Oqaatsut & Kayak Adventure

Join us for a full-day excursion to the scenic settlement of Oqaatsut and experience the stillness and grandeur of Greenland’s nature – from the sea, by kayak, and on foot.

We begin the day in Ilulissat, where you'll meet your guide (who will accompany you throughout the day) and be fitted with all the nescessary gear and clothing from the kayak tour in Oqaatsut. From there, we set off on a beautiful one-hour boat journey along the coast and among drifting icebergs. There is time to take in the breathtaking scenery as we sail and begin to feel the anticipation of the adventure ahead.

Upon arrival in Oqaatsut, we go ashore and prepare our kayak experience. After a final safety briefing and introduction, we set off in stable tandem kayaks into the calm bay that embraces the settlement from the northeast. We paddle along impressive mountain faces, enjoying the majestic landscape.

We make landfall at a fjord-side location and enjoy our packed lunched in peaceful surrondings, before continuing our paddle around the bay. After approximately 2,5 hours on the water, we return to Oqaatsut, change out of drysuits, and head out on a guided walk through the settlement. Greenlandic villages carry deep cultural history and offer a unique insight into authentic, modern settlement life.

After a day filled with great adventure out in the wild, we sit down for dinner at the cozy Restaurant H8, located in historic, protected buildings. Here, we enjoy a delicious two-course meal and take time to reflect on the many impressions of the day.

We will end this full day experience with a serene boat ride back to Ilulissat in the soft evening light.

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To attend this excursion you just be minimum 150 cm tall.

We recommend that you bring a backpack for your own clothes while wearing the drysuit etc.

All our instructors are experienced kayakers and are trained to handle the safety on the water should anything happen. We have a strict guideline for when we can proceed with a tour in terms of wind- and swell conditions. All of our gear and equipment is high quality brands like Kokatat, Hiko and Lightning Paddles, and are made for Arctic conditions too.

We will approximately two hours are on the water in the kayaks.

If there is an uneven number of guests, the instructor decides which of the guests will be in a single kayak. All other guests will be in a tandem kayak, regardless of kayaking experience. If you have booked the excursion as 1 person, you will be placed in a tandem kayak with another guest.

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