6-Day, 5-Night Greenland Northern Lights and Icebergs New Year Tour (Round Trip from Copenhagen)

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In the morning, take a flight to Ilulissat, Greenland’s glacier capital. Founded in 1741, Ilulissat is Greenland’s third-largest town, with a population of more than 4,500. Town Cultural Tour Your guide will take you through this Greenlandic town surrounded by glaciers, where you can admire the colorful polar scenery. Along the way, you’ll have the opportunity to see historic landmarks such as Zion’s Church and the museum (exterior view), and visit local handicraft workshops. Strolling along the busy harbor where fishermen come and go, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the town’s history and the daily life of the Inuit. Suggested flight: Copenhagen–Ilulissat – 0900-1300

Meals

Breakfast: At your own expense Lunch: Light lunch on board Dinner: Welcome dinner

Accommodation

4-star hotel

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Ilulissat Town

Ilulissat Town

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Ilulissat - Greenland’s third-largest settlement, with a population of around 4,500, located at 69° north latitude. Ilulissat is Greenland’s most popular tourist destination, set beside the magnificent Ilulissat Icefjord.

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See giant icebergs in Disko Bay Today, we’ll head out to sea by boat to experience the magnificent icy seascape firsthand. This exciting cruise will take us up close to giant icebergs, especially the breathtaking Ilulissat Glacier. Uniquely located at the edge of town, this glacier’s unusual geography causes enormous chunks of ice to pile up at its outlet, forming a series of spectacular glacial fjords. Whether viewed from afar or up close, this is an awe-inspiring journey across icy waters. New Year’s Eve Dinner At 6 p.m. on December 31, we’ll host a grand New Year’s Eve dinner and warmly invite you to dress up for the occasion. At 9 p.m., the whole town will gather outdoors to welcome the New Year in the Danish time zone. Brilliant fireworks will light up the night sky, making the town look like a picture. After the fireworks, the lively New Year’s party will continue, with the fun going on all night! When the clock strikes midnight, everyone will head outdoors again to celebrate the start of a brand-new year. Hotel Arctic is renowned as the best place to watch the fireworks. Join us and immerse yourself in this dazzling New Year’s celebration.

Meals

Breakfast: At the hotel Lunch: At your own expense Dinner: New Year’s feast + champagne

Accommodation

4-star hotel

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Explore the Mysterious Glaciers

Explore the Mysterious Glaciers

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A visit to Greenland’s mysterious glaciers is an adventurous journey offering an intimate connection with nature. Explore these extraordinary, ice-covered landscapes and feel the raw power of nature. What makes these mysterious glaciers unique is their tranquil, pristine surroundings, where time seems to stand still, leaving you spellbound by Greenland’s icy beauty.

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We will spend the first day of the New Year in a peaceful and serene atmosphere. This is a special moment to begin the year, and we welcome the next 365 days with a calm mind. Dog Sledding Today, we’ll experience the distinctive adventure of dog sledding. Greenlandic sled dogs are among Greenland’s most iconic symbols. For thousands of years, people have worked alongside these resilient companions, hunting together and helping the Inuit survive in this harsh polar environment. In winter, when the land is frozen, dog sledding is not only the oldest means of transport but also an important link between the scattered villages. During the activity, we’ll travel in pairs with an experienced Inuit hunter, pulled by a team of 12–16 sled dogs across the vast ice fields. We’ll journey through mountain passes and across frozen lakes, as if entering a pristine, tranquil polar world. Searching for the Northern Lights In the evening, we drive away from town to a peaceful spot free of light pollution to admire the Northern Lights. In the night sky, green auroras in various shades drift gently like dancing silk, creating a dreamlike feast of light and color.

Meals

Breakfast: at the hotel Lunch: at your own expense Dinner: at your own expense

Accommodation

4-star hotel

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Hiking - Ilulissat Icefjord Today, we head to Ilulissat Icefjord to admire the Ilulissat Glacier, one of the most active glaciers in the Northern Hemisphere. The Ilulissat Glacier produces an astonishing 40 million tons of ice every day, and its grandeur is beyond compare. As we travel through the deep fjord, enormous icebergs piled together come into view. This awe-inspiring sight leaves us speechless—and it is precisely for wonders like this that we have traveled so far to Greenland! UNESCO designated Ilulissat Icefjord a World Heritage Site in 2004. Icefjord Centre In the afternoon, we visit the Arctic Icefjord Centre. As one of the most active glaciers in the Northern Hemisphere, the Ilulissat Glacier has been systematically monitored since 1850, providing scientists with important information for studying global climate change. The Ilulissat Icefjord Centre was completed in June 2021 and opened to the public. The centre blends beautifully into the magnificent natural surroundings, telling the remarkable story of the glacier and Greenland’s long history.

Meals

Breakfast: at the hotel Lunch: at your own expense Dinner: at your own expense

Accommodation

4-star hotel

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Ilulissat Icefjord

Ilulissat Icefjord

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Ilulissat Icefjord (UNESCO World Heritage Site). The icebergs here are enormous and varied in shape. Bathed in golden sunlight, they display a blend of blue, white, and gold—a spectacular sight found only during the Arctic summer.

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Today is free for you to explore and experience Greenland’s unique charm. Sample authentic Greenlandic food and coffee at a local restaurant, or take a leisurely stroll through the town streets and enjoy the peaceful, timeless atmosphere while experiencing the daily life of the Inuit residents. The town also has many distinctive shops where you can choose from a variety of souvenirs, such as finely crafted Greenlandic carvings, traditional Greenlandic sweaters, and collectible stamps, to take home precious travel memories.

Meals

Breakfast: at the hotel Lunch: at your own expense Dinner: at your own expense

Accommodation

4-star hotel

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In the morning, we head to the airport to take a flight to Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark. We expect to arrive in the evening, bringing this unforgettable and wonderful journey to Greenland to a close. Suggested flight: Ilulissat–Copenhagen–1000-2100

Important notes

Note: All times shown on this webpage are for reference only. Actual arrival times may be delayed due to circumstances beyond our control, such as weather, traffic congestion, traffic accidents, festivals or sporting events, civil unrest, or strikes. We appreciate your understanding. If you have onward travel plans involving other transportation to another city, we strongly recommend allowing at least 3 hours of extra time to avoid inconvenience caused by delays. Our company accepts no responsibility for losses arising from travel arrangements you make yourself without allowing sufficient extra time. Thank you for your understanding.

Meals

Breakfast: at the hotel Lunch: light lunch on board Dinner: at your own expense

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