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Ilulissat (Winter)
ILULISSAT, THE SAPPHIRE-BLUE TOWN OF ICEBERGS
Just as it name bears the meaning: "Icebergs", Ilulissat is one of the most famous places in Greenland, for viewing and getting up close to majestic and remarkable icebergs.
Besides being the third largest town in Greenland, one will also discover that Ilulissat holds some great historical legends to it.
Ilulissat, also formerly known as: "Jakobshavn", was established and founded in 1721, in regards to the Danish merchant Jakob Severin.
The famous Greenlandic–Danish polar explorer and anthropologist Knud Rasmussen was also born here.
He was the first European to cross the Northwest Passage by dog sledding.
To honor his life and his many adventures on his expeditions, his former house have been made into a museum, named after him which can be visited.
Besides the abundant nature surrounding the town, you have the Ilulissat glacier and icefiord; "Sermeq Kujalleq", in which the icebergs originates from the fastest glacier in the world, moving ice from the Greenland inland ice sheet!
You can experience all this as easy as taking a stroll around the town, by a boat trip or by flighseeing in the air, which each holds their very own unique experiences!
It is no wonder, that the icefiord was enlisted to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list, when one get a glimpse of the grand and vigorous, sometimes sapphire-blue like coloured large giants, freely flowing in the great blue ocean.
This is also one of the places up to the far north above the arctic circle in Greenland, where you can get to experience the unique and rare "Midnight Sun" phenomenon during the summer!
Meaning, it is bright with light 24/7 during the summer season here!
During the winter, Ilulissat is another great place to experience a dog sledding adventure with the Greenlandic dogs followed by a dip in the sauna and Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) dancing under the night sky!
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Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) Snowshoe Hiking
Season: Winter - Spring only
(January - April)
(Depends on weather & snow conditions)
Come and join this exciting winter snow shoe hike in the UNESCO area of the great and spectacular Ilulissat ice fiord!
This tour will start from a designated area in the town, where you will meet your experienced guide and be given an introduction to the equipment and the route.
You will depart during the evening hoping to see the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) during the tour.
The trip takes between 2 - 3 hrs. and can be done for all people whom are physcial active on a regular basis.
Be sure to bring extra warm clothes, such as cold and winter weather pants or overalls, gloves, hat, scarf, etc. for this trip.
From:
DKK 595~
Per person
+ Service Fee
Duration: Approx. 2½ hrs.
Number of participants:
Min. 1 person
Language: English
Icefiord & Frozen Lakes Snow Shoe Hike Adventure
Season:
Only on specific days during the winter
(January - March)
(Depends on weather & sea ice conditions)
Joining on this snow shoe hike adventure tour, you will be getting the best out of your afternoon in Ilulissat.
You will experience stunning views of the Greenlandic winter nature landscape, the 'Disko Bay' and UNESCO World Heritage Sites enlisted icefiord and beautiful frozen lakes surrounded by high mountains!
The trip takes between 5 - 6 hrs. and can be done for all people whom are physcial active on a regular basis.
Be sure to bring extra warm clothes, such as cold and winter weather pants or overalls, gloves, hat, scarf, etc. for this trip.
From:
DKK 1,050~
Per person
+ Service Fee
Duration: Approx. 5 - 6 hrs.
Number of participants:
Min. 1 person
Language: English
Kaffemik (Local Home Visiting) & Greenlandic Dog Feeding
Season:
During specific times of the year only
Please contact us for further information about this tour
This tour gives you a great chance to come and meet the locals, as we invite you for a cup of coffee and cake in a private Greenlandic home!
Here you can talk and ask questions about the everyday life at the edge of the world, and get a greater and better understanding of life in the arctic.
After enjoying the Greenlandic hospitality of the host, they will introduce you to their Greenlandic sled dog team, and tell you about the history and use of the animals, all while you help feeding them.
*Please note that a minimum of 4 guests are needed in order to operate this tour.
From:
DKK 660~
Per person
+ Service Fee
Duration: Approx. 1½ - 2 hrs.
Number of participants:
Min. 4 persons
Language: English
The Best Of Ilulissat In 1 day
Season:
Only on specific days during winter
(January - April)
(Depends on weather & sea ice conditions)
If you only have 1 day in Ilulissat, this is a great tour and way to get the most of it!
On this tour you will be given a guided tour around Ilulissat town and the UNESCO site using snow shoes!
This tour will help to give you a better and greater understanding of the history of Ilulissat, the daily arctic lives of the Greenlandic local people and it's surroundings.
We never recommend anybody to leave beautiful Ilulissat without experiencing the ice fiord up close, so this package tour of course also includes a trip on the Icefiord!
City Walk
Get the most out of your stay in Ilulissat when you meet with the guide at a designated area in the town, for a briefing and city walk, which is a good introduction to Ilulissat.
Your experienced guide will show you the most important sites of this charming little colourful town located next to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites enlisted Ice fiord of Ilulissat.
Northern Light Snow Shoe Adventure Hike - Approx. 2-3 hrs.
This hike is a MUST DO for every guest visiting Ilulissat during the winter period.
Your guide will take you to one of the planet's most beautiful places!
You will meet the guide at a designated place in the town and from there on you will continue on foot with your experienced hiking guide.
The route will change from day to day depending on the weather and snow conditions.
When you get to the outskirts of Ilulissat, you will be putting on the snow shoes.
Ice Fiord Cruise Voyage - Approx. 3 hrs.
Sailing on the 'Disko Bay', you will fell the arctic nature up close as you enjoy the sun reflecting in the huge emerald, sapphire-blue and white coloured majestic icebergs just outside town, where the UNESCO area begins.
A perfect option for the passionated photographer and the nature lover!
From:
DKK 1,750~
Per person
+ Service Fee
Duration: Approx. 3 ½ hrs.
Number of participants:
Min. 1 person
Language: English
Snowmobile Adventure Tour
Season:
Only on specific days during winter
(January - April)
Please contact us for further information about this tour
(Depends on weather & snow conditions)
Going on a snow mobile trip is an adventurous experience, driving through the beautiful white winter landscape in the backcountry of Ilulissat or on the sea ice on the way to the small settlement 'Oqaatsut'.
(Depends on weather & snow conditions).
Be sure to bring extra warm clothes, such as cold and winter weather pants or overalls, gloves, hat, scarf, etc. for this trip.
The trip includes hot beverage and takes approx. 3 hours
From:
DKK 1,800~
Per person
+ Service Fee
Duration: Approx. 3 hrs.
Number of participants:
Min. 1 person
Language: English
UNESCO World Heritage Adventure Hiking (Sermermiut)
Season: Spring - Autumn only
(April - September)
This hike is a highly recommended tour and a 'MUST DO' for every guest visiting Ilulissat.
You will be going with a guide who will be taking you to one of the planet's most beautiful places.
You will walk through the Sermermiut Valley, which is enlisted into the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list, where you will be able to see and discover the remaining of the old settlements dating more than 4500 years back in time!
Continuing your walk to the amazing viewpoint - with the amazing icebergs and the astonishing nature landscape, this is one trip that will be sure to take your breath away!
You will be meeting with the guide at a designated place centrally located, and from there on you will continue on foot with your experienced guide towards the UNESCO site on a route that will lead you to the amazing viewpoint of the Ice Fiord located on the outskirts of the town.
From here you will have a breathtaking view of the icebergs. It is a rather easy hike (approx. 4 kilometres / 2.5 miles in total), however you need to be able to walk up hill, walk on uneven terrain and climb a few stairs, in order to get the most and the best out of this tour.
So come join us for this amazing experience, if this sounds like something you can do and are up for this awesome hike!
From:
DKK 400~
Per person
+ Service Fee
Duration: Approx. 2 hrs.
Number of participants:
Min. 1 person
Language: English
Dog Sledge Adventure Tour
Season: Winter only
(January - April)
(Depends on weather, snow & sea ice conditions)
Come experience the Greenlandic fresh air and great nature which surrounds the vicinity of Ilulissat, on a dog sled trip!
Here you will experience the ancient Greenlandic way of transportation!
Enjoying yourself sitting in your warm sealskin clothing on the sled watching how the eager Greenlandic huskies are using their immense powers to pull the sled on the snow out into the open winter landscape!
It gets very cold, so be sure to bring extra warm clothes with you!
From:
Please refer to the above prices
Duration & Prices from:
3 hrs. - 1 person per sled -
DKK 2,000~
5 hrs. - 1 person per sled -
DKK 2,395~ (Incl. hot drinks)
+ Service Fee
Number of participants:
Min. 1 person
Language: English
Arctic Sauna
Season: All year round
(Depends on availability)
What would be more seducing than sitting in a hot sauna and at the same time enjoying the glorious view over the frozen Disko Bay after a day full of great adventure and cold temperatures?
You are welcome to join in a new hot sauna, where there are towels, water and shower ready for you for this little treat.
Kindly note that Private Sauna Deluxe is always based on request and depends on the actual capacity on the requested day.
The event will normally take approx. 1½ hrs. - getting undressed, shower and getting dressed again.
A guide will add etheric oils and water on the sauna and guide you through the whole session.
After every 10-15 minutes you will go outside to be cooled off. If you want, you can roll your self in the snow before getting inside again to get warm.
You will be getting etheric oils and water at your disposal, which you can add on the sauna.
What to remember before the wellness sauna:
- Drink water 2 hrs. prior to the sauna event and continue drinking water 2 hrs after
- Eat a light meal, e.g banana, etc.
- People having heart problems and pregnant should not go into a sauna
- Notice that etheric oils will be used during the wellness sauna
- Special events on request
From:
DKK 220~
Per person
+ Service Fee
Duration: Approx. 1½ hrs.
Number of participants:
Min. 1 person
Language: English
Snow Shoe Hike Adventure
Season:
Only on specific days during the winter
(January - March)
(Depends on weather & sea ice conditions)
Joining on this snow shoe hike adventure tour, you will be getting the best out of your afternoon in Ilulissat.
You will experience stunning views of the Greenlandic winter nature landscape, the 'Disko Bay' and UNESCO World Heritage Sites enlisted icefiord!
The trip takes between 2 - 3 hrs. and can be done for all people whom are physcial active on a regular basis.
Be sure to bring extra warm clothes, such as cold and winter weather pants or overalls, gloves, hat, scarf, etc. for this trip.
From:
DKK 510~
Per person
+ Service Fee
Duration: Approx. 2 - 3 hrs.
Number of participants:
Min. 1 person
Language: English
Ilulissat City Sightseeing
Season: Winter - Autumn only
(March - October)
Get the most out of your stay in beautiful Ilulissat!
On this tour, your experienced guide will give you a short introduction about Ilulissat and Greenland in general.
Afterwards, you will go on a cultural city walk, where you will see the most important sites of this charming little colourful town located next to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites enlisted Ice Fiord of Ilulissat.
You will be given a basic introduction to this small town, it's history and culture as well as some of the meeting points, great places to dine or find local art and souvenirs.
Your guide will also go through your pre-booked tour program and assist you if you have any questions and/or are interested in any optional activities to add on during your stay.
From:
DKK 400~
Per person
+ Service Fee
Duration: Approx. 2 hrs.
Number of participants:
Min. 1 person
Language: English
Icefiord Cruise Voyage
Season: Winter only
(March - April)
(Depends on weather & sea ice conditions)
Join a cruise adventure to the ice fiord where you might even see and discover icebergs as tall as 100 meters / 330 feet!
You will feel the arctic nature up close as you enjoy the sun reflecting in the huge emerald, sapphire-blue and white coloured icebergs just outside town, where the UNESCO area begins.
A must for the fresh air, photographer and nature lover!
From:
DKK 810~
Per person
+ Service Fee
Duration: Approx. 2 hrs.
Number of participants:
Min. 1 person
Language: English
Private Sauna Deluxe
Season: All year round
(Depends on availability)
What would be more seducing than sitting in a hot sauna and at the same time enjoying the glorious view over the frozen Disko Bay after a day full of great adventure and cold temperatures?
You are welcome to join in a new hot sauna, where there are towels, water and shower ready for you for this little treat.
Kindly note that Private Sauna Deluxe is always based on request and depends on the actual capacity on the requested day.
The event will normally take approx. 1½ hrs. - getting undressed, shower and getting dressed again.
It means that you have 1 hour in the sauna.
You will be getting etheric oils and water at your disposal, which you can add on the sauna.
After every 10 - 15 min. it is highly recommended that you go outside to be cooled off.
If you want, you can even roll yourself in the snow before getting inside again to get warm.
What to remember before the wellness sauna:
- Drink water 2 hrs. prior to the sauna event and continue drinking water 2 hrs after
- Eat a light meal, e.g banana, etc.
- People having heart problems and pregnant should not go into a sauna
- Notice that etheric oils will be used during the wellness sauna
- Notice: you will have the sauna to yourself in the timeslot
- Special events on request
From:
DKK 1,410~
Per person
+ Service Fee
Duration: Approx. 1½ hrs.
Number of participants:
Min. 1 person
Language: English