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Blue Ice Explorer - South Greenland 4 days

The famous blue icebergs of South Greenland and the charming village of Igaliku are just some of the highlights of this trip.

Blue Ice Explorer - South Greenland 5 days – active

The famous blue icebergs of South Greenland and the charming village of Igaliku are just some of the highlights of this trip.
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Greenland Tours: Best of the West

8 days exploring Disko Bay incl. Disko Island and visit to the Greenland Ice Cap
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Greenland Tours: Disko Classics

5 days in Ilulissat incl. city tour, Ilulissat Icefjord and boat tour to the icebergs

Greenland Travel: Summer impressions in Greenland

Greenland’s most popular sites: the Greenland Ice Sheet at Kangerlussuaq, the capital of Nuuk and, the world-famous Ilulissat Ice Fjord.

Greenland Travel: All in one: The grand tour of Greenland

15-day trip with incredible contrasts. Nature, villages and towns. Hiking, green mountains, turquoise icebergs, flower valleys, and ice-cold glaciers.

Greenland Travel: Northern Lights on the Starboard Side

Our super popular round trip to 3 towns combined with northern lights sightings. Sail along the dramatic coastline and watch the northern lights.
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Secret Atlas: Scoresby Sund Northern Lights Photo Tour

Encounter the majestic beauty of Scoresby Sund under the Northern Lights. Small group photo expedition with Virgil Reglioni & 12 Guests.

Nomad Greenland: 6 Days of Solitude in the Heart of Kiattua Valley

This camp offers a retreat into pristine wilderness, dramatic mountain landscapes, midnight sun and unparalleled tranquility.

Nomad Greenland: 7-Day Epic Exploration: The Very Best of Greenland

Dual retreat: Saqqaq—Arctic serenity, icebergs, Northern Lights. Kiattua—pristine wilderness, mountains, tranquility.

Nomad Greenland: 4-Day Inuit Culture, Icebergs & Whales in Saqqaq

Serene retreat in Arctic fishing village to disconnect, explore icebergs, Northern Lights, and stunning landscapes.

Nomad Greenland: Discover the Arctic: 10-Day Roundtrip Expedition

This journey showcases the country's unparalleled beauty, rich culture, and breathtaking landscapes in a single, unforgettable experience.
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Greenland Travel: Roundtrip: Off the beaten track

The trip combines popular destinations in Greenland with several unique and unspoiled places around the Arctic Circle.
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Greenland Travel: Experiences North and South of Ilulissat Icefjord

This is a variation of our summer bestseller. You get close to the Greenland Ice Sheet at Kangerlussuaq and the unique tundra landscape.

Secret Atlas: Scoresby Sund - Fly & Cruise

Explore the largest fjord on the Earth with a 12 Guests Cruise without the hassle of having to find your way to Greenland.

Things To Do

Dogsledding in Kangerlussuaq. Photo by Anders Beier - Visit Greenland

Dog sledding

Arctic temperatures and several meters of snow are no match for the natural impressions and cultural twist that will warm your soul while dog sledding in Greenland.
A couple overlooking Tasiusaq sheep farm near Qassiarsuk in South Greenland

Hiking

Follow hiking trails in Greenland to reach mountaintops or traverse long distances. Or forge your own route and stand in no one’s footsteps but your own.
Kayakers mong icebergs near Ilulissat and Oqaatsut in North Greenland

Kayaking

The kayak is a cultural link between the earliest immigrants in Greenland, the common everyday experience by local kayakers and the modern rugged adventure expeditions.
A snowmobiler jumping off a windlip near Sisimiut in Greenland. Photo by Mads Pihl.

Snowmobiling

Snowmobiles are an integrated part of everyday life in Greenland, they give us freedom and mobility during the winter, and we use snowmobiles for transportation, work and sports.
A group of skiers climbing a mountain near Kulusuk on a ski touring trip in East Greenland

Ski Touring

Ski touring in Greenland is an active backcountry experience dominated by silence, grandeur, and first runs from peak to beach.
Cross country skiers in the backcountry around Tasiilaq in East Greenland

Cross Country Skiing

Explore Greenland on skis and get access to the snowy backcountry on both short, easy runs around many towns, and on longer trips with guides.
Ice climbing near Ilulissat in North Greenland

Climbing and Mountaineering

Glaciers have carved fresh cuts right through the bedrock, and left a myriad of peaks often rising thousands of feet all along the coastline.
Skiing among remote peaks in East Greenland near Kulusuk

Heliskiing

Greenland is the spiritual home of heliskiing. Mountain upon mountain offers first descents in a landscape where glaciers often flow straight from the ice cap to the coast.
A photographer shooting flowers and plants by the Knud Rasmussen Glacier in East Greenland. By Mads Pihl

Photo tours in Greenland

A unique way to explore Greenland are through photo tours develop your photography skills or learn from other enthusiasts about catching that perfect moment
Snowshoeing in the Sermermiut valley near the Ilulissat Icefjord in North Greenland's UNESCO World Heritage area

Snowshoeing

Explore winter in Greenland the slow way, hiking through the landscape on snowshoes with a seasoned guide and a group of friends.
Reindeer in winter colors in Greenland

Arctic Wildlife

Polar bears, humpback whales, musk oxen, walruses, reindeer and sea eagles are just some of the many species that you may experience by land, air and sea around Greenland.
Local transfer trip. Photo by Aningaaq Rosing Carlsen - Visit Greenland

Boat Tours

Sailing is a way of life for Greenlanders so if you set out on a boat trip in Greenland you'll open up a world of fjords, whales, and nearby villages.
Two Air Zafari planes heading towards the Greenland Ice Sheet near Kangerlussuaq Airport

Flightseeing

Experiencing Greenland from the air provides a new perspective of the enormous size of the country, and the conditions for life in the Arctic.
A family visiting Uunartoq Springs in South Greenland

Hot springs

There are hot springs in several places in Greenland. Uunartoq in Southern Greenland is the spring used as a pool, frequented all year round by local and foreign visitors.
The reflection of an iceberg in the Disko Bay

Icebergs

Experience colossal icebergs grounded in the Ilulissat Icefjord or find them along Greenland’s coastline like floating sculptures.
A tour boat in fron of an iceberg wall in the Ilulissat Icefjord in Greenland

Ilulissat Icefjord

Experience the breathtaking beauty of Greenland's icebergs at Ilulissat Icefjord. Witness thousands from air, water, or land. A must-see!"
Two Hikers enjoying the Midnight Sun in Greenland

The midnight sun

Turn your sights northward to the Arctic Circle in Greenland to find relaxation and new energy in the land of the midnight sun.
Northern Lights over the backcountry near Sisimiut in Destination Arctic Circle in West Greenland

Northern Lights

Northern lights or the Aurora Borealis is one of the great surprises of the Arctic night, and you can experience this multicoloured light show from September to April.
A photo tour on the Greenland Ice Sheet near Kangerlussuaq. Photo by Mads Pihl - Visit Greenland

The Ice Sheet

Tourist flights, boat trips, and the only road to the Greenland Ice Sheet bring one of only two polar ice caps in the world directly to your doorstep.
A whale safari near Qeqertarsuaq in Greenland

Whale Watching

Set sail on a whale watching tour to spot humpback whales, fin whales, and minke whales frolic and feast in Greenland’s waters during their own summer holidays.
A collection of reindeer antlers outside a house in Qeqertarsuatsiaat south of Nuuk in Greenland. By Mads Pihl

Trophy Hunting

Greenland is the place where even the most seasoned trophy hunters will experience a challenge to their hunting instinct and ingenuity.
Ponant Cruises L'Austral in early morning light near Ilulissat in Greenland. Photo by Mads Pihl - Visit Greenland

Cruises

The sea and seafaring has always been vital to us, and for you as a guest it makes for an optimal way to tour large parts of the country.
The Greenland passenger ferry in the sunset near Ilulissat ice fjord. By Mads Pihl

Coastal ferry in Greenland

Meet locals and watch the Greenland coastline change from green hills to steep granite peaks on board Sarfaq Ittuk, the only coastal ferry in Greenland.
Diving under icebergs in Greenland. Photo by: Morten Beier

Diving

Take an adventure and dive among whales and icebergs in the glow of the midnight sun. Read about the unique diving experiences Greenland has to offer.
Two hikers in evening light walking past Tasiusaq sheep farm in South Greenland. By Mads Pihl - Visit Greenland

The Ultimate Greenland Hiking Guide

This ultimate guide to the universe of hiking in Greenland will give you all the tools and information you need to prepare you from head to toe.
Hiker on the trail leading down into the valley below Nasaasaaq - Day 8 of Arctic Circle Trail. Photo by Lisa Germany.

Arctic Circle Trail: The Go-To Guide

This go-to guide for hiking the Arctic Circle Trail will give you all the tools and information you need to prepare yourself from head to toe.
Mountain biking in the Narsarsuaq backcountry. Photo by Mads Pihl.

Biking

Paved roads are not always necessary to embrace the freedom and flexibility that a bicycle can offer - why not take on Greenland’s backcountry with a good quality mountain bike, or even conquer snow and sea ice on a fatbike!

Glaciers

Greenland’s coastline is absolutely riddled with fjords and inlets, through which the magnificent ice sheet seeps out into the surrounding oceans.
Sarfaq Ittuk arriving in Ilulissat in Greenland. By Mads Pihl

Sarfaq Ittuk ferry: All you need to know

Sarfaq Ittuk (Arctic Umiaq Line), is a passenger ship travelling along Greenland’s west coast. Here you can find everything you need to know about the ferry
Ice Fishing Scene in Ilulissat. Photo - Aningaaq R. Carlsen, Visit Greenland

Ice fishing

When the temperature drops to below freezing and the water crystallises into a thick layer of ice, the fjords become a frozen expanse for snow adventures, dog sledding and ice fishing. 
Two SUP with Sisimiut in the back. Photo - Aningaaq R. Carlsen, Visit Greenland

Stand Up Paddle boarding

When thinking of the cold and sometimes challenging weather conditions in Greenland, Stand Up Paddleboarding in Arctic waters may seem like an unexpected challenge - but it is totally possible!
An arctic charr caught in Narsaq in South Greenland. Photo by Mads Pihl -

Your Guide to Fly Fishing in Greenland

Fly fishing in Greenland is a short but exciting season. Avid fly fisherman Michael Rosing shares some of his in-depth knowledge about fly fishing in Greenland.
Gyrfalcon -EN, Kissaviarsuk -KAL, Jagtfalk -DA, Falco rusticolus -LAT. Photo by Carsten Egevang - Visit Greenland

Birdwatching

Regardless of what level of bird watching you are at, knowledge of bird species gives an extra dimension to the overall nature experience!

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Hiker looking at the mountains during sunset near river, Near Camp In Tasiilaq Fjord. By Chris Brinlee Jr

What’s the deal with this viral picture?

This picture has been shared all over the place during the last few days, since it was posted on Twitter on 13th June by Steffen Olsen from the Danish Meteorological Institute.
The church on a grey summer day in Igaliku in South Greenland. Photo by Mads Pihl.

Cruise Destinations: South Greenland

South Greenland is a 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.
Eagle. Photo by Peter Lindstrom - Visit Greenland

Wildlife in Greenland

Despite the dominance of the inland ice Sheet, Greenland’s wildlife has a much larger domain than we humans have access to.
Polar Bear in Greenland. Photo by Annie Spratt

Wildlife in Greenland: Land mammals

There are nine land mammals in Greenland, which is not many for such an enormous country as Greenland, but it also requires extraordinary characteristics to survive the cold and harsh winters.
A flock of fulmar's took of as an iceberg close to them collapsed. I was amazed by the amount and variety of wildlife the Disko Bay has to offer. By Stian Klo

Wildlife in Greenland: Birds

There are excellent chances to see many kinds of birds in Greenland, especially if you have good binoculars at hand. Over 230 species of birds have been observed, and of these, about 60 breeds in Greenland and 20 who are regular migrants. The other species are roaming guests and seen less often.
Wolffish, Atlantic, Spotted and Northern_Photo by Joern_k_Shutterstock

Wildlife in Greenland: Fish

Greenland’s waters are known to contain more than 250 species of fish, and the figure is probably somewhat larger, as life in the deeper waters is almost unknown.
Aerial view of pack ice drifting. Photo - Erick Lee, Visit Greenland

Frozen Gold

Frozen Gold is The Weather Channel's reality series that premiered on the 14th of November in 2021. Every week, for 12 episodes, six gold hunters look for the chance of untouched gold in different places in Greenland where is experiencing having exposed land by melting ice sheets from climate change.

Natural Hazards

Travelling in Greenland can be a fantastic and unforgettable experience. The Greenlandic nature can be harsh at times, therefore, you should be prepared for your travels before you start your trip.
Mountain Bikers Descending. Photo by Ben Haggar - Visit Greenland
Ice cave art. Photo by Norris Niman - Visit Greenland

Behind the scenes of True Detective Season 4

Enjoy our exclusive behind-the-scenes with Greenlandic actors and uncover how Alaska's landscapes and Inuit culture shape this narrative.

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