Ilulissat Summer Break

Fly to Ilulissat with Air Iceland from Reykjavik Domestic Airport. Transfer to the Hotel Arctic and check in for 2 nights. Attend a welcome meeting before enjoying a walking tour of the town to learn about its history. (D)

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Free day in Ilulissat to explore at leisure or take optional excursions. Why not take a boat trip to the small Inuit settlement of Oqaitsut, also known as Rodebay. This isolated village has a local population of around 40 people who are totally dependent on fishing and hunting. Enjoy a guided walk including lunch at the old trading station.

Or fly by helicopter over mountains and fjord systems before reaching Ilulissat Ice Fiord, which is now on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Land in front of the glacier wall and enjoy a glass of champagne before following the fjord 55km to the open sea and circle over the huge icebergs.

Our travel specialists can give you advice and their own suggestions on the array of day trips in Ilulissat. (B)

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Transfer to the airport for the domestic flight back to Reykjavik. (B)

Have the day free to explore the town of Ilulissat or book another excursion - you can go fishing, embark on a scenci flights over the ice fjord, take another hike or arrange a kayaking trip where you can really get up close to the icebergs in the bay. (B,D)

After breakfast and a final coffee with your guide, transfer to the airport for your flight back to Reykjavik. (B)