in shaggy family herds among Arctic willow and bearberry. Binoculars in hand, you scan the basalt sea cliffs where thousands of seabirds wheel and dive. Arctic fox are regularly spotted in summer, and white-tailed eagle sightings are a special bonus. The naturalist provides expert commentary on every species and ecosystem throughout. A thermos of hot coffee and local cloudberry cake is served at a scenic overlook.
Good to know
Wear windproof, waterproof layers and sturdy boots suitable for tundra walking. Sightings are never guaranteed in the wild but musk ox in particular are reliably present in summer. Confirm the private vehicle departure time to align with your tender schedule and all-aboard deadline.