Amazing West Greenland: Icefjord, Disko Island and Eqi Glacier
Six days of Arctic wonder, from calving glaciers to volcanic island shores
This West Greenland adventure takes you deep into one of the planet's most dramatic Arctic landscapes, combining a UNESCO-listed icefjord, a remote volcanic island, and a thundering calving glacier in six carefully crafted days. Led by Greenland specialist Sigrún Sól, the journey balances active exploration with authentic cultural encounters at every turn.
Ilulissat serves as the tour's home base, a compact and colorful town perched beside the Sermeq Kujalleq glacier system, which produces some of the largest icebergs in the Northern Hemisphere. From here, private sailing excursions, village visits, and a seven-kilometer icefjord hike reveal both the geological scale and the human history layered into this remarkable coastline.
A two-day detour to Disko Island adds an entirely different dimension to the trip, trading the icefjord's grandeur for volcanic basalt cliffs, black sand beaches, and open meadows. The island's east coast boat tour, mountain summit hike, and optional cod fishing offer a hands-on encounter with a landscape that feels genuinely unlike anywhere else.
Tour Highlights
Sail through the Ilulissat Icefjord, a UNESCO World Heritage site lined with colossal icebergs calved from the Sermeq Kujalleq glacier.
Witness the Eqi calving glacier in action during a full-day boat expedition, one of Greenland's most spectacular natural spectacles.
Explore Disko Island's volcanic east coast by boat, passing basalt sea arches, seal colonies, and seabird nesting sites.
Hike 7 km along the Icefjord trail through the Sermermiut Valley, following a route once traveled by ancient Inuit communities.
Sample authentic Greenlandic cuisine in local restaurants and village eateries, including freshly caught cod cooked on Disko Island.
Look out for humpback and minke whales during the ferry crossing to Disko Island and on the open-water boat tours.
Visit Ilulissat's museums to explore centuries of Inuit heritage, including artifacts and accounts that frame the region's living culture.
Itinerary
Fly into Ilulissat and transfer to the hotel before boarding a private vessel for an afternoon cruise through the Icefjord. The day includes a stop at a nearby village for a lunch of Greenlandic specialties, followed by a return to town for a free evening.
Spend the morning exploring Ilulissat's streets before boarding a two-hour ferry to Disko Island. A local guide leads an afternoon island tour that includes cod fishing, with the chance to cook your catch on-site.
Cruise the wild eastern coastline past basalt cliffs, a natural sea arch, and black sand beaches before hiking to two waterfalls. The afternoon includes a climb to the 800-meter summit above town, rewarding hikers with panoramic views across Disko Bay, then a ferry back to Ilulissat for a group dinner.
Follow the 7 km Icefjord trail through the Sermermiut Valley, stopping for a picnic lunch at a panoramic overlook above the floating icebergs. The afternoon is unstructured, leaving time to browse local shops, visit the town museum, or simply rest.
Board a boat for the full-day journey to the Eqi calving glacier, where enormous ice slabs regularly break away into the sea. The return route stops in the village of Oqaatsut for lunch beneath red cliffs before continuing back to Ilulissat.
Enjoy a relaxed late breakfast before the early afternoon flight back to Iceland. The tour closes with a farewell dinner in Reykjavik, giving the group a final evening together to reflect on the journey.
What Is Included
Included
- 5 nights hotel accommodation (4 nights Hotel Soma Ilulissat, 1 night Hotel Disko Island)
- 1 night hotel accommodation in Reykjavik (Hotel Sunna)
- Private Icefjord sailing excursion on Day 1
- Ferry transfers to and from Disko Island
- Disko Island guided east coast boat tour
- Full-day Eqi glacier boat expedition
- 7 km guided Icefjord hike with picnic lunch
- Meals as stated in itinerary (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
- Expert tour leadership by Greenland specialist Sigrún Sól
- Local Disko Island guide with fishing equipment
Not Included
- International and domestic flights to and from Ilulissat
- Travel insurance
- Meals not listed in the itinerary
- Personal spending and souvenirs
- Alcoholic beverages
- Tips and gratuities
Important Information
Reserve Your Place on This Arctic Journey
Places on this small-group West Greenland tour are limited. Secure your spot now to experience the Icefjord, Disko Island, and the Eqi calving glacier with one of Greenland's most respected local specialists.
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