Ice fishing with local fisherman at UNESCO heritage site | Ilulissat

Embark on an unforgettable 8-hour ice fishing tour in the magnificent UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ilulissat Icefjord. You will experience a day of local fisherman's life, snowmobiling, dog sledding, and ice fishing all in one tour!

Our journey begins with the preparation for the Arctic adventure by dressing up: To ensure you stay warm and comfortable throughout the adventure, we provide a selection of high-quality winter gear. For those in need of extra warmth, we offer:

• Sorel boots in various sizes for sturdy, warm footing.
• Kansas overalls and Napapijri anoraks available in different sizes to keep you snug.
• Seal skin gloves for unmatched warmth and protection.
• Snowmobile helmets, as safety is our top priority and a strict rule we follow.

The tour:

Journey to the Icefjord: The adventure kicks off with a thrilling 45-minute snowmobile ride covering 25 km from Ilulissat to the sea ice at Ilulissat Icefjord. Guests have the option to drive the snowmobiles themselves (two per snowmobile) with prior notice, adding an exciting personal touch to the trek.

From Motors to Paws: Upon reaching the fisherman's/hunter's cabin, we switch from snowmobiles to dog sleds, continuing the journey into the heart of the UNESCO site. This 30-minute dog sledding experience, powered by a team of 10-15 dogs, leads us to our ice fishing spot amidst stunning icebergs trapped in the ice.

Ice Fishing Experience: Spend 4-5 hours at the fishing spot, engaging in traditional Greenlandic ice fishing for Halibut using an 800-meter long line, supplemented by a 200-meter line with hooks. After hauling in the catch, participants will have the opportunity to reset the lines, immersing themselves in the local fishing culture and techniques.

Return Journey: The return trip includes another 30-minute dog sled ride back to the cabin, where we will take a moment to feed and care for the dogs before hopping back on the snowmobiles for the 45-minute ride to Ilulissat.

Join us for this unique ice-fishing adventure in Ilulissat Icefjord by clicking on 'Book now'.

Additional Information

Dog sledding is not recommended for people having back problems and pregnant women.

Please note this tour is highly weather-dependent. If the tour is canceled we will try to reschedule if it is not possible you will get a refund.

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We are located in Greenland and cooperate with everyone involved in the Greenlandic tourism industry. We are therefore perfectly placed to quickly react to changes or new wishes you may have to ensure you have the trip of a lifetime.

BOOK EARLY
The earlier you book your trip, the better the prices will be, and the more likely you will be able to book the tour you want for the dates/times you want.

Package tours can be sold out more than half a year in advance (note that Guide to Greenland does not include international flights in packages, except where indicated from Iceland or Denmark). Day trips may sell out closer to your arrival date, but for popular destinations, certain dates/times can also sell out months in advance. We recommend that you secure all of your experiences by booking them well in advance of your trip.

CANCELLATIONS
All cancellations must be made via e-mail.

Although Guide to Greenland is committed to ensuring the best protection and service for our customers in the event of a cancellation, we are obliged to charge cancellation fees. This is in accordance with Greenland travel industry business practices. Details can be found in our general cancellation policy

Note: Due to COVID-19, a temporary cancellation policy applies. You can find it in the footer of the website under the “Terms & Conditions”.