Ilulissat - Hike along the Icefjord

Excursion

From +$187pp

Prices vary by season. Exact pricing confirmed at booking.

5% discount applied when you pre-book online
Up to 5% extra discount available to HX Explorers
Duration
4 hours
Activity level
Challenging – good fitness needed
Topics
Culture, Nature, Active
Booking code
GLJAV-OP18

Optional excursions can be booked online or onboard. For voyages before April 2028, online booking is available now and closes 7 days before departure. From April 2028 onwards, bookings open 4 months before departure, and we'll email you when bookable.

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Hike Ilulissat's Blue Trail with canyon views, lakes, and iconic Iicefjord panoramas.
  • Hike the famous Blue Trail with the UNESCO Ilulissat Icefjord and glacier views.

  • Admire Arctic landscapes, canyons, lakes, and dramatic mountain scenery.

  • Visit Sermermiut, a 4,000-year-old Inuit settlement with rich history.

  • Enjoy guided 7 km hike with breaks, refreshments, and scenic viewpoints.


Explore the Ilulissat Icefjord on Foot

Experience one of Greenland's most scenic routes on this 7 km guided hike along the shoreline of the Ilulissat Icefjord.

A transfer will take you to the old stone quarry, where the trail begins and winds through a canyon, past mountain lakes, and out towards the Iicefjord. We'll make several scenic stops withand enjoy coffee, tea, and a light snack. The hike also includes a visit to the ancient Inuit settlement of Sermermiut, before ending at the heliport, where you can visit the Icefjord Centre and then take the shuttle bus back to the harbour.

Practical information

  • Included: Light refreshment

  • Remarks/requirements: Guests should wear sturdy hiking boots and bring hiking poles, water, insect repellent, sun protection, and a small backpack for personal items. Guests should be in good physical condition.

  • Walking or Activity information: 7 km hike over rocky, uneven terrain. Trail may be muddy and slippery, with inclines and approximately 60 stairs.

  • Wheelchair accessible: No

  • Language availability: Danish, English

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