Greenland Autumn Wildlife & Culture Photography 2027
Thank you to our partner Wild Lens Nature Tours for providing the photography on this page.
A less strenuous introduction to Greenland's incredible High Arctic wildlife, landscapes and culture ...without the complex Winter logistics and price tag!
Dates: 26 October - 02 November 2027 (+ optional 2 day cultural extension)
Expected 2027 Rate: £9,900
Limited Single Supplement On Request
Availability - Waitlist Now Open
Greenland In Autumn Could Be For You If...
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you want to photograph High Arctic wildlife up close, polar landscapes, aurora
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you crave wilderness experiences with a step up in comfort from pure expedition conditions
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you have a keen sense of adventure and are reasonably fit
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you prefer small, intimate photography groups
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the experience itself is an important aspect of your photography
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you enjoy being utterly remote in a place few have seen and photographed
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you enjoy authentic cultural experiences and hospitality
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Greenland's Autumn Wildlife
As the snow starts to lie thicker and thicker on the high mountain tops, Greenland's Arctic foxes and Arctic hares head down to lower levels, for a short window in Autumn, to make the most of easier grazing.
With just enough snow cover to allow us to explore the lower slopes, snowfields, valleys and rapidly forming coastal sea ice of the Jameson Land region, this gives us wonderful photography conditions, and we will make the most of each day in the field searching out Arctic fox, Arctic hare and ptarmigan...not easy to spot in their white winter coats and plumage, but staggeringly beautiful in this high key environment.
Our primary mode of transport will be snowmobile, though we will dismount and approach on foot to get close to most species. Some forays around our base will be primarily on foot, but this will not be strenuous hiking.
We will also make a dedicated day trip into the coastal mountain strip by helicopter to where sizeable herds of musk oxen graze throughout the year.
And of course this is Greenland, so there is always a chance of polar bears too! They are often drawn to this area of the coast searching for their favourite food, seals.
Optional Add-On: Greenlandic Culture & Marine Species
©Visit Greenland/ Jason Charles Hill
After our core trip is complete there is an option for an additional 2 day trip by boat to Ittoqqortoormiit village to experience authentic Greenlandic Inuit lifestyles and hospitality. At this time of year, before the seas freeze, we also have a chance to spot additional marine species such as minke whale, ring seal and walrus from the boat on the journey through Hurry Fjord into Scoresby Sound Fjord.
Where Exactly Will We Be?
Our expedition begins and ends in Constable Point.
On landing we transfer and settle into our local base for the next week.
The following 6 days will be spent exploring the snowfields and valleys of the Jameson Land region by snowmobile, and on one day by helicopter for musk ox. We will disembark and approach on foot to get close to most species.
There is an option for an additional 2 day trip by boat to Ittoqqortoormiit village to experience authentic Greenlandic Inuit lifestyles and hospitality and the chance of additional species from the boat.
We end our trip back at Constable Point in time to catch our flight out.
Booking Your Greenland Autumn Explorer Photography Expedition 2027
Availability - Waitlist Now Open
Dates: 26 October - 02 November 2027
Expected 2027 Rate: £9,500
Single Supplement: Limited - available on request
Optional Add-On Rate: available on request
Cost Includes
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All accommodation (shared basis)
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All meals and snacks throughout the expedition
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Hot drinks, soft drinks, water and some alcoholic beverages
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Return helicopter flights to musk ox location (weather dependent)
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A personal snowmobile with driver for each guest
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Back-up snowmobiles
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Full safety kit should we need to set up camp when out exploring the tundra
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Expedition sleeping bag, boots, goggles, snowmobile suit, mittens and helmet for each guest
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Specialised Arctic environment photography tuition with Trai
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Polar bear protection throughout
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Experienced professional guides
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Expert knowledge of Greenland and the logistics needed to find its less accessible wildlife & landscapes
What’s Not Included
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International flights to Greenland - though we are happy to advise on and help booking flights through our ATOL bonded partner
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Travel insurance (always mandatory when travelling with us)
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Personal photography gear
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Gratuities
FAQs: Greenland
What is the main difference with the Winter (April) Greenland trip compared to the Autumn (October) Greenland trip that accounts for the higher price tag?
The differences are the locations and the associated logistics and also the length of stay. In Winter we travel to the isolated peninsula of Sydkap (please see map above). Logistically, all the snowmobiles have to be moved across there for us, overland, plus all the guides and supplies for the entire trip. We as guests have to be helicoptered into the area. Here we are completely isolated and exclusive: we are the only photography supplier who has access to this area in winter. We won’t see anyone else. At this time of year the sea here is completely frozen so we can explore the enormous icebergs trapped in the frozen sea and also have greater chance of encountering polar bear at this time of year and in this location. This trip is 13 days.
In autumn we stay closer to the entry point for East Greenland, Constable Point so there are less complex and costly logistics involved: no need to move all the gear, personnel and ourselves to Sydkap. So this is less of an “expedition” and more an exploration of the local area. There may be a few others around in this area, though it is still considered remote. This trip is also shorter at 8 days.
What are the snow levels likely to be in October?
Snow levels at the end of October are building nicely, yet the advantage of this time window is that there is still some easier grazing available at lower levels, so the Arctic foxes and hares and ptarmigan tend to come down and cluster close to where we will be staying. That is why we choose to be here at this time of year: there is probably a better chance to see and photograph them up close on this trip. There is enough snow to explore the surrounding higher hills and valleys by snowmobile though, and the musk ox experience will be identical, helicoptered in for a full day shoot. There is less chance of polar bear, though it is still quite possible at this time of year at this location.
I must add, though, that nature and climate are changing and nothing is guaranteed on either trip!
Is the accommodation different?
Yes - in winter it is just a single house with quite cramped, very basic living conditions and expedition type food - here you can expect to share a room with me or someone else of the same sex.
In autumn we stay at a hostel/basic hotel near Constable Point where you may have your own room and fresh/cooked food.