The Classic Golden Triangle in West Greenland

Excursion to the Inland Ice Cap, point 660 (optional)
Riding a 4WD-bus you come through a beautiful area. Close by the Inland Ice you will pass the Rusell Glacier and a fantastic moraine landscape. At the end of your ride you will walk to and on the ice cap. It is an unforgettable experience to see this enormous world of ice, which gives the gives the saying of “mother nature” a whole new meaning. No matter where you look the ice cap and the horizon seem boundless and the cold from the ice provides the experience with an extra dimension.

During the tour you will see large barren areas surrounded by hills wrapped in snow. Cross your fingers, maybe you will see reindeers and musk oxen on the way. 

Today we head to Sisimiut, Greenland's second largest town with approx. 5,500 inhabitants. The town is beautifully set amid the rocky landscape with picturesque wooden houses in bright colors.

After checking in at the centrally located Hotel Sisimiut there is an information meeting with a guide from our local partner, who tells a little about the town and the many excursions. The hotel is centrally located so you are close to everything, the town center, the harbour and the beautiful nature and mountains.

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Sisimiut is a very unspoiled town in Greenland with both historical places, modern life and beautiful nature. The possibilities are numerous – you just have to pick out what suits you best.

Town tour
A nice trip where you come a bit closer to knowing the town and hear about how the town  was founded and life today. We pass the open fish and meat market (brættet) and the city hall and visit the old town, where the original colonial buildings from the 1700 century now houses the fascinating and very authentic museum.

Hiking trip back in time
Learn about the story of the Inuit before the Europeans announced their arrival. At Teleøen - Sallinnguit - different Inuit cultures have lived during the last 4000 years and even today you can find objects and ruins that testify their presence. From Teleøen there is the most beautiful view of the town and the old fishing grounds.

The settlement Assaqutaq and whales
Assaqutaq settlement lies at the foot of Kællingehætten’s south side. It is today used as a summer venue for local schools and is a popular summer resort for the inhabitants of Sisimiut who fish for ammasets. While strolling through the settlement we pass the old fish production factory, the summer camp and the beautiful old church. The sea around the settlement is also a favourite playground for whales (humpback and fin whales) - hopefully one of these giants will give us a spout.

Sled dog lecture
Join and hear about the life as a sled dog. The beautiful and strong working animal is used frequently in winter, where it is so lucky to work in the world's most beautiful surroundings.

Sisimiut is a very genuine Greenlandic town where you see dog sleds piled up for the summer, dry fish racks, sled dogs who sunbathe in the rocks and trendy boutiques alongside the exciting museum in the old town.

The day is at your own disposal before heading north in the evening with the coastal ship Sarfaq Ittuk. Visit for example one of the town’s arts and crafts workshops, where the town’s artists produce and sell jewellery and crafts of soapstone, ivory and bone.

There is transfer from Hotel Sisimiut to the harbor and you should check in ½ -1 hour before departure at 9 in the evening, where the course is set for Ilulissat further up north the coast. Sailing in Greenland is a wonderful experience - you experience nature from the first row and may even be lucky enough to see whales in their very own element. So don’t forget camera and binoculars – and keep your ears and nose warm.

Ilulissat is the Greenlandic word for icebergs and is Greenland's third largest town. Approximately 4500 inhabitants and just as many sled dogs are so lucky to live in this amazing town at the mouth of the 50 kilometer long and UNESCO protected ice fjord Kangia. Ilulissat's location 350 kilometer north of the Arctic Circle means that the midnight sun rules until mid-July. It never gets pitch dark - everything is shrouded in an orange, almost magical glow. The stay in Ilulissat – and Greenland - ends with a lovely farewell dinner at Hotel Arctic on the last night.

Many of the sights can be reached on foot. But we definitely recommend that you join some of the guided tours that require either boat or helicopter.

Cultural historic guided tour
We learn about the town's history, the Greenland culture and the everyday life on a walk through the town.

Hiking trip to the abandoned settlement Sermermiut
Hike along the spectacular ice fjord to the historic settlement where ‘the people at the ice’ chose to settle.

This day is at your own disposal. Hiking or sailing trip is a couple of recommendations:

Hiking trip along the fjord
We follow the ice fjord and have a chat about the flora, fauna, geology and ice and ice again.

Sailing trip to the ice fjord
Day or evening. This is a wonderful boat trip out into the park by icebergs. This is probably the most popular excursion in Greenland.

This day is at your own disposal. Helicopter flight or whale watching is a couple of recommendations:

Helicopter flights to Ilulissat glacier
Luxury and an unforgettable experience - on a helicopter trip you get right into the heart of the gigantic glacier.

Whale Watching (humpback whales and fin whales)
On a whale safari you will come close to both lots of ice and playful enjoying the peaceful bay.

This day is at your own disposal. Sailing trip to Eqip Sermia is one of many recommendations:

Sailing trip to Eqip Sermia, the calving glacier
A wonderful boat trip to the calving glacier Eqi filled with beautiful moments, breathtaking scenery and lots of silence.

Enjoy the last look of the fjord from the aircraft to Kangerlussuaq, before flying onwards to Copenhagen in the evening with arrival the next morning.