Exploration: from the fjordlands to the glaciers and mountains of East Greenland
Treks and professional guiding for private groups
Support for independent teams
IFMGA mountain guide Matt Spenceley and the small team that make up Pirhuk provide personalised guiding, whether you would like to organise one of our Greenland treks for a private group, are looking to explore the mountains, glaciers and fjords of our homeland on an individual basis or have a special project in mind. We also provide consultancy, equipment and logistics to independent trekking teams.
There is huge scope for adventurous trekking here, from exploratory expeditions and wilderness journeys through to lodge-based and boat-supported trips. We have a passion for East Greenland: its people, land, wildlife, water, ice and history. Our experience, technical skills and logistical set-up allow us to access areas few people ever visit, from high on the icecap to distant fjords and mountain ranges. These bespoke guiding projects really inspire us. Please get in touch to discuss ideas or begin to develop a plan.
Sharyn // UK
Arctic Wilderness Trek
"Thanks again for the most amazing trip, I really enjoyed it."
Adsy & Amy // Australia
Boat-Supported Trek
"Matt, Helen & Rich, thank you so much for the absolute trip of a lifetime. A fantastic adventure in the most beautiful place in the world. "
Mahnaz // USA
Boat-Supported Trek
"Thank you Pirhuk for an amazing adventure. The astounding beauty of East Greenland will stay with me always. No pictures or words can accurately describe it. You have to go experience it for yourself. Our extremely knowledgeable leader/guide Rich made us all feel safe while trekking in one of the..." (more)
Mahnaz // USA
Boat-Supported Trek
"Thank you Pirhuk for an amazing adventure. The astounding beauty of East Greenland will stay with me always. No pictures or words can accurately describe it. You have to go experience it for yourself. Our extremely knowledgeable leader/guide Rich made us all feel safe while trekking in one of the wildest places in the world. He went above and beyond to ensure everyone was well taken care of throughout the journey. Thanks also to the entire team at Pirhuk for their hospitality and kindness. Hope to return soon!"
Daniel & Tanya // Switzerland
Boat-Supported Trek
"What an amazing experience! The fjords, glaciers, mountains. The light and the winds. But also the hospitality, the cosy home and the open-minded spirit of the whole team. Thank you. We will come back!"
Mia & Julien // Canada
Arctic Wilderness Trek
"We both absolutely loved the trek, and it was really a pleasure to have you as a guide! I thought you did a great job of keeping us safe and organized, not to mention entertained."
Jacob // Canada
Arctic Wilderness Trek
"Incredibly professional and well prepared expedition along Sermilik Fjord! Pirhuk took care of everything, were incredibly responsive by email prior to the trip, and had really well maintained gear on the trek itself. I felt very well taken care of and they really had their act together when it..." (more)
Jacob // Canada
Arctic Wilderness Trek
"Incredibly professional and well prepared expedition along Sermilik Fjord! Pirhuk took care of everything, were incredibly responsive by email prior to the trip, and had really well maintained gear on the trek itself. I felt very well taken care of and they really had their act together when it came to bear safety. Not to mention that Rich was pretty much the best guide I've ever had. He integrated so well with the group I kept forgetting that he was guiding us. Despite his weird obsession with bizarre relish combinations and not knowing what goes on pancakes on the last morning, it was a fantastic trip all around. Having mostly great weather and a really wonderful group also helped, but if you're looking for a review on the company itself, I don't have a negative thing to say. Aces. All the best."
John & Kath // UK
Boat-Supported Trek
"An incredible trip in outstanding country! Richard guided us brilliantly, with humour diligence, supported by the world's most photogenic dog. We won’t mention the fox! Not one that got away. Looking forward to seeing you all in April and some skiing, and once more enjoying the hospitality of..." (more)
John & Kath // UK
Boat-Supported Trek
"An incredible trip in outstanding country! Richard guided us brilliantly, with humour diligence, supported by the world's most photogenic dog. We won’t mention the fox! Not one that got away. Looking forward to seeing you all in April and some skiing, and once more enjoying the hospitality of Matt and the fine cooking at the lodge."
Tom // UK
Boat-Supported Trek
"Thank you for a wonderful holiday. It was every bit as good an experience as I had imagined. Thanks for making it all happen. Pirhuk's set up and organisation was first rate and thoroughly professional. You must all be proud of it."
The Powers // Australia
Boat-Supported Trek
"Matt & Helen, thank you for a once in a lifetime trip. You are both such genuine people and truly live and breathe this place. We’ve all learned so much from you Matt about this incredible place, it’s people and history. Thanks for showing us the most picturesque of camping sites and truly..." (more)
The Powers // Australia
Boat-Supported Trek
"Matt & Helen, thank you for a once in a lifetime trip. You are both such genuine people and truly live and breathe this place. We’ve all learned so much from you Matt about this incredible place, it’s people and history. Thanks for showing us the most picturesque of camping sites and truly engaging with us as not just our guide but a brilliant mate."
Asako // Switzerland
Arctic Wilderness Trek
"I only wish to be back again soon! Thank you for your warm welcome in your beautifully renovated lodge and my vocabulary is not refined enough to describe the awe of the trip!"
Isabel // USA
Arctic Wilderness Trek
"It is thanks to you all – your care and respect for this place – that I find my ears full of the crackle of ice, my eyes full of the late and early light. Saxifrage, blueberry, cottongrass. There are such deep ways of listening and perceiving only available 6 days out. This place has been so..." (more)
Isabel // USA
Arctic Wilderness Trek
"It is thanks to you all – your care and respect for this place – that I find my ears full of the crackle of ice, my eyes full of the late and early light. Saxifrage, blueberry, cottongrass. There are such deep ways of listening and perceiving only available 6 days out. This place has been so generous to me & I’m so grateful. All the very best."
Lennie & Bas // Norway
Arctic Wilderness Trek
"Great, greater, greatest. No words are enough to describe our journey and stay at your lovely lodge. A dream come true, so thank you all for making this experience the greatest! Ps. Your fluffy dogs saved us from missing our own too much, so thanx to them too!"
Lennie & Bas // Norway
Arctic Wilderness Trek
"Great, greater, greatest. No words are enough to describe our journey and stay at your lovely lodge. A dream come true, so thank you all for making this experience the greatest! Ps. Your fluffy dogs saved us from missing our own too much, so thanx to them too!"
Glenn // Australia
Boat-Supported Trek
"Thanks for an absolutely amazing experience! Truly unforgettable. You should be proud of what you are building here and I look forward to following your success. "
Soph // Australia
Boat-Supported Trek
"Thanks so much Matt & Helen! Incredible experience (made all the better by you guys) and I wouldn’t be surprised if we made this trip a regular occurrence. "
Liz // UK
Arctic Wilderness Trek
"Thanks for what was an outstanding expedition and for enabling us to see an amazing part of the world which would otherwise be very difficult to get to and experience. "
Harry // UK
Boat-Supported Trek
"Helen and Matt - thanks for an amazing trip! It was a pleasure to spend time with you both. Everything was very professionally run, from the initial arrangements through to the safety and logistics on the trip itself, and the variety of landscapes and experiences that we enjoyed, made for a..." (more)
Harry // UK
Boat-Supported Trek
"Helen and Matt - thanks for an amazing trip! It was a pleasure to spend time with you both. Everything was very professionally run, from the initial arrangements through to the safety and logistics on the trip itself, and the variety of landscapes and experiences that we enjoyed, made for a hugely memorable and enjoyable trip. Now I have the problem of wondering what I can do next that will rival Greenland with Pirhuk!"
Susie // Germany
Boat-Supported Trek
"That has been one wonderful trek - with amazing views, beautiful campsites, gorgeous weather, delicious food (the freshest fish and mussels you ever get!), a great group and of course a dedicated and knowledgeable guide! Thank you, Rich, for the awesome hike through this big wilderness; and of..." (more)
Susie // Germany
Boat-Supported Trek
"That has been one wonderful trek - with amazing views, beautiful campsites, gorgeous weather, delicious food (the freshest fish and mussels you ever get!), a great group and of course a dedicated and knowledgeable guide! Thank you, Rich, for the awesome hike through this big wilderness; and of course thanks to Helen and Matt for the wonderful hospitality in the lodge. I’ll remember this trip forever and I’m sure I’ll be back in dreamland for more!"
Marilyn // USA
Boat-Supported Trek
"What a fantastic trip! We’ve been all over the world and this has been one of the very best. It’s impossible to describe the sheer majesty of the Greenland landscape. "
Susi // Switzerland
Boat-Supported Trek
"Last summer I joined the boat-supported trekking tour of Pirhuk’s, and again the experience was extraordinary! Walking in the remote landscapes admiring fjords, glaciers and mountains, crossing rivers and camping on beautiful coasts made this an unforgettable trip. Guided again by Pirhuk’s staff..." (more)
Susi // Switzerland
Boat-Supported Trek
"Last summer I joined the boat-supported trekking tour of Pirhuk’s, and again the experience was extraordinary! Walking in the remote landscapes admiring fjords, glaciers and mountains, crossing rivers and camping on beautiful coasts made this an unforgettable trip. Guided again by Pirhuk’s staff member Rich, also this tour was very well organised, and the needs and wishes of every group member were taken very good care of. So from those two trips I can definitely recommend Pirhuk as tour company for East Greenland! The fact that they have known this place for many years and also work tightly together with the local community makes traveling with them a truly memorable and unique experience."
Tom // UK
Arctic Wilderness Trek
"I wanted to say thank you for a great trip, it was extremely enjoyable."
David // USA
Arctic Wilderness Trek
"Thanks again for everything. A wonderful trip to Greenland with you."
Johnny // Scotland
Boat-Supported Trek
"Thank you all so much for making our time here very special. The experience will be with us forever. Roll on the next time. "
Marianna // South Africa
Boat-Supported Trek
"Thank you for the privilege to have this wonderful journey, Rich, Matt and Helen, you have enriched my life!"
Genevieve // Canada
Arctic Wilderness Trek
"Thank you, Matt, Helen, Rich and the wonderful John for the marvel that was our expedition, Nanoq Lodge, and the life you have all built here. It was a privilege to briefly step into the ebb and flow of your everyday. Greenland has nourished me in so many different ways, and it is all thanks to..." (more)
Genevieve // Canada
Arctic Wilderness Trek
"Thank you, Matt, Helen, Rich and the wonderful John for the marvel that was our expedition, Nanoq Lodge, and the life you have all built here. It was a privilege to briefly step into the ebb and flow of your everyday. Greenland has nourished me in so many different ways, and it is all thanks to your brilliant hospitality, food, and enduring professionalism. Hope to see you soon."
GET IN TOUCH
Customised Trips and Expeditions
CONTACTING US
Pirhuk is owned and run by a small team of guides. We’re in the mountains much of the time but we aim to respond as soon as possible. Please get in touch with any questions – we look forward to hearing from you!
Email:
info@pirhuk.com
Telephone:
Greenland +299 234 275
UK +44 (0)7733 075 291