Ilulissat Getaway – 3 Days in the City of Icebergs

From DKK 5,495 per person

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3 Days in the City of Icebergs

This compact trip is designed for those with limited time who still want big experiences. Based at the comfortable Hotel Arctic in Ilulissat, you’ll have the chance to experience some of Greenland’s most iconic natural wonders from majestic icebergs and UNESCO World Heritage sites to helicopter tours and encounters with sled dogs. The journey is ideal for international visitors who want to see more than just the capital, or for anyone wishing to experience the magic of Ilulissat in just three days.

Travel Details
3 days, 2 nights

Travel id
3012 Ilulissat Getaway

Flights
Round-trip from Nuuk to Ilulissat. 20 kg checked baggage and 8 kg hand luggage

Accommodation:
2 nights at Hotel Arctic, including breakfast and airport transfer

Price:
Double room: from DKK 5,495 per person
Single room: from DKK 6,795 per person

Icefjord Centre & The Icebergs In The Back. Photo Adam Mork Real Dania

Unique Experiences

Helicopter tour to the Kangia Glacier – breathtaking views from the air. Boat trip among the icebergs in Ilulissat Icefjord. Meet Greenlandic sled dogs and learn about their role in the Arctic. Stay at Hotel Arctic with panoramic views over Disko Bay

Upgrade Options

Dining experiences

Dinner at Brasserie Ulo or a gourmet experience at Restaurant Ulo

Double room

  • Additional DKK 1,848
  • Total: DKK 7,350

Single room

  • Additional DKK 4,243
  • Total: DKK 11,095

Upgrades must be booked when purchasing the package.

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Optional Extras

Excursions in Ilulissat

Day 1

Guided city tour of Ilulissat: City tour of Ilulissat: Introduction to the town’s history and culture

DKK 300

Day 1

Meet the Dogs: Meet the Dogs: Get up close to Greenlandic sled dogs

DKK 300

Day 2

Sermermiut hike: Sermermiut hike: Historic route to the UNESCO area

DKK 300

Day 2

Helicopter tour to Kangia Glacier: Helicopter tour to Kangia: Fly over the icefjord and glacier

DKK 3,995

Day 2

Icefjord cruise: Icefjord cruise: Sail among Ilulissat’s iconic icebergs

DKK 695

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Ilulissat – First Impressions

Your journey begins with a flight from Nuuk to Ilulissat – the City of Icebergs. Even during your approach, you’ll get a preview of what awaits: icebergs in every shape and size drifting majestically in Disko Bay. Upon arrival, you’ll be met at the airport and transferred to the comfortable Hotel Arctic, where you can enjoy the view and settle in.

In the afternoon, you can join a guided city tour to learn about Ilulissat’s history, culture, and daily life. Alternatively, you can visit the Greenlandic sled dogs and hear about their importance in Arctic life – a genuine experience where you get close to the animals. In the evening, enjoy dinner at Brasserie Ulo or indulge in a gourmet meal at Restaurant Ulo.

 

Included: Flight Nuuk–Ilulissat, airport transfer, accommodation at Hotel Arctic with breakfast

 

Optional extras: City tour, Meet the Dogs, dinner at Brasserie Ulo or Restaurant Ulo

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Day 2: World-Class Nature – Glacier, Icebergs, and UNESCO Site

After breakfast at the hotel, you have several options for exploring Ilulissat’s spectacular surroundings. You might start with a guided hike to Sermermiut – a historic settlement with stunning views over the icefjord and drifting icebergs. The route is easily accessible and combines both nature and culture.

Later in the day, you can choose between two unforgettable experiences:

  • A helicopter tour to Kangia Glacier, where you’ll soar over the icefjord and see the glacier’s towering ice walls from above, even landing near the glacier – an opportunity few get.
  • An icefjord cruise among Ilulissat’s iconic icebergs, where you’ll come face-to-face with the sculptural formations of the ice and feel the Arctic stillness from the deck of a boat.

You can also opt for a relaxed day, enjoying the views from the hotel, walking along the coastline, or visiting local shops and cafés.

 

Included: Accommodation at Hotel Arctic with breakfast

 

Optional extras: Sermermiut hike, helicopter tour to Kangia Glacier, icefjord cruise.

Icefjord Centre & The Icebergs In The Back. Photo Adam Mork Real Dania
Day 3: Departure – Taking the Icebergs with You

After breakfast, you’ll be picked up at the hotel and transferred to the airport for your return flight to Nuuk – richer in experiences and with your camera full of images of icebergs, glaciers, and the Greenlandic summer.

 

Included: Flight Ilulissat–Nuuk, airport transfer

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Note:

The itinerary is subject to change depending on weather and local conditions. Several activities require an additional fee and are not included in the base package.