The location of Ilulissat in West Greenland is breathtaking - all year round huge icebergs rising more than hundred metres above sea level can be seen, stranded in the fjord. These icebergs are all products of the most productive glacier in the Northern Hemisphere; The Ilulissat Glacier gives birth to 20 million tons of ice every day - this has earned the area a listing as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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.
Guided Tour of Ilulissat
Find out about the history of Ilulissat during a guided walk of the town. We visit the old part of town and see the buildings from when the Danish trading station was established, the busy fishing harbour, the old church and the museum.
Duration: 3 hours (approx.)
Price: DKK 350
The Icebergs of Sermermiut
Travel by road as far as it allows, and then enjoy a beautiful walk along the Ilulissat Ice Fjord to Sermermiut. Here, traces from the four old Eskimo cultures still can be seen. Sermermiut is a fertile valley next to the Ice Fjord - the Arctic flora and great views of the icebergs make this a beautiful spot.
Duration: 3 hours (approx.)
Price: DKK 350 including refreshment
Hunter's Settlement
A full day excursion to one of Greenland's traditional hunting settlements. Travel by boat to Oqaitsut (Rodebay), which has a population of just 40 people. They are totally dependent on fishing and hunting - quite a different world compared to the nearby town of Ilulissat. Guided walk through the village before taking lunch at the old trading station.
Duration: 6 hours (approx.)
Price: DKK 1350 including lunch
Midnight Cruise to the Ice Fjord
This is a sensational introduction to Greenland - the midnight sun and warm red colours reflecting on the gigantic icebergs is a fantastic sight. Cruise between the icebergs and enjoy a late Martini, with real icebergs clinking in your glass!
Duration: 3 hours (approx.)
Price: DKK 700
By Helicopter to the Icecap
As a new service you can now pre-book a helicopter excursion in Ilulissat. From Ilulissat we fly over the mountains to the big glacier at the end of the Ice fjord, here we land in front of the glacier wall to enjoy the Arctic scenery with a glass of champagne. We follow the fjord for 55 kilometers to the open sea and circle over the huge Icebergs before landing. A stunning trip!
55min. flying time + ground stop
Operation is depending upon the weather and helicopter capacity. Only to be booked locally!
Duration: 2 hours incl. ground stop (approx.)
Price: DKK 2995
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
Eqip - The Calving Glacier
Eqip glacier is the only glacier in Ilulissat area where we often experience the glacier calving icebergs into the sea. During lunch, we cruise in front of the 5 km wide glacier, and hope for the incredible sight of an iceberg “delivery”. We may be joined by a lot of seabirds as they know by experience that any icebergs calving will provide a huge meal - when the new iceberg rolls in the water it brings up a lot of sea animals to the surface. Afterwards we visit the small village of Ataa, a former trading station, where we enjoy a delicious two course lunch and a glass of wine. There will be time for a short walk before returning to Ilulissat. Hopefully we may see some whales on the way.
Duration: 8 hours (approx.)
Price: DKK 1995 including lunch
Fishing tour
We sail to the fishing spot of the day, most probably near Bredebugt or at the mouth of the Ilulissat Ice Fjord. 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
Whale Safari
By boat we go out into the Disko Bay to spot whales. In the summertime humpback whales come to Disko Bay to feed on the capelin, a small herring-like fish. As the humpback 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 including packed lunch
Sightseeing Flight over the Icefjord
AirZafari Greenland presents an entirely new service in Ilulissat - sightseeing flights and photo safaris in a 5 seat quiet and comfortable aircraft.
We fly at low altitude to the very end of Ilulissat Icefjord. 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 views of huge icebergs and sky-blue lakes on the top of them. A 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
Icefjord Photo Sightseeing
AirZafari Greenland presents an entirely new service in Ilulissat - sightseeing flights and photo safaris in a 5 seat quiet and comfortable aircraft.
This unforgettable short tour flies at low altitude to the outer area of Ilulissat town and the underwater moraine at the mouth of Ilulissat Icefjord, where huge icebergs are stranded while waiting to get out further into Disko Bay. A window seat is guaranteed for the best photo opportunity and every passenger is provided with Active Noise Reduction Headset.
Duration: 25 minutes
Price: DKK 1595