2 days Dogsled Adventure

2 days / 1 night in nature with dogs and local people as your guides. Have you ever dreamed of sitting on a dogsled in the Arctic? This might be just the adventure for you! Imagine this; You are dressed in warm sealskin and sit on a sled pulled by beautiful greenlandic sleddogs, above you the sky is clear and you might even enjoy the northern light dancing while driving toward the warm cabin.  We pack the sled with our luggage, sleepingbags and food for both dogs and humans, and then we set of towards the backcountry of Ilulissat.  We will cross Akinnaq, towards Nalluarsuk and Sikuiuitsoq. This will take approx. 5 hours including a few short breaks, of course depending on the snow conditions.   In the arctic darkness you can enjoy a cup of something warm while watching the mountains covered in snow, hopefully with a clear sky above and maybe even with the northern lights dancing.  After breakfast on day two we suit up for another day outside, packing the sled and driving a little detour to enjoy the amazing nature before turning the sled back towards Ilulissat.  We recommend warm clothes. It is possible to rent sealskin clothes, anorak and pants. In order to book clothing and boots, we need your size when booking.   Duration : 2 days Difficulty level : 4-5 of 5 Dogsledding is a bumpy ride  Age limit : 12 years old and up – all children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult Size limit : None. But you must be in good health. No back-knee or nackproblems. Dogsledding is often categorized as extreme sport. Number limit : maximum 2 guests pr. sled Price : DKK 10995,- Inclusive : Dogsledding, Sealskin clothes & boots, meals during the tour, sleeping equipment, lots of loving from dogs The dogsledding season depends on the snow, but we expect to arrange daily tours from December to April. Food will be local food either reindeer, muskox or fish. See calender for information of the next tours.

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City Walk

City Walk                                                                                                       Ilulissat is the center of tourism in Greenland, but also in the municipality of Avannaata Kommunea - a city walk is a must do to have a nice introduction to both the town, the muncipality and of course the history of Greenland. We start our walk from our office in the city center, we pass the harbour, the powerplant, the two churches, the museums, some sleddog areas and off course the main street.  We begin our storytelling in 1741 when the the town was founded as the Colony of Jakobshavn and we end our storytelling with the modern life of Ilulissat. We recommend practical clothing. There will be a lot of walking, a bottle of water might come in hand.    Duration : 2,5 hours Difficulty level : 1 of 5  Age limit : Child 8 years old and up Number limit : 12 guests Minimum : 4 guests Price (12 and up) : DKK 300,- Price (8 -11 y.o) : DKK 150,-   Inclusive : Storytelling, local guide Notes: Please note that the tour is outdoor and walking.

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City Walk Extended

City Walk Extended                                                                                                       This tour is the de Lux version of our city walk is combindes with a guided tour in the local museum, entrence included.  Ilulissat is the center of tourism in Greenland, but also in the municipality of Avannaata Kommunea - a city walk is a must do to have a nice introduction to both the town, the muncipality and of course the history of Greenland. We start our walk from our office in the city center, we pass the harbour, the powerplant, the two churches, the museums, some sleddog areas and off course the main street.  We begin our storytelling in 1741 when the the town was founded as the Colony of Jakobshavn and we end our storytelling with the modern life of Ilulissat. We will make a approx. 30 minute stop at Ilulissat Katersugaasivik - Ilulissat Museum, here your guide will walk you through the exhibition.  We recommend practical clothing. There will be a lot of walking, a bottle of water might come in hand.    Duration : 3 hours Difficulty level : 1 of 5  Age limit : Child 8 years old and up Number limit : 12 guests Minimum : 4 guests Price (12 and up) : DKK 400,- Price (8 -11 y.o) : DKK 200,-   Inclusive : Storytelling, entrance to museum Notes: Please note that the tour is outdoor and walking.

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Daytour Ilimanaq

A beautiful boatride from Ilulissat, pass the mouth of the icefiord, you find the cozy little settlement of Ilimanaq. Only 51 people live here all year. Ilimanaq was founded as a colony in the 17th century and was an important spot during in the Diskobay. The history of the settlemet and the people of the settlement you will hear on the tour.  We start in the morning from Ilulissat, we sail south of the icefiord and hopefully we will spot a whale on the way.  Arriving to Ilimanaq we will take a settlement walk, your guide will tell you the history of Ilimanaq and it's people. After the settlementwalk we take a small hike in the back country, before we join the boat and sail back to Ilulissat. Hopefully with the view of a whale or two.  Lunch is included.  Price 1.195 dkk pr. person Minimum 4 persons. Duration: 5-6 hours – Difficulty level: 1-2    

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Daytour Qasigiannguit w. Nunaqarfik Uumasusilik

This is a must if you want to learn more about Greenland prehistoric history. In the southeast of Disko Bay you find the beautiful small town Qasigiannguit. The town history begun in 1734 when the area was colonized. Here you find one of the oldest european buildings still standing, today as part of the museum, holding one of the most unique collection of artefacts from the first people in Greenland, the Saqqaq people.  We sail from Ilulissat in the morning, we pass the mouth of the Icefiord and the little cozy settlement Ilimanaq. We continue further south, along the coast to the hidden paradise, Qasigiannguit with approx. 1100 inhabitants. Arriving the town, we have a city walk with a visit to the museum. We talk about the town and Greenland history. At the museum we get to see and hear about the unique collection from the Saqqaq people. As they tell us at the museum, now we set our minds back to 2500 bc. That is an amaizing story just waiting for you.   We enjoy lunch with a fantastic view of the Diskobay. After lunch we will visit the re-enactment project Nunaqarfik Uumasusilik. The project is led by the museum, with volunteers from Qasigiannguit. The project takes us back to how inuit was living in the late 1600's.  We recommend practical and warm clothing, water and a snack in the pocket. Duration : Approx. 8 hour, Only on sundays Difficulty level :  1-2 of 5 - Qasigiannguit is placed uphill and have some stairs  Age limit : Child 3 years old and up Size limit : None Number limit : 12 guests Minimum : 4 guests Price (12 and up) : DKK 1.995,- Price (3-11 y.o) : DKK 995,- Inclusive : City walk, entrance at museum, storytelling, lunch, coffee and tea. Notes: Duration is depending on the ice situation outside Ilulissat. Please note that the tour is outdoor most of the day.

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Dogsledding - 4 hours

When you say winter in Greenland, you must also say dogsledding. This old tradition invented by the people of the Arctic, has been an important part of the history of the people living here. For travelling, hunting and in present time for fun. Dogsledding with the arctic sled dog is only possible north of the polar circle on the west coast of Greenland and on the east coast of Greenland. On this tour we start by a short talk about the sled dog and the sled, we give instructions on how to sit on the sled. If one would like to help to put on a harness on a dog, this can be arranged. The tour is a nice way to experience how a musher work with his dogs, and a good way to have a taste of the way people travelled the Arctic. The route of the trip depends on how the trail is, this is depending on ice and snow conditions. We always take the safety for people and dogs seriously. The trail is close to our dog pack, therefor we immediately are in nature and the dogs will show off their strength pulling the sled. On a sled tour the dogs are often eager the first few minutes, before they find a prober tempo for the rest of the tour. We recommend warm clothes. It is possible to rent sealskin clothes, anorak and pants. Duration : 4-5 hours Difficulty level : 4 of 5 Age limit : 12 – all children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult Size limit : None Number limit : 2 guests pr. sled Minimum : 1 guest Price Adult : DKK 2495,- Sealskin clotes : DKK 200,- (only adult size Small to XXLarge) Inclusive : Dogsledding, lots of loving from dogs The dogsledding season depends on the snow, but we expect to arrange daily tours from December to April. Please be aware that dogsledding is considered extreemsport.

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Dogsledding 1,5 hour

When you say winter in Greenland, you must also say dogsledding. This old tradition invented by the people of the Arctic, has been an important part of the history of the people living here. For travelling, hunting and in present time for fun. Dogsledding with the arctic sled dog is only possible north of the polar circle on the west coast of Greenland and on the east coast of Greenland. On this tour we start by a short talk about the sled dog and the sled, we give instructions on how to sit on the sled. If one would like to help to put on a harness on a dog, this can be arranged. The tour is a nice way to experience how a musher work with his dogs, and a good way to have a taste of the way people travelled the Arctic. The route of the trip depends on ice and snow conditions. We always take the safety for people and dogs seriously. The trail is close to our dog pack, therefor it is fast and safe to get to the dogsledtrail - here the dogs will show off their strength pulling the sled. On a sled tour the dogs are often eager the first few minutes, before they find a prober tempo for the rest of the tour. We recommend warm clothes. It is possible to rent sealskin clothes, anorak and pants. In order to book clothing and boots, we need your size when booking.   Duration                  1,5-2 hours Difficulty level          2 of 5 - Dogsledding is a bumpy ride.  Age limit                  6 years old and up – all children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult Size limit                 None Number limit           2 guests pr. sled Minimum                 1 guest Price Adult              DKK 1495,- Price 6 – 11 y.o       DKK 750,- Sealskin clotes        DKK 200,- (only adult size Small to XXLarge) Inclusive                 Dogsledding, lots of loving from dogs The dogsledding season depends on the snow, but we expect to arrange daily tours from December to April.

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Eqi Glacier

We sail from Ilulissat habour towards Eqi Glacier, we sail north from Ilulissat, pass the settlement Oqaatsut on the way through Ataa Sund. approx. 80 kilometers.  Near the glacier we will enjoy the view of the fascinating glacier front, maybe it will be calving while we are ready with the cameras.  After a photosession and a cup of something hot, we sail the beautiful way back south to Ilulissat.  Lunch is included.  Price 1.995 dkk pr. person Minimum 4 persons. Duration: 6 hours – Difficulty level: 1

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Glacier Adventure from Ilimanaq

This is a must do tour, while visiting the Disko Bay Did you spend the night in Ilimanaq Lodge, you canjoin us on adventure after your breakfast and join us all the way back to Ilulissat. Or the other way around, join us on the tour and we will drop you off in Ilimanaq afterwards.   Do you like adventures? Would you like to walk on a glacier and look down the craves in the ice? Jump in the floatation suit and fasten the lifejacket.  We start from Ilimanaq at 9.15 with a briefing and handout of floatationssuit and lifejacket. From Ilimanaq we sail just south of Ilimanaq.  At Itilliup Ilua we change vehicles and drive over land in the Argo's for aprox. 30 minutes before reaching the top of the mountain above the Tasiusaq fiord. A short hike downhill for about 100 meters to the beach Kiakkusuk.  Now its time to sail in a open boat with 90 hk motor. It will take us an hour to sail the 40 km from one end to the other of Tasiusaq fiord, passing by the opening to the Illulissat Icefiord, the dogsled track and a bird cliff before reaching our destination The Saqqarleq Glacier.  Enjoy your lunch in the beautiful surroundings with this in mind, this group of people are the only ones in a radius of 35 km.  Now we start the hike that will take us to the glacier. We walk along the mountain, getting closer to the glacier edge. Maybe you hear the cracking of the ice and maybe you see some of the wildlife in this remote area, but one thing is sure, this is AMAZING. We step on the ice and here we provide you with spikes and hiking sticks before walking further up on the ice. Remember you water bottle so you can taste the fresh and cold water.  Lunch, Coffee and Tea included. Price 2.995,00 DKK Minimum 4 persons Duration: 7-8 hours – Difficulty level: 3-4 Minimum age 8 years old. We suggests all guests to be roughly in good shape. This is a long, but fun, day outside and it can be demanding for a young child or for anyone with injuries. All day is outside - ice conditions, wind, rain, sun and mosquitos can be challenging for the diffeculty level. Note: We ask for your size in order to give you a floatation suit that fits, remeber you wear all your warm clothes underneath. And please forgive us if we don't have excately your size, thank you. Maksimum size on floationsuit is XXL.

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Ilimanaq Settlement walk

Join us on a personal settlement walk in Ilimanaq.  We will walk around the paths of the settlement, pasing the school, the church and the shop.  The guide will talk about the old history, from before the colony was founded and to the modern life of the people in Ilimanaq today.   Duration: 1,5 hour – Difficulty level: 1

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Ilulissat - Icefiord sailing

A beautiful boatride from Ilulissat to the mouth of the icefiord. A great oppotunity for some extra photos of some of the beautiful icebergs. Maybe we will spot a whale or a seal on the way, you never know what nature has for you.   Price 695 dkk pr. person Minimum 4 persons. Time: 2 hours - Level: 1

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Ilulissat Glacier Adventure

This is a must do tour, while visiting the Disko Bay Do you like adventures? Would you like to walk on a glacier and look down the craves in the ice?  Jump in the floatation suit and fasten the lifejacket.  We start from the north side of Ilulissat harbour. From here we sail south, pass the beautiful mouth of the Icefiord to the beach Itilliup Ilua, just south of Ilimanaq.  At Itilliup Ilua we change vehicles and drive over land in the UTV's for aprox. 30 minutes before reaching the top of the mountain above the Tasiusaq fiord. A short hike downhill for about 100 meters to the beach Kiakkusuk.  Now its time to sail in a open boat with 90 hk motor. It will take us an hour to sail the 40 km from one end to the other of Tasiusaq fiord, passing by the opening to the Illulissat Icefiord, the dogsled track and a bird cliff before reaching our destination The Saqqarleq Glacier.  Enjoy your lunch in the beautiful surroundings with this in mind, this group of people are the only ones in a radius of 35 km.  Now we start the hike that will take us to the glacier. We walk along the mountain, getting closer to the glacier edge. Maybe you hear the cracking of the ice and maybe you see some of the wildlife in this remote area, but one thing is sure, this is AMAZING. We step on the ice and here we provide you with spikes and hiking sticks before walking further up on the ice. Remember you water bottle so you can taste the fresh and cold water.  Lunch, Coffee and Tea included. Price 3.485,00 DKK Minimum 4 persons Duration: 8 hours – Difficulty level: 3-4 Minimum age 8 years old. We suggests all guests to be roughly in good shape. This is a long, but fun, day outside and it can be demanding for a young child or for anyone with injuries. All day is outside - ice conditions, wind, rain, sun and mosquitos can be challenging for the diffeculty level. Note: We ask for your size in order to give you a floatation suit that fits, remeber you wear all your warm clothes underneath. And please forgive us if we don't have excately your size, thank you. Maksimum size on floationsuit is XXL.

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Meet ‘n Greet the Arctic Dog    

At Team Diskobay Tours we have a large pack of arctic sled dogs, they are an important part of Team Diskobay Tours both summer and winter. In summer we use them as company and to spread the word of the arctic dog. We have a wish to increase the focus of the importance of saving the arctic dog. There are less than 14.000 arctic sled dogs left in Greenland. In winter season we use the dogs for dogsledding, with guests and for our own fun in our free time. The sled dog has been an important part of the history of people living in the Arctic. Scientists has proven that the arctic dog has been used in different ways, at least as company of the people for several thousands of years. When you visit us and our dog team, we talk about the history of the arctic sled dog. We show you our equipment for dogsledding, and the use of it. Along with stories from our own experiences with the arctic dogs. It will be possible to talk to some of our dogs, and since we have a huge pack there will be plenty of happy dogs that will be ready to meet ‘n greet. We point out which dogs you easily talk with and we will be close by. Due to safety you are required to follow our instructions close. We recommend wear practical and warm clothing.  Duration : 1,5 hour Difficulty level : 1 of 5 Age limit : 6 years old and up Size limit : None Number limit : 12 guests Minimum : 4 guests Price All guests : 250 danish kroner - all will be used for dogfood Inclusive : Storytelling, lots of loving from dogs, overall and rubber boots Notes: Please note that the tour is outside. A sleddog is a working dog and not a pet, but by good daily training we are able to invite you close to our dogs. You might get dirty, as the kennel is dirty place.

Sea Safari

Join us on this beautiful boatride from Ilulissat in the nearby area. Nature around Greenland is wild and powerful and watching the animals in their true surroundings is fascinating and exciting.   In the fall the whales start their travel south, but we might be lucky to spot some of them on our tour. We will also try to look for seals and the different many birds, while we enjoy the view of the icebergs and maybe even some of the cool local fisherboats that pull up longlines with halibut on. We do not wish to disturb the animals or the people working in the fisherboat, so all tours is done with respect. Included Local guides, storytelling, coffee and tea Price 995 dkk pr. person Minimum 4 persons Time: 3 hours - Level: 1

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Sermermiut Hike

Sermermiut Hike                                                                                                      Findings has shown that Sermermiut has been inhabited on and off from 2500 bc to approx. mid 1850’s, both Saqqaq, Dorset and Inuit. The area is UNESCO World Heritage area, and one of the must-see spots in Ilulissat. We start from our office and drive to our starting point of the hike near Kangiata Illorsua, The Icefiord center, from here we follow the wodden trail all the way to Nakkaavik. We take the same path back. On the walk, the guide will talk about the different arctic people that has been living in this part of the Diskobay, traditions and beliefs. Some that you still find important in a modern Greenlandic family today, all depending on where in our country. We recommend practical and warm clothing. A bottle with water and maybe even a thermos with something hot to drink, a snack for the pocket. Duration : 2 hours Difficulty level : 1 of 5  Age limit : 12 years old and up Number limit : Maximum 12 guests Minimum : 4 guests Price : DKK 300,-  Inclusive : Storytelling, coffee & tea   Notes: Please note that the tour is outdoor and hiking.  

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Shuttle Ilulissat-Qasigiannguit

Shuttle from Ilulissat to Qasigiannguit. 12 passenger cabin boat Minimum 4 persons.  Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutes - Difficulty level: 1

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Shuttle Qasigiannguit-Ilulissat

Shuttle from Qasigiannguit-Ilulissat. 12 passenger cabin boat Minimum 4 persons.  Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutes - Difficulty level: 1

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Sunset Tour

Join us on a beautiful Sunset Tour among the Icebergs outside Ilulissat.  We promise you amaizing view and the good company of local guides.  Included in tour Local guide, storytelling, coffee and tea Price 695 dkk pr. person Minimum 4 persons. Time: 2 hours - Level: 1

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Join os on an adventure, all the way to the Inland Ice. 

Please do not hesitate to contact us, is you have doubts about the diffeculty level on a tour. 
All guides at Team Diskobay Tours are local guide, either born and raised in Greenland, or have spend a lifetime here.