South Greenland Photography Tour

Today, we'll set sail for Stordalens Havn. In the evening, there is the option of a landing onshore with our Zodiacs, with the purpose of hiking up to one of the mountain ridges at Stordalens or Kangerdluk fjords. If the group is keen, then we may even bring a tent along on our hike, so that we may take shelter at one of the small lakes near the peaks and wait for the sunrise. If the conditions are favourable, then we may even witness the Northern Lights, dancing across the night sky.

Over the next days, we'll sail through the breathtaking fjords of Prince Christian Sound. Amongst our subjects for photography will be glaciers, icebergs and a variety of wildlife. During the days, our guides will take you ashore for radial hikes, in pursuit of viewpoints that will offer awe-inspiring panoramic views of the surrounding fjords, where large icebergs drift away from the Greenland shield. There will be plenty of opportunities to explore the rugged landscapes of Prince Christian Sound, hunting for colourful wildflowers amidst the earthen hues of the autumn foliage.

On day four, we will travel by land to the port village of Aappilattoq. Meaning 'red' in Greenlandic, this village has been named after the steep red mountain that rises dramatically into the sky above the settlement.

On day five, we'll sail west towards the impregnable landscapes of Tasermiut Fjord. Along the way, we'll be surrounded by jagged mountain peaks, reminiscent of the nature that is to be found on the opposite hemisphere in Patagonia. There will be incredible opportunities to photograph thousand year old glaciers as we sail near the icy fronts.

On day six, we'll continue our journey exploring the beautiful landscapes of Tasermiut Fjord, sailing towards the famous "Big Walls" of the fjord. These granite rock faces include the 1830m tall mountain Ulamertorsuaq, 2050m tall mountain Nalumasortoq, as well as the massive 2010m high peak of Ketil.

Over the next two days, we'll continue exploring Tasermiut Fjord, travelling on land in search of colourful autumn foregrounds that will make for stunning compositions with the mountain peaks rising high towards the clouds. We will even visit colourful villages and capture the remnants of old Viking settlements. In the evenings, if the conditions are favourable, we will hunt for the Northern Lights across the starry night sky. By day 8, we will reach the end of the Tasermiut Fjord, where we will witness the extraordinary beauty of the Greenland ice field. The mountainous landscape hides natural wonders, including rivers, glistening lakes and gorgeous waterfalls. We'll make Zodiac landings to take advantage of the autumn light at sunrise, sunset and during the night.

On day nine, we will leave the Tasermiut fjord, setting sail for the settlements of Nanortalik and Qaqortoq. These beautiful towns feature wonderful colonial architecture. A number of hiking trails lead through the rugged terrain, providing opportunities to capture the spectacular mountains surrounding the fjords. Along the way, we may make a stop at an island named Uunartoq, which is famed for its hot springs. There will be the option of taking a dip in the steaming water. It's an enchanting experience, particularly with the Northern Lights overhead! We'll spend the night anchored near Uunartoq island.

This will be the final day of our photography expedition in South Greenland. We'll sail back to Qaqortoq, where you'll be able to take a flight home or onwards to your next destination – no doubt with memory cards full of spectacular photos of the time that you spent in South Greenland.