Explore the icefjords of Ilulissat on a trip to Greenland.
Ilulissat is Greenland’s third-largest settlement, with a popular of just under 5,000. Located 350 km (220 mi) north of the Arctic Circle, the town is the northern base for exploring Greenland, although it’s located along the central western coast of the nation. Historically, Ilulissat was founded as a trading post in 1741 and is the birthplace of notable explorers, including Knud Rasmussen and Jorgen Bronlund.
The town’s primary appeal is its proximity to the Ilulissat Icefjord, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and arguably the top tourism landmark in the nation. Tour the fjord to watch mammoth icebergs float by in the current, produced by one of the largest glaciers in the northern hemisphere. It’s fitting that icebergs dominate tourism here as ilulissat is the Kalaallisut word for icebergs. The town is also a great base for whale watching, scenic flights, and kayaking in the warmer summer months.
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Highlights of Greenland's Disko Bay & Glacier Lodge
Ilulissat, Arctic, and NuukUncover Greenland’s wild beauty on this small group journey, from iceberg-dotted fjords to calving glaciers and Inuit culture under endless Arctic skies.
8 days
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Greenland: Northern Lights & Icefjord Adventure
Ilulissat, Arctic, and NuukExplore Greenland’s icy wilderness on this independent tour, where auroras, icebergs, and Inuit heritage shape an unforgettable Arctic journey.
8 days
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A Greenland Long Weekend in Ilulissat
IlulissatExplore Greenland’s west coast on this Independent adventure, where Ilulissat’s icy fjords, quiet villages, and Arctic skies offer a glimpse into raw, remote beauty.
5 days
From US$1,879/p.p.
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Summer, Sun and Huge Icebergs in Greenland
Ilulissat, Arctic, and NuukExperience Greenland’s raw beauty on this guided journey through icy fjords and timeless landscapes shaped by glaciers, wildlife, and Inuit heritage.
8 days
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Highlights of Greenland's Disko Bay & Glacier Lodge
Ilulissat, Arctic, and NuukUncover Greenland’s wild beauty on this small group journey, from iceberg-dotted fjords to calving glaciers and Inuit culture under endless Arctic skies.
8 days
From US$5,621/p.p.
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Greenland: Northern Lights & Icefjord Adventure
Ilulissat, Arctic, and NuukExplore Greenland’s icy wilderness on this independent tour, where auroras, icebergs, and Inuit heritage shape an unforgettable Arctic journey.
8 days
From US$4,117/p.p.
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A Greenland Long Weekend in Ilulissat
IlulissatExplore Greenland’s west coast on this Independent adventure, where Ilulissat’s icy fjords, quiet villages, and Arctic skies offer a glimpse into raw, remote beauty.
5 days
From US$1,879/p.p.
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Summer, Sun and Huge Icebergs in Greenland
Ilulissat, Arctic, and NuukExperience Greenland’s raw beauty on this guided journey through icy fjords and timeless landscapes shaped by glaciers, wildlife, and Inuit heritage.
8 days
From US$5,094/p.p.
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