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Winter and Spring Excursions in Ilulissat

The location of Ilulissat is breathtaking - all year huge icebergs rising more than 100 metres above sea level are stranded in the ice fjord just south of the town.  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 and the area has been designated 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
Take a walk through town during which our guide describes the history of Ilulissat. We visit the old part of town and see the buildings from the very start of the Danish trading station, the busy fishing harbour, the old Zion church and the museum.
Duration: 4 hours (approx.)
Price: DKK 325 including lunch

The Icebergs of Sermermiut
Travel by car as far as the road allows, followed by an easy hike to a viewpoint from where the magnificent icebergs at the mouth of the Ice Fjord can be seen.  Spectacular!
Duration: 2-3 hours (approx.)
Price: DKK 225 including refreshment

Rodebay by Boat
Travel by boat to the small settlement of Rodebay (Oqaitsut), which is only accessible by boat or dog sled. The settlement has about 80 inhabitants who are entirely depending upon fishing and hunting - a 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.
(On occasion, packed lunches may be supplied by the hotel).
Operated by boat when open water - expected to be until late November and from mid March, but may also be all winter. When the fjord is frozen the village is only accessible by dog sled: Please see full day excursion by dog sled.
Duration: 6 hours (approx.)
Price: DKK 950 including lunch

Iceberg cruise
Ilulissat is world famous for its icebergs and a cruise provides the perfect opportunity to get close to these gigantic natural sculptures.  A rare opportunity to explore a World Heritage Site!
Only operated when open water. Expected to be until late November and from mid March, but might also be all winter.
Duration: 2½ hours (approx.)
Price: DKK 450 incl. refreshment

Greenland's Icecap by Helicopter
Subject to sufficient interest (approx. 10 people), it may be possible to arrange a helicopter tour from Ilulissat, flying low over the icebergs of the Ice Fjord and up to the magnificent Icecap where it may be possible to land.  Perhaps one of the most spectacular ways to experience Greenland!
Operation depends on weather conditions and helicopter capacity, and tour may only be booked locally.
Duration: About 1 hour flying time, plus 30 min ground stop
Price: DKK 2,495

Dog Sled Adventure
To leave the civilized world and enter the Arctic wonderland of low mountain passes and ice-covered fjords where icebergs rise like sculptures is to travel back in time into the realm of the old polar explorers - the only noise is the sound of the sled moving over the ice and the shouts of encouragement your driver makes to his dogs.
The route will be in the mountains and fjords close to Ilulissat, depending on snow and ice conditions.
Only operated when sufficient snow - expected from early/mid December to late March. Rent of fur clothes and boots at surcharge.
Please note that you should be in reasonable physical shape to join a dog sled tour 
Duration: 2 hours (approx.)
Price: DKK 800 - for one person per sled.

Price: DKK 1200 - for 2 persons on the same sled (600 per person)

Duration: Full day
Price: DKK 1795 per person including lunch & including rent of fur clothes and boots. It is not possible to have more than one person per sled for full day tours.

Rental Service

Hire of fur clothes
- for especially cold days and for dog sled tours.
The outside temperature might drop to minus 25 degrees Celsius - a cold but invigorating experience! Luckily genuine Greenlandic seal skin Anorak and trousers as well as polar boots are available for hire.
Rent per day of fur clothes incl. boots: DKK 250


 

Winter and Spring Excursions in Kangerlussuaq

Kangerlussuaq is one of the best places in the world to experience the Northern Lights during the winter.

Dog sled tours, Ice Fishing and Snow scooter tours are just a few of the winter and spring excursions on offer in Kangerlussuaq.  Furthermore this is a great area for wildlife with huge populations of Reindeer and Musk Oxen as well as Arctic Foxes and Arctic Hares.

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.

Kangerlussuaq Information Tour
An orientation tour of Kangerlussuaq to learn about the history of the airport and to show the locations of the various facilities.
Duration: 2 hours (approx.)
Price: DKK 300

The Inland Icecap
Drive along a mountain track and partly off-road directly to the Greenland's magnificent Inland Icecap, passing through an impressive Arctic landscape of former glacial valleys, along frozen rivers and over small passes - and stop right up close to this giant 3 million cubic kilometre lump of ice.
Duration: 4 - 5 hours
Price: DKK 500 including refreshment

Musk Oxen and Reindeer Safari
The world's biggest population of wild Musk Oxen live close to Kangerlussuaq, and there are also large numbers of Reindeer. We drive to an area where the animals are regularly seen and are often able to get quite close for good photo opportunities. Arctic Foxes and Arctic Hares can be seen too.
Duration: 1½ hour
Price: DKK 195

Dog Sled Experience
This 2 hour tour allows you, together with your Greenlandic sled driver and his pack of Greenlandic huskies, to experience the Inuit's most traditional form of transport.  A fabulous way to explore the area.
Only operated when sufficient snow - expected from early/mid December to late March.
Hire of sealskin anorak and trousers and boots is included in all Dog Sled Tours in Kangerlussuaq.
Duration: 2 hours (approx.)
Price: DKK 800

Ice Fishing on the Fjord
Transport by snow scooters to the fjord, where a snack will be served before trying our hand at fishing by line through holes drilled through the ice on the frozen fjord.
Rent of clothes and boots are included in the price.
Only operated when the ice is safe - expected from mid January to mid of March
Duration: 4 hours (approx.)
Price: DKK 495 including refreshment

Northern Lights Evening Tour
Kangerlussuaq is one of the best locations in the world to experience the wonderful Aurora Borealis. We drive by car to a cosy cabin at Lake Ferguson where the guide tells Greenlandic Sagas and serves refreshments while we hope to experience nature's incredible show when the fantastic Northern Lights flash and dance across the night sky.
Only operated in the Northern Light season from end of November to end of March.
Duration: 2½ hours (approx.)
Price: DKK 300

Snow Scooter Tour
The tour starts in Old Camp with a short lesson in scooter driving. The tour goes heads up the Køkkenfjeld mountain, and from there it continues westwards to Kelly Ville before returning to Kangerlussuaq.
Please note that everybody gets his or her own snow scooter.
Rent of clothes and boots are included in the price.
Only operated when snow - expected from mid December to late March.
Duration: 2 hours
Price: DKK 795

Rental service

Rent of fur clothes for especially cold weather
The outside temperature might drop to -35 degrees Celsius in winter - cold but invigorating! Luckily genuine Greenlandic seal skin Anoraks and trousers as well as polar boots are available for hire.
Rent per day of fur clothes incl. boots: DKK 250

Rent of Polar Suit
For use around town and excursions (except dog sledding and snow scooter tours), our one-piece full-body hooded polar suits keep out the winter chill.
Rent per day: DKK 150
Rent per stay: DKK 300

 

 


 
 

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