Day 1: Arrival in Nuuk
Upon your arrival at Nuuk Airport, make your way to your accommodation using a self-booked taxi. The drive into the city is short, taking around 10 to 15 minutes. You will check in for four nights at Hotel Hans Egede or a similar accommodation, staying in a standard room with private facilities. Breakfast is included throughout your stay. After settling in, you have the rest of the day at your leisure to relax or take a short walk around the city center to get your bearings. You might enjoy a quiet dinner at nearby restaurants or cafes, depending on your arrival time.
Day 2: Nuuk City Walk
After breakfast, you’ll participate in a two-hour Nuuk City Walk, available in the morning or afternoon, depending on your preference. The tour begins at a designated meeting location and requires a minimum of two participants. During the walk, you’ll explore Nuuk’s historic Colonial Harbor, gain insights into Greenlandic culture, and learn about the city’s blend of tradition and modern life. You’ll pass by landmarks such as the Greenland National Museum and the statue of Hans Egede while hearing stories that shape this Arctic capital. The remainder of your day is free to continue exploring the city alone or visit museums, shops, or the harbor area at your own pace.
Day 3: Midnight Cruise Experience
Today is mostly at your leisure until later in the evening when you embark on a Midnight Cruise. At 22:30, meet the tour group at the departure location, approximately two kilometers from your hotel. A self-booked taxi will get you there comfortably. The two-hour cruise takes you through the serene waters surrounding Nuuk under the glow of the midnight sun. With the sun lingering on the horizon, the cruise offers extraordinary views of the rugged coastline, drifting icebergs, and the snow-capped mountains beyond. As the boat glides through the fiord, you’ll have the chance to photograph icebergs and experience Greenland’s summer magic from the water. After the tour ends around 00:30, return to the hotel using another self-booked taxi or walk.
Highlights:
Endless Arctic Light – Bask in the ethereal glow of the midnight sun, where day and night blur into a golden horizon as we sail through serene northern waters.
Drifting Giants – Discover the quiet grandeur of icebergs, each one a unique masterpiece of nature, gliding gracefully through the fiord’s still embrace.
Nature’s Masterpiece – Marvel at an untouched world of dramatic coastlines, snow-draped summits, and shimmering waters—a landscape both wild and wondrous.
Day 4: Free Day with Optional Activities
Today is entirely at your leisure to relax or explore more of Nuuk and its surrounding nature. For those interested in making the most of their time, various optional guided excursions are available to suit different interests and activity levels. You may book any of the following experiences:
Whale Safari – DKK 1,195 (approximately 160 EUR). Join an unforgettable journey on the water, searching for humpback whales and other marine life. If no whales are spotted during the tour, you’re welcome to join another trip free of charge.
Catch & Eat – DKK 1,595 (approximately 215 EUR). Head out with a guide to catch your fish, then return to enjoy a freshly prepared meal made from your catch.
Guided Kayak Tour – DKK 595 (approximately 80 EUR). Paddle along Nuuk’s beautiful coastline with a professional guide, enjoying close-up views of nature and the city from the water. Suitable for beginners.
Hike to the Summit of Quassussuaq – DKK 1,600 (approximately 216 EUR). Take a guided hike up to the summit of Quassussuaq, a rewarding climb that offers sweeping views over Nuuk, the fjords, and surrounding mountains.
Traditional Kaffemik – DKK 400 (approximately 54 EUR). Experience authentic Greenlandic hospitality with a visit to a local home, where you’ll be welcomed with coffee, cake, and conversation about life in Greenland.
Day 5: Departure from Nuuk
After your final breakfast at the hotel, check out and take a self-booked taxi to Nuuk Airport for your departure. Depending on your flight schedule, you may have some free time in the morning for a last walk through the city or to pick up a few souvenirs.
Included:
- 4 nights: Hotel in Nuuk standard room with private facilities, including breakfast
- 2 hours small group guided city walk
- Small group Midnight cruise tour – 2hours
Price from 980 EUR per person (minimum 4) for DBL / Twin standard room with private facilities, including breakfast.