This long read covers pretty much every aspect of our 12-day Gems of West Greenland aboard Quark Expeditions' Ultramarine. We were blessed with excellent weather and the sunshine and blue skies brought out the best in Greenland's rugged, polar landscape. Our superb sea kayaking experiences top the long list of things we particularly enjoyed, with visits to three colorful and friendly towns a close second.
We were privileged to be among the first riders on the volunteer-constructed Kangerluarsunnguaq (Harbour Bay Trail) near Sisimiut, Greenland. A multi-step waterfall is the scenic highlight of this ~ 10 km (6 mile) track. Although dog lovers might say the stretch through Dog Town tops the list!
Our third and final opportunity to explore a Greenlandic town was in Sisimiut, known as Greenland's outdoor adventure hub. Highlights included those few minutes watching school children at play at the BMX/skateboard skills park and the Taste of Greenland. I'd be open to a return visit, to do a little hiking and maybe even try traditional kayaking in the quiet inner harbour.