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Wonders of Ilulissat
Visit: lulissat city walk - Sunset cruise at Ilulissat Icefiord - Illimanaq-the hunters settlement - Whale watching in the Disco Bay - Sermermiut-Inuit settlement - Floating icebergs
This is a 4-day tour package to West Greenland including return flight from/to Reykjavík, airport transfers in Ilulissat, a welcome meeting, 3-night stay at the 4-star Hotel Arctic in Ilulissat, two dinners, walk to the Inuit settlement Sermermiut and the famous Ilulissat Icefiord, sunset cruise to the Icefiord, boat tour to the village of Oqaatsut/Rodebay and guided city walk in Ilulissat. Perfect Greenland extension program for your trip to Iceland.
If you want to see giant icebergs and experience Greenlandic culture – come and explore the wonders of Ilulissat. This 4-day tour package to Ilulissat in West Greenland includes 4 guided excursions including a visit to the UNESCO world heritage site, 4-star accommodation and round-trip flight from/to Reykjavík.
A 3-hour flight from Reykjavik domestic airport (not Keflavik) to Ilulissat. Transfer to 4-star Hotel Arctic. After the welcome meeting with your local guide enjoy a guided city walk of Ilulissat, and afterwards, you have some time to explore the town, visit the local museum and observe Greenlandic life at the always busy harbour. Welcome dinner (2-course) is included at Hotel Arctic.
Around 22:00 we depart for a sunset cruise to the famous Ilulissat Icefiord that is the world’s largest ice sculpture park. The experience is overwhelming; lights and colours constantly change. Enjoy a late drink on “the real rocks”. Tour duration: about 3 hours. Dress warmly.
(Note: The season for midnight sun is approx. May 22-Jul 24. Outside this season the excursion is operated as an evening cruise with the beautiful sunset reflecting over the icebergs).
Accommodation: Hotel Arctic
Meals included: Welcome dinner
We sail south along Ilulissat Icefiord, where we admire the huge icebergs and the local fishermen in their small boats. We reach Ilimanaq settlement, still dependent on hunting and fishing. When we arrive at the pier we will see wooden houses from the old Danish trading station, dated back to 1730. After a walk through the settlement, we visit a small local restaurant, where we enjoy a lunch (included) based on Greenlandic specialities. On the return, we cruise the Disko Bay to spot for migrating whales before we reach Ilulissat. Tour duration: about 6 hours.
Accommodation: Hotel Arctic
Meals included: Breakfast & lunch
Breakfast at the hotel. By bus as far as the road goes. Guided walking tour to the old Inuit settlement Sermermiut located on the famous Ilulissat Icefiord that was inscribed on the UNESCO’s world heritage list in 2004. The ancient settlement of Sermermiut, 1.5 km south of the town, is surrounded by Ilulissat’s beautiful icebergs. Various Inuit cultures have lived here over the past 4,000 years, and you can still see remains from ancient times. Learn about local history and customs before Europeans arrived. See plots settled for thousands of year and admire the views across the majestic icebergs. Please wear proper boots or hiking boots. The hiking distance is about 3 km (1,9 mls) round-trip; hiking time is about 1 hour. Terrain: mainly track bridge and a bit of uneven nature and rocky trail. Tour duration: about 3 hours.
Rest of the day free at leisure to hike along the Icefiord and explore the town of Ilulissat.
Accommodation: Hotel Arctic
Meals included: Breakfast & farewell dinner
Breakfast at the hotel. Spend some time in the morning to explore the town of Ilulissat and last minute Greenland shopping. The short adventure has come to an end, and you return by flight to Reykjavik, Iceland.
Meals included: Breakfast
Inclusion
Return flight Reykjavik-Ilulissat-Reykjavik, including airport taxes Hotel/airport transfer in Greeenland 3 nights in 4-star Hotel Arctic Daily breakfast, welcome & farewell dinner at Hotel Arctic, 1x lunch Welcome meeting with local guide at the hotel 1-2 hours guided city walk Ilulissat 3 hours sunset cruise, sailing among icebergs, incl refreshments 6 hours boat trip to Hunter's settlement & whale watching incl. lunch 3 hours hike to old Sermermiut settlement at the Icefiord incl. refreshments All taxes & feesExclusion
Airport transfers in Reykjavík Any private expenses Any additional services Single supplement (mandatory when travelling in single room) Travel Insurance (recommended) Flight supplement (if any)Note
Please note that flight supplement might apply depending on flight availability. We do not offer twin share with other solo travellers. Departure Location Reykjavík domestic airport Departure Time Before noon Departure June Tue, Wed, Sat July Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat August Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat Important: Trips to Greenland are always subject to weather conditions. Delays and flight cancellations can happen. Therefore we strongly recommend you to buy travel insurance in the country of residence that would cover any additional travel expenses, should your flights be delayed or cancelled due to weather. We recommend not to book any international flight directly after a trip from Greenland; ideally staying minimum two nights in Iceland after the Greenland trip to avoid the risk of missing an international flight. Please note: Excursion days may alter depending on weather and a minimum number of participants.Tour Category
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