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Explore Greenland’s west coast on this independent 5-day Greenland vacation in Ilulissat, where the UNESCO-listed Ilulissat Icefjord, quiet villages, and Arctic skies offer a glimpse into raw, remote beauty. This active adventure features a walking tour of Ilulissat, a sailing tour of Ilulissat Icefjord, a hike to Sermermiut, a Northern Lights safari, a boat trip to Ilimanaq with a local family, and first-class accommodations.
Begin by settling into this remote, welcoming community before your local guide leads you on an informative tour of the town. Next, you’ll hike out to the ancient Inuit settlement of Semermiut, where wide views over the Icefjord and its towering icebergs invite reflection.
On day three, board a boat and glide between sculptural bergs adrift in Disko Bay. As evening falls, venture out under dark skies on a northern lights tour, searching for dancing electric green ribbons that paint the night sky.
Embark on a day trip to Ilimanaq for a more intimate glimpse into life along the Greenlandic coast, beginning with an atmospheric sail across the mouth of the Ilulissat Icefjord. With just a few dozen residents, this tiny settlement offers a glimpse into the daily life of a Greenlandic village where old traditions and modern lifestyles meet. Strolling its shoreline, you may spot whales offshore or hear the creak of ancient sea ice before enjoying a light lunch with a welcoming local family.
How to Get to Greenland:
North American travellers can connect by air to Greenland's capital, Nuuk, via:
• Iqaluit, Nunavut with a connecting flight from Ottawa or Montreal
• Reykjavik, Iceland
• Copenhagen, Denmark (for travellers returning from Europe)
• Newark, New Jersey (for seasonal flights mid-June to end of September)
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* This departure has been designated a guaranteed departure by the operator, meaning that the minimum number of guests has been met, although still subject to weather and other conditions.
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Ilulissat
Ilulissat means icebergs in Greenlandic, and the town has a beautiful location at the mouth of an ice fjord that is filled with enormous icebergs, and is the most productive glacier in the northern hemisphere. North of Ilulissat lies the settlement of Oqaatsut/Rodebay, where some of the old buildings from colonial times are today restaurants or huts available for rent. Ilulissat is a modern town but is also know as the dogsled town for all its sleds and snow dogs, and visitors can share in the sledding fun.
