DAY EXCURSIONS FROM ILULISSAT - WEST GREENLAND

The location of Ilulissat is breathtaking - all year round huge icebergs raising more than hundred metres above sea level are stranded at the mouth of the fiord. These icebergs are all products of the mighty and most productive glacier in the northern hemisphere; The Ilulissat Glacier daily gives birth to 20 million tons of ice which also explain why it is included on the World Heritage list.

Excursions

The indicated prices are per person unless otherwise stated. Prices may change without prior notice due to specific conditions at the time and place of the excursion. Please note that not all excursions are available for all semi-escorted tour-programmes that includes this destination. Please refer to the tour-programme for a list of excursions available on that particular tour.

I1: City Walk Ilulissat
During a walk through town the guide tells about the history of Ilulissat. We visit the old part of town and see buildings from the very start of the Danish trading station, the busy fishing harbour, the old church and the museum.
Duration: 3 hours (approx.) / Price: DKK 350

I2: The Icebergs of Sermermiut
By bus as far as the road goes. A beautiful walk along the UNESCO designated Ilulissat Ice Fiord to Sermermiut where traces from the 3 old Inuit cultures still can be seen. Sermermiut is a fertile valley next to the Ice Fiord; here you can enjoy the flowers as well as the fantastic icebergs.
Operate: Daily  / Duration: 3 hours (approx.) / Price: DKK 350 including refreshment

I3: Hunter's Settlement - Rodebay
By boat to the small settlement Oqaitsut/Rodebay with a local population of approx. 40 persons totally dependent on fishing and hunting - a quite different world compared to the nearby town of Ilulissat. Guided walk through the village before we will enjoy lunch at the old trading station.
Operate: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday / Duration: 6 hours (approx.) / Price: DKK 1350 including lunch

I4: Midnight Cruise to the Ice Fiord
The midnight sun and the warm red colours reflecting in the gigantic icebergs is a fantastic sight. Cruise between the icebergs and enjoy a late Martini on "the real rocks"! Season for midnight sun is approx. 22may-24jul. Outside this season the excursion is operated as an evening cruise with the beautiful sunset reflecting over the icebergs.
Operate: Daily / Duration: 3 hours (approx.) / Price: DKK 700 including refreshment

I5: Helicopter De Luxe to Iulissat Icefiord
As a new service you can now pre-book our helicopter excursion in Ilulissat. From Ilulissat we fly over the mountains to the big glacier at the end of the Icefiord, here we land in front of the glacier wall to enjoy the arctic scenery with a glass of champagne. We follow the fiord all 55 kilometers to the open sea and circle over the huge Icebergs before landing. 55min. flying time + ground stop. During the flight we cruise in low altitude over the Ilulissat Ice Fiord which is now on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
Operation depend on weather and helicopter capacity. / Duration: 2 hours (approx.) / Price: DKK 2995 including refreshment

I6: Hunter's Settlement - Ilimanaq
By boat to the settlement of Ilimanaq, which is situated just south of the Kangia Ice Fiord. Ilimanaq has a population of approx. 80 persons mainly depending upon fishing and hunting. A completely different world compared to the town of Ilulissat. Upon arrival to Ilimanaq guided tour of the settlement before enjoying our lunch with a local family. Can also be operated by night at a smaller surcharge of DKK 250 per person.
Operate: Monday, Wednesday & Friday / Duration: 6 hours (approx.) / Price: DKK 1350 including lunch

I7: Home Visit
Visit a Greenland home, enjoy the "Coffee-Mik" (a cup of coffee which by tradition is served to all visitors) and learn about Greenland and its population.
Duration: 2 hours (approx.) / Price: DKK 200

I8: The calving glacier Eqi and Inuit Settlement Ataa
Eqip glacier is the only glacier in the Ilulissat area where we often experience a glacier calving. We cruise in front of the 5 km wide glacier for around 1 hour and hope for the unique sight of an iceberg “delivery”. Afterwards we continue to the small settlement of Ataa, the former trading station, where we will enjoy a delicious 2 course lunch including a glas of wine. There will be time for a short kayak tour or to try your luck as a fisherman in the rivers behind the little restaurant. On the way back to Ilulissat we will keep our eyes open, and hopefully spot some whales.
Operate: Daily / Duration: 8 hours (approx.) / Price: DKK 1995 including lunch

I9: Fishing tour
We sail to the fishing spot of the day, most probably near Bredebugt or at the mouth of the Ilulissat Ice Fiord. While waiting for our catch we have time to enjoy the beautiful surroundings. By the end of the day we will hopefully bring home different sorts of fish like cod, halibut, redfish and catfish.
Duration: 4 hours (approx.) / Price: DKK 1300 including lunch

I10: Feeding the dogs
Ilulissat is sledge-area and the approx. 3500 dogs in town are still used for both work and fun every winter. We invite you to join the feeding of a dog team. You can see, feel, touch and most of all hear the howling of 20 hungry dogs. The owner will demonstrate the sledge and the harness and tell about life as a sledge dog in Greenland. Good shoes advised!
Duration: 1 hour (approx.) / Price: DKK 200

I11: Whale Safari
By boat we go out into the Disko Bay to spot whales. In the summer time humback whales come to the Disko Bay to feed on the capelin, a small herring-like fish. As the humback whales are protected they are very trusting and can often be enjoyed at close range. However, as this is not a zoo there is of course no guarantee for seeing the whales.
Duration: 5 hours (approx.) / Price: DKK 1000

I12: Sightseeing flight over Ilulissat Ice fiord
Together with AirZafari Greenland we present an entirely new service in Ilulissat - sightseeing flights and photo safari in a 5 seats quiet and comfortable aircraft. We fly in low altitude to the very end of Ilulissat Ice Fjord. After cruising above the glacier front and getting as close to it as safety allows we head towards the underwater moraine in front of Ilulissat, where we can enjoy breathtaking view of huge icebergs and sky-blue lakes on the top of them. Window seat is guaranteed for the best photo opportunity and every passenger is provided with Active Noise Reduction Headset.
Duration: 1 hour / Price: DKK 2495

I13: Ice fiord photo sightseeing
Together with AirZafari Greenland we present an entirely new service in Ilulissat - sightseeing flights and photo safari in a 5 seats quiet and comfortable aircraft. This unforgettable shorter tour offers the flight in low altitude to the outer area of Ilulissat town and the underwater moraine at the mouth of Ilulissat Ice Fiord, where huge icebergs are stranded while waiting to get out further into Disko bay. Window seat is guaranteed for the best photo opportunity and every passenger is provided with Active Noise Reduction Headset.
Duration: 25minutes / Price: DKK 1595