Explore North Greenland – The Land Up North
Explore North Greenland – a region where Greenland’s story comes alive through archaeology, living Inuit culture, and the country’s most iconic attraction, the Ilulissat Icefjord.
The pretour starts in Ilulissat, the main transport hub of the north and Greenland’s leading tourism town, where around 5,000 people live alongside a strong fishing industry, two fish factories, a growing tourism sector, and countless sled dogs that define winter life.
Known as the town of halibut, Ilulissat offers unforgettable landscapes, authentic local culture, and the chance to taste one of Greenland’s most famous flavours – halibut.
Dates: 15 - 20 September
Departure
Date: 15 September
Time: 11:00
Location: Keflavik KEF - FI127 -> Ilulissat JAV
Return
Date: 20 September
Time: 11:00
Location: Ilulissat JAV - GL593 -> Nuuk
Please note
The buyers participating in this pretour are scheduled to return to Keflavik after the Vestnorden days, on 24 September, on flight FI116 from Nuuk, departing at 20:40 and arriving at 00:05 on 25 September.
Participants
Min: 10
Max: 10
Price
DDK: 4.500
EUR: 603
What's included
- Flights from Keflavik to Ilulissat
- Transfers from and to airports
- Accommodations
- Excursions
- Meals
What's not included
- Beverages
- Personal purchases
- Travel insurance
- Overnight accommodation between the pre-tour finish date (20.09.2026) and the start of Vestnorden in Nuuk (21.09.2026) needs to be organised by the individual.
Deviation / Please Note
In case of weather disruptions, alternative indoor cultural experiences and adjusted plans are in place. In September, North Greenland often offers beautiful sunsets, crisp evenings, and dry, clear air. Weather conditions in Ilulissat can change quickly, so experiences are planned with flexibility and checked daily, as conditions may shift from strong winds to bright sunny days with vivid Arctic colours.
Tour description and schedule
Tuesday, September 15
- Information meeting
- Guided city walk in Ilulissat with Ilulissat Event
- Icefjord sailing with Ilulissat Event
Wednesday, September 16
- Full-day boat excursion to Eqi Glacier with Unique Tours, one of the most active glaciers in the Northern Hemisphere
Thursday, September 17
- Visit to Dogsled and Ice Academy and meeting Greenlandic sled dogs
- Visit to Ilulissat Icefjord Centre (Kangiata Illorsua)
- Guided hike to the historic UNESCO site Sermermiut with Diskobay Tours
Friday, September 18
- Free time to explore Ilulissat
- Combined excursion with Diskoline Explore including whale safari and visit to Oqaatsut settlement
Saturday, September 19
- Excursion to the settlement of Ilimanaq with Diskoline Explore
- Time to experience and explore the settlement of Ilimanaq
Sunday, September 20
- Departure day
- Farewell and onward journey to Vestnorden 2026 in Nuuk
What to wear
Greenland’s weather is unpredictable and can shift with no notice, especially during autumn. Wear good and warm clothes on the sailing trips, as we will be at the ocean, especially mittens, a warm jacket and warm leggings inside pants and hat/beanie/wooly head wrap. During hikings wear some gore tex pants and a light jacket, some gloves and a hat and hiking shoes are a great idea, since it’s on rough terrain.
What to bring
Layers of clothes - Preferably wool and not cotton for the sailing trips and warm jacket and overalls. If you are going hiking, have gore tex pants and a light jacket on. For shoes you can also bring hiking shoes. But if you only go on the board walk, some sport shoes are fine, but watch out for some wet spots. Wooly socks are also a must and a scarf and a hat/wooly beanie or head wrap. Sunscreen and sunglasses, there is still sun during those days and the sun is very harsh on the skin and the ocean do in fact reflect back the sunny rays.
Tour Contact
Name: Lars Noahsen
Email: lann@avannaata.gl
Phone: +299 269388
