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9 Nights Complete West Greenland

$8,995.00Price

Experience the best of Greenland on this thrilling itinerary, new for 2026!

 

From the icebergs of Ilulissat, to the skyscrapers of Nuuk. From the glaciers of Evighedsfjorden to the mountains of Uummannaq. From the cosy hospitality of Itilleq to the otherworldly rock formations of Kuannit, this voyage showcases the best that Greenland has to offer. 

 

Embark our state of the art vessel Ocean Albatros for a thrilling voyage covering the highlights of Greenland's West Coast, beginning in the airport town of Kangerlussuaq. Travelling by sea is without doubt the best way to experience Greenland, where life has been governed by the waves, ice and tides since time immemorial. From colourful coastal villages to bustling miniature cities, glaciers and icebergs to fjords and towering mountains, we combine the highlights of this magnificent land into one epic voyage. 

 

Even in the larger towns we visit, Arctic nature is never far away. A few minutes walk away from the colourful houses, visitors can find themselves utterly alone, surrounded by wilderness - a rarity in our busy modern world. Life in Greenland moves at a different pace, following the rhythms of the sea, the tides and the midnight sun. The local culture, architecture and lifestyle are all governed by the harsh yet beautiful conditions of the Arctic. During the voyage, meet the friendly locals of Greenland and discover more about their ancient culture. 

 

Our adventure begins in Greenland's transport hub of Kangerlussuaq, before visiting nearby Sisimiut, Greenland's bustling second city. From here we venture northwards, to the sweeping basalt mountains and weird rock formations of Qeqertarsuaq, and onwards to spend two days exploring Uummannaq and is vast surrounding fjordlands. We then head southwards into the heart of Disko Bay, witnessing the astounding spectacle of Eqip Sermia Glacier, before arriving in Ilulissat, home of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ilulissat Icefjord. From the icy waters of Disko Bay, we will visit the small village of Itilleq, where visitors can experience the hunting and fishing traditions by which locals still thrive. Next, we will visit the artistic community of Kangaamiut and the breathtaking glaciers of Evighedsfjorden, before disembarking in the vibrant Greenlandic capital city of Nuuk.  

 

Utilising Ocean Albatros' fleet of Zodiacs, nowhere is off limits to us. With the ability to land in small villages or lonely beaches, we can access even the most remote locations. Witness Arctic nature from the superlative comfort of Ocean Albatros, as we follow the whales and seals along the coast of this breathtaking land. Experience with us! 

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Day 1 Kangerlussuaq, Greenland

On the first day of our expedition, we arrive in Kangerlussuaq on the west coast of Greenland, the hub for travel in this vast island.


Day 2 Sisimiut, Greenland's Second City

After breakfast, Ocean Albatros will arrive in the colourful city of Sisimiut. With around 5,400 inhabitants, it is Greenland’s second largest city, and one of the most interesting to explore. Remnants of turf huts and tent camps from this time can be found thorughout the vast back country which surrounds Sisimiut, including on Tele Island, a short pleasant walk from the harbour. 

 

Day 3 Qeqertarsuaq, Disko Island

Nestled below Disko Island’s 1,000-metre mountains, we pull into port in a beautifully sheltered natural harbour. The place was aptly named Godhavn (“Good Harbour”) in Danish, while its Greenlandic name “Qeqertarsuaq” simply means “The Big Island”. 

 

For most of Greenland’s modern history, Godhavn was the political and economic capital of North Greenland (while Godthåb, now Nuuk, served this role in Southern Greenland). Today, hunting and fishing are the main industries in Qeqertarsuaq, while tourism is becoming increasingly important. Ferries arrive in the town daily in summer from around Disko Bay, while in winter, access is only by helicopter from nearby Ilulissat. 

 

Day 4 Akulleq and Uummannaq Fjord

At the heart of the maze of islands and fjords north of Nuussuaq Peninsula lies Akulleq - an island whose name aptly translates as 'The Centre'. This island is a geological marvel, a slab of vivid yellow rock amid the crystal blue Arctic waters. The rock is billions of years old, although in this part of Greenland, the age is unremarkable. 

 

Day 5 Uummannaq, the Greenlandic Riviera

The small city of Uummannaq sits perched precariously at the foot of a massive mountain. Like the rest of the area, here the mountain reaches vertically out of the icy depths, punching 1170m into the clear blue sky. Uummannaq mountain (translated from Greenlandic as “heart shaped”) is a true Greenlandic icon, and is a mecca for climbers who visit from all over the world. 

 

Day 6 Eqip Sermia

From Uummannaq, we return to the heart of Disko Bay, setting sail towards Eqip Sermia. 

 

Eqip Sermia (a typically descriptive Greenlandic name meaning 'the Glacier at the End of the Fjord') is a relatively small glacier compared to many in Greenland, although it is still a truly vast river of ice, flowing directly from the Greenland Ice Sheet. It is also one of the most active, and ice tumbles off the vast glacier-front almost constantly. 

 

Day 7 Ilulissat, Iceberg Capital of the World

This is it. This is why visitors from all over the world come to Greenland. Translated from Kalaallisut simply as ‘icebergs’, Ilulissat is rightly known the world over as ‘the Iceberg Capital of the World’.

 

Situated within a short walk of the harbour lies Ilulissat Icefjord, Greenland’s most famous site. Choked with city-sized icebergs so closely packed one could almost walk across to the other side, Ilulissat Icefjord stretches 70 km from its outlet in Disko Bay near the city of Ilulissat back to the Sermeq Kujalleq glacier. This is the single largest glacier on Earth outside Antarctica, draining 13% of the Greenland Ice Sheet, and producing 10% of all the ice in the Northern Hemisphere (enough water to supply the annual needs of the entire United States). 

 

Day 8 Itilleq - experience small-town Greenland

The settlement of Itilleq, which translates roughly as "the Crossing Place from the Sea” nestles at the foothills of the mountains and and fjords which line central Greenland's backcountry. 

 

Day 9 Kangaamiut and Evighedsfjorden

On the next day of our expedition, we will arrive at the small village of Kangaamiut, an incredibly picturesque settlement in Greenland’s central Qeqqata region. Surrounded by cold rich waters and a vast back country brimming with game, life in Kangaamiut moves at a slower pace, and locals still live a largely traditional lifestyle, surviving by hunting and fishing.

 

In the afternoon, we will sail inland into Evighedsfjorden/Kangerlussuatsiaq, one of the many deep fjords carved between the steep mountains of this region.

 

Day 10 Nuuk, Greenland - Disembarkation

On the final day of our voyage, we arrive in Nuuk, Greenland's small but perfectly formed capital city. 

 
 

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