Explore Disko Bay

Fly from Copenhagen direct to the Greenlandic capital of Nuuk. Meet with your local guide and check-in to Hotel Soma for an overnight stay.  Enjoy a guided tour of Nuuk. Explore the Old Colonial Harbour, seeing historic houses, Hans Egede’s house, and significant statues. A stop is included at the Greenland National Museum, showcasing artefacts from various periods. Visit ‘Kalaaliaraq’ market for local fish, seals, and reindeer. Head to the government buildings and stop by the Cultural Centre Katuaq to try some Greenlandic tapas. 
 

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Enjoy a free morning to explore Greenland’s capital at your own pace. Then mid-afternoon depart on an unforgettable boat trip through the vast fjord system behind Nuuk – the second-largest of its kind in the world – to the Qooqqut Nuan’ Restaurant. But this is no ordinary dinner reservation. During the journey, the boat will pause in Qooqqut Fjord where you’ll try your hand at catching tonight’s main course. With towering peaks of up to 2,000 metres rising around you, this is Greenland at its most majestic – and yes, the fish couldn’t be fresher. Nestled in a remote valley, Qooqqut Nuan’ is home to one of Nuuk’s top chefs, who spends the summer here crafting delicious dishes using the day’s catch. As your fish is being prepared, take a short walk behind the restaurant, where rare clusters of trees offer a unique Greenlandic photo opportunity. Return to Nuuk by boat in late evening. (B,D)

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This morning fly to Ilulissat and then depart by boat to the town of Qeqertarsuaq on Disko Island. On approach to the island, admire mountains rising over 1000 metres from the ocean. A giant glacier Sermersuaq covers all of the west side of Disko Island.
Around noon disembark and check-in to the Hotel Disko for 2 nights. After a brief information meeting enjoy guided walk around this idyllic colourful town gaining an insight into its past. It is not uncommon to spot whales directly from the hotel over a morning coffee. (B)

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This morning enjoy some free time in the town. For the energetic perhaps explore further by some short hikes. There are several well-marked easy trails; one that takes you to a lookout point for whalers (1 hour) and another to a good-sized waterfall at Qorlortorsuaq (1.5 hours). Included for today is a guided hike to Kuannit, which is the Greenlandic word for the plant Angelica. This plant is gathered for teas and traditional dishes. This hike goes past one of the best located football pitches in the world. Cross the "Red River and hike through some stunning landscapes including spectacular lava sculptures in the shape of 6-sided basalt columns. The duration is around 4 hours (10km moderate). (B)

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This morning board a boat for Ilulissat - town of icebergs. After a briefing with our local guide enjoy a city walk of Ilulissat. Ilulissat was founded in 1741 and is the third-largest town in Greenland with more than 4,500 inhabitants. Learn about the history of the town and contemporary life almost 300 kilometres north of the Arctic Circle. Visit the fishermen at the harbour and the hunters at their trading post “Brættet.” Stop by the church and the birthplace of the famous Polar explorer Knud Rasmussen. Back at the hotel enjoy a welcome dinner. (B,D)

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Today 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 to see the 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 2 hours. Then in the evening enjoy boat trip out amongst the icebergs. The icebergs are a wonderful sight in every kind of weather; in the sunshine, the contrasts are very clear. The blue shades are very beautiful when it is cloudy, and the midnight sun casts a unique glow on the icebergs during the night. Taking the boat trip on a bright night is an extraordinary experience. (B)

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Today, set out on an exciting whale safari in the waters of Disko Bay. Summer is the prime season to spot humpback, minke, and fin whales, all of which frequent these nutrient-rich waters. With 15 species known to visit Greenland, sightings can happen close to town, deep in the ice fjord, or further north near Arveprinsens Ejland. Local fishermen and hunters help guide the search, ensuring you have the best chance of seeing these majestic creatures up close.

For those seeking even more adventure, optional experiences are available. Opt for a breathtaking helicopter tour over the Ilulissat Icefjord – a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This 90-minute flight offers views no boat or hiking trail can provide, with a landing at the edge of the inland ice and an unforgettable aerial journey over the vast glacier front. Please talk to our Greenland Specialist to include this excursion. (B)

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Today travel north by boat to the incredible Eqi Glacier, one of Greenland’s unique natural wonders. There are only few places in Greenland that are as beautiful as the Eqi Glacier, which ends in the fjord some 80 kilometres north of Ilulissat. It is possible to get very close to the glacier by boat and experience huge pieces of ice breaking off. The sounds are thunderous and the sight of ice crashing into the water is astonishing. After a delicious lunch in front of the Eqi Glacier, the boat anchors at Glacier Lodge Eqi, where you stay for 2 nights in cabins facing the glacier. From the terrace take in the overwhelming silence, which is only broken by the crashing sound from ice calving. The comfort cabins at Glacier Lodge Eqi are located on the higher slopes and connected to Café Viktor via a walkway. They have full shower and toilet facilities as well as hot water, a heat pump and electricity powered by solar cells. The cabins also have a private terrace. (B,L,D)
 

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Today is free to explore the dramatic landscapes surrounding the camp. The area is rich in wildlife – look out for arctic foxes, hares, grouse, and sea eagles on land, while seals are often spotted in the nearby waters. An easy hike leads from the cabins to the southern edge of the Eqi Glacier, passing a tranquil lagoon where geese often gather during breeding season. Continue up onto the moraine for breathtaking views across the glacier front and deep into its crevasses.

For those seeking a more challenging adventure, join a guided hike to the edge of the Greenland Ice Sheet, following a route once taken by polar explorer Paul-Émile Victor. This trek crosses rugged terrain and meltwater lakes, with expert commentary from your guide on geology, glaciology, and climate change. It’s a demanding hike, but standing face-to-face with the vast Ice Sheet is a truly unforgettable experience. (B,L,D)

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Wake up to this incredible glacier view and enjoy a free morning or go on an easy hike you can join up to Eqi Glacier from the cabins. Walk around the small lagoon at the southern end of the glacier. There are often large flocks of geese in the lagoon in the breeding season. The trip goes further up the moraine, where you can look down into the enormous cracks in the glacier a few metres away. From here, there is an impressive view of the glacier-front. After lunch the boat returns to Ilulissat, arriving early evening. Check-in to the hotel for 2 nights. (B,L)

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Today is free to explore Ilulissat early or enjoy a kayaking experience in Oqaatsut. This optional excursions departs by boat, then after a safety briefing from an expert Kayak guide, don your dry suit and venture out on the water in the kayaks. Paddle around the bay, before taking a hike by meltwater lakes and small creeks with a great view of the bay of Oqaatsut and its icebergs. After a coffee break, paddle back to Oqaatsut and enjoy a wonderful lunch of local Greenlandic produce in Restaurant H8 Explorer. After lunch, explore the old whaling settlement, before sailing back to Ilulissat. (B)

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This morning transfer to the airport for the flight via Kangerlussuaq to Copenhagen. (B)