Northern Lights and Igloo Adventure

You arrive in Greenland’s capital, Nuuk – a place where modern city life meets Arctic nature. Upon arrival, our local representative will greet you at the airport and ensure a smooth transfer to your centrally located accommodation at Hotel Hans Egede Express.

City tour (part of the excursion package)

After check-in and a welcome briefing, you have the option to join a guided city tour that introduces you to Nuuk’s history, architecture, and everyday life – from the Colonial Harbor to modern cultural venues.

In the evening, we recommend dinner at one of the city’s cozy restaurants, where Greenlandic ingredients and views of the fjord set the tone for the journey ahead.

After breakfast, your journey continues north to Ilulissat – the town by the Icefjord. Even during the approach, you’ll get a taste of what awaits: towering icebergs floating in Disko Bay. You’ll be met at the airport and transferred to Hotel Arctic, where you will check in to one of the remarkable Aurora Cabins.

Town walk (part of the excursion package)

Following a brief information meeting with our local representative, you can join a guided city tour of the historic old town, where you’ll learn about Knud Rasmussen, the fishing culture, and everyday life in the town shaped by ice.

In the evening, a welcome dinner is served at Hotel Arctic (beverages not included).

Northern Lights safari (part of the excursion package)

When darkness falls, a magical Northern Lights safari awaits – an evening outing dedicated to finding, understanding, and photographing the Greenlandic aurora.

In the morning, you travel by snowcat to Igloo Lodge – a truly unique experience in the heart of the Arctic winter landscape. Upon arrival, you’ll be welcomed in the cozy wooden lodge, where lunch will be served.

Walking Among Giants (optional add-on)

In the afternoon, you may consider Walking Among Giants, a guided snowmobile excursion through the frozen side fjord, where you literally walk among towering, ice-locked icebergs. It’s an experience that combines speed, silence, and breathtaking Arctic scenery.

The evening includes dinner in the lodge, storytelling, and – weather permitting – Northern Lights viewing under the Arctic night sky. You spend the night in a real snow igloo, an experience you won’t soon forget.

After breakfast in the lodge, you have the opportunity to enjoy another classic experience: a dog sledding tour through the snow-covered landscape.

Dog sledding (optional add-on)

Feel the wind on your face and hear nothing but the sound of the sled runners and the dogs’ paws in the snow – a journey back in time and tradition. There are three guests per sled.
After the excursion, you return to Ilulissat.

Meet the sled dogs (part of the excursion package)

In the afternoon, you can visit the Greenlandic sled dogs – an authentic experience where you get close to the animals and learn about their importance to life in the Arctic.
The rest of the day is free for your own activities, perhaps with a walk along the Yellow or Blue Trail.

Today, you can go out on your own or go on excursions.

Hike to Sermermiut (part of the excursion package)

The day begins with a guided hike to Sermermiut – a historic settlement site with more than 4,000 years of human history. You walk along wooden boardwalks through the Arctic landscape, ending with a breathtaking view over Ilulissat Icefjord. It is a place where silence speaks and where the past feels remarkably close.

Icefjord cruise (part of the excursion package)

Later in the day, an unforgettable cruise among the iconic icebergs awaits – a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You glide silently between towering formations and gain a new appreciation for the power and beauty of ice.

After several days of Arctic adventures, this day is dedicated to relaxation and personal exploration. You might choose to unwind at the hotel, enjoy the view from your Aurora Cabin, take a final walk along the Yellow Trail, or visit one of the town’s museums.

It is the perfect opportunity to reflect on the many impressions of the journey and enjoy Ilulissat at your own pace. The evening may be rounded off with a farewell dinner and time to absorb the memories of your Arctic adventure.

After breakfast, it is time to pack up and say goodbye to Ilulissat. You fly from Ilulissat to Nuuk and continue onward to Copenhagen – enriched with experiences and a camera full of icebergs, northern lights, and Arctic memories.