Uummannaq Seasafaris offers a number of tours in and around Uummannaq, the beautiful town of hearts.
Trip to the desert
Experience a unique yellow landscape rich in sulfur and iron on a 2½ hour boat trip. Spot whales and icebergs along the way.
Trip to the Great Qarajaq Glacier
Sail over 60 km from Uummannaq to the Great Qarajaq glacier on our luxurious boat, the Targa. Enjoy chances to see fin, humpback, and minke whales, and navigate through massive icebergs. Learn about the lives of trappers and Inuits.
Trip to Talerua
Join us on a half-hour sail to Talerua, where we’ll share stories of how Inuits lived in the past. Along the way, spot whales and sail among icebergs.
Trips to settlements
Visit one of Uummannaq’s 7 unique settlements, from Qaarsut, 20 km west, to Nuugaatsiaq, 109 km north. Experience traditional fishing and trapping cultures alongside modern amenities, and hear stories from local fishing families.
Operating areas
Contact information
Igaasarissat Aqq. B-1155
3961 Uummannaq
Greenland
+299 56 07 03
Experiences offered at Uummannaq Seasafaris
Hiking
Hike to Santa’s summer house, an hour from Uummannaq. Featured in the Danish TV show “Nissebanden i Grønland,” Santa’s cabin is at the base of the heart-shaped Uummannaq mountain.
Sea fishing
Join us for a halibut fishing trip. Catch halibut, redfish, cod, and Greenland shark, then cook your catch. Fish to depths of 200 meters.
Icebergs
Sail through Uummannaq’s fjords and see icebergs in various shapes and sizes. The summer sun creates a stunning array of colors, perfect for photography.
Whale watching
Spot fin, humpback, and minke whales in Uummannaq’s fjords. Local fishermen and trappers provide updates on whale locations. Occasionally, killer whales are seen.
Guided sightseeing
Explore Uummannaq’s prehistoric turf huts and the only still-used stone church in Greenland. Visit the Uummannaq museum for exhibits on polar explorer Alfred Wegener and Inuit equipment.
Winter settlement tour by snowmobile
Tour Uummannaq Fjord by snowmobile, visiting multiple settlements in one day. Enjoy scenic stops along the way.
Dogsledding
Drive a dogsled between frozen icebergs with panoramic mountain views. Experience traditional winter travel with a local musher.
Ice fishing
Experience traditional halibut ice fishing in Uummannaq. Brave the cold and haul lines up to 500 meters long.
Northern lights
From late November, see the northern lights illuminate the fjord. By mid-February, you can walk on the ice for perfect photo opportunities.
