Greenland’s Arctic Circle Trail is

one of the most remote official

hiking trails in the world. From

Kangerlussuaq near the Ice

Sheet to Sisimiut on the coast, it

is an opportunity to disconnect

completely as you make your way

through wild Arctic tundra.

Arctic Circle Trail

Duration:

9 Days / 8 nights

Distance:

110km / 68 miles

Season:

July - August

Difficulty:

Challenging

The trail itself is extremely narrow

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Expect very wet conditions

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Even seasoned thru-hikers of the Camino, the Pacific Crest Trail, Laugavegur, or Kungsleden will find the ACT far more difficult, as it is not a well-formed trail.

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The trail itself is extremely narrow 〰️ Expect very wet conditions 〰️ Even seasoned thru-hikers of the Camino, the Pacific Crest Trail, Laugavegur, or Kungsleden will find the ACT far more difficult, as it is not a well-formed trail. 〰️

Group size:

6-8 people

Along the way, you will:

  • Experience a variety of

landscapes,

from rolling hills through to steep

mountains, and a huge number of

lakes.

  • Look out for musk oxen, reindeer,

arctic fox, arctic hare, ptarmigan

, and other birdlife

  • Explore part of the Aasivissuit-

Nipisat UNESCO World Heritage

site – a protected Inuit hunting

route that has been use for more

than 4,500 years.

  • Learn about the different plants

and how the Inuit used them

  • Learn about life in Greenland

    and Inuit mythology

Completely Off the Grid

There are no resupply points, or

towns between Kangerlussuaq and

Sisimiut. You carry everything you

need with you, from food to gear,

embracing complete self-sufficiency

in a place where nature sets the

rhythm.

There is no cell phone signal

anywhere along the trail. And that’s

part of the beauty. Without

notifications, calls, or distractions,

you'll experience a rare kind of

quiet that allows you to be fully

present with the landscape, your

thoughts, and the journey itself.

SAFETY FIRST!

While you’ll be off the grid, your

guide carries a satellite

communication device used for

emergency contact and location

tracking.


It ensures peace of mind without

breaking the solitude. A shared

tracking link also allows friends and

family to follow your journey in real

time.

Leave no trace

We will take 9 days / 8 nights to

hike between Kangerlussuaq and

Sisimiut during which time you

must carry everything you need for

the duration of the trek (there is

no re-supply option).  Most hikers

usually start with about 20kg

which includes their tent, sleeping

system, and enough food for 10

days.

We follow Leave No Trace principles

, so you must be prepared to carry al

l your trash (including used toilet

paper) out with you.

What is required

You must have previous multi-day

hiking experience, where you have

carried your own equipment, before

signing up for the trip. It is also

required that you train before your

hike to get used to the weight,

strengthen your ankle support, and

improve your balance on very

narrow tracks.

Feel free to contact us if you’d like

to know more about the trip or have

any questions. We look forward to

showing you our homeland.

A scenic valley with a winding river, surrounded by mountains, under a bright sun in a clear sky.

What is included:

Hiking tour led by local

certified guide.

Rifle for protection.

Emergency beacon carried by

the guide.

Transportation from Airport to

start point.

Dehydrated meals for breakfast

and dinner (only for ACT).

Shared 2 person tent.

Stove, gas & long spoons for

meals.

Trekking poles

Overnight stay in Kangerlussuaq

and Sisimiut.

Small thank you gift made

locally.

Icon of a person walking with a cane
Warning sign with exclamation mark inside a diamond shape
Wi-Fi icon with location pin symbol
Icon of a bus
A fork and a knife.
A simple line drawing of a tent.
Simple line drawing of a bed with a headboard and pillows.
Icon of a gift box with a bow.

Add-ons

Trip to the Ice sheet before ACT

Extra hotel nights

Double serving meals

Head net

Travel & emergency evacuation

insurance

Airport transfers

Sleeping system (Sleeping pad

rentable)

Personal clothing

Meals for overnight stay in

Kangerlussuaq & Sisimiut

Lunch & snacks for ACT.

What is not included:

Icon of a person carrying a briefcase
Icon of a fish skeleton
Line drawing of a bowl-shaped dish with a spoon on the right side
Outline of a short-sleeved t-shirt
Icon of a hamburger with a bun, lettuce, and patty
Close-up of a partially eaten chocolate chip cookie
  • A person standing in a shallow river, wearing hiking gear including a hat, backpack, and waterproof clothing, with a mountainous landscape in the background.
  • A deer with large antlers walking across a grassy landscape with hills and mountains in the background under a clear sky.
  • Close-up of pink and purple flowers growing on a shrub in a mountainous landscape
  • Group of nine people standing on a grassy and sandy riverbank near a lake, with mountains in the background; some are waving and smiling at the camera during a hike or outdoor gathering.
  • Night sky with stars above silhouetted mountains and a faint aurora glow.
  • Silhouettes of two people kayaking on a calm lake during sunset with hills in the background.
  • Two hikers with blue backpacks walking on a foggy, rocky mountain trail. Fog obscures the background, creating a mysterious, misty atmosphere.
  • Aerial view of a winding trail through green, rocky terrain with small trees, with a few people hiking along the trail.
  • A lush green valley with a winding river flowing through it, surrounded by hills and mountains under a cloudy sky.
  • A reindeer grazing on the ground in a natural landscape with bushes and earthy colors.
  • Aerial view of a small wooden bridge over a river, surrounded by greenery and bushes, with a person in a green shirt standing on the riverbank.
  • Scenic landscape featuring green rolling hills, a small lake, and distant mountains under a blue sky with a few clouds.
  • A hiker with a backpack and walking stick stands on a rocky hillside overlooking a vast valley with winding rivers, with mountains shrouded in fog in the background.
  • A wooden sign with a red circle painted on it, with the word "ACT" written on it, mounted on a post in an outdoor natural setting with hills and cloudy sky in the background.
  • A group of hikers trekking through a green, hilly landscape with backpacks and hiking gear.
  • Person holding a pink digital thermometer reading 26 degrees outdoors near a tent with mountains and water in the background, sunny sky.

What to bring

Equipment:

Hiking backpack (70-80L)

3 season sleeping bag (down to -5c

or 20F June / -9c or 15F August)

Water filter

Toilettries (toothbrush,

toothpaste, toiletpaper etc.)

Trowel

Flashlight / headlamp

Sunscreen

Bugspray.

Drybags for clothing & electronics

Electrolytes!

Essential clothing:

Hiking shoes (Goretex boots or

NON-goretex trail shoes).

Base layer (wool or synthetic)

Mid layer (fleece and/or insulated

jacket)

Outer layer (shell jacket/light

jacket)

Rain clothes (waterproof jacket &

pants)

Multiple pairs of hiking socks

(merino wool recommended, not

cotton).

Underwear (wool or synthetic).

Head net ADD-ON

Cap and/or sunglasses

Warm hat

Warm gloves

Buff

Camp shoes / river crossing shoes

(crocs is a safe option).

Optional

Camera + extra batteries

Powerbank

Solarcell / small solarpanel

Coffee and/or tea

Waterproof gloves