Greenland is one of the last untouched ecosystems on Earth, where wildlife moves freely across mountains, fjords, islands, and open sea.
With direct access to Nuuk Fjord, one of the world's largest fjord systems, Raw Arctic offers private, custom-built expeditions for those who want to photograph whales, reindeer, eagles, seals, and Arctic light entirely on its own terms. Every encounter is unscripted.
Every expedition is built around you.
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Scott Moorhouse
United States
Leon Schein
United States
Florian Zaragoci
France
Captain Ben
United States
Our local captains and guides have a trained eye for the wildlife of the fjord, knowing where to look depending on the season and the species.
The vast fjords and coastline outside Nuuk hold a quiet abundance of life visible to those who know where to look.
On arrival, you'll be greeted by our team and transferred to your hotel. Use the afternoon to unpack gear, charge batteries, and rest.
In the evening, sit down with your guide for a planning session, what you most want to photograph, light conditions you're chasing, and how we'll shape the days ahead.
After breakfast, we board the closed Targa and head into Nuuk Fjord. The first day is about reading the conditions, wind, light, where the wildlife is moving, and building a working plan for the rest of the week.
Expect first encounters with seals, eagles, and possibly a humpback or two surfacing in the still waters of the fjord system.
Three full days built entirely around what you came to capture. Possibilities include:
Days are paced to weather and animal activity, not the clock. Your guide knows where to be, when.
The final morning is yours, a last shoot in the location that's been most productive, or a slow ride back capturing the light along the way.
Back in Nuuk, settle into the hotel for a relaxed evening: review your work, back up files, and share a final dinner in town.
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Nuuk Airport for your return flight. You'll leave with cards full of frames and the rare experience of having photographed Greenland on its own terms.
Every wildlife expedition is unique. Every encounter is unscripted.
The moment you see it, a seal rising through calm water, a whale tail breaking the surface, a reindeer crossing untouched tundra, you understand why Greenland is unlike anywhere else.
Tell us what you dream of photographing or experiencing, and we’ll create a private expedition built entirely around you.
Responsible for fishing operations and ensuring safety during expeditions in Greenland’s wilderness. With years of experience as an infantry soldier and training as a combat medic.
Marcus is a fishing guide, photographer, and video producer dedicated to capturing Arctic wildlife and adventure. With a passion for visual storytelling, he brings Greenland’s raw beauty to life through his lens.
Barlaj has been sailing Greenland’s west coast since he was 13. Now 55, his deep experience and instinct for these waters make him an unmatched skipper in the Arctic.
Aviaq is a Certified Arctic Adventure Guide from Ilulissat, known for her curiosity, deep local knowledge, and upbeat energy. Trained to guide on Targa boats with guests, she loves sharing Greenland’s backcountry.
*Guides are subject to change
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