Experience A West Greenland Luxury Glamping Adventure
Iceland Travel
This is not a typical luxury adventure itinerary: it’s an invitation to slow down and surrender to the rhythm of the Arctic. You’ll visit communities like Nuuk (Greenland’s interesting capital) and Ilulissat, a town near Disko Bay and its ice fields. A true highlight is the opportunity to savour luxury glamping at two unique camps.
From Nine Worlds, a luxury division of Iceland Travel
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West Greenland Luxury Glamping Adventure – 9 days/8 nights
Nine Worlds is the luxury travel division of Iceland Travel. Nine Worlds designs customised luxury experiences in Iceland, Greenland, and the Faroe Islands. Nine Worlds guests visiting Greenland often start or end their experience with a visit to Iceland. Icelandair and Air Greenland offer flights from Keflavík or Reykjavík to Nuuk, Greenland’s capital city.
Bucket List: Experience Greenland’s rugged glacial beauty and fascinating Inuit culture with a unique wilderness glamping experience.
About Luxury Camp and Ilulissat Camp (Days 2- 7): Spend each night in signature tipi tents crafted for comfort, seclusion, and a touch of adventure. Each 30 sqm structure features 22 cm-deep, memory-foam mattresses (90 x 200 cm), adaptable as singles or doubles. The tipi’s cone shape creates a cosy, authentic feel grounded in traditional Arctic living. Facilities are provided in a separate bath tent.
Enjoy personal comfort and attention to detail:
- Two duvets & one pillow per guest.
- Heated blankets & electric fans.
- Bathrobe, towels, insect repellent, and a sleeping mask.
- Fresh snacks and bottled glacier water provided daily.
- Your tent is cleaned during outings and prepared each evening with soft lighting and pre-heated beds.
- Dining in the elements - Each meal is a tribute to Greenland’s land and sea. Dine on musk ox grilled over flat rocks, halibut scented with Arctic herbs, and wild berry desserts. You’re invited to engage with the chef in our open kitchen or join a traditional BBQ overlooking the fjord. Drinks include Danish boutique wines, craft beer, and spirits.
Itinerary:
Tailored Itinerary: Although the tour follows a planned itinerary, your guide can adjust the schedule to suit your interests.
Day 1: Arrival in Greenland - Upon arrival at Nuuk Airport, your private guide will welcome you with a warm smile. Your guide will assist with luggage, arrange your private transfer, and answer any questions as you ease into your Greenland adventure. You’ll be driven directly to a hotel perfectly located in the heart of Nuuk. Dinner and overnight in Nuuk.
Day 2: Explore Nuuk & Onwards to the Luxury Glampsite - Your private guide will meet you in the lobby for a walking tour through Nuuk’s historic Old Quarters. Stroll through the city’s heart, where colourful wooden houses overlook the fjord and each landmark tells a story. You’ll also visit the National Museum of Greenland, home to treasured cultural artifacts.
This afternoon, enjoy a scenic RIB boat ride to the luxury camp. As you arrive, warm smiles and the scent of driftwood fires welcome you. This intimate wilderness camp is your base for the days to come. Enjoy a chef-prepared dinner served under Arctic skies, followed by a soak in the outdoor hot tub with views across the fjord.
Day 3 & 4: Luxury Camp Adventures - At Luxury Camp, a carefully curated selection of wilderness experiences awaits:
- Guided hikes & wilderness picnics
- Coastal kayaking
- Visit to a remote village
- Fishing excursions
- Boat tour through glacial fjords
Each day ends with slow conversation, Greenlandic coffee, and chef-prepared meals served beneath Arctic skies.
Day 5: Flight to Ilulissat & Iceberg Cruise to Camp Ilulissat - Transfer to Nuuk airport for your flight to Ilulissat town. You’ll be warmly greeted by a local guide, who will assist with your transfer to the harbour. From there, step aboard a boat for an unforgettable journey through the heart of Disko Bay. As you sail among towering icebergs, enjoy a freshly prepared lunch.
Your cruise concludes at Camp Ilulissat, where you’ll be welcomed ashore. Tucked beside a traditional fishing village, this remote retreat offers the perfect blend of Arctic comfort, cultural immersion, and natural wonder. Dinner and overnight at Ilulissat Camp.
Day 6 & 7: Ilulissat Luxury Glamping Adventures - Each day offers opportunities to connect with Greenland’s past, present, and pristine natural world:
- Guided hikes & wilderness picnics
- Coastal kayaking
- Visit to a ghost town
- Fishing excursions
- Whale watching
Dinner and overnight at Ilulissat Camp.
Day 8: Ilulissat town
Boat transfer to Ilulissat, a town shaped by ice and timeless Arctic rhythms. Guided easy hiking on the Sermermiut Trail to an ancient Inuit settlement. The trail culminates at a sweeping viewpoint, where towering icebergs glide silently through Ilulissat Icefjord. Dinner and overnight at a hotel in Ilulissat.
Day 9: Departure day
Your private driver takes you to the Ilulissat airport for a flight to Nuuk and your flight back to your home country.
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Included
- Transfers between airports and hotels in Greenland
- Boat transfers to and from luxury camps
- Round-trip domestic flights between Nuuk & Ilulissat
- Personal English-speaking host
- Two nights in quality hotels in deluxe rooms with facilities, breakfast included (days 1, 8)
- Six nights in a double tipi tent with separate bath tent facilities (days 2-7)
- Lunch on day 5
- Dinner on days 1 and 8
- Meals, beverages, and snacks during stay at the luxury camps
- Guided walking tour of Nuuk Old Town area (day 2)
- Entrance to the National Museum (day 2)
- Guided walk on the Sermermiut Trail (day 8)
- All local taxes and fees
- Customer care service during office hours
- 24-hour Iceland Travel emergency line assistance
Not Included
- Breakfast on arrival day
- International airfare to/from Nuuk, Greenland
- Personal travel insurance (highly recommended)
- Activities at the luxury base camps (prices vary per activity)
- Beverages, snacks, lunches, dinners other than those noted in the itinerary
- Guaranteed early check-in
- Guaranteed late check-out
- Any service not specifically listed under "Included"
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