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Winter holidays in Ilulissat
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| 4.9.2008 — 9.9.2008 |
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| 11.9.2008 — 16.9.2008 |
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| 18.9.2008 — 23.9.2008 |
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| 25.9.2008 — 30.9.2008 |
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| 2.10.2008 — 7.10.2008 |
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| 9.10.2008 — 14.10.2008 |
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| 16.10.2008 — 21.10.2008 |
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FROM EUR 1.850,-
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Winter holidays in Ilulissat
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Clear polar nights, northern lights, and lots of ice. Ilulissat is situated by the famous Kangia Glacier which produces 20 million tons of ice every day.
You stay at 4-star Hotel Arctic, which is beautifully situated on a hill with magnificient view to the icefiord and the Disco Bay.
Visit the impressive birthplace of the icebergs and experience the culture of Greenland in Ilulissat. 8 days of pure adventure in North Greenland.
“Ilulissat" is the Greenlandic word for icebergs. This comes as no surprise to anyone who has been to the town bearing this name. The town is beautifully situated at the mouth of the 40-kilometre long ice-fjord of Kangia, filled as it is with enormous icebergs produced by the most productive glacier in the Northern Hemisphere.
Ilulissat and Kangia are situated 350 kilometres north of the Arctic Circle, and as of 2004, the Kangia area is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
4,000 people and at least 5,000 sledge dogs live in Ilulissat. This is an eloquent statement of the importance of the dogsled as a means of transport, even in a large modern town as Ilulissat. The harbour is filled with fishing vessels and trawlers that bear witness to the great importance of fishing in the area.
Only a couple of kilometres from town is the lush valley of Sermermiut that extends down to the ice fjord. In 1727, this was the site of Greenlands then largest settlement with 250 people. Later excavations have shown that this beautiful valley had been inhabited for thousands of years.
North of Ilulissat lies the settlement of Oqaatsut where some of the old houses from the colonial period have been fitted up as a youth hostel and restaurant. From here, you can sail further north for another couple of hours and then arrive at the impressive Eqi Glacier, where it is possible to spend the night in modern cabins, while listening to the creaking and cracking of the glacier.
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Book Now! Please book your trip to Greenland well in advance, minimum 65 days before departure. Air Greenland has introduced special rules for issuing tickets.
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Day 1 - Copenhagen - Ilulissat
You depart with Air Greenland from Copenhagen to Ilulissat with a short stop over in Kangerlussuaq. Just before landing in Ilulissat you fly over the beautiful Ilulissat Icefiord where you get ýour first impression of the gigantic icebergs.
Upon arrival our local guide meet you in the airport and takes you to your hotel for check-in. After check-in there will be a thorough information meeting where you get to learn about the town, practical information and off course excursions and actitivitites. Your guide shall be available every day during your stay.
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Day 2-5 - Activities in Ilulissat
You have four full days in Ilulissat and the possibilities are many. You can se more about excursion possibilities by clicking in the right side under excursions but we shall mention some of the tours that we recommend.
Only a couple of kilometres from town is the valley of Sermermiut that extends down to the ice fjord. You can easily walk to this place and enjoy the sight of the huge icebergs.
The town itself is very charming and we recommend a visit to the two local museums, Ilulissat museum and the local art museum.
North of Ilulissat lies the settlement of Oqaatsut where some of the old houses from the colonial period have been fitted up as a youth hostel and restaurant. From here, you can sail further north for another couple of hours and then arrive at the impressive Eqi Glacier, where it is possible to spend the night in modern cabins, while listening to the creaking and cracking of the glacier.
Dog sledding is a must in Greenland and you can choose among tours from 1 hour and up to several hours and days. On a dog sledge you can visit places in the Ilulissat area that you never though imaginable. Dogsledding in the evening is a quite special experience where you can enjoy the northern lights dancing in the sky.
In the evening you can enjoy very well prepared food of international class. Hotel Arctic has a very good restaurant and also a very nice brasserie - both places you can enjoy your meal accompagnied with a beautiful view of the Ilulissat Icefiord and the Disco Bay.
There are also restaurants in the town worth visiting. The shuttle bus to/from Hotel Arctic takes you there.
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Suggested excursions
- In February, March and April dogsledding is the main choice for excursions
- From May 25 until July 23 the midnight sun is visible in Ilulissat
- From May to October shorter walking tours and sailing tours are the main options for excursions
- Helicopter tours to the world-famous Kangia glacier are available all year round.
We also offer this tour in summer. Please have a look in the menu "Adventure". These summer holidays in Ilulissat are also very popular.
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Day 6 - Ilulissat - Copenhagen
After break fast you depart with Air Greenland for Kangerlussuaq and on to Copenhagen. Due to the time difference you arrive in Copenhagen in the evening. If you do not continue directly we recommend a few days stay in wonderful Copenhagen.
Please contact us for hotel accomodation in Copenhagen.
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Prices per person
Low season EUR 1,565
(7/2 - 26/2)
Mid season EUR 1,850
(28/2 - 29/4 and 2/10 - 21/10)
High season EUR 2,222
(4/9 - 30/9)
Single supplement low season EUR 185
Single supplement mid/high season EUR 241
Superior room in shared double room EUR 136
Superior room in single room EUR 250
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Price includes:
Return flights Copenhagen — Kangerlussuaq
Return flights Ilulissat — Kangerlussuaq
Accommodation in double room in Hotel Arctic, private toilet facilities
Breakfast
Welcome and farewell dinnner
Information meeting
Guideservice
Transportion to/from hotel
All airport taxes
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Hotel Arctic
The welcoming Hotel Arctic is set in lovely surroundings with a magnificent view of the town and the fjord with its impressive icebergs. Situated just outside of the town and 1.5 kilometres from the airport, the hotel bus shuttles regularly between the hotel and the town.
The relaxed, yet professional, atmosphere makes a stay here pleasant and rewarding. It is a four-star hotel and has the Green Key Award in recognition of its environmentally friendly management.
Standard rooms: Most of the 43 standard double rooms have a view of the sea and the icebergs. All standard rooms are equipped with TV and radio, free video movies of your choice, phone and hairdryer. Some rooms are non-smoking. Double rooms have two single beds.
It is quite an exceptional experience to dine in Hotel Arctic’s restaurant Ulo. Choose your breakfast, lunch or dinner from the exciting and varied menu as you enjoy the beautiful view across the bay where the fishing craft sail among the thousand-ton icebergs.
The three chefs are true artists in their field. Look forward to an international cuisine with a large selection of the most delicious Greenlandic specialities. Or try our Brasserie Takanna. The Greenlandic word "Takanna" means "Here you are!", and refers to the brasserie's modern selection, which elegantly combines the different qualities of the café, the bar and the à la carte restaurant.
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PICTURES |
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Excursions |
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Map Ilulissat and Kangia Icefjord |
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The language of the Greenlandic dogsled-drivers |
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The language of the Greenlandic dogsled-drivers
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A dog-sledgedriver have a lot of commands to control the dogs. Some of these differs from driver to driver, others like the ones below are universal:
ili, ili – means that the dogs must turn right
iu, iu – means that the dogs must turn left
ajaaj – means that the dogs must lie down
unigiit – means that the dogs must stop
amma – means that the dogs must start
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Read more about dogsledding here
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What to bring on a dogsledgetrip |
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