Segmentation itinerary suggestions in Greenland

Welcome to segmentation itinerary suggestions in Greenland. For inspiration purpose, we invite you to explore our destination pages which link to the list of Greenlandic DMCs and local operators providing accommodation, food, activities, and unforgettable experiences.

DMCs based in Greenland

Greenland Travel

Nomad Greenland

Taavani

Topas

Ultima Thule

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SOUTH GREENLAND

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Welcome to South Greenland, the land of jagged mountains and green pastures where sheep farms directly border ice fjords, and Norse settlement history intersects with modern Greenlandic fishing and hunting communities.

Among numerous other possibilities, we have selected some sample itineraries that will fit all types and levels of adventurers!

SOFT ADVENTURE IN SOUTH GREENLAND

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  • DAY1

    • Arrival in Narsarsuaq

    • Sailing tour to the Icefjord

    • Quick pre-dinner forest walk near town

    • Dinner at Restaurant NuNa

    • Driving tour into the valley

    • Overnight at Hotel Narsarsuaq

  • DAY2

    • Morning visit to Qassiarsuk (5 min boat transfer)

    • Guided ruins & settlement tour with Site Guide

    • Farmer’s Lunch

    • Boat transfer back to Narsarsuaq

    • Helicopter flight to Qaqortoq

    • Afternoon museum visit

    • Dinner in town (either at the hotel, a Thai restaurant, a Café, or Inugssuk restaurant)

    • Overnight at Hotel Narsarsuaq

  • DAY3

    • Sightseeing helicopter flight to Uunartoq island

    • Morning soak in Uunartoq hot springs

    • Scenic route over the farmlands toward the Ice Sheet Back to Narsarsuaq

    • Overnight at Hotel Narsarsuaq

  • DAY4

    • Departure from Narsarsuaq

IMMERSIVE ADVENTURE IN SOUTH GREENLAND

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  • DAY1

    • Arrival in Narsarsuaq

    • Helicopter flight to Qaqortoq

    • Sailing day trip to Qaqortukulooq

    • Dinner with a local family

    • Overnight at Hotel Qaqortoq

  • DAY2

    • Morning helicopter flight to Nanortalik

    • Sailing trip into Tasermiut Fjord to stay at Tasermiut Camp

    • Stop in Tasiusaq settlement for coffee with locals

    • Sailing into the bottom of the fjord to see the glacier

    • Back to the camp to pick herbs with the Chef

    • Luxe camp dinner prepared by the Chef and local farmers

    • Overnight at Tasermiut Camp

  • DAY3

    • Morning hike to the forest and lake

    • Sailing trip back to Nanortalik

    • Helicopter flight back to Narsarsuaq

    • Dinner at Restaurant NuNa

    • Overnight at Hotel Narsarsuaq

  • DAY4

    • Departure from Narsarsuaq

East GREENLAND

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Welcome to East Greenland where culture and landscapes are a world away. In a land dominated by the Ice Cap and impossibly steep mountain ranges, 3,500 people have made their home.

Among numerous other possibilities, we have selected some sample itineraries that will fit all types and levels of adventurers!

SOFT ADVENTURE – SUMMER IN EAST GREENLAND

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  • DAY1

    • Arrival from Iceland via Kulusuk to Tasiilaq

    • Guided city tour of Tasiilaq

    • Dinner and overnight at Angmagssalik hotel or at a rental apartment

  • DAY2

    • Guided hiking tour in the flower valley of Tasiilaq

    • Visit of the Ammassalik Museum

    • Dinner and overnight at Angmagssalik hotel or at a rental apartment

  • DAY3

    • Boat tour along Sermilik fjord

    • Dinner and overnight at Angmagssalik hotel or at a rental apartment

  • DAY4

    • Departure from Tasiilaq

SOFT ADVENTURE – WINTER IN EAST GREENLAND

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  • DAY1

    • Arrival from Iceland via Kulusuk to Tasiilaq

    • Self-guided exploration around the town

    • Dinner and overnight at Angmagssalik hotel or at a rental apartment

  • DAY2

    • One day dog sledding tour around Tasiilaq

    • Dinner and overnight at Angmagssalik hotel or at a rental apartment

  • DAY3

    • 3 hours snow mobile tour

    • Visit of the Ammassalik Museum

    • Dinner and overnight at Angmagssalik hotel or at a rental apartment

  • DAY4

    • Departure from Tasiilaq

IMMERSIVE ADVENTURE – SUMMER IN EAST GREENLAND

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  • DAY1

    • Arrival from Iceland via Kulusuk to Tasiilaq

    • Self-guided exploration around the town

    • Visit of the Ammassalik Museum

    • Dinner and overnight at a local guesthouse

  • DAY2

    • Boat trip to the abanbonned settlement of Ikkatteq and one of another inhabited settlement such as Tiilerilaaq

    • Dinner and overnight at a local guesthouse

  • DAY3

    • Full day boat trip to the Helheim Glacier

    • Dinner and overnight at a local guesthouse

  • DAY4

    • Departure from Tasiilaq

IMMERSIVE ADVENTURE – WINTER IN EAST GREENLAND

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  • DAY1

    • Arrival from Iceland via Kulusuk to Tasiilaq

    • Self-guided exploration around the town

    • Visit of the Ammassalik Museum

    • Dinner and overnight at a local guesthouse

  • DAY2

    • 2 days dog sledding tour

    • Local dinner and overnight in a hut

  • DAY3

    • Dog sledding tour and return to Tasiilaq

    • Dinner and overnight at a local guesthouse

  • DAY4

    • Departure from Tasiilaq

North GREENLAND

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Welcome to North Greenland offering arctic experiences with giant icebergs and the Ilulissat Icefjord, honoured with a place on the esteemed list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Among numerous other possibilities, we have selected some sample itineraries that will fit all types and levels of adventurers!

SOFT ADVENTURE IN NORTH GREENLAND

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  • DAY1

    • Arrival in Ilulissat

    • Free time

    • Dinner at the hotel or at a local restaurant

    • Overnight in Ilulissat

  • DAY2

    • City walk in the morning

    • Whale safari or Iceberg tour in the afternoon

    • Dinner at the hotel or at a local restaurant

    • Overnight in Ilulissat

  • DAY3

    • Dogsled Center and Icefjord Center visit

    • UNESCO walk to Sermermiut

    • Dinner at the hotel or at a local restaurant

    • Overnight in Ilulissat

  • DAY4

    • Settlement visit by boat

    • Dinner at restaurant H8 or Ilimanaq

    • Overnight in Ilulissat

  • DAY5

    • Departure from Ilulissat

IMMERSIVE ADVENTURE IN NORTH GREENLAND

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  • DAY1

    • Arrival in Ilulissat

    • Free time

    • Dinner at the hotel or at a local restaurant

    • Overnight in Ilulissat

  • DAY2

    • UNESCO Yellow route hike to Sermermiut in the morning

    • Whale safari or Iceberg tour in the afternoon

    • Dinner at the hotel or at a local restaurant

    • Overnight in Ilulissat

  • DAY3

    • Kaffemik with locals and museums visit in the morning

    • Kayaking or SUP in the afternoon

    • Dinner at the hotel or at a local restaurant

    • Overnight in Ilulissat

  • DAY4

    • Fishing trip

    • Sauna at the end of the day

    • Dinner at the hotel or at a local restaurant

    • Overnight in Ilulissat

  • DAY5

    • Departure from Ilulissat

ULTIMATE ADVENTURE IN NORTH GREENLAND

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  • DAY1

    • Arrival in Ilulissat

    • Free time

    • Dinner at the hotel or at a local restaurant

    • Overnight in Ilulissat

  • DAY2

    • Cross-country skiing to a cabin in Bredebugt

    • Overnight in Bredebugt

  • DAY3

    • Cross-country skiing back to Ilulissat

    • Kaffemik with locals

    • Dinner at the hotel or at a local restaurant

    • Overnight in Ilulissat

  • DAY4

    • Dogsledding trip to Allaniarfik cabin

    • Overnight in Allaniarfik

  • DAY5

    • Dogsledding back to Ilulissat

    • Departure from Ilulissat

Disko bay

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Welcome to Disko Bay, a land ruled by the polar night in winter and the summer’s midnight sun, home to small communities based on hunting and fishing that lie along a coastline stretching thousands of miles.

Among numerous other possibilities, we have selected some sample itineraries that will fit all types and levels of adventurers!

AASIAAT Qasigiannguit

SOFT ADVENTURE IN AASIAAT, DISKO BAY

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  • DAY1

    • Arrival in Aasiaat

    • Guided art walk through the town where murals and stone sculptures can be found

    • Dinner and overnight in Aasiaat

  • DAY2

    • Meet the sled dogs or 2 hours of whale safari

    • Dinner and overnight in Aasiaat

  • DAY3

    • Sailing trip around the Aasiaat archipelago or sailing trip to Kangaatsiaq and experience the authentic and unspoiled town

    • Visit Aasiaat Museum

    • Dinner and overnight in Aasiaat

  • DAY4

    • Departure from Aasiaat

IMMERSIVE ADVENTURE AASIAAT IN DISKO BAY

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  • DAY1

    • Arrival in Aasiaat

    • Self-guided town walk or self-guided hike around Aasiaat

    • Dinner and overnight in Aasiaat

  • DAY2

    • Dogsledding trip (Winter) or Boat tour (Summer)

    • Dinner and overnight in Aasiaat

  • DAY3

    • Ice Fishing (Winter) or Sea angling (Summer)

    • Visit Aasiaat Museum

    • Dinner and overnight in Aasiaat

  • DAY4

    • Departure from Aasiaat

SOFT ADVENTURE QASIGIANNGUIT IN DISKO BAY

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  • DAY1

    • Arrival in Qasigiannguit

    • Self-guided or guided town walk

    • Dinner and overnight in Qasigiannguit

  • DAY2

    • Meet the sled dogs
    • Dinner and overnight in Qasigiannguit

  • DAY3

    • Sailing trip in the fjord

    • Visit Qasigiannguit Museum and the living village

    • Dinner and overnight in Qasigiannguit

  • DAY4

    • Departure from Qasigiannguit

IMMERSIVE ADVENTURE QASIGIANNGUIT IN DISKO BAY

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  • DAY1

    • Arrival in Qasigiannguit

    • Visit Qasigiannguit Museum and the living village

    • Dinner and overnight in Qasigiannguit

  • DAY2

    • 2-hour dogsledding tour (Winter) or Hike one of the several trails (Summer)

    • Self-guided town walk in the afternoon

    • Dinner and overnight in Qasigiannguit

  • DAY3

    • Boat tour from Qeqertasussuk to Akulliit and back

    • Dinner and overnight in Qasigiannguit

  • DAY4

    • Departure from Qasigiannguit

ULTIMATE ADVENTURE QASIGIANNGUIT IN DISKO BAY

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  • DAY1

    • Arrival in Qasigiannguit

    • Self-guided town walk, visit Qasigiannguit Museum and the living village

    • Dinner and overnight in Qasigiannguit

  • DAY2

    3 days dogsledding trip

    First day of dogsleddiing trip

    – 35 km on land and frozen lakes,

    – Dinner and overnight at a cabin in Tasiusaqat a camp close to the glacier

  • DAY3

    Second day of dogsledding trip

    – Pack all the gear and start the 20km long drive towards the Saqqarleq Glacier

    – Set the camp right next to the glacier

    – Dinner and overnight at the camp

  • DAY4

    Third day of dogsledding trip

    – Pack all the gear and head back to Qasigiannguit

    – Dinner and overnight in Qasigiannguit

  • DAY5

    • Departure from Qasigiannguit

Central region

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Welcome the Capital Region and to Nuuk, our Arctic metropolis with a small town feel, shaped by nature and grand fjords, and known for its cultural diversity and urban vibes.

Among numerous other possibilities, we have selected some sample itineraries that will fit all types and levels of adventurers!

SOFT ADVENTURE IN NUUK

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  • DAY1

    • Arrival in Nuuk

    • Start at the colonial habour

    • Day cruise onboard a closed warm boat (breakfast, coffee, snacks, and lunch are included)

    • Look for whales while sailing towards Kangeq/Qoornoq, learn about the history of Nuuk and colonies, take a walk around the ghost town, and sail towards Puffins Island for birdwatching

    • Sail back to Nuuk at the end of the day

    • Dinner and overnight in Nuuk

  • DAY2

    • Guided tour of the city in the morning including the colonial harbor and tips given on where to take the best instagram photos

    • Lunch in the city center

    • Museum crawl (Nuuk Art Museum, Nuuk Local Museum, National Museum)

    • Godthaab bryghus and brew show

    • Dinner and overnight in Nuuk

  • DAY3

    • Meet at Qinngorput to ride the horses or golfing

    • Visit a local family for Kaffemik

    • Introduction to SUP (Summer) or Northern Lights tour by car (Winter)

    • Dinner and overnight in Nuuk

  • DAY4

    • Departure from Nuuk

IMMERSIVE ADVENTURE IN NUUK

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  • DAY1

    • Arrival in Nuuk

    • Start at the colonial habour

    • Day cruise onboard a closed warm boat (breakfast, coffee, snacks, and lunch are included)

    • Look for whales while sailing towards Kangeq/Qoornoq, learn about the history of Nuuk and colonies, take a walk around the ghost town, and sail towards Kapisillit for a short walk around an inhabited settlement

    • Sail back to Nuuk at the end of the day

    • Dinner and overnight in Nuuk

  • DAY2

    • Guided tour of the city in the morning including the colonial harbor, the National Museum, and tips given on where to take the best instagram photos

    • Greenlandic tapas at Katuaq and Kaffemik

    • Art walk

    • Godthaab bryghus and brew show

    • Dinner and overnight in Nuuk

  • DAY3

    • Meet at Qinngorput to ride the horses or golfing

    • Visit a local family for Kaffemik

    • Introduction to SUP (Summer) or Northern Lights tour by car (Winter)

    • Dinner and overnight in Nuuk

  • DAY4

    • Departure from Nuuk

ULTIMATE ADVENTURE IN NUUK

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  • DAY1

    • Arrival in Nuuk

    • Start at the colonial habour

    • Day cruise onboard a closed warm boat (breakfast, coffee, snacks, and lunch are included)

    • Look for whales while sailing towards Kangeq/Qoornoq, learn about the history of Nuuk and colonies, take a walk around the ghost town, and sail towards Kapisillit for a 45min walk around an inhabited settlement

    • Sail back to Nuuk at the end of the day

    • Dinner and overnight in Nuuk

  • DAY2

    • Guided tour of the city in the morning including the colonial harbor, the National Museum, and tips given on where to take the best instagram photos

    • Greenlandic tapas at Katuaq

    • Prepare to sleep in the wilderness

    • You can chose between a sailing trip to the northland (2-3 hours) or a hiking trip to a location closer to Nuuk

    • Greenlandic food is prepared at the destination

    • Overnight in tents

  • DAY3

    • Hike or sail back to Nuuk

    • Free time

    • Godthaab bryghus and brew show

    • Northern Lights tour by car (Winter)

    • Dinner and overnight in Nuuk

  • DAY4

    • Departure from Nuuk

Destination Arctic Circle

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Welcome to Destination Arctic Circle, the land of adventure, home to Greenland’s only road to the Ice Cap, unspoiled river angling in remote mountain valleys, unique cultural traditions, and top notch heliskiing around the Eternity Fjord, to name but a few.

Among numerous other possibilities, we have selected some sample itineraries that will fit all types and levels of adventurers!

SUMMER Winter

SOFT ADVENTURE – SUMMER IN DESTINATION ARCTIC CIRCLE

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  • DAY1

    • Arrival in Sisimiut

    • City sightseeing

    • Sallinnguit heritage memorial hike and visit

    • Dinner in Sisimiut (Hotel Søma, Hotel Sisimiut, Taseralik restaurant, or Cafe Jasmine)

    • Overnight in Sisimiut

  • DAY2

    • Visit Sisimiut museum

    • Boat trip to Nipisat UNESCO site combined with whale watching

    • Lunch onboard

    • Return to Sisimiut

    • Dinner and overnight in Sisimiut

  • DAY3

    • Boat trip to Assaqutaq including lunch

    • Return to Sisimiut

    • Relaxing time at the Arctic Spa

    • Dinner and overnight in Sisimiut

  • DAY4

    • Visit the handicraft workshop

    • Meet the sled dogs

    • Departure from Sisimiut

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  • DAY1

    • Arrival in Sisimiut

    • Hike to Palasip Qaqqa

    • Dinner in Sisimiut (Hotel Søma, Hotel Sisimiut, Taseralik restaurant, or Cafe Jasmine)

    • Overnight in Sisimiut

  • DAY2

    • Kayaking and hike around Sallinguit in the morning

    • Meet the sled dogs in the afternoon

    • Relaxing time at the Arctic Spa

    • Dinner and overnight in Sisimiut

  • DAY3

    • Morning flight to Maniitsoq

    • Boat trip including fishing and grilling with Karl Davidsen

    • Overnight in a cabin, hut or tent near Maniitsoq

  • DAY4

    • Boat trip back to Maniitsoq combined with whale watching Visit Maniitsoq museum
    • Dinner and overnight at Hotel Maniitsoq

  • DAY5

    • Departure from Maniitsoq

SOFT ADVENTURE – WINTER IN DESTINATION ARCTIC CIRCLE

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  • DAY1

    • Arrival in Kangerlussuaq

    • Visit Kangerlussuaq Museum

    • Dinner at Roklubben

    • Northern lights tour

    • Overnight at Hotel Kangerlussuaq

  • DAY2

    • Day trip to the inland ice cap and wildlife sightseeing including lunch

    • Dinner at Musk Ox Restaurant

    • Overnight at Hotel Kangerlussuaq

  • DAY3

    • Morning flight to Sisimiut

    • Meet the sled dogs

    • Relaxing time at the Arctic Spa

    • Dinner in Sisimiut (Hotel Søma, Hotel Sisimiut, Taseralik restaurant, or Cafe Jasmine)

    • Overnight in Sisimiut

  • DAY4

    • Visit Sisimiut Museum including arts and crafts workshop

    • Late lunch

    • Short snowmobile ride

    • Dinner and overnight in Sisimiut

  • DAY5

    • Departure from Sisimiut

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  • DAY1

    • Arrival in Sisimiut

    • Hike around Sallinguit or visit Sisimiut Museum including arts and crafts workshop

    • Dinner in Sisimiut (Hotel Søma, Hotel Sisimiut, Taseralik restaurant, or Cafe Jasmine)

    • Northern lights tour

    • Overnight in Sisimiut

  • DAY2

    • Full day snowmobiling or cross country skiing

    • Relaxing time at the Arctic Spa

    • Dinner and overnight in Sisimiut

  • DAY3

    • Morning flight to Kangerlussuaq

    • Dogsledding tour

    • Dinner at Roklubben

    • Overnight at Hotel Kangerlussuaq

  • DAY4

    • Departure from Kangerlussuaq

ULTIMATE ADVENTURE – SUMMER & WINTER IN DESTINATION ARCTIC CIRCLE

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  • For the ultimate adventurer, multiple opportunities are listed below (itinerary on request):

    • Arctic Circle Trail (Sisimiut)

    • Arctic Circle Race (Sisimiut)

    • Cross country skiing, Heliskiing (Maniitsoq)

    • Snowmobiling (Sisimiut)

    • Polar Marathon (Kangerlussuaq)

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