
Disko Bay & Ilulissat
Disko Bay is located on the west coast of Greenland, comprising a breathtaking collection of icebergs and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ilulissat Icefjord.
FIND OUT MOREGreenland’s gigantic interior ice sheet covers more than four-fifths of the country’s surface – some 660,000 square miles – which means you’ll never be far from the ocean during your safari here. Luckily, the island’s coastlines are studded by an array of spectacular bays and fjords home to icebergs, fishing boats and marine mammals, as well as picturesque towns and villages hugging the shores that are painted in the quintessentially Scandinavian palate of bright blues, reds, greens and yellows. From the remote settlement of Ittoqqortoormiit on Greenland’s rugged east coast, you can traverse Arctic tundra in search of muskox and Arctic fox before sailing into the world’s largest and deepest fjord system, Scoresby Sund. And on the west coast, the cosmopolitan capital of Nuuk marks the entrance to the world’s second-largest fjord system, where humpback whales can occasionally be spotted in the summer. Further north, the nutrient-rich waters of Disko Bay attract seals, walrus and a host of different whale species, while nearby you can witness one of the fastest-moving glaciers in the world calve into the sea at the Ilulissat Icefjord, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Disko Bay is located on the west coast of Greenland, comprising a breathtaking collection of icebergs and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ilulissat Icefjord.
FIND OUT MORETwo of Greenland's largest fjord systems offer mile after mile of tranquil waters, stark yet stunning scenery, and the chance to spot wildlife both in the fjords and on the surrounding tundra.
FIND OUT MOREGreenland's capital city is also its largest, offering opportunities to experience contemporary cultural attractions as well as the country's rich history.
FIND OUT MOREThe small, colourful town of Ittoqqortoormiit is the gateway to Scoresby Sund, the largest fjord system in the world and an area of outstanding natural beauty.
FIND OUT MORESpeak to one of our Polar destination specialists to find out more, and start designing your very own extraordinary journey. Please note we recommend a budget of from £7,000 / $10,000 USD per person for our style of trip to these destinations.