Things to do at Eqi Glacier
Boat Tour to Eqi Glacier
All excursions to Eqi include a scenic 3-5 hour boat trip, passing Bredebugt, the village of Oqaatsut, the fjord Paakitsoq, and sailing through Ataa Sound with Arveprinsens Ejland behind. When you reach the Eqi Glacier, the ship stops at a safe spot so you can watch ice calving while enjoying lunch on board.
Overnight guests are dropped off at Glacier Lodge Eqi before the ship returns to Ilulissat, arriving between 5 pm and 7 pm.
Duration: Approx. 10 hours
Difficulty: 1
Price: DKK 2.245 / Euro 308 (incl. guide, lunch and coffee / tea / cake)
Hiking to the Delta
Hiking to the delta is a short (about 2 hour) trip, but nevertheless very beautiful and worthwhile. You follow the edge of the water along a route to a small mountain top. From here you’ll have a wide view over the river below. The water is melted water from the ice cap and has the characteristic grey colour because of its salt content.
Duration: 3-4 hours
Difficulty: 1
Price: DKK 350 / Euro 47
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Hiking to the Ice Cap
(Requires 2 night stay at Glacier Lodge Eqi)
Hiking to the ice cap is an all-day excursion, which typically takes about 8 hours return, incl. a lunch break. Lunch consists of a food package from Cafe Victor. The trip goes through Poul-Emil Victor's historic route and is rewarded with great views of the Eqi Glacier.
Duration: 10 hours
Difficulty: 4
Price: DKK 1.250 / Euro 168 (including guide specializing in glaciology, lunch, coffee and tea)
Walking to the Eqi Moraine
Price: FREE for overnight guests at Glacier Lodge Eqi
Glacier Sauna
(Requires 2 night stay at Glacier Lodge Eqi)
The Glacier Sauna at Glacier Lodge Eqi offers a unique wellness experience surrounded by Greenland’s breathtaking nature. Enjoy the warmth while taking in panoramic views of the fjord and calving glacier. After your sauna session, cool off in the outdoor shower with refreshing meltwater from the Greenland Ice Sheet.
Price: from DKK 200 / Euro 27
Duration: 1 hour
Season: June 15 – September 10
Please note: There are two saunas, each with space for 6 people, so you may share with other guests. Private sauna sessions are available for purchase; swimwear or underwear is required.
Glacier Appreciation
For many Eqi guests, it’s enjoyable enough to simply watch the glacier - watch the ice break off and fall into the water and follow the ripples or waves rolling along the coast.
The rumble and crash from the calving, echoes between the mountains. It's deeply fascinating - every time!
Café Victor
Here at the lodge's cosy café you can also enjoy the view of Eqi glacier while eating breakfast, lunch and dinner – all Glacier Lodge Eqi overnight guests have full board included in their stay and all meals are taken in the café.
The cafe is named after the French polar scientist Paul-Emilie Victor. This location was used as a starting point for his exploration of the Inland Ice, and today his cabin is still a memorial to his many expeditions.
About Glacier Lodge Eqi
Eqip Sermia (Eqi Glacier) is located 80 km north of Ilulissat, about 3-5 hours sailing by boat. Cruise through beautiful waters, where whales and many forms of ice are often seen.
The boat will be positioned at a safe distance in front of the glacier so you can hopefully witness a calving.
Looking south, you’ll see some red houses facing the glacier. This is the very special camp called Glacier Lodge Eqi.
The camp has 15 cabins in varying categories: budget, standard and comfort-cabins.
The restaurant ‘Café Victor’ is where all overnight guests enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner with a view. You’ll also find a shower and toilet here.
There is no mobile network or internet. It is peaceful and beautiful and allows you to enjoy nature without the disturbances of modern life. Eqi is often the highlight of a round trip in Disko Bay, with an overnight at Glacier Lodge Eqi included.
About Eqi Glacier (Eqip Sermia)
Eqi Glacier, also called Eqip Sermia, is a must-see on the map of Greenland. This glacier stretches about 3.4 km wide and is famous for its dramatic calving. Take a boat tour to get close to the ice and learn fascinating facts about its history, including polar explorer Paul-Émile Victor’s expeditions. Today, the area offers a unique stay at a luxury wilderness lodge right by the glacier.When was Eqi Glacier formed? Eqi Glacier began forming during the last Ice Age, over 10,000 years ago, as snow and ice accumulated over centuries.
How old is the Eqi Glacier? The glacier is thousands of years old, with its origins dating back at least 10,000 years to the end of the last Ice Age.
How to visit Eqi Glacier? You can visit Eqi Glacier by joining a boat tour from Ilulissat, which brings you close to the glacier’s impressive ice wall.
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