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Arctic Foraging & Culinary Traditions
Explore Greenland’s landscape through the art of Arctic foraging. Guided by local expertise and inspired by the day’s discoveries, gather wild herbs, berries, and fresh seafood, turning your harvest into simple yet flavorful dishes over an open fire. Each foraging experience reflects the natural environment, allowing you to savor Greenland’s bounty in its purest form, with each day unfolding uniquely.
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Foraging by Kayak
Embrace the harmony of kayaking through crystalline waters, foraging harmoniously for wild mussels and cod. Land on a secluded shoreline, where you'll engage in the authentic experience of cooking your fresh catch over open flames, transforming your journey into a narrative of nature's intimacy and simplicity
Season: All season
Duration: 4 hours
Difficulty: Medium
Flavors of the Arctic – BBQ Feast
Gather for a Greenlandic BBQ, where locally sourced reindeer, musk ox, and other meats are traditionally cooked over flat stones. With wild herbs and sauces prepared by our chef, this ancient method honors Greenland’s culinary heritage, bringing out the authentic flavors of the Arctic landscape.
Season: All season
Duration: 2 hours
Difficulty: Easy
Paddling Among Icebergs
Glide through the icy waters off Saqqaq, paddling amidst icebergs with unique shapes and brilliant hues. Outfitted with drysuits and life jackets, you’ll experience the silence of the Arctic interrupted only by the gentle movement of the sea. The landscape offers a rare opportunity for quiet reflection and a deeper connection with the environment.
Season: All season
Duration: 3 hours
Difficulty: Medium
PAX Limitation: 6
Discover the Raw Beauty of Arctic Foraging
Join a local guide in foraging for mushrooms, Labrador tea, Angelica, and Arctic thyme. Along the way, learn about traditional culinary uses of these herbs and plants, rooted deeply in Greenland’s culture. This journey brings together discovery and taste, connecting you with the land’s natural offerings.
Season: All season
Duration: 2 hours
Difficulty: Easy
Catch Your Dinner – Deep Sea Fishing
Set out into the pristine waters around Kiattua for a deep-sea fishing adventure. No prior experience is needed, and under expert guidance, you’ll have a high chance of catching Arctic cod, which will be freshly prepared by our chef upon return. This experience connects you directly with Greenland’s seas, adding a personal touch to the evening meal.
Season: All season
Duration: 1 hour
Difficulty: Easy
Distance from Kiattua: 5-minute boat ride
Cliffside Fishing
Just a short walk from camp, the cliffs offer an ideal spot for those who wish to try their hand at fishing independently. Equipped with fishing rods provided on-site, guests can cast into the Arctic waters and likely catch fresh cod, enjoying a quiet moment surrounded by Kiattua’s pristine fjords. This simple, peaceful experience connects you with the daily rhythm of Greenland’s wilderness.
Season: All season
Duration: You decided
Difficulty: Easy
Sea Urchin Gathering in Amitsuarsuk Fjord
Set out by boat into the quiet waters of Amitsuarsuk Fjord, where the Arctic sea holds its hidden treasures. After a scenic 15-minute boat ride, we’ll arrive at a spot where sea urchins rest on the ocean floor, between 2 to 5 meters deep at low tide. Equipped with nets, you’ll have the opportunity to gather these unique urchins, their vibrant colors and textures reflecting Greenland’s marine life. Later, these sea urchins will be carefully prepared at camp, bringing the taste of the fjord into a meal that harmonizes with the surrounding wilderness.
Season: All Season
Duration: 1 hours
Difficulty: Easy
Hot-Smoked Fish on Wilderness Cliffs
Set out to find the perfect spot along Kiattua’s wild cliffs, where fresh fish is transformed into an Arctic delicacy. Once a scenic site is chosen, a bonfire is prepared, and fresh leaves are added to create a thick, aromatic smoke. With the fish carefully placed over the smoldering fire and covered to capture the smoke, a simple yet flavorful dish is crafted in about 15 minutes. This experience can be combined with a hike through Amitsuarsuk Fjord or a visit to Uummannaq Island and is complemented by dishes prepared by the chef back at camp, making it a true taste of Greenland’s wilderness.
Season: All season
Duration: 2 hours
Difficulty: Easy
Wild Berry Jam Making
Venture into the Arctic landscapes around Camp Kiattua to gather wild berries. With guidance from our chef, you’ll transform these fresh finds into a delicious jam, capturing the unique flavors of Greenland in every jar. This hands-on culinary experience brings you closer to the land’s natural abundance, allowing you to take home a taste of the Arctic.
Season: August 14 – September 30
Duration: 3 hours
Difficulty: Easy
Traditional Seagull Egg Gathering
Join us for a rare experience that connects you to Greenlandic tradition and the Arctic’s seasonal rhythm. In the narrow window before mid-June, we take a short 15-minute boat ride to a small island near camp, where seagull nests rest on the ground. Here, we carefully gather fresh eggs—a practice that has sustained Greenlandic communities for generations. Collecting eggs within this brief timeframe respects the birds' natural cycles, allowing them to lay new eggs for hatching. Back at camp, the chef will prepare the eggs alongside complementary dishes, offering a taste that’s both wild and refined.
Season: June 8 - June 15
Duration: 2 hours
Difficulty: Easy
Traditional Hand-Fishing for Arctic Char
Experience the thrill of fishing the Inuit way by catching Arctic char by hand. Guided by a local expert, learn the three simple steps: finding char in rocky pools, tickling their belly, and making a quick grab. Keep in mind, char availability depends on seasonal rainfall, as water levels affect their presence.
After the catch, head upriver to cook the fish over a fire, using a thin rock as a pan for a truly authentic taste of Greenland.
Season: July 8 - August 30
Duration: 2 hours
Difficulty: Easy
Dine at Qooqqut Nuan
After a scenic one-hour boat ride through Greenland’s rugged fjords, arrive at Qooqqut Nuan, a secluded restaurant set in an abandoned village once home to Inuit and Viking settlers. Along the journey, you’ll have the chance to catch fresh fish, which will later be prepared as part of your meal. At Qooqqut Nuan, hosted by Mads Bek and his Thai wife Jepp, enjoy a fusion of Greenlandic ingredients with Thai-inspired flavors. Surrounded by high mountains and the quiet of the fjord, this dining experience offers both the thrill of the catch and the rare beauty of Greenland’s wilderness.
Season: All season
Duration: 5 hours
Difficulty: Easy
Distance from Kiattua: 40-minute boat ride
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Igaasaq – Cliffside Greenlandic Fish Feast
Experience the traditional Greenlandic way of enjoying fresh fish with an Igaasaq meal along Saqqaq’s scenic cliffs. A fresh catch is boiled in seawater or a saltwater solution, then poured directly onto a rock surface, where it’s enjoyed communally, directly from the cliff. The chef provides a selection of sides to enhance the meal, offering something for every taste. This cliffside dining experience combines the simplicity of Greenlandic tradition with the stunning beauty of Saqqaq’s natural landscape, offering a hands-on taste of the Arctic.
Season: All season
Duration: 2 hours
Difficulty: Easy
PAX Limitation: 10
Flavors of the Arctic – BBQ Feast
Gather for a Greenlandic BBQ, where locally sourced reindeer, musk ox, and other meats are traditionally cooked over flat stones. With wild herbs and sauces prepared by our chef, this ancient method honors Greenland’s culinary heritage, bringing out the authentic flavors of the Arctic landscape.
Season: All season
Duration: 1 hour
Difficulty: Easy
PAX Limitation: 6
Discover the Raw Beauty of Arctic Foraging
Join a guided foraging walk to collect mushrooms, Labrador tea, and Arctic thyme, learning about the traditional uses of these wild foods. This experience combines Greenland’s culinary heritage with a deeper understanding of the Arctic landscape’s natural bounty.
Season: All season
Duration: 2 hours
Difficulty: Easy
Catch Your Dinner – Deep Sea Fishing
Set out on a fishing excursion in Saqqaq’s crystal-clear waters, where you’ll fish for Arctic cod. With guidance from local experts, you’ll have the opportunity to catch your dinner, which the chef will prepare for the evening meal. This experience connects you directly with the sea’s bounty, bringing an authentic touch to the day’s adventures.
Season: All season
Duration: 2 hours
Difficulty: Easy
PAX Limitation: 6
Cliffside Fishing
For guests seeking a quiet fishing spot, the cliffs near camp offer an easy opportunity to cast a line and experience Greenland’s rich coastal life. With fishing rods available on-site, you can spend time fishing for cod amidst the rugged Arctic landscape, less than five minutes from camp. It’s a serene way to engage with the natural beauty surrounding Saqqaq.
Season: All season
Duration: You decide
Difficulty: Easy
Sea Urchin Gathering
Near the shallows by Ave Prins Island, the adventure awaits beneath Arctic waters, where sea urchins nestle among ancient stones. With nets in hand, gather these creatures as Arctic lore and mystery surround the experience. Later, these sea urchins are carefully prepared in camp, blending flavors of sea and land into the evening’s meal.
Season: All season
Duration: 3 hours (1 hour if combined with Bird Mountain)
Difficulty: Easy
PAX Limitation: 10
Longline fishing
Fishing for cod and halibut in the pristine waters of Disko Bay is a way of life for Greenlanders, blending tradition with sustenance. Join a local fisherman on this unique journey, where ancient long-line fishing techniques are still practiced. Using lines equipped with multiple hooks, you’ll pull in fresh fish while surrounded by the vast Arctic seascape. Upon return, our chef will prepare the fresh catch, creating a memorable dinner at camp. Please note that coordinating with fishermen can sometimes be challenging, as their primary focus is on their craft and livelihood.
Season: All season
Duration: 2 hours
Difficulty: Easy
PAX Limitation: 10
Berry Picking
Explore the wild landscapes around Saqqaq for blueberries and crowberries, ripe for picking. You’ll gather these Arctic fruits and join the chef back at camp to turn them into homemade jam—a taste of the Arctic that you can take home as a sweet memory of your time in Greenland.
Season: August 1 – September 15
Duration: 2 hours
Difficulty: Easy
PAX Limitation: 10
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