Travel by boat from Nanortalik into Tasermiut Fjord, passing Tasiusaq and the steep mountains the fjord is known for. Near the inner end of the fjord, we visit the glacier area connected to the Greenland Ice Sheet, conditions permitting. On the return, we land at Kuussuaq and spend the night at our camp by a large lake and creek, surrounded by forest and mountain views. Enjoy a slower pace with optional short walks, fishing, or a cold-water swim. If skies are clear and it’s the right season, northern lights are sometimes visible.
Your overnight at Kuussuaq Camp begins in Nanortalik, where you meet your guide and board the boat for a scenic transfer into Tasermiut Fjord. The cruise is a key part of the experience. Along the way, we pass the small settlement of Tasiusaq before continuing deeper between dramatic mountains and wide valley openings that give the fjord its character.
Near the inner end of Tasermiut, we reach the glacier area connected to the Greenland Ice Sheet. Conditions here can change quickly. Wind, sea state, ice, and shoreline safety determine how close the boat can approach and whether it is possible to step ashore. If landing is not safe, we enjoy the views from the boat and adjust the plan without rushing.
After visiting the glacier area, we cruise back and the captain drops us at Kuussuaq. This is where the pace slows. Our camp is set beside the lake, close to the creek, with forest nearby and mountains surrounding the shoreline. The lake is large, with a shoreline of roughly 20 km (12 mi), and the area feels calm and remote.
You’ll have the rest of the day and the evening to enjoy simple nature time, such as a stroll in the forest, fishing in the creek (where permitted), or a swim in the lake for those who like cold water. Nearby sheep farms are part of the landscape. If timing and local availability allow, there may be a chance to say hello and share a coffee, but this is never guaranteed and always depends on local routines.
In the evening, if skies are clear and it’s the right season, northern lights are sometimes visible. In the morning, you may also catch sunrise over the mountains before breakfast.
