Spring and the Midnight Sun in Greenland

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1. Copenhagen - Kangerlussuaq

Your adventure begins with a flight to Greenland's main gateway, Kangerlussuaq. Kangerlussuaq is really "just" an airport town with a population of around 600 people. Located at the end of a 190 km long fjord, there is a school, church, nursing home, leisure facilities and a few shops. Outside the town you’ll find amazing scenery and wildlife. Spend the next 2 nights at Polar Lodge hostel, just 100 metres from the airport. Kangerlussuaq was founded by the Americans during World War II and was a military base until 1992. Today, it’s a small civilian population, however the buildings and barracks left by the American military are now used to support the airport operations and community.
In the afternoon you have the opportunity to go on a tundra wildlife safari to watch musk oxen and reindeer. They have good living conditions in and around Kangerlussuaq.
There are also other excursion options - see here.
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Day 2. Kangerlussuaq - Inland Ice Tour

Today’s guided tour is to “Point 660” at the edge of the ice cap. The inland ice reaches the coast in many parts of Greenland, but there are few places with direct access to enable a walk on the ice. The trip takes you through tundra, valleys and rivers. If you’re lucky, you may see reindeer and muskoxen. After 1½ hours driving through wilderness, the bus reaches the edge of the ice cap, and you get a true sense of scale.
This evening we recommend dinner at Restaurant Roklubben, renowned for using locally sourced produce. Ask the staff at Polar Lodge for help with booking and to check if the famous Greenlandic buffet is available this evening. Reservation is required, and includes a bus transfer. The restaurant is located 5 kilometres from Kangerlussuaq, on the bank of Lake Ferguson.
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Day 3. Kangerlussuaq - Ilulissat. City Tour

Most people travelling to Greenland want to see glaciers and icebergs. Today you’ll fly to the iceberg capital, Ilulissat. Flight time is approx. 45 minutes and in good weather you’ll have a spectacular view over Ilulissat Icefjord shortly before landing.
On arrival you’ll be transferred by bus from Ilulissat Airport to comfortable Hotel Icefiord, where you’ll spend the next 4 nights.
This afternoon you’ll take a guided walking tour to learn about Ilulissat’s history and daily life.
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Day 4. Sermermiut Hiking and Icefjord Cruise

Today’s focal point is the icefjord. Ilulissat Icefjord was admitted to UNESCO’s World Heritage List in 2004. Today’s guided hike will take you back thousands of years as you visit the ruins of the historic Inuit settlement of Sermermiut. Beautifully situated on the outskirts of Ilulissat, the hike is about 5 km and reasonably easy.
This evening you’ll cruise among the icebergs. Many are bigger than a football field and over 100 meters high. Your guide will explain about the inland ice, glaciers and the huge icebergs which lay stranded just south of Ilulissat. Warmly dressed and with spare charged camera batteries, you’ll find it easy to capture amazing photographs. The Midnight Sun paints the ice with a special glow – the colours, mood and light are amazing.
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Day 5-6. Ilulissat on your own

Spring in Greenland has a very special ‘mood’. The sun dictates daily life here - children play outside late into the evening and people are generally more inclined to venture out of town. You may wish to just relax and enjoy the local atmosphere around town, go to a cafe, visit the art museum or go to church on Sunday morning.
There are of course other excursions you can do. What about a boat trip or a helicopter ride to Kangia Isbræ? If you’re unsure which excursions you’d like, please ask us. We’ve tried them all and can recommend something to suit you.
See the excursions here
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Day 7. Ilulissat - Copenhagen (via Kangerlussuaq)

Filled with Vitamin D and lovely memories from the Kingdom of the Midnight Sun, it’s now time to return home. Enjoy your last look at Disko Bay and the UNESCO protected Ilulissat Icefjord, before your short flight to Kangerlussuaq, and then onwards to Copenhagen.
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NOTE! – Would you like to extend the journey?

Midnight Sun Facts

Price and Practical Info

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Meals

Included meals are marked with B (breakfast), L (lunch), D (dinner) on each day. If meals are not included, these are marked with -.
On Air Greenland flights between Denmark and Greenland, free meals and drinks are served on board. On domestic flights in Greenland, a cup of coffee and a biscuit is typically served.

Accommodation

Access to Electricity

Mobile Phone

Mobile phone coverage is sparse during this trip, so there will only be limited opportunities to use your phone.

IMPORTANT NOTE!

The programme is subject to change without notice. A trip like this is dependent on good weather. There may therefore be some changes in the programme. Delays and cancellations may occur, especially in air and ship transportation.
No compensation is granted for the first 24 hours of delay or travel changes due to external circumstances. We will strive to reduce the disruption as much as possible and endeavour to provide an alternative programme or fill in the additional waiting time.