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Mt. Gunnbjörn - The Highest Peak in Greenland
Climb the highest peak in the Arctic!
Tour code: EXPG65
An Amazing Journey to the Top of the Arctic
Greenland’s highest mountain Mt. Gunnbjörn is also the highest peak located north of the Arctic Circle. Therefore, it does not just hold the title of being the highest peak in Greenland but is also the highest peak of the Arctic (3694 m/12120 ft).
Because of the massive size of Greenland, Mt. Gunnbjörn has been called the 8th continental peak. On the east coast, where massive mountains rise from the Greenland icecap, the conditions are pristine or similar to those you find in Antarctica. Mt. Gunnbjorn is easily accessible on a ski-plane from Iceland. Once in the Watkins Mountains, we set up a comfortable base camp at the foot of the mountain. To make the summit day easier we establish one camp on the way to the summit. The climb can easily be done on snow shoes with only the last part done on crampons.
Please note that there is a risk of delay of the flight from Greenland due to weather, a fact that has to be considered when participants plan their flight out of Iceland. Book an open ticket!
Tour Overview
- Meeting Point
- Reykjavík domestic airport
- Group Size
- Up to 3 per guide
- Language
- English
- Accommodation
- Camping
- Max. Ascent
- 1100 m (3610 ft)
- Minimum age
- 18 years
- Duration
- 5 days
- Difficulty
18
Contact Us
For availability information on a tour, please contact us using the form below.Customer Reviews
“Greenland is very rugged and untouched, and Thora had no problems leading us over all the different types of terrain. The hiking was very challenging and also very rewarding at the end of the long days. You will not see another person for the entire time you are hiking and camping. We were also lucky to meet some other members of the Icelandic Mountain Guides team while in Greenland. This company is top notch and based on all my experiences, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them for adventure travel while in Iceland or Greenland.”
Tour Highlights
Included
- Experienced and qualified guide
- Flight Reykjavik - Akureyri - Reykjavík
- Private chartered ski-plane from Akureyri to the Watkins mountains and back
- Camping accommodation
- All food and cooking equipment
- Pulkas/sledges
- Permits needed for the expedition
- Evacuation insurance for all expedition members
Not included
- Sleeping bag
Optional extras
- Accommodation in Reykjavík before and after the tour
Tour Map and Itinerary
Click map for detailed itineraryMap & Itinerary
Mt. Gunnbjörn - The Highest Peak in Greenland
Meeting with the expedition leader
Day 0
Preparation meeting with the expedition leader. Briefing and gear inspection.
Flight - Reykjavík - Akureyri
Day 1
Flight from Reykjavík to Akureyri in the morning and from Akureyri to Greenland in the afternoon. We put up our camp at the landing site or head higher up depending on conditions.
Ascent attempts
Day 2 or 3
Ascent attempts of Mt. Gunnbjörn summit and back to the camp.
Climb Mt. Gunnbjörn
Day 4
Spare day to climb Mt. Gunnbjörn or to use in sightseeing or to climb other summits in the Watkins Mountains.
Flight
Day 5
Flight back to Iceland. Flight from Akureyri to Reykjavík where the trip ends at the domestic airport.
Please note
- Note that there is a risk of delay of the flight from Greenland cause of weather, a fact that has to be considered when participants plan their flight out of Iceland. Book an open ticket!
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