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ToursOn The Go ToursGreenland Express & Whale Watching - 5 days

Greenland Express & Whale Watching - 5 days

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Discover Greenland on this 5-day tour, beginning with an included flight from Iceland. Enjoy a guided city walk of Ilulissat and a sunset cruise to the Ilulissat Icefjord. Explore the ancient Inuit settlement of Sermermiut, learning about its 4,000-year history, and enjoy a home visit with a local family. Sail to the Ilimanaq settlement, admire historic build...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Ilulissat - Spend three nights in this Greenlandic town, with guided sightseeing and the chance to meet with locals over a cup of tea
    • Ilulissat Icefjord - Cruise the waters of the fjord to marvel at the giant icebergs and ever changing colours, plus enjoy a drink on the "Greenlandic" rocks
    • Sermermiut - Hike to this UNESCO-listed Inuit settlement and learn more about the hardy native peoples
    • Disko Bay - Spot minke, blue and humpback whales on a whale-watching cruise and visit the hunter's settlement of Ilimanaq
    • Eqi Glacier - Enjoy a boat trip to Greenland's famous calving glacier, where you can witness the birth of icebergs as they crash into the sea

What's this trip about?

    Discover Greenland on this 5-day tour, beginning with an included flight from Iceland. Enjoy a guided city walk of Ilulissat and a sunset cruise to the Ilulissat Icefjord. Explore the ancient Inuit settlement of Sermermiut, learning about its 4,000-year history, and enjoy a home visit with a local family. Sail to the Ilimanaq settlement, admire historic buildings, and taste Greenlandic cuisine, followed by a whale-watching tour in Disko Bay. Experience the awe-inspiring Eqi Glacier on a boat trip and end your journey with some time to explore Ilulissat before returning to Keflavik.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 12 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityKeflavik
End CityKeflavik

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 12

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 12

Trip includes

    • 4 breakfasts, 1 lunch & 2 dinners
    • 4 nights in a simple hotel in Ilulissat, Greenland
    • Escorted by an English-speaking local guide
    • All relevant transfers and transportation
    • 2 economy class flights from Keflavik - Ilulissat - Keflavik
    • Welcome meeting with a local guide at the hotel
    • Guided city walk in Ilulissat
    • 3 hour hike to old Sermermiut settlement at the Icefjord, including refreshments
    • Home visit with the locals in Sermermiut
    • 3 hour Ilulissat Fjord sunset cruise, including refreshments
    • 6 hour boat trip to hunter’s settlement & whale watching
    • 8 hour boat trip to Eqi glacier
    • This tour is operated in conjunction with our trusted partner and you will join travellers from different operators, not solely On The Go

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day : 1 Keflavik

Keflavik - Ilulissat. Board your included 3-hour flight from Keflavik International Airport in Iceland to Ilulissat. Upon arrival, we’ll transfer you to our accommodation for check-in. After settling in, gather for a welcome meeting with our local guide and the rest o...

Day : 2 Ilulissat

Ilulissat - Sermermiut - Ilulissat. This morning, after breakfast, we will travel by bus as far as the road allows. From here, we’ll set off on a guided walking tour to the ancient Inuit settlement of Sermermiut, located on the famous Ilulissat Icefjord, which was ins...

Day : 3 Ilulissat

Ilulissat - Ilimanaq - Disko Bay - Ilulissat. Today we sail south along the Ilulissat Icefjord, taking in the towering icebergs and observing local fishermen in their small boats. We visit the Ilimanaq settlement, where hunting and fishing still play a central role in...

Day : 4 Ilulissat

Ilulissat - Eqi Glacier - Ilulissat. We will depart early for our included 6.5 hour boat trip to Eqi, the calving glacier. Located 80 km north of Ilulissat, the Eqi Glacier flows into the fjord and is one of the most stunning sights in Greenland. We will get very c...

Day : 5 Keflavik

Ilulissat - Keflavik. After breakfast at the hotel, you will have some free time in the morning to further explore Ilulissat and do any last-minute shopping for Greenlandic souvenirs. You will be transferred to the airport for your included return flight to Keflavik.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $6,765
Price per day$1,353
Last Updated: 3/24/2025

'Twin Share' prices are per person when there are 2 people sharing a room. 'Single Room' prices are applicable to those who don’t have anyone to share a room with or anyone wanting the privacy of a single room. These are once in a lifetime adventures and places are limited, please contact us via email or telephone to check availability and to make a reservation. This trip cannot be booked online.

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Accommodation

Simple hotel in Greenland
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