Oqaatsut Kayaking Day | Ilulissat | Disko Bay

Join this marvellous trip combining kayaking with a cultural visit to the charming hunting village Oqaatsut. If you always have wanted to experience Greenland along with visiting Ilulissat, then this is something for you. As you will sail the arctic ocean from Ilulissat to the little settlement of Oqaatsut among humongous icebergs with the beautiful nuances of blue and white.

When you have arrived in the village you will be joined by an experienced kayaking instructor who will take you through the basics and help you along the journey. As you will go through the safety instructions, you will get the best introduction of how to operate a kayak. Shortly after you will head onto the water. With your fellow explorers, you will get the thrilling experience of strolling across the water surface as you will get to sail among icebergs and get up close to the giants of the sea.

We will paddle in our kayaks for 2-2,5 hours. We will also make a short break and enjoy a Sandwich, coffee, and tea on our kayak tour!

If you are lucky you might even get to sail in the company of humpback whales. Curious and gentle creatures that are often spotted in the Greenlandic seas. From whales to a traditional village where you will get to see local hunters go out or come back from a hunt, but usually in the summer, they catch huge numbers of fish.

After paddling through the bay of the Oqaatsut, we will head back and to Oqaatsut, change out of drysuits, and head out on a guided walk through the settlement. Greenlandic villages carry deep cultural history and offer a unique insight into authentic, modern settlement life.

After the day filled with adventures and new memories, we will enjoy a 2-course dinner in H8 restaurant. After dinner we head back to Ilulissat by boat. 

Tag along on this adventure just outside of Ilulissat and experience kayaking in the fjord of Oqaatsut. Reserve your adventure by pressing on ‘Book Now’ above.