Greenland

Ilulissat Winter Wonderland Greenland Tour 2012

The location of Ilulissat is breathtaking - all year round huge icebergs raising more than a hundred metres above sea level are stranded in the ice fjord just south of the town. The scenic flight from Kangerlussuaq to Ilulissat is a true excursion in its self where the arrival and departure in low altitude over the amazing ice fjord is an experience of a lifetime. 
 

Optional excursions available during your stay in Ilulissat: Recommend pre-booking

I2W: The Icebergs of Sermermiut
By car as far as the road goes followed by an easy hike to a viewpoint from where the magnificent icebergs at the mouth of the Ice Fiord can be seen.
Duration: 2-3 hours (approx.)  Price: DKK 225 including refreshment (Approx. £28).
 

I3W: Hunter's Settlement
By boat to the small settlement Rodebay (Oqaitsut), which is only accessible by boat or dog sledge. The settlement has approx. 40 inhabitants who are entirely depending upon fishing and hunting - a quite different world compared to the nearby town of Ilulissat. Lunch at a local restaurant and time to stroll around in the village before returning to Ilulissat.
(In some periods packed lunch from the hotel).
Operated by boat when open water - expected to be until late November and from mid March, but might also be all winter. When the fiord is frozen the village is only accessible by dog sledge: Please see full day excursion by dog sledge.
Duration: 6 hours (approx.)  Price: DKK 950 including lunch (Approx. £115).
 

I4W: Iceberg cruise by boat
Ilulissat is world famous for its icebergs and a cruise provides the perfect opportunity to get close to these gigantic sculptures created by nature.
Only operated when open water. Expected to be until late November and from mid March, but might also be all winter.
Duration: 2½ hours (approx.)  Price: DKK 450 incl. refreshment  (Approx. £55).
 

I5W:  By Helicopter to the Ice Cap
During your stay in Ilulissat the guide will try to arrange an excursion by helicopter – including a ground stop where clients can leave the helicopter!    During the flight  we cruise in low altitude over the Ilulissat Ice-Fjord which is now on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
Note: Operation will depend on the weather and helicopter capacity.  – CAN ONLY BE BOOKED LOCALLY!
Duration 55 Minutes.  (Flight + 30 minutes ground stop).  Price: DKK 2850  (Approx. £350).


I6W: Greenland Hunter's Settlement
By boat to the small settlement of Ilimanaq, which is situated just south of the Kangia Ice Fiord. Ilimanaq has a population of approx. 80 persons mainly depending upon fishing and hunting. A completely different world compared to the town of Ilulissat. Upon arrival in Ilimanaq guided tour of the settlement before enjoying our lunch with a local family.
(In some periods packed lunch from the hotel).
Ilimanaq is only accessible by boat and is therefore only operated when open water - expected to be until late November and from mid March, but might also be all winter.
Duration: 6 hours    Price: DKK 950 including lunch . (Approx. £115).
 

I9W: Dog Sledge Adventure
To leave the civilized world and enter the Arctic Wonderland of low passes, ice covered fiords where icebergs raise like sculptures is like travelling back in time into the world of the old polar explorers - all you hear is the sound of the sledge moving over the ice and the shouts of encouragement your driver makes to control his dogs.
The route will be depending upon actual snow and ice conditions.
Only operated when snow - expected from early/mid December to late March! Rent of fur clothes and boots at surcharge.
You have to be in ok physical shape to join a dogsledge tour.
Duration: 2 hours   Price: DKK 800 - one person per sledge .  (Approx. £98).
 

I10W: Dog Sledge Adventure
To leave the civilized world and enter the Arctic Wonderland of low passes, ice covered fiords where icebergs raise like sculptures is like travelling back in time into the world of the old polar explorers - all you hear is the sound of the sledge moving over the ice and the shouts of encouragement your driver makes to control his dogs.
The route will be in the mountains and fiords close to Ilulissat depending upon actual snow and ice conditions.
Only operated when snow - expected from early/mid December to late March! Rent of fur clothes and boots at surcharge.
You have to be in ok physical shape to join a dogsledge tour.
Duration: 2 hours (approx.)    Price: DKK 1200 - for 2 persons on the same sledge (600 per person) (Approx. £75 p.p.).
   

I11W: Dog sledge Adventure
To leave the civilized world and enter the Arctic Wonderland of low passes, ice covered fiords where icebergs raise like sculptures is like travelling back in time into the world of the old polar explorers - all you hear is the sound of the sledge moving over the ice and the shouts of encouragement your driver makes to control his dogs.
The route will be in the mountains and fiords close to Ilulissat depending upon actual snow and ice conditions.
Only operated when snow - expected from early/mid December to late March!
(2 persons on the sledge is not available on full day tours).
You have to be in ok physical shape to join a dogsledge tour.
Duration: Full day (approx. 5 hours)
Price: DKK 1895 Including lunch & including Rent of Fur Clothes and boots   (Approx. £230).


I12W: Rental Service
Rent of fur clothes
- for special cold days and for dog sledge tours.
The outside temperature might drop to  minus 25 degreees Celsius - a cold but alos unique experience! Luckily genuine Greenlandic seal skin Anorak and trousers as well as polar boots are possible to rent.  Rent per day of fur clothes incl. boots: DKK 250  (Approx. £30).

 

Price Includes
Economy Class Scheduled Flights by SAS: Scandinavian Airlines UK/Copenhagen Return, All Airport Taxes, 2 Overnights Copenhagen: 4* Hilton Copenhagen Airport (accessible via a covered walkway from the arrival and departure halls of the International Airport), Flights by Air Greenland Copenhagen/Kangerlussuaq/Ilulissat Return, 'Meet & Greet' Transfers at Ilulissat, 4 Overnights Ilulissat: Hotel Hvide Falk/Hotel Arctic as booked, Double/Twin (Share) Room with Private Facilities Including Breakfast, Information Meeting on arrival in Ilulissat, Welcome & Farewell Dinner when staying at Hotel Arctic, City Walk of Ilulissat