Icebergs fill the fiord right outside the town and can be experienced at close range on a midnight cruise or during a full day excursion to the impressive Eqi glacier. Sail to small and remote settlements, where "the old world" Greenlandic tradition lives on.
Day 1: Fly from Keflavik airport in Iceland to Ilulissat in West Greenland. Transfer to Hotel Arctic and check-in for three nights. Join your destination guide for an information meeting about the area.
Day 2-4: Two full days in Ilulissat allow plenty of time for optional excursions, including a city walking tour, boat cruises among the icebergs and a helicopter tour to the Ice Cap. Active options include fishing, whale watching and moderate to demanding hikes. Don't miss a boat tour to the Eqi - Calving Glacier and experience the sights and sounds of an active, calving glacier at close range.
Day 5: A transfer is provided to the airport for your return flight to Keflavik. Return home or extend your itinerary to include time in Iceland.
This program is also available as a 4 day/3 night tour on Saturdays from June 18-August 27.