The immense scenery with its steep mountains, gigantic fjords, and glaciers are unforgettable.
You will also get a taste of how the Inuit residents live up here in the Arctic. Aside from possessing impressive hunting skills and an open and friendly character, the native inhabitants of Greenland face social problems and alcoholism in their everyday life.
We will spot whales on many of our boat tours. They stay here in great numbers to feed on krill and capelin (a small fish species) during the summer months. It is quite common to observe humpback whales, finback whales, and minke whales. It is also occasionally possible to observe many other whale species – including orca whales and the huge blue whale.
The astonishingly varied and colorful underwater world may surprise many divers. You will discover real kelp forests and coral walls, and macro photographers will have the opportunity to catch extremely rarely photographed species on camera.
Price per person
4,450 € / 33,500 DKK
Highlights
- Icebergs and ice in all forms, dimensions and colors below and above water!
- Kelp forests, coral walls and astonishing macro life
- Humpback whales, fin whales (finbacks) and minke whales – possibly also orca
whales and other species - The Icecamp in the middle of the Sermilikfjord
- Huge (massive) fjord sceneries
- Calving glaciers and ice fjords
- Visit to an arctic village and encounter Inuit culture
- Midnight sun in summer
- Northern lights (aurora borealis), good chance to see them as early as September
- Sea birds and seals
2026
- 29. July – 5. August
- 5. August – 12. August
- 12. August – 19. August
- 19. August – 26. August
- 26. August – 2. September
- 2. September – 9. September
2027
- 28. July – 4. August
- 4. August – 11. August
- 11. August – 18. August
- 18. August – 25. August
- 25. August – 1. September
- 1. September – 8. September
2028
- 26. July – 2. August
- 2. August – 9. August
- 9. August – 16. August
- 16. August – 23. August
- 23. August – 30. August
- 30. August – 6. September
Tour price INCLUDES the following services on Greenland:
- Airport transfer by boat
- All accommodation in twin rooms at the Icecamp
- Breakfast and dinner
- All boat and land excursions and activities according to tour plan
- Unlimited diving on all diving days (subject to weather conditions and
compatibility with other activities – expect an average of 2 dives per day) - Tanks (with double valves) and weights
- Snacks and beverages during day trips
- German and English-speaking support
- All local baggage/equipment transfers (e.g. from airport to boat dock)
- Travel planning assistance
Tour price EXCLUDES the following services:
- Getting here / flights (incl. possible overnight stopovers)
- Oversize / extra baggage on flights
- Lunch
- Any additional activities
- Alcoholic beverages
- Booking fee
- Insurance
- Gratuity
- Personal expenses such as souvenirs & tips
- All services that are not listed here as included
Arrival* is by plane from your home airport via Keflavik, Iceland. In summer, an overnight stay is usually not necessary.
The following day, you will fly with Icelandair from Keflavik (KEF) to Kulusuk (KUS) in East Greenland. The flight time is approximately two hours.
Flights can be booked at www.icelandair.com. Flight delays and cancellations are possible in East Greenland – primarily due to fog and limited visibility in summer, and snow and storms in winter. Therefore, we recommend booking flexible tickets!
We will pick up our guests at Kulusuk Airport, from where we will transfer you to the Icecamp by boat.
*Flights, hotel stays, transfers, and activities before/after the tour are not included in the tour price! We accept no liability for delays or cancellations, any additional costs, etc., in accordance with our terms and conditions!
Please note: This itinerary only can be seen as an example. The complete tour depends on the weather and ice situation. It is very likely that plans have to be changed during the tour!
Day 1/Arrival day
Flight* from Iceland to Greenland. Arrival in Kulusuk and transfer to the Icecamp. Settle into lodgings and prepare equipment. Dinner.
Day 2
Diving day with a check dive (iceberg or natural dive). Then combined photo and whale watching tour, alternatively another dive from the boat or from land. Dinner.
Day 3
Day tour to the Sermilikfjord. It is one of the top 10 iceberg-producing fjords in Greenland. Its surrounding glaciers calve a huge number of icebergs, and you can see ice in all colors, forms, and dimensions. Even in the summer, boats are often unable to get too far into the fjord because it is covered almost completely in ice. Here we will do two dives. We can often observe whales (particularly humpback whales, finbacks, and minke whales) on the boat trips. Dinner.
Day 4
Today we would like to visit the village of Tiniteqilaaq (or Tillerilaaq in East Greenlandic).It’s about a half-hour boat ride between ice and icebergs to the small settlement where about 70 people live. The view from the site over the Icefjord is spectacular and there is a small shop where we buy food and fuel for the camp. Back at the camp we offer diving or photo tours to the icebergs. Dinner.
Day 5
Diving day with two dives or alternatively another day tour by boat. For example north to the Hann Glacier or Bruckner Glacier and an abandoned settlement. There are fantastic photo opportunities and the chance of seeing whales is very high. With a bit of luck you can also see the glacier calving. Dinner.
Day 6
Diving day with two dives on icebergs. We can visit a beautiful sandy beach where chunks of ice are stranded when the water level is low. They melt in the sun and form fantastic ice sculptures. Other excursions and activities are also possible, such as hiking Iceberg Alley, a ridge overlooking the icebergs below. From this perspective we see the underwater structures and recognize small meltwater lakes on the icebergs.
Day 7
Land excursion day with different activities or whale watching tour in the morning. Drying and packing of the equipment. Departure preparations. Dinner and enjoying the view over the Icefjord and the mighty inland ice on the opposite side of the fjord from the viewing hill. Dinner.
Day 8
Departure day. Boat transfer to Kulusuk and from here flight* to Keflavik/Iceland.
*Flights, hotel stays, transfers, and activities before/after the tour are not included in the tour price! We accept no liability for delays or cancellations, any additional costs, etc., in accordance with our terms and conditions!
The weather conditions during this tour can be difficult. It can cause extensive changes in the expedition course. Storm or fog even might cause complete loss of diving days. Also the ice situation can affect decisively which regions we can visit during the expedition and where we can dive.
Weather forecasts are generally difficult to make for our tours because we often stay in polar areas where the weather can be less continual than in other places.
Nevertheless, in the late summer there is a good chance of experiencing sunshine and calm weather in Greenland. The days are still long, but we have observed incredibly intensive northern lights as early as late August/early September. Rain and fog are, however, also possible.
Weather can influence the course of our tour considerably because our boats cannot leave the harbor during strong wind or storm. The air temperature usually varies between +3°C and +8°C (37 -47°F).
Unluckily, climate change is increasingly affecting the schedules of our tours. All participants must be aware that they are here in a high Arctic region – and thus also on one of the front lines of climate change. Not only have we seen rising water temperatures and earlier algae blooms in recent years, but also increasingly variable ice and snow conditions. This is why we adjusted this expedition from time to time to ensure that your stay is as safe and eventful as possible. Still, challenges and short-term changes (during your stay) are not uncommon, necessary and not foreseeable in advance!
Tour members who tend to suffer from seasickness should bring relevant medication such as pills or chewing gum. Waterproof suits and life jackets are available on board.
All participants must bring their own warm and weather-resistant clothing and shoes. Please transport all sensitive equipment such as cameras in water-resistant and shock-resistant bags or cases. All participants are responsible for their equipment for the entire duration of their journey!
Tips for the tour:
- The national languages are East-Greenlandic and Danish. Some people
understand and speak English. - The currency is the Danish Krone (DKK). The price level is high. Credit cards
(especially VISA) are generally accepted. Customers are very often asked for
a PIN. One Euro roughly equals 7,50 Danish Kroner, one £ = 10 to 11 DKK
and one $ = 6 to 7 DKK. - The time zone is GMT -3 (CET -4).
- Visa requirements vary by nationality. No visa is required for EU and US visitors.
- Electric appliances use European standard voltage (230 V) and plugs (types
C and F). - Unfortunately, as in many parts of the world, alcoholism is a problem also in
East Greenland, which is why there is to buy only beer and wine in supermarkets
and available at the hotel bar. You are allowed to bring liquors (within the allowed
quota). However, you cannot consume it at any public areas of the hotel. - There are wonderful souvenirs to shop. Nevertheless, a part of this craft art may
not be carried out from Greenland. For example if narwhal tooth or walrus’s tusk
was processed. - We strongly encourage complete insurance coverage (travel cancellation
insurance, diving accident insurance, international health insurance, possibly
also baggage insurance and camera equipment insurance).
Are your interested in an expedition with us?
Inquire nowImportant Information – Diving
For the diving tours, we use fast zodiacs which offer space for 5-7 divers.
Training requirements:
– experienced cold water diver
– at least 20 logged dry-suit-dives in the last 2 years
We provide steel tanks with DIN double valves (200 bar) and a volume of 12 or 15 liters as well as lead weight in different sizes.
We don’t rent out any equipment. All divers need to be familiar with their equipment and be able to handle it under those arctic conditions.
A dry suit and two separate regulators are essential.
The depth limit is 25 meters / 80 ft (for water temperatures of +1°C (34°F) and more. The depth limit is 15 meters (50 ft) from 0°C (32°F) and below (increasing risk of freezing regulators).
We do many dives at icebergs where special safety rules have to be followed. These safety regulations will be explained while still on board before the dive and will be individually adapted to each respective dive.
Oxygen equipment in case of diving emergencies is available on board.
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