Winter Images of Ilulissat

Aurora Over The Icefjord

Photo: André Schoenherr/Visit Greenland

Experience Dog Sledding OnThe Ice Fjord

Photo By: Mads Pihl/Visit Greenland

Snowshoeing On The Ilulissat Ice Fjord

Photo By: Mads Pihl/Visit Greenland

Winter Views Over Ilulissat

Photo By: Siggi Anton/Visit Greenland

Snowmobile Along A Glacier Wall

Photo By: Mads Pihl/Visit Greenland

Winter Images of Ilulissat

Greenland is a unique destination and a winter break is always going to be an intense experience. At this time fjords and bays freeze over and everyday life adapts to the season. Boats are swopped for huskies and snowmobiles, the Midnight Sun for Northern Lights. Travel to Ilulissat, 250 km north of the Arctic Circle and perched on the edge of a UNESCO World Heritage icefjord. View this breathtaking environment and gain an insight into the lives of the Greenlandic people.

DAY 1 Copenhagen

Fly to Copenhagen and overnight at the Hilton Copenhagen Airport. There is a direct metro link from here that whizzes you into central Copenhagen in a mere 13 minutes, should you wish to sample some of the city’s delights.

DAY 2 Ilulissat

Take the morning flight to Kangerlussuaq then onwards to Ilulissat. Both flights can offer amazing views of the icy landscape and illustrate the sheer scale, barren wilderness and challenges that face the tiny population of Greenland. On arrival, meet your local guide, transfer to the Hotel Arctic for check-in and an information meeting. In order to familiarise

yourself with your surroundings there is a guided walk of the town. Return to the Hotel Arctic for a welcome dinner.

DAY 3-5 Ilulissat

We have left these days free for optional excursions. Activities will be dependent on ice and weather conditions, so an adaptable approach may be needed. Open water is expected until late November, but could last all winter. Snow is expected from early December. The Northern Lights are visible from September – March.

Your local guide is on hand to assist should any pre-booked options need rescheduling. On your final night in Ilulissat there is a farewell dinner, and an opportunity to share your experiences with fellow guests.

DAY 6 Copenhagen

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your return flight to Copenhagen (via Kangerlussuaq) and overnight once again at the Hilton Copenhagen Airport.

DAY 7 UK

Breakfast and choose your return flight home to suit any further shopping or sightseeing requirements.

Hotel Arctic

The 4* Hotel Arctic is located on a rocky headland with uninterrupted views over the town and the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Ilulissat Icefjord. Erik Bjerregaard has, over the years, extended the original property which now offers a wide choice of accommodation. The standard Puisi rooms with Philip Stark bathrooms, enjoy views of the town and harbour. Upgrade to the contemporary and elegant Umiaq deluxe rooms that enjoy Bang & Olufsen TV’s, original Greenlandic art work and guaranteed views of the sea and bergs. This property is full of surprises and delights and nowhere more so than in the kitchen. Restaurant Ulo is recognised as one of the best in the country. Café Ferdinand is a light and easy alternative offering tea/coffee, cake and what has to be the wildest ‘bar menu’ where even the bread incorporates seawater from the Icefjord. Hotel Arctic has hosted dignitaries and statesmen from the world over and you too are assured of a VIP experience.

Snow Shoe Walk

Enjoy the most exclusive views of the Kangia and its gigantic, famous icebergs. This is a comfortable and safe snow shoe walk with an experienced local guide, following the trail from the power plant around the point, to enjoy the panoramic view of the Sermermiut valley, the icebergs and the Disko bay. No previous experience is required, and everybody can learn how to move safely in the winter terrain with the snow shoes.

Duration: 2 hours

£115 pp

Northern Lights Trek

Join a short evening walk, where we hope to get a view of the Northern Lights. Starting at the old heliport and adorned with headlights, the guide will lead the way to Holms Bakke by the icefjord. The hike takes about 20-30 minutes. During the hike the guide talks about this phenomenon. Greenlandic coffee is included.

Duration: 1.5 hours

£60 pp