Village Boat Tour to Oqaatsut from Ilulissat in Greenland

This trip departs from Ilulissat, a picturesque town on the western coast of Greenland. It sits beside the famous Ilulissat Icefjord, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. On this exciting boat tour in Ilulissat, you'll sail to Oqaatsut, a small settlement located about 15 km (9 mi) north.

Your village boat tour to Oqaatsut begins at the harbour in Ilulissat, where you'll board the comfortable boat. The experienced guide will welcome you on board and provide life jackets for your adventure. After a quick safety and itinerary briefing, the boat trip from Ilulissat begins! The captain will start sailing through the breathtaking Disko Bay, home to massive floating icebergs.

It takes approximately 1 hour to reach Oqaatsut from Ilulissat, which lies nestled along the rugged coastline of Disko Bay. Also known as Rodebay, this settlement is a former whaling station. The remote village offers an authentic taste of traditional Greenlandic life. The village is home to only 45 residents, with a school, small shop, and restaurant. There are no cars in Oqaatsut, and a generator is used to supply electricity. Drinking water mainly comes from melted ice.

Upon arrival at Oqaatsut, you'll have some free time to explore the charming village. You can meet local fishermen, admire the stunning views of surrounding frozen fjords and drifting icebergs, and experience the slow-paced Greenlandic lifestyle. At the end of your visit to Oqaatsut, you'll sail back to the starting point in Ilulissat.

This guided boat tour from Ilulissat to Oqaatsut offers a unique look into a peaceful and traditional village in Greenland!