AMAZING DAYS IN ILULISSAT (4 days/3 nights)

This is a fully escorted tour to West Greeland and includes 4 guided tours.

Visit a World Heritage Site
Greenland is one of the premier destination for people dreaming of a trip to the Arctic - uncrowded wilderness and the exciting traditional Inuit culture. Are you looking for your dream to come true, this 4-day trip from Iceland is more than perfect.

Located on the west coast of Greenland - above the Arctic Circle - Greenland's famous Ilulissat ice fjord is the sea mouth of Sermeq Kujalleq, one of the many glaciers through wich the Greenland ice cap reaches the sea.

Ilulissat is popular for visitors searching for an ideal mix of authentic Inuit culture and a modern society that pulses under the magical light of the midnight sun. 4,000 people live in beautiful Ilulissat - and twice the number of sled dogs - and over 400 in small settlements in the region.

 

AMAZING DAYS IN ILULISSAT (4 days/3 nights)

This is a fully escorted tour to West Greeland and includes 4 guided tours.

Visit a World Heritage Site

Take a trip to the Arctic – untouched wilderness and exciting traditional Inuit culture. Located on the west coast of Greenland - 300 kilometers above the Arctic Circle – the famous Ilulissat icefjord is filled with icebergs from “Sermeq Kujalleq” which is the most producing glacier in the northern hemisphere. Ilulissat town is an exciting mix of Inuit culture, modern life and thousands of sled dogs pulsing under the magical light of the midnight sun.


Day 1: Iceland - West Greenland, Guided City Walk Ilulissat, Welcome Dinner and Midnight Sailing

Flight from Reykjavik to Ilulissat (about 3 hours). Transfer to the hotel and welcome meeting at 4 star Hotel Arctic. After the welcome meeting  with your local guide enjoy a guided city walk of Ilulissat and afterwards you have some time to explore the town, visit the local museum and observe Greenlandic life at the always busy harbour. Welcome dinner (2-course) is included at Hotel Arctic. Around 22:00 we depart for a midnight sailing trip to the famous Ilulissat icefjord that is the world's largest ice sculpture park. The experience is overwhelming, lights and colours change constantly and enjoy a late Martini on "the real rocks". Duration about 3 hours. Dress warm.
(Note: The season for midnight sun is approx. May 22-Jul 24. Outside this season the excursion is operated as an evening cruise with the beautiful sunset reflecting over the icebergs).


Day 2: Eskimo Settlement at the Ilulissat Icefjord.

Breakfast at the hotel. By bus as far as the road goes. Guided walking tour to the old settlement Sermermiut valley on the famous Ilulissat Icefiord that was inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List in 2004. The ancient settlement of Sermermiut, 1.5 km south of the town is surrounded by Ilulissat’s beautiful icebergs. Various different Inuit cultures have lived here over the past 4,000 years, and you can still see remains from ancient times. Learn about local history and customs before Europeans arrived. See plots settled for thousands of year and admire the views across the majestic icebergs. Please wear proper boots or hiking boots. Approximate 3 hours. Rest of the day free at leisure to hike along the ice fjord and explore the town of Ilulissat.

Day 3: Boat trip to Eqi - the calving glacier
Breakfast at the hotel. Early morning departure for the one day boat trip to Eqi - the calving glacier. The Eqi glacier which runs into the fjord, 80 km north of Ilulissat is one of the most beautiful places in Greenland. You can get close to the edge of the glacier by boat as we cruise in front of the glacier for around one hour and might see the calving process. The front of the glacier is 3,4 km wide! The sound of the active glacier is quite remarkable while the sight of icebergs toppling into the water is breathtaking. 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. The trip to Eqi is by modern and comfortable tourist boat. Duration: about 8 hours / Level of difficulty: Easy/ Lunch and glas of wine is included.
Farewell dinner (3-course) is included at Hotel Arctic.

Day 4: West Greenland - Iceland

Breakfast at the hotel. Spend some time in the morning to explore the town of Ilulissat and last minute Greenland shopping. The short cut adventure has come to an end and you return by flight to Reykjavik, Iceland.


Note: Excursion days may alter depending on weather and minimum number of participants.

 


Excursions from Ilulissat
There are many additional local excursions to choose in and from Ilulissat.  These excursions can only be ordered and paid for during your stay and operate based on weather and capacity restrictions.  Your “Destination Guides” are on hand to assist you at your hotel with information on the excursions. Tours are offered all days off the week. See information and prices on our excursion page

 

 

AMAZING DAYS IN ILULISSAT (4 days/3 nights)

This is a fully escorted tour to West Greeland and includes 4 guided tours.

Flights: by Air Iceland, Dash 8 aircraft, 34 seats, about flight time 3 hours. Flights are daily except Sundays.

Flight schedule: Reykjavik - Ilulissat 11:15-12:30 and Ilulissat - Reykjavik 13:30-18:45 (subject to change)

Please note that return flight has a fuel stop in Søndre Strømfjord

Time Difference:
Please note there is a two-hour time difference between Iceland and Greenland.

Airport Transfer in Reykjavik: not included

Airport Transfer in Ilulissat: included and Hotel Arctic is only five minutes drive from the airport. 

Currency and credit cards:
Important to bring Danish Kronas to Greenland. Foreign currency is not everywhere accepted. Credit cards are accepted only at few locations. i.e. at the hotels and larger stores. Using credit and debit card, an PIN-code is required.

Important: Trips to Greenland are always subject to weather conditions. Delays and flight cancellations can happen. Therefore we stronly recommend you to buy a travel insurance in the country of residence that would cover any additional travel expenses, should your flights be delayed or cancelled due to weather. We recommend not to book any international flight directly after a trip from West Greenland.


Hotel Arctic, Ilulissat: We are certain that your day will begin with rather more inspired view on life when you gaze across the beautiful Ice Fjord that faces the hotel and view drifting icebergs that are in constant motion. Hotel Arctic has 87 rooms - all of which have a view of the Ice Bank, Disko Bay or Ilulissat town. Rooms in all categories naturally have all the comfort our guests expect. There are disabled-friendly rooms and facilities so the unbelievable Arctic experience is available for everybody. For these packages we use standard rooms in the Puisi Wing. Hotel Arctic has 32 standard rooms, the majority of which have views across the sea and the icebergs. We prepare the room according to your wishes either with 2 single beds or a double bed and draw your attention to the available facilities which include a television and radio, two video channels, a telephone and a hair dryer. This wing takes its name from the Greenlandic word for "seal". From October 2008 all standard rooms will have views towards the town and the ice bank. The hotel features a gourmet restaurant and a café house and is famous for its summer BBQ's on the panorama terrace.
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Room Category, Room Size, View and Bed Types:

Standard Puisi:
15m2 with 2 single beds, the rest with a the mixture of double and twin beds.
Puisi room has primarily views of the city but if you look to the right you can see the ocean.
Puisi Suite 32-34m2
Superior Kayak:
23m2 only with twin beds which turned into double beds on request.
Kayak rooms overlook the sea and the city.
Superior Plus Umiaq:
24m2 with a mixture of double and twin beds. Umiaq Rooms overlooking the sea.
Umiaq Deluxe 30m2
Umiaq Suites 31m2 (has a bath tub instead of shower)

Webcam from Hotel Arctic in Iluissat


Excursions from Ilulissat
There are 4 different excursions included in our package:
* 1-2 hour guided city walk Ilulissat
* 3 hours hike to the old Sermermiut settlement at the Icefjord including refreshment
* 3 hours midnight sailing among the icebergs including refreshment
* 8 hours boat trip to Eqi glacier and Inuit settlement Ataa including lunch and refreshments
Note: Excursion days may alter depending on weather and minimum number of participants.

There are many additional local excursions to choose in and from Ilulissat.  These excursions can only be ordered and paid for during your stay and operate based on weather and capacity restrictions.  Your “Destination Guides” are on hand to assist you at your hotel with information on the excursions. Tours are offered all days off the week. See information and prices on our excursion page

AMAZING DAYS IN ILULISSAT (4 days/3 nights)

This is a fully escorted tour to West Greeland and includes 4 guided tours. Visit a World Heritage Site


2012 departures dates from Reykjavik:
Daily from 02.06.-08.09.12, except there are no flights on Sundays between Iceland and Greenland

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Flight schedule:

Reykjavik - Ilulissat 11:15-12:30 and Ilulissat - Reykjavik 13:30-18:45 (subject to change). Please note that return flight has a fuel stop in Søndre Strømfjord.

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2012 Prices:

Price per person in Double room standard: DKK 14.460
Single room supplement: DKK 1.200
Supplement for superior room with sea view: on request per room per night
Supplement for superior plus room with sea view: on request per room per night

Note: We can send invoice in EUR, GBP or USD if requested - using exchange rate of billing date


INCLUDED:

  • Return flight Reykjavik-Ilulissat-Reykjavik including airport taxes and light meals served on board
  • Hotel/airport transfer in Greenland
  • 3 nights at 4 star Hotel Arctic in standard rooms
  • Welcome & farewell dinner at Hotel Arctic
  • Welcome meeting with local guide at the hotel
  • All taxes and fees
  • 1-2 hours guided city walk Ilulissat
  • 3 hours hike to the old Sermermiut settlement at the Icefjord including refreshments
  • 3 hours midnight sailing among the icebergs including refreshments
  • 8 hours boat trip to Eqi glacier and Inuit settlement Ataa including lunch and refreshments
Note: Excursion days may alter depending on weather and minimum number of participants.

Important:
Trips to Greenland are always subject to weather conditions. Delays and flight cancellations can happen. Therefore we stronly recommend you to buy a travel insurance in the country of residence that would cover any additional travel expenses, should your flights be delayed or cancelled due to weather. We recommend not to book any international flight directly after a trip from Greenland.

Bookings to be sent to email: gjtravel@gjtravel.is
All bookings are on request. We need full names of all travellers to Greenland, nationality and travel dates to/from Greenland. After we receive your reservation by email, you will get a short reconfirmation from us that we will work on your booking. The final confirmation be send within 3-4 days after booking receipt. Payment is due latest 4 weeks prior to arrival and vouchers and detailed itinerary will be sent after receipt of final payment. This concept will assure an interactive relation between you and our company and we can assist you with any personal needs you might have.

 

BBQ at Hotel Arctic in Ilulissat West Greenland
Vacation in Greenland
Boat safari in West Greenland
Cruise ist West Greenland
Enjoying the view over Ilulissat ice fjord
Giant ice blocks at Ilulissat
Greenlandic couple
Greenlandic girl with her little dog
Hikers at Ilulissat Ice Fjord
Hospital in Ilulissat, West Greenland
Ice sculpture in the sea in Greenland
Giant Iceberg in West Greenland
Icebergs floating in Ilulissat
Ilulissat ice fjord
Ilulissat ice fjord in West Greenland
Ilulissat village in West Greenland
Greenland, kayaking in Ilulissat ice fjord
Midnight cruise in West Greenland
Midnight sun in West Greenland
Oqaatsut north of Ilulisat, West Greenland
Playing with a small boat, Greenland
Purple Willow Herb is Greenlands National Flower
Seal skin hat fashion in Greenland
Sermermiut valley close to Ilulissat
Settlement near Ilulissat, West Greenland
Greenland sleddogs
Greenland sleeping sleddogs
Spectacular ice fjord near Ilulissat, Greenland
summer in Greenland
Greenland - The exceptional ice fjord Ilulissat
View from Hotel Arctic in West Greenland
View over the Fjord in West Greenland
Hotel-Arctic-icebergs
Ilulissat
Ilulissat harbour

Tip of the iceberg” - Hotel Arctic Ilulissat
If you are looking for a trip to Greenland and if you see Hotel Arctic and Ilulissat and a webpage - then you only see the tip of the iceberg. Nothing compares to the real ting. Breathing the arctic air, eating in the restaurent with the fantastic food and the wonderful view, waking up in the morning looking out the window seeing the iceberg slowly passing by, listening to the dogs howling like wolves - and I could keep on listing wonderful things. The rooms are wonderfully equipped with state of the art furniture and first class beds. The staff is also top class. During our 10 day stay we never heard the word no. Everything is possible and the staff is very friendly and open. Just like it is should be in the arctic. During our stay we were on a 2 day dogsledge trip, on a 1 day sailing trip and on a cultural hiking trip. These experiences were outstanding and a must for all visitors. I have been in many places in Greenland during the last 15 years - Hotel Arctic must be the place with the most luxury included. So - go and try it - you will not be disapointed.

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All went really well and we had a great time in Greenland.
Heidi from Finland

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