Unveil the most stunning places in Greenland on this 8-day iceberg and midnight sun itinerary. From the Greenland Ice Sheet in Kangerlussuaq to Ilulissat Icefjord and the Eqi Glacier in Disko Bay.
Greenland is large and diverse, offering different experiences and attractions from destination to destination. To optimize your experiences in Greenland, you will be exploring two different regions on this package tour, departing from Copenhagen, Denmark.
1st destination: Capital of Greenland
First, you will travel to Nuuk, colorful capital of Greenland located next to the second-largest fjord in Greenland! On your first day in Greenland, you will head out on the itinerary’s first tour, which takes you to Nuuk fjord!
2nd destination: The city by the Icebergs
Then you will travel beyond the Arctic Circle to Ilulissat in Disko Bay, where you will be discovering a world of icebergs and glaciers on three guided tours. First, you will be treated to an evening under the midnight sun on the UNESCO World Heritage Ilulissat Icefjord. Secondly, you will be exploring Ilulissat’s second UNESCO World Heritage Sermermiut Valley. Lastly, you will be sailing to the 3.5-kilometre-long glacier wall of Eqi in the north of Disko Bay.
As you will be above the Arctic Circle and beyond, you will be under the rays of the midnight sun – a natural phenomenon where the sun does not set, and there is daylight 24 hours a day. The phenomenon occurs from early June to the end of July. Still, if you depart out of this season, you are in for a treat of beautiful and long-lasting sunsets.
By booking this package tour, you can travel with ease and comfort. All tours are planned and organized in advance, ensuring you get the full grasp of the best attractions in Greenland. And if you’d like to add more adventures to this exciting summer journey, you can opt for more tours in the booking process.
To see the full program for this tour, press on the ‘Daily Itinerary’ above.
If you are curious to discover the wonders of the Arctic, this is the tour for you. Select a departure and press Book Now to reserve your spot on the tour.
Activities
City Tour
Glacier Views
Iceberg Views
Midnight Sun
UNESCO Site
Whale Watching
Attractions
Disko Bay
Eqi Glacier
Ice Sheet
Ilulissat Icefjord
Point 660
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Day 1
Flight to Greenland and Fjord adventure
We bring you from Copenhagen, Denmark, to Nuuk, Greenland, on a 4,5 hour flight. Flying over Greenland on a clear sky day offers the most stunning natural sights of the Greenland Ice Sheet.
Departure from Copenhagen 08:20 AM.
After arrival, pick up your luggage and meet your guide in the arrival hall to transfer to your overnight stay at Hotel Hans Egede. Hotel is located in the city center, so it is the most convenient place to stay!
Right away you will join 2 hour sailing to Nuuk fjord. We will sail towards the famous Sermitsiaq mountain to see the Waterfall and enjoy beautiful views of Nuuk and Fjord. That will be a great introduction to Greenlandic sailing culture! Locals love sailing and the boat is the most used transportation method.
Day 2
Catch and eat in the Nuuk fjord
You will have the morning to enjoy Nuuk and at 15:30 (3:30 pm) we will depart from Nuuk on a Catch and Eat boat tour.
You will sail deep into Nuuk Fjord, find a good fishing spot, and try sea fishing. No worries if you are not into trying fishing you dont need to do it if you dont want to, we will catch enough fish for everyone.
After getting some fresh fish we will head to Qooqqut Nuan restaurant which is located in the most beautiful location in Nuuk fjord. This is the most popular place to eat in summer for locals and travelers.
For dinner, we will get to eat our own freshly caught fish prepared in a few different ways. After the dinner, we will head back to Nuuk, where we arrive around 21:00 (9:00 PM)
Day 3
Arriving in Disko bay- Ilulissat
Before your journey continues up the coast, by flight, breakfast, check-out, and airport transfer will start your day. Then, you will be boarding the flight to Ilulissat in Disko Bay.
Ilulissat is known for its otherworldly surroundings of enormous icebergs passing by the city year-round. The city is located by the fjord mouth of the world-renowned UNESCO world heritage, Ilulissat Icefjord. This fjord is filled with enormous icebergs originating from the Isua glacier, one of the world’s most active glaciers. The icebergs pass Ilulissat on their journey to the sea, creating the pristine scenery of gigantic icebergs just outside the town.
Arriving in Ilulissat, pick up your luggage and meet us outside for a transfer to Hotel Arctic. Here you will be accommodated for the next seven days.
Check-in is followed by an information meeting with our guide, who will provide you with an overview of the tour’s program, as well as additional excursion options.
In the evening, a lovely welcome dinner will be served in the hotel restaurant (drinks not included).
Day 4
Visiting UNESCO World Heritage by foot and by boat
Your 4th day in Greenland brings the UNESCO World Heritage, Sermermiut Valley, on an easy hike.
For centuries the valley has been occupied by different migrations of Inuit. The earliest occupation dates 4500 years back. You will be exploring the historic remains from the settlements in the company of a knowledgeable guide.
Your tour starts in Ilulissat with a short drive out of town. From here, you will follow a 1,5 km long wooden boardwalk that will take you through the valley. Described to be one of the most beautiful strolls in Ilulissat, you will walk with the view of the Icefjord in front of your and colourful tundra on each side of the boardwalk.
Arriving at Sermermiut settlements, explore the historic remains while listening to your knowledgeable guide tell the stories of the valley.
After the exploration, the tour continues with a short walk to the close by viewpoint, Naakkavik, where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the scenic Ilulissat Icefjord.
In the evening you will join a Boat tour among the icebergs for 2,5 hours!
You will be treated to an evening of amazing sceneries of the UNESCO World Heritage, Ilulissat Icefjord. In a closed cabin boat, you venture out on the Icefjord get up close to the gigantic icebergs under the rays of the midnight sun. One of the most incredible sights to be found anywhere in the world!
Day 5
Whale watching in Disko bay
Every summer, different species of whales flock to the cold waters of Disko Bay to feast on the region’s large amount of krill. You will take advantage of this opportunity by heading out on a 3,5-hour whale safari with us.
The tour takes place in a comfortable boat with a closed cabin. Views and whale sightings can be enjoyed from inside through the panoramic windows or outside on the deck.
Where the tour takes you depends on where the whales are.
Day 6
Enjoying views of Eqi glacier
Yet another day brings you to yet another beautiful location.
The Disko Bay region is known for its Arctic wonders of active glaciers. One that you will get to experience on your 4th day in Greenland is the Eqi Glacier.
An amazing encounter with Greenland’s largest glacier wall awaits you on this full-day excursion.
The Eqi Glacier is located north of Ilulissat and is only accessible by boat.
From early morning, you will be sailing along the north shores of Disko Bay, passing the beautiful Bredebugt and the settlement of Oqaatsut. To reach the glacier, we enter the complex fjord system of Paakitsoq and sail through the Ataa Strait. The strait is known for its natural beauty of waterfalls and flying wildlife feasting off the land and sea.
Arriving at the glacier, gaze upon the immense beauty of the 3.5 km long glacier wall and hope that the ice retracts – a surreal and dramatic experience that will leave you stunned.
After a lunch overlooking the glacier, we return to Ilulissat the same way we came.
Day 7
Relax or try kayaking among the icebergs!
We have left one day open in the itinerary so you can choose what you would like to do the last day in Ilulissat!
If you don’t already have something in mind, we suggest a kayaking tour between the icebergs outside of Ilulissat. The tour takes place in stable double kayaks, with a supervising boat following on the side.
It is available in June, July and August. If it is your first time kayaking don't worry we have a great guide who will explain everything you need to know!
We will head out of Ilulissat and in between the many stranded and voyaging icebergs in the rays of the midnight sun. The sun illuminates the icebergs, creating a beautiful color play that turns the blue icebergs into orange. Whales are no strangers to these waters, so that we might come across the magnificent giants with some luck. The tour takes approximately 3 hours. This includes two hours on the water. This tour is not included in the package, why you must check the optional tour box in the booking process.
Please note: If you have any serious backpain or shoulder problems, you will not be able to partake in this excursion. This is for your own safety. Minimum age: 12 years old
Day 8
Saying goodbye to Greenland
The time has come to bid Greenland farewell. You will be heading back to Copenhagen, Denmark.
The first part of the day brings you to Nuuk by flight. In Nuuk, you will board the Atlantic flight back to Copenhagen.
Return flights arrive in Copenhagen 19:40 PM.
In case of any delays, we suggest that you book your connecting flight to your end destination the day after arriving in Copenhagen.
Included
Return flights Copenhagen- Nuuk
Return flights Nuuk- Ilulissat
20 kg of checked baggage and 8 kg of cabin baggage (max. dimensions of cabin baggage: 55 x 40 x 23 cm)
Transfers to accommodations
2 nights in Hotel Hans Egede (private bathroom/toilet)
5 nights in Hotel Arctic (private bathroom/toilet)
Breakfast
Information meetings with local English-speaking guides
Welcome dinner at Hotel Arctic (drinks and beverages NOT included)
Catch & Eat boat tour in Nuuk fjord (6 hours) (fish for dinner is included, drinks are not included)
Fjord adventure in Nuuk (2 hours)
Sailing to Ilulissat Icefjord (2,5 hours )
Whale watching boat tour (3,5 h hours)
6-12 hours sailing tour to Eqi Glacier (including lunch)
Walk to Sermermiut, the UNESCO area (2 hours)
If you want to book more than 4 people please contact us
Not included
Single Room Supplement (mandatory if travelling alone)
Depending on the availability of flights to Greenland, a flight supplement may apply.
Lunch & Dinner
Travel incurance
Please note extra charges for room upgrades can accrue after the booking as the availability of accommodation is very limited.
What to bring
Warm hat, gloves, buff or scarf, gloves
Sturdy shoes (e.g. hiking boots)
Sunglasses, sunscreen & sun hat (depending on weather)
Day Pack
Camera with extra batteries
Water bottle
Additional Information
Flight schedule (local times)
Departure from Copenhagen 08:20 AM.
Return flights arrive in Copenhagen 19:40 PM.
Trips to Greenland are always subject to weather conditions.
Delays and flight cancellations can happen. We therefore strongly recommend that you do not book onward international flights directly after your trip to Greenland. Give yourself at least one extra day to make an international connection.
We also recommend purchasing travel insurance that will cover any expenses should your flights be delayed or cancelled due to bad weather.
The airlines that fly to Greenland only allow 20 kg of checked-in baggage. If you go over this limit, there is a fee (often strictly enforced) for the extra weight.
8 kilos of cabin baggage (max. dimensions of cabin baggage: 55 x 40 x 23 cm).
It is important to bring cash in the form of Danish Krona to Greenland. While credit cards are accepted in larger locations (eg hotels, supermarkets), they may not be accepted elsewhere. Foreign currency is often not accepted.
There is a 4-hour time difference between Denmark and West Greenland.
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.
1 review for Midnight Sun Exploration | 8 Days | Capital & Disko Bay
Rated 5 out of 5
Boscolo Assunta –
Good organised tour. Really enjoyed all the day tours, the hilight of the trip was Eqi glacier tour where we saw huge calving and seeing whales among icebergs. We would recommend this tour.
Rated 5 out of 5
Maria Assunta –
Everything was perfectly planned! We enjoyed all of the tours and felt in love with Greenland!
Boscolo Assunta –
Good organised tour. Really enjoyed all the day tours, the hilight of the trip was Eqi glacier tour where we saw huge calving and seeing whales among icebergs. We would recommend this tour.
Maria Assunta –
Everything was perfectly planned! We enjoyed all of the tours and felt in love with Greenland!