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How easy is it to travel independently in Greenland and can you suggest a good itinerary for a solo adventure?

While solo adventuring is possible in Greenland, many attractions are only reachable by boat, so you should expect to spend some time on guided tours. Start in Nuuk, the capital, and visit the Greenland National Museum and Archives, which houses the 500-year-old Qilakitsoq mummies, plus exhibitions documenting the island’s Indigenous Inuit and colonial history. en.nka.gl

In summer, sail across the vast Nuup Kangerlua fjord to Camp Kangiusaq, a glampsite that offers kayaking and paddleboarding tours between icebergs. From 3,750 DKK (£430), full board, including boat transfers to and from

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