WILD NATURE PHOTO TRAVEL

All participants will fly into Kulusuk, Greenland, from Reykjavik, Iceland. Upon arrival, you will be transported by helicopter and/or boat to our hotel in Tasiilak. Tasiilak is beautifully located in its own little bay, surrounded by majestic mountains. The harbour is protected from the natural elements and is usually open to ships/boats from July through September. For the rest of the year, sea ice and icebergs create obstacles to passage. There is some excellent hiking in the near vicinity, with majestic peaks piercing the skyline and clear ice-cold lakes.

If you are excited by the idea of travelling to the south-east Coast of Greenland to photograph the incredible landscapes of this country with a small group of dedicated and passionate photographers you are most welcome to join us.

Daily adventures abound, and weather permitting, we will sail to the magnificent Knud Rasmussen Glacier in Sermiligaaq fjord and go ashore at the deserted American WW2 airbase called Ikateq. Here, there is plenty of opportunity to get a closer look at abandoned trucks, buildings and oil drums, while icebergs offer a perfect back drop. We will also sail between icebergs and ice floes as we make a trip to the Apusiaajik glacier. We also intend to visit the Inuit settlements of Kummiut, Osortoq and Semiligaq. There will be times when we are in the open sea as we sail into different fjord systems. Safety briefings will be held prior to boarding our boat, including the use of a life jacket and survival equipment.

Our intention is to begin photographing as soon as possible after everyone has arrived and settled into our hotel. We will spend the next few days exploring and photographing the incredible land/sea scapes and icebergs in this remote and beautiful region. At this time of the year, there is likely to be stunning morning frosts, the first sea ice and beautiful soft pink light - an absolutely ideal combination for photography in this spectacular region of Greenland. There is also an excellent chance we will be dazzled by the Aurora Borealis, too…truly an epic phenomenon.

Meals consist of breakfast, packed lunch, and dinner held at regular times. However, photography is a priority on this expedition, and flexibility is necessary. At the conclusion of our adventure, you will be transported back to Kulusuk either by helicopter or boat in time for your return flight to Reykjavik, Iceland.

Joshua Holko has been leading photographic expeditions in Greenlands fjord systems since 2009 and is intimately familiar with this territory and the seasonal nuances experienced at this time of year. In addition to the photography, there will also be informal lectures and post-production sessions during our expedition.

Weather in Greenland: The weather in the Arctic can be fickle. We reserve the right to make last-minute changes to the itinerary to avoid bad weather and take advantage of good weather and light as the conditions permit. All efforts will be made to ensure we experience the maximum amount of time for photography in the best possible light. We strongly recommend you allow a minimum of two days after our expedition in case we are delayed on our return.

Flights to Iceland: Keflavik International Airport is a major hub in Iceland, and there are daily flights with multiple carriers. We recommend arriving in Iceland on the 1st of October or before in case of bad weather delays or lost luggage.

Flights to Greenland: The return flights from Iceland to Greenland will be booked on your behalf and invoiced separately.