Spend an intimate afternoon with a local Greenlandic family learning Inuit traditions — from dog sled handling to the preparation of mattak and dried Arctic char — then share a traditional meal. Rare, authentic and profoundly moving.
What to expect
Your host family welcomes you to a traditional home on the outskirts of the settlement, where the kennel of Greenlandic sled dogs provides a dramatic and lively introduction. A bilingual guide interprets as you learn about the oral history of Inuit navigation, hunting, and seasonal life. The feast is a revelation: mattak (raw whale skin and blubber), smoked and dried fish, and warming broth are served with warmth and pride. The experience closes with traditional drum song — a haunting, ancient sound that stays with you long after the ship sails.
Good to know
Dietary preferences should be communicated in advance — not all traditional foods need to be tried, and alternatives are available. Group size is kept to 6–8 guests maximum to preserve the intimacy of the family setting. Confirm the exact meeting point and transfer arrangement with the operator on booking.