# Raw Arctic

> Raw Arctic is a local Greenlandic tour operator based in Nuuk, founded and run by Greenlanders. We won the Greenland Tourism Award 2025. We run boat tours, fishing, hunting, whale watching, northern lights, dog sledding, hiking, and multi-day expeditions across Greenland, plus custom tour packages and private boat charters. All tours are led by local guides who grew up on this coast.

## Start here
- [Greenland tours and experiences](https://www.rawarctic.com/tours): Browse every Raw Arctic experience — fishing, hunting, northern lights, whale watching, dog sledding, hiking, and boat tours from Nuuk.
- [Custom Greenland tour packages](https://www.rawarctic.com/custom-greenland-tour-packages): Tailor-made Arctic itineraries built by local guides, with stays, transport, and activities included.
- [Private boat charter](https://www.rawarctic.com/private-charter): Hire a whole boat with a local skipper for fishing, sightseeing, or expedition cruising.
- [About Raw Arctic](https://www.rawarctic.com/about-us): Who we are — local Greenlanders sharing our home country.
- [Contact](https://www.rawarctic.com/contact-us): Plan a trip, ask about seasons, prices, and availability.

## Activities
- [Northern lights tours](https://www.rawarctic.com/activities/northern-lights): Guided aurora trips from Nuuk, September to April.
- [Whale watching](https://www.rawarctic.com/activities/whale-watching): Humpback, fin, and minke whales on small-boat safaris, June to October.
- [Boat tours](https://www.rawarctic.com/activities/boat-tours): Fjord and icefjord cruises aboard Targa expedition boats.
- [Deep sea fishing](https://www.rawarctic.com/activities/deep-sea-fishing): Cod, halibut, redfish, and Arctic char charters from Nuuk.
- [Fly fishing](https://www.rawarctic.com/activities/fly-fishing): Arctic char and salmon on wild rivers at Camp Isua.
- [Hunting](https://www.rawarctic.com/activities/hunting): Reindeer, ptarmigan, king eider, and muskox expeditions.
- [Dog sledding](https://www.rawarctic.com/activities/dog-sledding): Traditional sled tours with local musher families.
- [Hiking and trekking](https://www.rawarctic.com/activities/hiking): Guided day hikes and multi-day treks from Nuuk.
- [Kayaking](https://www.rawarctic.com/activities/kayaking): Sea kayaking through fjords past icebergs and glaciers.

## Destinations
- [Nuuk Fjord](https://www.rawarctic.com/destinations/nuuk-fjord): Icefjord boat tours, whale watching, and settlements like Qoornoq.
- [Disko Bay](https://www.rawarctic.com/destinations/disko-bay): Ilulissat icefjord, icebergs, humpback whales, and dog sledding.
- [Arctic Circle](https://www.rawarctic.com/destinations/arctic-circle): Sisimiut, Kangerlussuaq, and the Arctic Circle Trail.
- [South Greenland](https://www.rawarctic.com/destinations/south-greenland): Fjords, Norse ruins, sheep farms, and hiking.
- [East Greenland](https://www.rawarctic.com/destinations/east-greenland): Tasiilaq, remote fjords, and Inuit culture.
- [North Greenland](https://www.rawarctic.com/destinations/north-greenland): Uummannaq, Upernavik, Qaanaaq, and polar wilderness.
- [Map of Greenland tours](https://www.rawarctic.com/destinations/map): Find tours and activities by region.

## Travel guides
- [Best time to visit Greenland](https://www.rawarctic.com/guides/a-seasonal-guide-on-the-best-time-to-visit-greenland): A seasonal guide to weather and what each month offers.
- [Hotels in Greenland](https://www.rawarctic.com/guides/hotels-in-greenland-the-ultimate-arctic-lodging-guide-2025): Where to stay, from city hotels to remote lodges.
- [How to get to Ilulissat](https://www.rawarctic.com/guides/how-to-get-to-ilulissat-greenland): Routes and flights to the Disko Bay region.
- [What to wear in Greenland](https://www.rawarctic.com/guides/your-guide-on-what-to-wear-in-greenland): Packing and layering for the Arctic.
- [All travel guides](https://www.rawarctic.com/guides-to-greenland): Tips on seasons, hiking, fishing, northern lights, and getting around.

## News
- [News and press](https://www.rawarctic.com/news-and-press): Awards and press features from Raw Arctic.
- [Greenland Tourism Award 2025](https://www.rawarctic.com/blog/winner-of-greenland-tourism-award-2025): Raw Arctic wins Greenland's national tourism award.
- [Meet the Targa 37](https://www.rawarctic.com/blog/meet-the-targa-37): A new vessel joins the Raw Arctic fleet, raising capacity to 18 guests per departure.