Private Day Trips From Ilulissat

The tour planners at Greenland Private Tours have designed a collection of unforgettable private day trips that start and end in Ilulissat, perfect if you’re staying in town and want to experience the dramatic natural beauty of Greenland in one magical day. Whether you’re cruising through the majestic icebergs of Disko Bay, hiking up to the inland ice cap, or watching the sun dip behind the surreal ice formations of Ilulissat Icefjord, there’s something for every kind of explorer.
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Plan Your Trip From Ilulissat To Suit You

Every tour includes pickup and drop-off by your private driver-guide, who will also act as your local expert, sharing stories, guiding you through the landscapes, and tailoring the experience to your interests. These day trips are fully customizable, meaning you can choose to linger longer at a viewpoint, skip a stop you’ve already seen, or even combine multiple highlights into a single adventure. Each day begins at your Ilulissat accommodation, and your private guide will return to your accommodation at the end of the day.

Let us know what kind of experience you’re after, and our expert planners will help shape a day that’s uniquely yours.

Day Trips From Ilulissat

Popular day trips include a private boat cruise through Disko Bay, where you’ll sail among towering icebergs freshly calved from the nearby glacier. For an up-close view of Greenland’s dynamic ice landscapes, take a guided hike to the ice cap, where your private guide will lead you through the Arctic tundra to the edge of the ancient ice sheet.

Here are some of our most popular day trips:

Sunset Over the Icefjord – Private Day Trip from Ilulissat

Experience the beauty of Ilulissat on a private day trip, including a scenic town tour, cultural visits, and a magical sunset cruise through the iceberg-filled Icefjord....

Ice Cap Hike – Private Day Trip from Ilulissat

Venture across ancient ice on a privately guided Ice Cap Hike from Ilulissat. Explore remote Arctic terrain and Greenland’s glacial beauty on foot....

Ilulissat Icefjord Cruise – Private Day Trip

Set off on a private Icefjord cruise from Ilulissat. Witness towering icebergs, glide through a UNESCO-listed wonder, and explore Greenland’s Arctic beauty up close....

Disko Bay Glacier Tour

Experience Greenland's icy wonders on a private day tour of Disko Bay, including glacier views, iceberg cruising, and local village life, all departing from Ilulissat....

Multi-Day Tours of Greenland

We also create bespoke multi-day itineraries that let you see even more of Greenland at your own pace. From Ilulissat to remote settlements and untouched wilderness, our tours are fully flexible and tailored to your interests.

Explore some of our sample multi-day itineraries below to get inspired:

How to book your own day trip from Ilulissat

Simply fill out our booking form to let us know which day trip you’d like to take from Ilulissat. If you’d like to tweak the itinerary—such as adding more time at a viewpoint, skipping an activity, or combining experiences—please let us know in the form.

We’ll then create your personalized Greenland tour plan, with a local private guide and everything arranged to your preferences.

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