Unique Round Tour of Disko Bay

Your adventure begins with a flight of approx. 4 hours and 40 minutes from Copenhagen to Kangerlussuaq, where you change to a smaller aircraft for your onward flight to Ilulissat. While preparations for landing are made, the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Listed Ilulissat Icefjord comes into view. Now you can see that the icebergs really are huge!
You’ll be transferred by bus from Ilulissat Airport to your accommodation at Hotel Icefiord, where you’ll be staying in a sea view room.
The rest of the day is on your own. The hotel has a restaurant which is very popular, don't forget to ask for a tabel at arrival.
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We cross Disko Bay by boat in a few hours and arrive at a completely different terrain than the one we left on the "mainland". Volcanic activity has created Diskoøen and it is very clear with black beaches, basalt mountains that tower +1000 m above sea level, just behind Qeqertarsuaq - one of two towns on the island. Disko Island, Qeqertarsuaq has approx. 800 inhabitants and the settlement of Kangerluk with approx. 20 inhabitants. Qeqertarsuaq is beautifully located between high mountains and the sea. The colorful houses form a nice contrast to the black basalt, the blue sea and the chalk-white icebergs that often lie just outside the city.
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A relaxing walk around the town with the colorful houses is a must. Continue if necessary. the city tour with a walk along the coast to Kuaniit. An area where you can see basalt formations in the high mountains but also up close. Along the coast you will find some of the most lush areas in Greenland. Lots of vegetation and water. From the coast you can often spot whales frolicking in the water. If you want to keep them company, a swim from the black beach is recommended. On the beach, it is possible to recover the heat in the sauna set up. A shed for winter bathers with a view of grounded icebergs.
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Depart by Disko Line ferry to Qasigiannguit. The southbound sailing route to Qasigiannguit takes about 3 hours and there are good opportunities to see whales and seals along the way.
In Qasigiannguit you’ll be picked up by Hotel Diskobay's bus and driven to the hotel. Welcome to Qasigiannguit and to the city's approx. 1,100 inhabitants. From the hotel's balcony you can enjoy views of Disko Bay and Disko Island, where whales often jump from the water just below the hotel. It's almost an exception if you do not see a whale during your stay at Hotel Diskobay.
You have the whole afternoon free to explore. We recommend a visit to the outstanding local museum. It houses an extraordinary collection of items dating back to the Saqqaq culture (approx. 4000 years ago), as well as the more modern history of the region. There are green benches dotted around the town, strategically located for enjoying the lovely views.
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What you did not achieve yesterday may be achieved today. Qasigiannguit has a lot to offer. We recommend a hike to Paradise Bay. You don't go more than 100 meters outside the city before you feel you are in the wilderness. A hike in the mountains with a view of Disko Bay and from the ridge a look back at the now small colorful miniature houses in the city. We spend the night at Hotel Diskobay
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We sail from Qasigiannguit to Ilulissat along the eastern edge of Disko Bay. Along the way, we pass Kangia Icefjord. On the glacial moraine, right at the mouth of the fjord into Disko Bay, stand the grounded icebergs that Greenland is so famous for. Enormous giants as large as cathedrals lie side by side. After landing, we take a hike to Sermermiut, a former settlement strategically located with a view of the enormous icebergs. (In case of a late arrival, the hike may be scheduled for the following day in Ilulissat).

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You have the day at leisure to form your own impression of the city.
Ilulissat Icefjord was admitted to UNESCO's World Heritage List in 2004, and was one of the first areas in the Arctic to be placed on the list. Although the area is protected, we have special permits to sail among the icebergs and fly helicopter tours.
There is a range of excursions you can participate in. You can do a sightseeing tour or a beautiful hike to the old Inuit settlement at Sermermiut. If you’d like to see a little more from the air, you can take a tour by helicopter or small 2-engine airplane. Both flight trips are great for photographers and offer a very different and memorable perspective.
See Ilulissat excursions here
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Filled with unique impressions and memories of a lifetime, it's now time for your return home. Enjoy your last look at Disko Bay and the UNESCO protected Ilulissat Icefjord, before your short flight to Kangerlussuaq. In Kangerlussuaq you’ll board Air Greenland's Airbus, for your flight back to Copenhagen.
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As we say in Greenlandic, Takuss’ - see you later!

• Meals, except meals on Atlantic flights and meals specifically mentioned in “Prince Includes”
• Excursions except those specifically mentioned in "Price Includes"
• Tour guide (this trip is on your own)
• Travel and cancellation insurance
• Single room / cabin supplement of 4,500 DKK. However, this is not possible at Glacier Lodge Eqi

Please note: The price of this trip is a base-level estimate, calculated on a certain seat category for the flights and room/cabin category for the accommodation. The actual price for your travel date may differ, according to availability at the time of booking. Please confirm with us any possible surcharges at the time of making your booking.

If you need further explanation, please feel free to contact us.

It’s possible to charge digital camera batteries at the hotels (with your own charger). However, access to electricity cannot be offered while staying at Glacier Lodge Eqi, as electricity is only produced for short periods during the day by a generator.
We recommend you bring extra batteries (charged) for the nights in Eqi.