Adventure day in Oqaatsut

Oqaatsut is a beautiful small settlement 20 kilometers north of Ilulissat. The place is also known as Rodebay, as it used to be a well known trading post for Dutch whalers in the 18th century. Today it’s rare to hunt whales in the area, but you can still see the remains of the settlement’s past glory all over Oqaatsut. You feel the extraordinary history of this isolated gem, as you walk between the old colourful houses and stand on the massive rocks, where the whales used to be dragged onto. 

We start of the day by getting into our kayak gear, before we get picked up by boat. On the way to the settlement, we will pass the massive icebergs and enjoy the stunning coastline. As we arrive, you will learn the basics of kayaking and enjoy two hours of paddling as we explore the icebergs and the small caves in the area by kajak. If we are lucky, we might even spot a whale or two.

Discover the Settlement

After the kayak tour, we will enjoy our lunch. Our experienced guide will tell you about the life in Oqaatsut and explain the history and culture of the area. After lunch we will go for a small walk around the settlement and experience how it is to live in an isolated Greenlandic settlement with only 25 inhabitants. At the end of the day, we will return to Ilulissat by boat.

Thanks to our certified kayak-guides, modern equipment and safety protocols, we make it possible for you to kayak in this incredible landscape, even if you have never been kayaking before. We take pride in providing a safe and comfortable experience for everybody.

All our kayak guides are certified IPP Kayaking Instructors complying with 'European Paddle Pass Standards'. All our equipment is expedition-gear made for Arctic conditions from quality brands like Kokatat, Hiko og Lightning Paddles.