Qeqertarsuaq - Hike to the Basaltic Rocks

Excursion

Price from

$113

Duration
5h00
Season

Summer (Jun - Aug)

Min. number
8 traveller(s)
Booking code
G-JGO3

Set out on a 6-mile guided hike through Qeqertarsuaq and into Disko Island’s otherworldly terrain.
  • Join an exhilarating hike to Kuannit with its iconic basalt formations.

  • Discover black sand beaches and enjoy wide views over Disko Bay.

  • Reach the Qorlortorsuaq waterfall, a dramatic reward at the end of the trail.

  • Stand pitch-side at Qeqertarsuaq’s soccer field with glacier views in every direction.


Disko Island’s volcanic heart  

On this guided nature hike, you’ll discover volcanic sand, basalt cliffs and the wild beauty of Qeqertarsuaq. 

You'll pass Qeqertarsuaq’s black sand beach and iconic soccer pitch, where icebergs drift just beyond the goalposts. Then leaving the town behind, we’ll enter Kuannit, a remote area known for its volcanic cliffs. Learn about the island’s geology and traditions, such as harvesting Angelica plants, from your local guide as you make your way to the striking Qorlortorsuaq waterfall.

Practical information

  • Remarks/requirements: Please wear good hiking shoes and dress according to the weather. 

  • Walking or Activity information: Involves physical activity on uneven surfaces and/or steep terrain. Not suitable if you have limited mobility. Approx. 6 mi hike with 260 ft altitude gain. 

  • Wheelchair accessible: No  

  • Language availability: English, Danish

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