Remote Greenland Itineraries
Trips to Ilulissat + Qeqertarsuaq* + Uummannaq [Summer 2025] from 50,000.- DKK
I developed this itinerary over seven trips to West Greenland in the past seven years. The photos from this website, inspiration videos, and description below should help guide your decision on whether a Greenland adventure is right for you.
My test trip of this exact itinerary was completed in 2023 with a group of four. Additional vetting of operators completed in 2024.
Note: this can be upgraded depending on interests and budget
2025 Confirmed Departures
Summer from Nuuk
Intro to Remote Greenland - Ilulissat + Uummannaq
9 September - 21 September (works with United flights to US)
23 September - October 5*** (works with United flights from US to Nuuk, return would be through Iceland or Copenhagen)
*** This trip has an optional extension of visiting Qaanaaq for 2 more weeks from 7 October until 21 October for an extra 60,000 DKK extra due the to expensive flights and food costs.
Itinerary overview and details below. Please see the inspiration page for more information and resources. Hotel info is here and pictures here.
What’s Included
· All flights within Greenland on Air Greenland - Nuuk to Ilulissat, Ilulissat to Uummannaq, Uummannaq/Ilulissat to Nuuk (flight to Uummannaq is a helicopter)
· All meals
· Fully escorted by Arielle and assistant
· All excursions fully guided by locals
· All accommodation in luxury hotels (by Greenlandic standards) - Nuuk and Ilulissat, Apartment in Uummannaq
· Photography instruction on icebergs, landscapes, and northern lights
· All transportation, boat charters, and transfers within Greenland
· Tours as per itinerary with local businesses
· Cultural experiences with locals in Ilulissat and Uummannaq
· Diskoline or charter to Qeqertarsuaq for day trip
· Travel consultation and rebooking if flights are delayed / cancelled
· Wifi at hotels
What’s Not Included
· International flights to Nuuk from your home airport
· Alcohol, snacks, or additional items ordered during meals
· Extreme activities like kayaking, standup paddle boarding, sightseeing flights in Ilulissat, etc.
· Add-on to Qaanaaq for two weeks from 7 October
· Travel Insurance
· Wifi / cellular service when not at hotel
· Gear, clothing
· Anything not mentioned in the included list
Extra Activities
During our stay in Ilulissat we can organise optional activities for example kayaking, private flights, etc.
It is important that you read this full day-to-day description and further information for this holiday before making your booking.
Gear
Gear list is another consideration. Summer requires significantly less investment than in the winter. I have recommendations here and a packing list will be provided upon confirmation. To preview the list, please see this list from Greenland Travel
Trips to Qaanaaq [Winter & Summer 2026 - 2027] from 67,000.- DKK
Special interest travel at its finest. Please drop me a line if interested in visiting Qaanaaq. The capacity is very limited and we will need to calibrate expectations by exchanging emails and/or a call.
Scouting trip was completed in 2019.
Trips to Ittoqqortoormiit [Winter 2026] from 50,000.- DKK
This is another special interest trip. I will be welcoming groups in cohorts no greater than 5 people from March to April 2025 depending on areas of interest. Please have a look at the inspiration and resources page. The emphasis for Ittoqqortoormiit is generally for those interested in camping on ice, extreme experiences, subsistence lifeways (also known as “life on the edge”) hunting, wildlife - polar bears and narwhals etc. but overland rather than the luxury expedition cruises. More information on our videos and my blog. It’s a destination many people don’t know of and there isn’t much of substance online. The best resources are books like Carsten Egevang’s and other researchers and anthropologists. I’m a wealth of knowledge on this destination so if you’re unable to do a trip with us, you can consult with me to help you plan your own trip. Rates are detailed on the contact page.
As this is low capacity and special interest, please schedule a call with me or message me if you’re interested and want to learn more.
Scouting trip completed in 2022. Second trip completed in 2025.
August 2026 Eclipse Trip to Ittoqqortoormiit, price TBD
Why go with Icebergchick? One word: fixer
While it is true that you can take a look at my images and the itinerary and attempt to recreate it for yourself for slightly less money, you will not be able to replicate the experience. I recently learned about the term “fixer” when a major broadcaster reached out to me about a project in 2023. They needed me because no normal traveler (or producer) can pull together on their own what a “fixer” can do. I have access to people and situations that simply aren’t available to the usual tourists.
My 100% local vendors and I deliver experiences that no typical traveler could ever hope to arrange on their own. If you can dream up something you want to do, we will make it happen provided it’s legal and ethical.
Vendors
I support small business where possible. Please see the vendors section for more information and how to support these businesses.
Next actions
Send a request if interested by filling out the form below. IBC Adventures is an end-to-end experience so all you’ll need to do is pack the gear list, buy your international flights, and travel insurance. We will take care of the rest and we look forward to seeing you in Greenland.