Journey into the heart of Greenland’s glacial wonders on this full-day private excursion.

This immersive 8-hour day trip combines archaeological heritage, awe-inspiring ice formations, and cultural storytelling, transporting you to the UNESCO-listed Ilulissat Icefjord and the ancient Inuit site of Sermermiut, accompanied by a private guide and flexible pacing throughout.

Highlights of Our Sermermiut Icefjord Adventure

Private hotel pick-up and return in Nuuk

Scenic flight or boat transfer to Ilulissat (based on logistics and season)

Guided hike through the Sermermiut Valley to archaeological sites

Private boat tour among the colossal icebergs of Ilulissat Icefjord

Visit to Ilulissat Museum or Cultural Center for local insight

Expert private guide and driver throughout the journey

Your Sermermiut Icefjord Day Tour Itinerary

Below is a sample itinerary. Let us know if you’d prefer a longer boat tour, more time in the museum, or a gourmet picnic overlooking the ice field.

Private Hotel Pick-Up & Transfer to Ilulissat

Your guide and driver will meet you at your accommodation in Nuuk and escort you to the airport or harbor for your flight or boat transfer to Ilulissat. En route, your guide will offer orientation and context for what awaits—a powerful combination of Arctic nature and human story.

Upon arrival, you’ll begin your guided journey into one of Greenland’s most iconic landscapes.

Guided Hike to Sermermiut Valley

Your first stop is Sermermiut, an ancient Inuit settlement nestled beside the Ilulissat Icefjord, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

As you follow wooden boardwalks and soft tundra paths, your private guide will trace the lives of the Paleo-Inuit cultures who once inhabited this land—sharing archaeological insights, stories of survival, and spiritual connections to the ice. Surrounded by the distant groan of calving icebergs and the raw power of the fjord, you’ll experience the silence and scale of this land as the first settlers might have.

Pause for panoramic photos and a reflective moment overlooking the vast frozen expanse—where blue-hued towers of ice float like drifting cathedrals beyond the shore.

Private Icefjord Boat Cruise

Next, step aboard a private motorboat for an unforgettable cruise through the Ilulissat Icefjord.

With your captain and guide at the helm, you’ll weave between floating icebergs of surreal scale and shape. Some rise like castles or pyramids, others crackle and shift with eerie creaks and thunderclaps. 

As you move deeper into the fjord, your guide will explain the ice’s journey from the Sermeq Kujalleq glacier—one of the fastest-moving glaciers in the world.

Learn how climate change is reshaping this region and its impact on local wildlife, culture, and communities while keeping an eye out for seals, seabirds, or even a breaching whale.

The experience is at once humbling and hypnotic—an intimate encounter with Earth’s frozen frontier.

Cultural Visit in Ilulissat

Returning to shore, you’ll head into town for a visit to the Ilulissat Museum, housed in the childhood home of famed Arctic explorer Knud Rasmussen.

Inside, walk-through exhibits bring Greenland’s past to life, featuring sleds and journals from early expeditions, traditional Inuit garments, and multimedia displays that explore the intersection of ancient culture and contemporary Arctic identity.

Alongside your private tour, we can arrange a visit to a local cultural center, where you can view handicrafts, speak with artists, or learn about how Ilulissat balances modern life with ancestral traditions.

Return Transfer to Nuuk

After a day of natural wonder and cultural immersion, you’ll board your return boat back to Nuuk. 

Optional Extras to Enhance Your Sermermiut Icefjord Day Trip

All of our day trips are fully customizable. Here are a few additions you might consider to personalize your journey:

Scenic Helicopter Flight Over the Icefjord – Soar above the ice to witness its scale and structure from the air.

Traditional Greenlandic Lunch with a Local Host – Share a homemade meal in a local home and hear stories of everyday life.

Professional Photographer Guide – Capture your Icefjord experience with guidance from an expert in Arctic photography.

Extended Hike Beyond Sermermiut – Venture further into the hills for sweeping fjord views and solitude.

Knud Rasmussen Workshop – Dive deeper into his legacy with a guided storytelling session or documentary screening.