Depart:
Hosted Tour-Including air from Copenhagen or Reykjavik
7 Days/ 6 Nights from Copenhagen or 8 Days/ 7 Nights from Reykjavik
November-April
When visiting Greenland, most people want to see icebergs, and the destination to see icebergs is without a doubt Ilulissat. The arctic winter landscape opens up beneath you already before the flight lands in Ilulissat. Even before you have sat foot in the small Greenlandic town, you will understand why The Ilulissat Ice Fiord is on the UNESCO world heritage list.
A new guesthouse in Rodebay north of Ilulissat opens up a new world for the adventurous traveler – a 3-days tour by dog sledge through the Arctic winter land. The dog sledge ride will take you from Ilulissat up to the little viable hunter’s Settlement of Rodebay. A full day tour into the mountains behind the village will go through pristine valleys and a long frozen river with a view towards the Ilulissat Glacier. Rodebay is a small settlement still depending on hunting and fishing, as has been the case the last 400 years since the Dutch whalers started trading with the local Inuit�s. The inhabitants – less than 55 persons all together – are operating a local fish processing plant, a little restaurant and the new guesthouse. In the school 8 pupils are learning about life and you will for sure meet them. The Guesthouse Nordlys provides accommodation in rooms with shared toilets and bath.
Price per Person:
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Package Includes:
Round trip economy class airfare from Copenhagen to Greenland on Air Greenland or on Air Iceland from Reykjavik
4 nights at the Hotel Arctic in Ilulissat with private facilities-5 nights if taking tour from Reykjavik
2 nights at the Guesthouse Nordlys with shared facilities
Breakfast each morning
2 lunches-drinks not included
4 dinners-drinks not included
All transfers in Greenland
City walk in Ilulissat
3 day dog sledge tour to Rodebay
Hotel taxes and service charges
Itinerary
Day 1 Copenhagen or Reykjavik Ilulissat
Air Greenland flight from Copenhagen via Kangerlussuaq or non stop on Air Iceland from Reykjavik (domestic airport) to Illulissat. Upon arrival you will be met and taken to your hotel. This afternoon you will enjoy a city walk of Illulissat. During the walk through town your guide will tell about the history of Ilulissat.You will visit the old part of town and see the buildings from the very start of the Danish trading station, the busy fishing harbor, the old Zion church and the museum. Dinner and overnight Hotel Arctic.
Day 2 Ilulissat-Rodebay
Breakfast at the hotel. Today you will travel by dog sledge from Ilulissat to Rodebay with packed lunch. Afternoon at leisure in Rodebay for village. Dinner at the local restaurant H8. Overnight at the Guesthouse Nodlys with shared facilities.
Day 3 Rodebay
Breakfast. Full day dog sledge tour to the mountain area behind the village. Lunch and dinner provided by the guesthouse. Overnight at the Guesthouse Nodlys with shared facilities.
Day 4 Rodebay-Ilulissat
Breakfast at the guesthouse. By dog sledge back to Ilulissat and civilization. Overnight Hotel Arctic.
Day 5 Ilulissat
Breakfast. Free day to take one of the optional tours on offer. Overnight Hotel Arctic
Day 6 Ilulissat
Breakfast. Free day to take one of the optional tours on offer. Overnight Hotel Arctic
Day 7 Ilulissat-Copenhagen
Breakfast. This morning you will be transferred to the airport for your return flight to Copenhagen via Kangerlussuaq. or non stop to Reykjavik. Depart 12.50pm and arrive 9.10pm in Copenhagen or depart 12.45pm and arrive 7.05pm in Reykjavik.(domestic airport) Hotel nights in Copenhagen or Reykjavik can be added if needed.
Additional nights available
Pre and/or post tour nights in Copenhagen or Reykjavik available
Supplement for superior room at the Hotel Arctic available.
Optional Excursions-Must be prebooked.
Hunters Settlement-including lunch-6 hour tour-By boat to the small settlement Rodebay (Oqaitsut), which is only accessible by boat or dog sledge. The settlement has about 40 inhabitants who are entirely dependent on fishing and hunting – a quite different world compared to the nearby town of Ilulissat. Lunch at a local restaurant and time to stroll around in the village before returning to Ilulissat.(In some periods, when restaurant is closed, packed lunch from the hotel)-Operated by boat when open water, expected to be until late November and from mid March, but might also be all winter. When the fjord is frozen the village is only accessible by dog sledge: Please see full day excursion by dog sledge.
Iceberg Cruise-including snack-2.5 hour cruise-Ilulissat is world famous for its icebergs and a cruise provides the perfect opportunity to get close to these gigantic sculptures created by nature-Only operated when open water. Expected to be until late November and from mid March, but might also be all winter.
Greenland’s Hunters Settlement- including lunch-6 hour tour-By boat to the small settlement of Ilimanaq, which is situated just south of the Kangia Ice Fjord. Ilimanaq has a population of about 80 persons mainly dependent on fishing and hunting. A completely different world compared to the town of Ilulissat. Upon arrival in Ilimanaq guided tour of the settlement before enjoying our lunch with a local family.(In some periods packed lunch from the hotel).
2 hour Dog Sledge on own sledge-2 hour tour-To leave the civilized world and enter the Arctic Wonderland of low passes, ice covered fjords where icebergs raise like sculptures is like traveling back in time into the world of the old polar explorers – all you hear is the sound of the sledge moving over the ice and the shouts of encouragement your driver makes to control his dogs. The route will depend on actual snow and ice conditions. This tour can also be taken with 2 people on same sledge.You have to be in good physical shape to join a dog sledge tour.
5 hour Dog Sledge Adventure- on own sledge including lunch and fur clothes and boot rental-5 hour tour-To leave the civilized world and enter the Arctic Wonderland of low passes, ice covered fjords where icebergs raise like sculptures is like traveling back in time into the world of the old polar explorers – all you hear is the sound of the sledge moving over the ice and the shouts of encouragement your driver makes to control his dogs. The route will be in the mountains and fjords close to Ilulissat and will depend on actual snow and ice conditions. You have to be in good physical shape to join a dog sledge tour. 2 persons on one sledge is not available on full day tours.
Fur clothes and boots rental- For special cold days and for dog sledge tours. The outside temperature might drop to minus 25 degrees Celsius – a cold but also unique experience! Luckily genuine Greenlandic seal skin Anorak and trousers as well as polar boots are possible to rent.
Ice Fjord Photo Sightseeing-35 minute tour-AirZafari Greenland present an entirely new service in Ilulissat, sightseeing flights and photo safari in a 5-seat quiet and comfortable aircraft. This unforgettable shorter tour offers a flight in low altitude to the outer area of Ilulissat town and the underwater moraine at the mouth of Ilulissat Ice Fjord, where huge icebergs are stranded while waiting to get out further into Disko Bay. Window seats are guaranteed for the best photo opportunity and every passenger is provided with an Active Noise Reduction Headset.
Deluxe Flight Over Ilulissat Ice Fjord-1 hour tour-AirZafari Greenland present an entirely new service in Ilulissat, sightseeing flights and photo safari in a 5-seat 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 head towards the underwater moraine in front of Ilulissat, where you can enjoy breathtaking views of huge icebergs and sky-blue lakes on the top of them. Window seats are guaranteed for the best photo opportunity and every passenger is provided with an Active Noise Reduction Headset.
Master Explorer Flight-95 minute tour-AirZafari Greenland present an entirely new service in Ilulissat, sightseeing flights and photo safari in a 5-seat quiet and comfortable aircraft. Fly in low altitude to the calving Glacier of Eqi, passing the very end of Ilulissat Ice Fjord. After cruising above the glacier front and getting as close to it as safety allows head towards the underwater moraine in front of Ilulissat, where you can enjoy breathtaking views of huge icebergs and sky-blue lakes on the top of them. Window seats are guaranteed for the best photo opportunity and every passenger is provided with an Active Noise Reduction Headset.
Snow shoe expedition-2 hour tour-Do you want to enjoy the most exclusive views of the Kangia and its gigantic famous icebergs stocked in the sea? Enjoy a comfortable and safe 2-hour snowshoe walk with an experienced local guide following the trail from the power plant around the point to enjoy the panoramic view of the Sermermiut Valley, the icebergs and the Disko Bay. No previous experience is required, and everybody can learn how to move safely into the winter terrain with the snowshoes.
Northern Light Snow Shoe Adventure-1.5 hour tour-On winter evenings with clear sky, the beautiful northern lights often appear in Ilulissat. Here is your chance to experience this natural phenomenon on a snow shoe walk. With your guide and provided with headlights and snowshoes you will walk safely into the wilderness where artificial light does not prevent you from seeing the spectacular northern lights. No previous experience is required, and everybody can learn how to move in the dark with snowshoes and a headlight.
