69°14′N · 51°06′W — Ilulissat, Greenland
A whale tail breaking the surface of the bay in front of the colourful houses of Ilulissat

Bestsellers

Our most booked adventures.

The three experiences our guests book again and again.

A small boat with guests in front of the tall calving glacier front at Eqi

Glacier expedition

EQI: The Calving Front Expedition

A private boat expedition to the calving glacier front at Eqi, where walls of ice crash into the sea with a rumble you will never forget. Local skipper, packed lunch and hot drinks included.

6.5 hours · DKK 2,200 per person · Child 6–14 DKK 1,100

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A humpback whale tail breaking the surface of Disko Bay in front of Ilulissat

Whale safari

Whale Watching in Disko Bay

Join our local captain and search for humpback whales among the icebergs of Disko Bay. Heated cabin, small groups and respectful encounters with the animals.

2.5 hours · DKK 800 per person · Departures 14:00 & 18:00

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Boats sailing on the Icefjord under the golden light of the midnight sun

Midnight sailing

The Arctic Midnight Sun

Golden-hour sailing on the UNESCO-listed Icefjord with the engine off, bathed in the endless glow of the midnight sun. Pure Arctic silence and light made for photography.

Evening departure 20:30 · DKK 800 per person

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Field notes · Combos

One afternoon. Two stories.

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Guests aboard the cabin boat holding a small Greenland flag in the harbour before departure

Whale Watching & Icefjord

Only with Ilulissat Event

Search for whales in Disko Bay, then sail into the giant icebergs at the mouth of Ilulissat Icefjord.

2.5 hours · DKK 1,100 · Daily 14:00, to 1 Oct

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A family with a young child watching the icebergs from under the canopy on the boat deck

Whale Watching & Oqaatsut

Only with Ilulissat Event

Meet the whales of Disko Bay, then continue to the historic settlement of Oqaatsut (Rodebay).

2.5 hours · DKK 1,100 · Daily 14:00, to 1 Oct

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Winter landscape near Ilulissat with snow-covered hills and the frozen bay

Winter season

Dog sleds and snowmobiles are back.

The snow has arrived in Ilulissat. Travel the old way with a dog sled, or ride the winter landscape on a snowmobile with Palle.

A dog sled team harnessed and ready to go near Ilulissat

Dog sledding

Taste of the Trail

A short, scenic dog sledding tour straight from town with an experienced local musher.

1 hour · from DKK 1,200

1 hour

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A dog team pulling the sled across the snow, seen from the sled

Dog sledding

Classic Sled Adventure

More time on the sled and further out on the sea ice, with stories from life with the sled dogs.

2 hours · from DKK 1,800

2 hours

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Snowmobiles parked on the snow in the evening light outside Ilulissat

Snowmobile

Snowmobile Adventures with Palle

Guided snowmobile tour with Palle through pristine snowy landscapes, tailored to your level.

2.5 hours · from DKK 1,750

2.5 hours

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Winter season · All tours depend on safe snow and ice conditions

The expedition log

Three ways to meet the Arctic.

Private experiences

Featured

An iceberg arch glowing in the last evening light in the Ilulissat Icefjord

Log 01 · Ice & icebergs

Sailing in the Icefjord

Glide between towering icebergs calved from the Sermeq Kujalleq glacier in the UNESCO-listed Icefjord.

Explore experience
A guest watching for whales through binoculars from the cabin of the boat in Disko Bay

Log 02 · Whales & wildlife

Whale Safari

Encounter humpback whales feeding in Disko Bay during the Arctic summer, with a guide who reads the water.

Explore experience
The colourful houses of Ilulissat by the rocky shore with icebergs floating in the bay at dusk

Log 03 · Local Greenland

Life in Ilulissat

Walk the town with a local and experience the everyday culture, stories and places that make Ilulissat home.

Explore experience

Short on time

Big Arctic moments, in one afternoon.

2–2.5 hours · from DKK 800

A towering iceberg rising out of calm water in the Ilulissat Icefjord

Sailing in the Icefjord

Sail into the UNESCO Icefjord and stand beside towering icebergs.

2–2.5 hours · from DKK 800

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Guests enjoying the sunny whale safari on the open water of Disko Bay

Whale Safari

Watch humpback whales feed and breach in the Arctic waters of Disko Bay.

2–2.5 hours · from DKK 1,100

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Local partners

From our local partners.

Two tracked UTVs parked on the winter sea ice outside Ilulissat while a fisher works a hole in the ice
Two tracked UTVs parked on the winter sea ice outside Ilulissat while a fisher works a hole in the iceTwo tracked UTVs parked on the winter sea ice outside Ilulissat while a fisher works a hole in the ice

With our local partner

Winter fishing with UTV

Combine adventure with local fishing traditions on this 2-hour guided UTV fishing tour in the beautiful surroundings of Ilulissat. Drive the UTV through the spectacular Arctic landscape to a carefully selected fishing spot outside town, where you can experience the serene beauty of Greenland’s wild nature.

Season: 25 Feb – 1 May · 2 hours · Depends on safe weather, snow and ice conditions

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The red historic buildings of Alluttoq by the calm water of Disko Bay
The red historic buildings of Alluttoq by the calm water of Disko BayThe red historic buildings of Alluttoq by the calm water of Disko Bay

With our local partner

Full-day trip to Alluttoq (Arveprinsens Ejland)

Set off on a full-day boat adventure through the magnificent landscapes of Disko Bay, where we explore remote settlements, historic sites and magnificent Arctic nature. Free Wi-Fi on board all boat trips. Depends on safe weather, sea and ice conditions.

Season: 25 May – 31 Oct · 9 hours · Max 10 guests · From DKK 3,100

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A UTV parked on the rocks above the icebergs of Disko Bay during a sightseeing tour
A UTV parked on the rocks above the icebergs of Disko Bay during a sightseeing tourA UTV parked on the rocks above the icebergs of Disko Bay during a sightseeing tour

With our local partner

Discover Ilulissat’s highlights by UTV

Discover Ilulissat’s top sights on an exciting 1-hour UTV sightseeing tour. This guided experience takes you through the town and surrounding countryside, where you can enjoy the beautiful Arctic surroundings and experience Greenland’s most famous destination in a different and adventurous way. Along the way we make several stops where you can get off the UTV, take pictures, enjoy the views and hear more about Ilulissat’s history, culture and daily life.

Season: 25 Feb – 1 May · 1 hour · From DKK 350

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Field journal

Between the tours.

Shots from the season · 69°14′N 51°06′W

Northern lights dancing above the snowy landscape near Ilulissat
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The bow of the boat cutting through drift ice at sunset on the way out of the bay
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Hikers pausing on the hill above the Icefjord with a full view of the icebergs
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About

Meet Palle

I’m not just showing you Greenland. I’m showing you home.

Former Mayor of Avannaata Municipality, born and raised in Ilulissat, and nearly 20 years leading Greenlandic sports. Palle guides every tour himself — a host who knows every fjord, settlement and story of North Greenland.

Palle Jerimiassen · Founder & local guide

Palle Jerimiassen at the helm of the cabin boat on the way out of Ilulissat

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Your guide · Ilulissat

Boarding now · Disko Bay

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