Oqaatsut Day & Restaurant H8

Join us for a daytrip to the breathtaking, quiet and undisturbed settlement Oqaatsut only 20 kilometers north of Ilulissat combined with a lovely lunch in amazing surroundings

We begin the tour by sailing from Ilulissat to Oqaatsut - a journey of about 60 minutes among the icebergs that has torn itself loose from the Icefjord and are now gently drifting north of the town. Upon arrival in Oqaatsut, we will disembark the boat, and be accompanied to Restaurant H8 Explorer. The first stop in the settlement is lunch! Made from fish and meat from the Greenlandic mountains and sea, served with view of the bay in cozy Restaurant H8.

Restaurant H8 lies in historic buildings which dates back to the 1890s. The buildings have been used for decades by Royal Greenlandic Trade Department, which played a crucial role in the survival and development of towns and settlements across Greenland. For the past 25 years, the buildings have been used as a restaurant frequented by locals and tourists from all over the world.

After lunch, we will explore the settlement on a guided walk. We will learn of the settlements history, the most significant places, and gain insight into life in a local community like Oqaatsut's.
The settlement is located beautifully by the Disko Bay, and you will find many scenic spots throughout the area where you can enjoy the incredible views.

Our tour ends with a boat ride back to Ilulissat along the shoreline with towering mountains on one side, and the floating icebergs on the other.

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The lunch is a set menu. If you have allergies or other dietary restrictions, please inform us beforehand on ilulissat@aac.gl so we are able to take it into account.
Drinks are not included in the tour.

In Oqaatsut, there are no sewage systems or running water. As a result, there are bag toilets throughout the settlement, and all water is manually fetched from the town’s water stations. The water is drinkable and tastes fantastic.

There are no established roads in the settlement, so getting around is done via trails on the hillside. This means that the terrain can be somewhat uneven in certain areas, although not alarmingly so.

The settlement is equipped with a pontoon bridge located right in front of the restaurant. This is where we disembark upon arrival and reboard when we are ready to return. In rare cases, it may be necessary to use the settlement's harbor, which, depending on the tide, requires stepping from the boat onto a few steps up a staircase on the pier. The crew onboard and the guides will, of course, assist and ensure everything is done safely. However, we recommend that participants have good mobility to join this tour.

There is a toilet, a heated cabin, and outdoor deck on the boat. The maximum capacity is 12 passengers per boat.