Qeqertarsuaq - Hike to the Basaltic Rocks

Excursion

From +€121pp

Prices vary by season. Exact pricing confirmed at booking.

5% discount applied when you pre-book online
Up to 5% extra discount available to HX Explorers
Duration
5h00
Activity level
Active – good mobility needed
Topics
Active
Booking code
GLJGO-OP03

Optional excursions can be booked online or onboard. For voyages before April 2028, online booking is available now and closes 7 days before departure. From April 2028 onwards, bookings open 4 months before departure, and we'll email you when bookable.

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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 football 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 football 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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