Mini Vacation out of the Ordinary – Summer!

The trip starts with a morning departure from Copenhagen. After a 4½-hour flight, you’ll land in Nuuk, Greenland, and continue with a small domestic flight to Ilulissat. During the spectacular approach, you can admire the beautiful summer landscape, where the mountains are decorated in shades of green and brown, and the icebergs float majestically in the bay.

At Hotel Arctic, we are available in the lobby, where you can ask our guide for advice about the area and available excursions. If you’re interested, you can also book local excursions at the Arctic Excursions booking stand, operated by our subsidiary company.

The abandoned settlement of Sermermiut by the Icefjord (add-on)

This hike takes you through green landscapes to the ancient settlement of Sermermiut, where Inuit cultures have lived for 4,000 years. In the summer you can experience the blooming mountainsides while the guide explains the history and ancient customs of the area. You’ll see the ruins of some of the old peat houses. From the historically significant site of Nakkaavik (Old Women’s Gorge), you’ll have a fantastic panoramic view of the Icefjord and its huge icebergs.

In the evening, enjoy a delicious welcome dinner at the hotel restaurant (drinks not included).

Spend the day exploring Ilulissat at your own pace, or join a marathon day with many different and exciting excursions where you can really see ice in different ways.

You have the opportunity to join a guided city walk.

Guided tour of town (add-on)

On a guided tour of the town, you can explore Ilulissat, the third-largest town in Greenland. Founded in 1741, the town has a fascinating history and features charming buildings such as Knud Rasmussen’s birthplace, which now serves as a museum. Discover the sled dog pitches where the dogs stay in the summer and get an insight into traditional Greenlandic city life combined with modern facilities.

Sailing among icebergs (add-on)

This boat trip is an absolute must when visiting Ilulissat. Daily, huge amounts of ice from the Ilulissat Ice Glacier flow into the fjord, forming impressive icebergs. On a quiet boat trip, you’ll get closer to these majestic natural phenomena, and in the middle of the bright Arctic summer, this sight will leave you speechless.

There are several wonderful excursions available today, if you’re tempted.

Whale watching (add-on)

Getting close to the majestic whales is an overwhelming experience – a feeling that will give you a rush and leave you with memories for a lifetime. Greenland’s waters are home to around 15 species of whales, and during the summer months, the humpback, fin, and minke whales are the most commonly seen.

The whales move around Disko Bay throughout the summer, often close to the town, in the Icefjord, or further north at Arveprinsens Ejland. We use a fast Targa boat for this excursion, which makes it possible to cover greater distances and increase the chance of finding the whales. We are also in close contact with local fishermen who help us spot the big animals to give you the best possible experience.

Helicopter tour to Sermeq Kujalleq (add-on)

Experience Greenland’s nature from the air on an unforgettable helicopter tour to Sermeq Kujalleq, one of the world’s most active glaciers and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Fly over the breathtaking Arctic landscape, where huge white icebergs and their deep blue ice feet stretch as far as the eye can see. The helicopter lands on a mountain close to the glacier, so you can enjoy the spectacular views and hear the rumbling sounds as the ice calves. This tour gives you a unique perspective of Ilulissat’s impressive ice world, and it’s only by helicopter that you can get to the glacier itself at the bottom of Ilulissat Icefjord.

Enjoy your day in Ilulissat: shopping, lounging in a cafe, and enjoying the magnificent views. You can also choose to take a boat trip to Eqi Glacier.

Day trip to Eqi Glacier (add-on)

We set out in the morning from Ilulissat. The Eqi Glacier flows into the fjord 80 kilometers north of Ilulissat. By boat, it is possible to get relatively close to the glacier’s edge and watch it calve large chunks of ice from a safe distance. Our ice-safe ship lies in the water near the glacier for about two hours, waiting for the ice to calve. A good lunch is also served here.

After an eventful weekend, it’s time to say goodbye to Ilulissat. You fly back to Copenhagen directly and arrive in the evening with unforgettable memories and amazing images in your mind.

This summer tour offers intense nature experiences and relaxation in the beautiful landscape of Greenland. Perfect for those who want to experience the best in a short time.