Experience a world of ice in the summer! Spend Magical 4 days in Ilulissat!
Ilulissat means "The Iceberg" in Greenlandic. Ilulissat is the city located by the mouth of the stunning Icefjord. You will see the amazing huge ice-sculptures quietly drift very slowly past the town, making their way to the sea. This is a place like nowhere else in the world. In the summer you will experience the never setting sun, as the midnight sun provides bright summer nights. Perfect for doing a midnight hike along one of the Icefjord paths or a midnight boat tour, sailing between the giant icebergs, seeing them in the soft light.
Ilulissat is also where the famous Danish explorer Knud Rasmussen was born. In his family's house there is now a museum telling the story of his life and life in Ilulissat – that you and your fellow explorers will get to experience, explore and examine on this tour.
You will get to experience the very best of Ilulissat through a guided city tour, midnight sailing in icefjord, hiking to Sermermiut valley and a settlement visit to the distant and remote settlement of Oqaatsut. These destination are the quintessence of what Ilulissat has to offers.
The itinerary is described below.
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Activities
Boat Tour
City Tour
Glacier Views
Iceberg Views
Midnight Sun
Attractions
Eqi Glacier
Ilulissat Icefjord
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Day 1
Arriving in Ilulissat & walk to Sermermiut settlement visit UNESCO area
Today your adventure begins! Check-in at Keflavik international airport for the flight to Ilulissat is at least 2 hr prior to departure.
Departure from Keflavík International Airport at 8:00 am
On your flight you will be able to see the icecap of Greenland and the sky-high Greenlandic mountain tins and Ilulissat ice fjord from above on your journey.
After arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel accommodation and Meet your local guide for information meeting.
After arriving you will enjoy 2 hours guided hiking tour to the old settlement by the Icefjord. We follow a well-kept trail to the old Sermermiut settlement around 1,5 km. south of Ilulissat. This is a place where you can still find remains from the 4000 years old Inuit culture. You will learn about the old way of life and the traditions of the Inuit people. We will also pass by the magnificent "Kællingekløften", a gorge where you can get a magnificent view of the Icefjord before we go back to the city. You can also choose to visit newly open Icefjord center for an extra fee.
Welcome dinner will be served in your hotel restaurant.
Day 2
Midnight Boat Tour among the icebergs
In the morning you will have time to enjoy Ilulissat on your own.
The evening will be for sailing to UNESCO area. You will be taken on a 2,5 hours Midnight boat tour between the huge floating icebergs. This is a magnificent experience with some very picturesque landscapes. You will see the amazing giant icebergs in the soft light of the midnight sun, which never sets. This tour is however also beautiful on a more overcast day, where the icebergs get another glow. The boat trip at bright night is definitely an extraordinary experience.
Day 3
Day tour to calving glacier Eqi
It is a Must do tour while you are in Ilulissat!
Today you will sail 70 km north from Ilulissat to reach one of the most active glaciers Eqip Sermia, also called Eqi Glacier. The glacier front is really impressive as it is 3,4 km (2.12 miles) long and approximately 200 meters high.
The sailing trip to the glacier will take around 2 hours (with a fast boat) and you will have 2 hours in front of the glacier where we will turn off the engine and you can listen and see the glacier calving. You will also eat your lunch and cup of coffee with an amazing view.
You are welcome to take some snacks and water on board.
The sailing trip will be with a closed boat and will have a toilet on board. During the trip, the guide will tell you more about the nature you see around you and the glacier itself.
Day 4
Arrival Keflavik, Iceland
Arrival at Keflavík International Airport 3:45 pm local time.
We advise you to purchase your international flights the next day as sometimes flights get delayed or canceled due to the weather.
Included
Return Flights Keflavík International Airport -Ilulissat
20 kg of checked baggage and 8 kg of cabin baggage
Airport transfers to the hotel (return)
All flight/transportation taxes and fees known to Guide to Greenland at the time of publishing
3 nights in Arctic Hotel in a double/twin room with private facilities
Breakfast
Welcome dinner on the first day (excluding drinks)
Information meeting after arrival
Hike to Semermiut, UNESCO World Heritage site (2 hours )
Boat tour sailing amongst icebergs in Ilulissat Icefjord (2,5 hours )
Sailing tour Eqi Glacier including lunch (6-12 hours )
Please contact us at info@guidetogreenland.com if you want to book more than 2 people on this tour.
Not included
Single supplement (if traveling alone)
Travel insurance (recommended)
Flight supplement
Extra activities
Hotel upgrades
Please note extra charges for room upgrades can accrue after the booking as the availability of accommodation is very limited.
What to bring
Layered clothing. Ideally, you should pack a thermal underwear layer (top and bottom), activity layer (e.g. hiking pants and shirt), insulation layer (e.g. fleece or down jacket), and outer layer of windproof clothing (top and bottom). For winter, your outer layer must be proper winter gear which typically has lots of insulation and is windproof. Think ski jacket and pants if you come from a warmer climate. You may not need all of this on any particular day, but you should have it available. You should always bring a windproof jacket, regardless of the weather.
Warm hat, gloves, buff or scarf
Sturdy shoes (e.g. hiking boots in Summer, insulated boots in Winter)
Sunglasses, sunscreen & sun hat (depending on weather)
Head net and insect repellent (in case of mosquitoes)
Camera with extra batteries
Day pack
Additional Information
The price per person is based on double room.
Most airlines allow 20kg of language weight. So it is good to know what you really will need for your journey. But, of course, this depends on what you are planning to do and when. A general list of what to bring, can be found above.
Flights to and from Greenland are highly dependent on weather conditions. We advise to stay in Iceland at least one day before and one day after your scheduled trip to Greenland.
Please note that departure times are subject to change by the airline.
Our customers are the foundation of Guide to Greenland so we make great efforts to provide you with the best possible service. 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.
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