West Greenland - Icebergs & Disko Bay

Highlights Include:

Ilulissat Icefjord cruise
Experiencing the midnight sun
Optional excursions to customize your trip
Pre- and post-nights in Reykjavík

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Tour Details

From: $4,440 per person | Single supplement from $641

Price includes transatlantic airfare from New York (please inquire for pricing from your US departure city)

7 days

2021 Departures: Thursdays

mid-June through mid-September

Ilulissat is a beautiful village in West Greenland set next to Disko Bay. The nearby Ilulissat Icefjord produces many icebergs a year, which slowly make their way into the water around the town’s harbor. See the icebergs for yourself with this semi-independent package to Greenland. During the day you can explore independently, join excursions with a guide for experiences like a sunset cruise to the Icefjord, or just relax and watch the majestic, ancient, floating ice. Beginning and ending in Reykjavík means that you will get to see two amazing arctic destinations on this one trip.

Gallery

Photo: Malik Milfeldt/Visit Greenland

Itinerary

This is a sample semi-independent itinerary. Travel will be independent with guided tours and activities along the way. Our Destination Specialists will work with you to create an itinerary to meet your preferences.

Day 1Departure from US

Day 2Arrive Reykjavík, Iceland

Upon arrival you will take the included coach transfer to Reykjavík and spend the rest of the day at leisure. As the largest city in Iceland, Reykjavík has amazing architecture, art, and food for visitors to enjoy. Stroll along the bay from the amazing Harpa Concert Hall, stopping for a picture at the Sun Voyager sculpture. Make your way to the new food hall to enjoy amazing Icelandic treats or a full meal. Overnight in Reykjavík

Day 3Fly to Ilulissat, Greenland | Meals: B D

Independently transfer to the Reykjavik airport for your flight to Ilulissat, located in West Greenland. You will be transferred to your hotel for check-in. An information meeting and then a guided walk of Ilulissat will follow. Ilulissat is the Greenlandic Inuit word for iceberg, and it is easy for visitors to Ilulissat to see why. On your walk around town you can observe icebergs from the Ilulissat Icefjord floating silently in the blue waters. In addition to the giant pieces of ice, you will also see the old town with buildings from its past trading with the Danes, the fishing harbor, Old Zion Church, and more. A two-course dinner is included this evening. Overnight in Ilulissat

Day 4Icefjord Sunset Cruise | Meals: B

Today is at leisure to enjoy Ilulissat independently. The village has a lot to offer visitors. From shops offering locally made handicrafts to a local fish market where you can explore the day’s catch, there are plenty of interesting place to visit. This evening you will set sail through the icebergs that line the waters around Ilulissat. The midnight sun will be reflecting off the water and ice creating a picture-perfect evening. Overnight in Ilulissat

Day 5Ilulissat | Meals: B D

Enjoy your day at leisure continuing to explore Ilulissat independently or join an optional excursion today. A three-course Farewell dinner is included tonight. Overnight in Ilulissat

Day 6Depart Greenland | Meals: B

You will be transferred back to Ilulissat’s Airport for your departure flight to Reykjavík. Transfer to your hotel for the evening. Overnight in Reykjavík

Day 7Depart Reykjavík, Iceland | Meals: B

Breakfast at your hotel before transferring to Keflavik airport for your return flight to the US – or extend your stay in Scandinavia!

Included

Transatlantic airfare from New York including government taxes & fuel surcharges
(please inquire for pricing from your US departure city)
Five nights’ accommodation
Transfers as indicated
Meals as indicated (B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner)
Assistance in Ilulissat from on-site Destination Guide
Guided City Walk in Ilulissat
Sunset Icefjord Cruise

Not Included

Airline fees including meals, seat reservations, luggage costs
Travel insurance, recommended
Fees for obtaining/renewing a passport
Transfers, sightseeing, activities, meals, and beverages not specified
Luggage handling at airports
Gratuities
Items of a personal nature such as laundry, spa services, internet, phone, etc.

Optional Excursions

At additional cost, subject to availability

Visit our Reykjavík Day Tours Blog to learn about the many options available from Iceland’s capital
Kayak in Disko Bay – morning or evening excursion, paddle in a kayak (a typical Greenlandic means of transport) while witnessing the overwhelming beauty of icebergs emerging from the Ilulissat Icefiord
Icebergs of Sermermiut – you will drive and then have a short hike to a great viewpoint over the Ilulissat Icefjord
Home Visit – you are invited to a local home for kaffemik, a Greenlandic tradition where folks can socialize with warm drinks and cake
Rodebay and Eqi Glacier Cruise – a visit to Rodebay Village as well as the big Eqi Glacier to see calving icebergs, lunch included
Visit the Greenlandic Dogs – meet a local hunter and his huskies to learn about the adorable dogs and dog sledding in the winter
Whale Safari and Ilimanaq – cruise to the quaint village of Ilimanaq while also keep an eye out for whales, lunch included
Hike Cecily Trail – a full day hike along the coastal trails frequently used for dog sledding in the winters

Notes

Option to begin and end tour in Copenhagen instead of Reykjavik
Upgraded rooms in Reykjavik or Ilulissat and/or extra nights can be added for a supplemental cost, please inquire

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West Greenland – Icebergs & Disko Bay