Greenland Autumn Wildlife & Culture Photography 2027
Thank you to our partner Wild Lens Nature Tours for providing the photography on this page.
Greenland's incredible High Arctic wildlife, landscapes and culture
Dates: 26 October - 02 November 2027
Plus optional 2 day marine life & cultural extension
2027 Rate: £9,900
Limited Single Supplement On Request
Availability - Last Places
Greenland In Autumn Could Be For You If...
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you want to photograph High Arctic wildlife up close, marine life, polar landscapes, aurora
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you crave wilderness experiences with a step up in comfort from basic 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 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 Adventure Photography Expedition 2027
Availability - Last Places
Dates: 26 October - 02 November 2027
2027 Rate: £9,500
Single Supplement: Available on request
Optional Add-On Rate: available on request
Cost Includes
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All accommodation (on twin sharing basis - single supplement available)
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All meals and snacks throughout the expedition
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Hot drinks, soft drinks, water
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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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Expedition boots, goggles, snowmobile suit, mittens and helmet for each guest
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Full safety kit should we need to set up camp when out exploring the tundra
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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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Alcoholic beverages
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Gratuities
FAQs: Greenland
Why choose to be in Greenland in Autumn?
Snow levels towards the end of October are building nicely, yet there is still some easier grazing available at lower levels, so the Arctic foxes, Arctic 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 than at any other time. There is enough snow to explore the surrounding higher hills and valleys by snowmobile too, and for the musk ox experience we will be helicoptered in for a full day shoot. There is also a decent chance of polar bear at this time of year around this location.
I must add, though, that nature and climate are changing and nothing is guaranteed!
What is the accommodation like?
In autumn we stay at a basic hotel, on a full board basis, with expedition type lunches in the field.
You may have your own room if you wish, as sharing is not compulsory on this trip.