Butterfly lake
expedition
An authentic hiking adventure awaits!
Join our guides for a wilderness adventure of a lifetime.
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Spend two nights in Camp Kangiusaq, and one night wild camping by Butterfly lake, with a breathtaking 11 km day hike in both directions.
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We spend the first night at Camp Kangiusaq, the second at Butterfly Lake and the third back in Camp.
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There will be plenty of time to enjoy kayaking, fishing and other activities at Camp Kangiusaq before and after the hike.​
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7.495,- pr. person (min. 4)
wilderness and Reindeer trails
We leave camp Kangiusaq after breakfast, and head out into the back-country.
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We will follow reindeer trails, ascending through the landscape far into the wilderness. There are great chances of encountering wildlife, such as reindeer, ptarmigan, arctic foxes, arctic hares or perhaps the great northern diver, with its beautiful, enchanting song, which nests on the lakes in the backcountry.
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There are plenty of great spots to eat our lunch along the way, and to cool our feet in one of the crystal-clear lakes, or to take a refreshing dip if we feel up to the challenge.
Wild Camping and 'Midnight sun'
We set up camp in the late afternoon and enjoy our long bright summer evening and the incredible natural surroundings.
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A quirk of our time zone means that we have 'midnight sun' from the 22nd of May until the 22nd of July, where the sun sets for a few short hours, but after midnight.
Butterfly lake and Glaciers
After lunch we will continue our gentle ascent to Butterfly Lake itself.
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Butterfly Lake is situated at an altitude of 450 meters, and, if the weather gods are with us, we’ll be treated to views all the way to the Greenland Ice Sheet and to Narssap Sermia, one of the vast glaciers feeding the Nuuk Fjord with countless icebergs.​
New views on the return hike
We’ll then start the return hike to Camp Kangiusaq. If the weather allows, we’ll take a different route back, offering new vantage points, with the Icefiord to the East, and the valley we followed on day one to the West. Lunch will either be enjoyed along the way or as a late buffet lunch back at the camp, depending on our progress.
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BAck to Camp kangiusaq
When we arrive back at Camp Kangiusaq, you’ll check back into the glamping tents.
The afternoon is yours to spend as you like in the camp, enjoying the included activities or taking a well-earned rest.​​
All meals for the hike are included in the price and will be distributed in Camp Kangiusaq before the hike. On day one we will pack a lunch from the breakfast buffet. The remaining meals will be Real Turmat (Real Outdoor Food) – lightweight freeze-dried hiking meals made in Norway realoutdoorfood.com. As with all meals in our camp, vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options are available on request. Please tell us about your dietary requirements so that we can ensure that we have the meals ready for you.
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Before departure for the hike the guide will check everyone’s gear to ensure that everyone is fully prepared for the hike and a night in the wilderness.
You can bring your own tent, air mattress, and sleeping bag for the trip, or rent from us and collect it in the camp. Hiking poles will be available to borrow.
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Baggage that you do not want to bring on the hiking trip can be left at the camp.