Greenland: Cycling from Ice to Sea

In Greenland’s interior, there are no trees to absorb sound and no settlements to break the landscape. The land opens wide in every direction, and with it comes a quiet that feels deeper than anywhere else in the Arctic. Traveling by bike allows you to cross this terrain slowly and at human scale, covering real distance while staying fully present. In a region often seen from offshore, this is Greenland experienced on land, from ice to sea, shaped by silence, space, and raw simplicity.

This expedition-style mountain bike journey follows Greenland’s Arctic Circle Trail from Kangerlussuaq to the coastal town of Sisimiut. Riding point to point across open tundra, lake country, and fjord landscapes, the route crosses the vast interior before gradually opening toward the sea and Disko Bay. A mobile camp supports the journey, with guides handling logistics and camp setup each day. You ride for five consecutive days, finishing in Sisimiut after completing the interior-to-coast crossing. Most nights are spent in tented camps beside lakes and valleys, with simple, functional comforts suited to the environment. After the ride, the trip continues at Hotel SØMA, where warm rooms and Nordic sauna and spa facilities offer recovery after days on the trail. The final full day includes a boat journey along the coast, stopping at historic Inuit campsites and hunting grounds within the UNESCO-listed Aasivissuit–Nipisat area.

The riding follows established trails and tracks across Greenland’s interior, with surfaces varying between hard-packed ground, rocky sections, and softer tundra terrain.