Ilulissat
Ilulissat is a town in western Greenland, known for its stunning ice fjord, Ilulissat Icefjord, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The town is surrounded by dramatic landscapes, including glaciers, icebergs, and the vast wilderness. Visitors can explore the town’s rich history, including its Inuit heritage, and enjoy activities such as hiking, boat trips, and dog sledding. Ilulissat offers unique opportunities to witness the natural beauty of Greenland up close.
Cultural City Walk
On this tour, your clients will enjoy a cultural-historical city walk, offering a deeper understanding of Greenland’s culture and history than they would gain from walking alone with a map. This tour sets the stage for the rest of their Greenland experiences, providing valuable context.Ilulissat, founded as a trading post in 1741, is Greenland's third-largest town, with over 4,500 residents. During the walk, the guide will share insights into the town's history, Greenlandic culture, and modern life 300 kilometers north of the Arctic Circle. The route includes stops at the harbor, the local food market, Knud Rasmussen’s birthplace, and the old wooden Zion Church.
Availability: February - November
Duration: 2 hours
Whale Watching
On this tour, your clients will have the unforgettable experience of getting close to the majestic whales of Greenland. With around 15 whale species in Greenlandic waters, this is a thrilling adventure that will stay with them for a lifetime.During the summer months, humpback, minke, and fin whales are commonly spotted. These whales swim throughout the entire Disko Bay, sometimes near the towns, in the Icefjord, or up north at Arveprinsens Ejland. The tour uses fast Targa boats to cover a lot of ground, and the skippers are in contact with local fishermen, ensuring they know the best spots to find the whales.
Availability: June - October
Duration: 3.5 hours
Day cruise to Eqi Glacier
On this tour, your clients will travel 80 kilometers north of Ilulissat to visit the calving glacier Eqi. By boat, they will get close to the glacier and witness massive chunks of ice breaking off. The sounds are enormous, and the sight of the icebergs crashing into the water is truly breathtaking.
Availability: Mid-June to August
Duration: 6 hours
Hike to Sermermiut by Ilulissat Ice Fjord
On this tour, your clients will visit the ancient settlement of Sermermiut, located one and a half kilometers south of Ilulissat. The stunning icebergs of the Ilulissat Icefjord serve as a backdrop to this historic site, where Inuit cultures lived for 4,000 years. Remains of their presence, such as ruins and old kitchen middens, can still be seen today. During the hike, the guide will share stories of the life and customs of Greenlanders before European contact. Clients will have the opportunity to touch the permafrost and explore the area, with a stop at the viewpoint at Kællingekløften, famous from the Danish TV show Borgen. For many, having a guide makes their first hike in Greenland's hills more reassuring.
Availability: February - November
Duration: 2 hours
Kayak Experience
The Inuit invented the kayak. On this kayaking excursion you will see the giant icebergs and, with a little luck, we also meet whales. All tours take place in stable double kayaks and a boat follows close by. Clients will be on the water for at least two hours.
Availability: June - August
Duration: 2 hours
Midnight sailing at Ilulissat Ice Fjord
The rays of the midnight sun give the icebergs a unique color that some people return to Ilulissat to experience again and again. Almost every visitor to Ilulissat chooses to try this iceberg cruise at least once. More than 40 million tons of ice flow daily from the Ilulissat Glacier into the Icefjord.
The result is enormous icebergs that can be hundreds of meters on each side and extend up to 70 meters above sea level. These giants are stranded at the mouth of the Icefjord, and here you have the opportunity to sail among them. We recommend that clients bring warm clothes for the trip or rent a sealskin suit because even in summer, it’s cold out here on the water between the icebergs.
Availability: June - August
Duration: 2.5 hours
Helicopeter Tour: Icefjord & Glacier from above
On this tour, your clients will experience the Ilulissat Icefjord and Kangia Glacier from the air during a 1½-hour helicopter ride that takes them deep into the heart of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This unique perspective offers views that no boat or hiking trail can match, providing a breathtaking aerial view of the massive glacier.The helicopter departs from Ilulissat Airport and flies low over mountains, lakes, rivers, and the Icefjord, reaching a mountain at the edge of the ice sheet. After about half an hour to enjoy the stunning view, the flight continues over the glacier front, following the Icefjord for 70 kilometers on the way back.
Availability: January - November
Duration: 1.5 hours
Cultural City Walk
On this tour, your clients will enjoy a cultural-historical city walk, offering a deeper understanding of Greenland’s culture and history than they would gain from walking alone with a map. This tour sets the stage for the rest of their Greenland experiences, providing valuable context.Ilulissat, founded as a trading post in 1741, is Greenland's third-largest town, with over 4,500 residents. During the walk, the guide will share insights into the town's history, Greenlandic culture, and modern life 300 kilometers north of the Arctic Circle. The route includes stops at the harbor, the local food market, Knud Rasmussen’s birthplace, and the old wooden Zion Church.
Availability: February - November
Duration: 2 hours
Cultural City Walk
On this tour, your clients will enjoy a cultural-historical city walk, offering a deeper understanding of Greenland’s culture and history than they would gain from walking alone with a map. This tour sets the stage for the rest of their Greenland experiences, providing valuable context.Ilulissat, founded as a trading post in 1741, is Greenland's third-largest town, with over 4,500 residents. During the walk, the guide will share insights into the town's history, Greenlandic culture, and modern life 300 kilometers north of the Arctic Circle. The route includes stops at the harbor, the local food market, Knud Rasmussen’s birthplace, and the old wooden Zion Church.
Availability: February - November
Duration: 2 hours
Midnight sailing at Ilulissat Ice Fjord
The rays of the midnight sun give the icebergs a unique color that some people return to Ilulissat to experience again and again. Almost every visitor to Ilulissat chooses to try this iceberg cruise at least once. More than 40 million tons of ice flow daily from the Ilulissat Glacier into the Icefjord.
The result is enormous icebergs that can be hundreds of meters on each side and extend up to 70 meters above sea level. These giants are stranded at the mouth of the Icefjord, and here you have the opportunity to sail among them. We recommend that clients bring warm clothes for the trip or rent a sealskin suit because even in summer, it’s cold out here on the water between the icebergs.
Availability: June - August
Duration: 2.5 hours
Midnight sailing at Ilulissat Ice Fjord
The rays of the midnight sun give the icebergs a unique color that some people return to Ilulissat to experience again and again. Almost every visitor to Ilulissat chooses to try this iceberg cruise at least once. More than 40 million tons of ice flow daily from the Ilulissat Glacier into the Icefjord.
The result is enormous icebergs that can be hundreds of meters on each side and extend up to 70 meters above sea level. These giants are stranded at the mouth of the Icefjord, and here you have the opportunity to sail among them. We recommend that clients bring warm clothes for the trip or rent a sealskin suit because even in summer, it’s cold out here on the water between the icebergs.
Availability: June - August
Duration: 2.5 hours
Kayak Experience
The Inuit invented the kayak. On this kayaking excursion you will see the giant icebergs and, with a little luck, we also meet whales. All tours take place in stable double kayaks and a boat follows close by. Clients will be on the water for at least two hours.
Availability: June - August
Duration: 2 hours
Kayak Experience
The Inuit invented the kayak. On this kayaking excursion you will see the giant icebergs and, with a little luck, we also meet whales. All tours take place in stable double kayaks and a boat follows close by. Clients will be on the water for at least two hours.
Availability: June - August
Duration: 2 hours
Day cruise to Eqi Glacier
On this tour, your clients will travel 80 kilometers north of Ilulissat to visit the calving glacier Eqi. By boat, they will get close to the glacier and witness massive chunks of ice breaking off. The sounds are enormous, and the sight of the icebergs crashing into the water is truly breathtaking.
Availability: Mid-June to August
Duration: 6 hours
Day cruise to Eqi Glacier
On this tour, your clients will travel 80 kilometers north of Ilulissat to visit the calving glacier Eqi. By boat, they will get close to the glacier and witness massive chunks of ice breaking off. The sounds are enormous, and the sight of the icebergs crashing into the water is truly breathtaking.
Availability: Mid-June to August
Duration: 6 hours
Hike to Sermermiut by Ilulissat Ice Fjord
On this tour, your clients will visit the ancient settlement of Sermermiut, located one and a half kilometers south of Ilulissat. The stunning icebergs of the Ilulissat Icefjord serve as a backdrop to this historic site, where Inuit cultures lived for 4,000 years. Remains of their presence, such as ruins and old kitchen middens, can still be seen today. During the hike, the guide will share stories of the life and customs of Greenlanders before European contact. Clients will have the opportunity to touch the permafrost and explore the area, with a stop at the viewpoint at Kællingekløften, famous from the Danish TV show Borgen. For many, having a guide makes their first hike in Greenland's hills more reassuring.
Availability: February - November
Duration: 2 hours
Hike to Sermermiut by Ilulissat Ice Fjord
On this tour, your clients will visit the ancient settlement of Sermermiut, located one and a half kilometers south of Ilulissat. The stunning icebergs of the Ilulissat Icefjord serve as a backdrop to this historic site, where Inuit cultures lived for 4,000 years. Remains of their presence, such as ruins and old kitchen middens, can still be seen today. During the hike, the guide will share stories of the life and customs of Greenlanders before European contact. Clients will have the opportunity to touch the permafrost and explore the area, with a stop at the viewpoint at Kællingekløften, famous from the Danish TV show Borgen. For many, having a guide makes their first hike in Greenland's hills more reassuring.
Availability: February - November
Duration: 2 hours
Whale Watching
On this tour, your clients will have the unforgettable experience of getting close to the majestic whales of Greenland. With around 15 whale species in Greenlandic waters, this is a thrilling adventure that will stay with them for a lifetime.During the summer months, humpback, minke, and fin whales are commonly spotted. These whales swim throughout the entire Disko Bay, sometimes near the towns, in the Icefjord, or up north at Arveprinsens Ejland. The tour uses fast Targa boats to cover a lot of ground, and the skippers are in contact with local fishermen, ensuring they know the best spots to find the whales.
Availability: June - October
Duration: 3.5 hours
Whale Watching
On this tour, your clients will have the unforgettable experience of getting close to the majestic whales of Greenland. With around 15 whale species in Greenlandic waters, this is a thrilling adventure that will stay with them for a lifetime.During the summer months, humpback, minke, and fin whales are commonly spotted. These whales swim throughout the entire Disko Bay, sometimes near the towns, in the Icefjord, or up north at Arveprinsens Ejland. The tour uses fast Targa boats to cover a lot of ground, and the skippers are in contact with local fishermen, ensuring they know the best spots to find the whales.
Availability: June - October
Duration: 3.5 hours
Helicopeter Tour: Icefjord & Glacier from above
On this tour, your clients will experience the Ilulissat Icefjord and Kangia Glacier from the air during a 1½-hour helicopter ride that takes them deep into the heart of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This unique perspective offers views that no boat or hiking trail can match, providing a breathtaking aerial view of the massive glacier.The helicopter departs from Ilulissat Airport and flies low over mountains, lakes, rivers, and the Icefjord, reaching a mountain at the edge of the ice sheet. After about half an hour to enjoy the stunning view, the flight continues over the glacier front, following the Icefjord for 70 kilometers on the way back.
Availability: January - November
Duration: 1.5 hours
Whale Watching
On this tour, your clients will have the unforgettable experience of getting close to the majestic whales of Greenland. With around 15 whale species in Greenlandic waters, this is a thrilling adventure that will stay with them for a lifetime.During the summer months, humpback, minke, and fin whales are commonly spotted. These whales swim throughout the entire Disko Bay, sometimes near the towns, in the Icefjord, or up north at Arveprinsens Ejland. The tour uses fast Targa boats to cover a lot of ground, and the skippers are in contact with local fishermen, ensuring they know the best spots to find the whales.
Availability: June - October
Duration: 3.5 hours
Cultural City Walk
On this tour, your clients will enjoy a cultural-historical city walk, offering a deeper understanding of Greenland’s culture and history than they would gain from walking alone with a map. This tour sets the stage for the rest of their Greenland experiences, providing valuable context.Ilulissat, founded as a trading post in 1741, is Greenland's third-largest town, with over 4,500 residents. During the walk, the guide will share insights into the town's history, Greenlandic culture, and modern life 300 kilometers north of the Arctic Circle. The route includes stops at the harbor, the local food market, Knud Rasmussen’s birthplace, and the old wooden Zion Church.
Availability: February - November
Duration: 2 hours
Cultural City Walk
On this tour, your clients will enjoy a cultural-historical city walk, offering a deeper understanding of Greenland’s culture and history than they would gain from walking alone with a map. This tour sets the stage for the rest of their Greenland experiences, providing valuable context.Ilulissat, founded as a trading post in 1741, is Greenland's third-largest town, with over 4,500 residents. During the walk, the guide will share insights into the town's history, Greenlandic culture, and modern life 300 kilometers north of the Arctic Circle. The route includes stops at the harbor, the local food market, Knud Rasmussen’s birthplace, and the old wooden Zion Church.
Availability: February - November
Duration: 2 hours
Hike to Sermermiut by Ilulissat Ice Fjord
On this tour, your clients will visit the ancient settlement of Sermermiut, located one and a half kilometers south of Ilulissat. The stunning icebergs of the Ilulissat Icefjord serve as a backdrop to this historic site, where Inuit cultures lived for 4,000 years. Remains of their presence, such as ruins and old kitchen middens, can still be seen today. During the hike, the guide will share stories of the life and customs of Greenlanders before European contact. Clients will have the opportunity to touch the permafrost and explore the area, with a stop at the viewpoint at Kællingekløften, famous from the Danish TV show Borgen. For many, having a guide makes their first hike in Greenland's hills more reassuring.
Availability: February - November
Duration: 2 hours
Hike to Sermermiut by Ilulissat Ice Fjord
On this tour, your clients will visit the ancient settlement of Sermermiut, located one and a half kilometers south of Ilulissat. The stunning icebergs of the Ilulissat Icefjord serve as a backdrop to this historic site, where Inuit cultures lived for 4,000 years. Remains of their presence, such as ruins and old kitchen middens, can still be seen today. During the hike, the guide will share stories of the life and customs of Greenlanders before European contact. Clients will have the opportunity to touch the permafrost and explore the area, with a stop at the viewpoint at Kællingekløften, famous from the Danish TV show Borgen. For many, having a guide makes their first hike in Greenland's hills more reassuring.
Availability: February - November
Duration: 2 hours
Midnight sailing at Ilulissat Ice Fjord
The rays of the midnight sun give the icebergs a unique color that some people return to Ilulissat to experience again and again. Almost every visitor to Ilulissat chooses to try this iceberg cruise at least once. More than 40 million tons of ice flow daily from the Ilulissat Glacier into the Icefjord.
The result is enormous icebergs that can be hundreds of meters on each side and extend up to 70 meters above sea level. These giants are stranded at the mouth of the Icefjord, and here you have the opportunity to sail among them. We recommend that clients bring warm clothes for the trip or rent a sealskin suit because even in summer, it’s cold out here on the water between the icebergs.
Availability: June - August
Duration: 2.5 hours
Midnight sailing at Ilulissat Ice Fjord
The rays of the midnight sun give the icebergs a unique color that some people return to Ilulissat to experience again and again. Almost every visitor to Ilulissat chooses to try this iceberg cruise at least once. More than 40 million tons of ice flow daily from the Ilulissat Glacier into the Icefjord.
The result is enormous icebergs that can be hundreds of meters on each side and extend up to 70 meters above sea level. These giants are stranded at the mouth of the Icefjord, and here you have the opportunity to sail among them. We recommend that clients bring warm clothes for the trip or rent a sealskin suit because even in summer, it’s cold out here on the water between the icebergs.
Availability: June - August
Duration: 2.5 hours
Whale Watching
On this tour, your clients will have the unforgettable experience of getting close to the majestic whales of Greenland. With around 15 whale species in Greenlandic waters, this is a thrilling adventure that will stay with them for a lifetime.During the summer months, humpback, minke, and fin whales are commonly spotted. These whales swim throughout the entire Disko Bay, sometimes near the towns, in the Icefjord, or up north at Arveprinsens Ejland. The tour uses fast Targa boats to cover a lot of ground, and the skippers are in contact with local fishermen, ensuring they know the best spots to find the whales.
Availability: June - October
Duration: 3.5 hours
Whale Watching
On this tour, your clients will have the unforgettable experience of getting close to the majestic whales of Greenland. With around 15 whale species in Greenlandic waters, this is a thrilling adventure that will stay with them for a lifetime.During the summer months, humpback, minke, and fin whales are commonly spotted. These whales swim throughout the entire Disko Bay, sometimes near the towns, in the Icefjord, or up north at Arveprinsens Ejland. The tour uses fast Targa boats to cover a lot of ground, and the skippers are in contact with local fishermen, ensuring they know the best spots to find the whales.
Availability: June - October
Duration: 3.5 hours
Kayak Experience
The Inuit invented the kayak. On this kayaking excursion you will see the giant icebergs and, with a little luck, we also meet whales. All tours take place in stable double kayaks and a boat follows close by. Clients will be on the water for at least two hours.
Availability: June - August
Duration: 2 hours
Kayak Experience
The Inuit invented the kayak. On this kayaking excursion you will see the giant icebergs and, with a little luck, we also meet whales. All tours take place in stable double kayaks and a boat follows close by. Clients will be on the water for at least two hours.
Availability: June - August
Duration: 2 hours
Helicopeter Tour: Icefjord & Glacier from above
On this tour, your clients will experience the Ilulissat Icefjord and Kangia Glacier from the air during a 1½-hour helicopter ride that takes them deep into the heart of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This unique perspective offers views that no boat or hiking trail can match, providing a breathtaking aerial view of the massive glacier.The helicopter departs from Ilulissat Airport and flies low over mountains, lakes, rivers, and the Icefjord, reaching a mountain at the edge of the ice sheet. After about half an hour to enjoy the stunning view, the flight continues over the glacier front, following the Icefjord for 70 kilometers on the way back.
Availability: January - November
Duration: 1.5 hours
Helicopeter Tour: Icefjord & Glacier from above
On this tour, your clients will experience the Ilulissat Icefjord and Kangia Glacier from the air during a 1½-hour helicopter ride that takes them deep into the heart of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This unique perspective offers views that no boat or hiking trail can match, providing a breathtaking aerial view of the massive glacier.The helicopter departs from Ilulissat Airport and flies low over mountains, lakes, rivers, and the Icefjord, reaching a mountain at the edge of the ice sheet. After about half an hour to enjoy the stunning view, the flight continues over the glacier front, following the Icefjord for 70 kilometers on the way back.
Availability: January - November
Duration: 1.5 hours
Day cruise to Eqi Glacier
On this tour, your clients will travel 80 kilometers north of Ilulissat to visit the calving glacier Eqi. By boat, they will get close to the glacier and witness massive chunks of ice breaking off. The sounds are enormous, and the sight of the icebergs crashing into the water is truly breathtaking.
Availability: Mid-June to August
Duration: 6 hours
Day cruise to Eqi Glacier
On this tour, your clients will travel 80 kilometers north of Ilulissat to visit the calving glacier Eqi. By boat, they will get close to the glacier and witness massive chunks of ice breaking off. The sounds are enormous, and the sight of the icebergs crashing into the water is truly breathtaking.
Availability: Mid-June to August
Duration: 6 hours
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