8 days through the Arctic Circle where ice meets everyday life | West Greenland

Arrival at the Arctic Circle

You fly from Copenhagen to Kangerlussuaq, arriving inland at the edge of Greenland’s vast wilderness. The surrounding landscape is open and quiet, with long views across tundra and distant mountains.

After arrival, a short guided introduction offers insight into the area and its unique position as a gateway to the Ice Sheet. The day ends with dinner and an overnight stay in Kangerlussuaq.

Journey to the Ice Sheet

After breakfast, you travel across the tundra towards the Greenland Ice Sheet. The drive itself is an experience, as the landscape gradually changes from gravel plains to ice and snow.

At the edge of the Ice Sheet, you have time to walk around, take in the silence, and learn about the forces that have shaped this environment over thousands of years. Meals are included during the excursion.

Return to Kangerlussuaq in the afternoon.

Glaciers and inland landscapes

Today offers another perspective on Greenland’s inland nature. You explore the area around Kangerlussuaq, visiting a nearby glacier and spending time in the open tundra.

Wildlife such as reindeer and musk oxen are often seen in this region, moving quietly through the landscape. The pace is calm, with focus on observation rather than distance. Dinner and overnight stay in Kangerlussuaq.

Through fjords to the coast

The journey continues by boat, sailing through the long Kangerlussuaq Fjord and into the dramatic Eternity Fjord. Along the way, steep mountains rise directly from the water, with waterfalls and hanging glaciers shaping the scenery.

After several hours at sea, you arrive in Sisimiut. Dinner and overnight stay in town.

Discovering Sisimiut

The day begins with a guided walk through Sisimiut, introducing you to the town’s history, harbour, and everyday life. Sisimiut is known for its strong connection to the surrounding landscape, where outdoor activities are a natural part of daily routines.

The afternoon is free to explore on your own – visit a café, walk along the coast, or enjoy the views from the hills surrounding town. Dinner is included.

Exploring the mountains around Sisimiut

Today is spent outside the town, travelling into the surrounding mountain landscapes. The route takes you through open terrain with wide views over lakes, valleys, and the coastline.

There is time to stop along the way, walk short stretches, and take in the quiet surroundings. The experience is shaped by the landscape rather than a fixed schedule. Evening back in Sisimiut.

Hiking and shared moments

A guided hike takes you into the hills east of Sisimiut, where the landscape opens up into a mix of rocky terrain, lakes, and wide valleys.

Lunch is enjoyed outdoors in simple surroundings before returning to town in the afternoon. The final evening in Sisimiut is free to relax and reflect on the journey.

Return to Copenhagen

After breakfast, you fly from Sisimiut to Kangerlussuaq and continue onward to Copenhagen, bringing home memories of ice, fjords, and days shaped by Greenland’s calm presence.