Disko Bay & Eqi Glacier

Fly to Ilulissat with Air Iceland from Reykjavik domestic airport. Transfer to the Hotel Arctic and check in for two nights. Attend a welcome meeting before enjoying a walking tour of the town to learn about its history. (D)

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Travel by bus as far as the road goes and then enjoy a guided walk along the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ilulissat Ice Fjord to Sermermiut where you will be able to see traces of ancient Inuit settlements. Sermermiut is a valley next to the ice fjord where inland you will see beautiful Arctic flowers and out to sea magnificent icebergs. The trip will take about 3 hours.

Our travel specialists can give you advice and their own suggestions on the array of day trips in Ilulissat if you wish to do something else, something extra or just spend the day under your own steam. (B,D)

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Free day in Ilulissat to explore at leisure or take optional excursions - just ask your Regent Specialist for suggestions - before heading out on the ice fjord for a stunning sunset cruise. The gigantic icebergs take on a whole different complexion when reflecting in the warm red colours of the setting sun. Cruise between the icebergs and enjoy a late drink whilst marvelling at this incredible view. You will be accompanied by a guide and light refreshments will be provided. (B,D)

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After breakfast, transfer to the harbour for the boat trip to Glacier Lodge Eqi. Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure. Please note that this boat trip takes around two hours and unfortunately disembarking at Glacier Lodge Eqi is not suitable for those in wheelchairs or with walking difficulties. (B,D)

Embark on a hike to the Glacier Lagoon. Walk around the small lagoon at the southern end of the glacier and spot the large flocks of geese in the lagoon in breeding season. Continue further up the moraine and look down into the enormous cracks in the glacier, before admiring the panoramic view of a large part of the 70 metre high glacier front and look for calvings. (B,L,D)

The morning is at leisure. After lunch, transfer by boat back to Ilulissat. On arrival transfer to Hotel Arctic. The remainder of the day is at leisure. (B,L)

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Free day in Ilulissat to explore at leisure, relax at the hotel watching the icebergs float by, or arrange another excursions - just ask your Regent Specialist for suggestions. (B)

Transfer to Ilulissat airport for the Air Iceland flight back to Reykjavik. (B)