4-Nights A Greenland Long Weekend in Ilulissat

Explore Greenland’s west coast on this independent 5-day Greenland vacation in Ilulissat, where the UNESCO-listed Ilulissat Icefjord, quiet villages, and Arctic skies offer a glimpse into raw, remote beauty. This active adventure features a walking tour of Ilulissat, a sailing tour of Ilulissat Icefjord, a hike to Sermermiut, a Northern Lights safari, a boat trip to Ilimanaq with a local family, and first-class accommodations. 

Begin by settling into this remote, welcoming community before your local guide leads you on an informative tour of the town. Next, you’ll hike out to the ancient Inuit settlement of Semermiut, where wide views over the Icefjord and its towering icebergs invite reflection. 

On day three, board a boat and glide between sculptural bergs adrift in Disko Bay. As evening falls, venture out under dark skies on a northern lights tour, searching for dancing electric green ribbons that paint the night sky. 

Embark on a day trip to Ilimanaq for a more intimate glimpse into life along the Greenlandic coast, beginning with an atmospheric sail across the mouth of the Ilulissat Icefjord. With just a few dozen residents, this tiny settlement offers a glimpse into the daily life of a Greenlandic village where old traditions and modern lifestyles meet. Strolling its shoreline, you may spot whales offshore or hear the creak of ancient sea ice before enjoying a light lunch with a welcoming local family.

How to Get to Greenland:

North American travellers can connect by air to Greenland's capital, Nuuk, via:

• Iqaluit, Nunavut with a connecting flight from Ottawa or Montreal
• Reykjavik, Iceland
• Copenhagen, Denmark (for travellers returning from Europe)
• Newark, New Jersey (for seasonal flights mid-June to end of September)

• Settle into Hotel Arctic, Ilulissat, then explore town history and Greenlandic sled dog culture.
• Hike to Sermermiut beside Ilulissat Icefjord, learning Inuit traditions amid sweeping iceberg views.
• Cruise Disko Bay among towering icebergs, then chase northern lights under Arctic skies.
• Sail to Ilimanaq, meet locals over coffee, and glimpse authentic village life in Greenland.
• Depart Ilulissat with airport transfers, flying to Nuuk and carrying icy memories home.

• Roundtrip flight Nuuk - Ilulissat
• 4 nights at Hotel Arctic with private bath and toilet
• Welcome meeting with local English-speaking guide
• Town walk in Ilulissat
• Sailing at Ilulissat Ice Fjord
• Hike to Sermermiut by Ilulissat Ice Fjord
• Northern Lights safari in Ilulissat
• Boat trip to Ilimanaq and coffee with a local family
• Breakfast daily

• Travel insurance
• International, domestic airfare & airfare taxes
• Meals and beverages not explicitly listed as included
• Gratuities
• Optional excursions
• Items of a personal nature
• Passport & Visa fees, if applicable