Snowshoe Hiking | Ilulissat | Disko Bay
Step right up to join this fully guided tour and uncover Ilulissat's valleys of snow, conquer steep mountainsides and gaze upon mesmerizing views! This tour is for anyone who would like to spice up their Ilulissat holiday, while still visiting Ilulissat's most popular attraction.
This tour takes you to the spell-binding and magical Sermermiut Valley. Sermermiut valley is known as a UNESCO World heritage because of the ancient Inuit traces and its unimaginable beauty. Sermermiut has been inhabited by different Inuit cultures and was first inhabited around 4000 years ago.Due to the hard arctic climate, exploring Ilulissat's UNESCO world heritage becomes difficult. Snowshoeing allows you to reach almost inaccessible places, as the snowshoe easily can conquer the steep mountains sides.
Your tour starts in the headquarter of World of Greenland, where you will be introduced to your guide, who will lead you safely through the winter wonderland. From World of Greenland, you and your fellow explorers will be transferred to Ilulissat’s powerhouse. At the powerhouse a valley of adventures awaits you! You will be following, what the locals call the “Yellow route”. Tie your snowshoes and come along! The route takes you around Sermermiuts headland and will provide you with panoramic views of Sermermiut, Disko Bay and spell-binding views of icebergs in all sizes and shapes. You will feel the unforgiving arctic cold bite your cheeks and the sweat run down your back! En route there will be lots of opportunities for capturing moments lasting a lifetime through your camera lens. The headland will provide you with unimaginable beauty, as you can see the Icefjords many icebergs on their voyage to the Atlantic ocean. The route ends at the heliport, where transfer back to Ilulissat will be waiting.
This tour is for anyone who would like to explore the winter wonderland of Sermeriut. Do not hesitate to join this action-packed and exciting tour, the tour can be done by everyone – experienced or not! Put one your warmest hat and bring your camera. See the availability and book this tour by pressing 'Choose a date' above.
Quick facts
- Available: Dec. - Apr.
- Duration: 3 hours
- Activities: Sightseeing, Snowshoe, Iceberg Watching
- Difficulty: Demanding
- Languages: English
- Highlights: Ilulissat
Departure time : 09:00, 14:00.
World of Greenland, Kussangajaannguaq 7
Transfer from World of Greenland to the powerhouse
Transfer from the Heliport to World of Greenland HQ
Snowshoes
Coffee & tea
What to bring:
Warm and practical clothing
Windproof and insulated outerwear
Camera
Good to know:
It is crucial that you wear warm and practical clothing, for this snowshoe adventure. It is advisable to dress after the onion principle.