Explore a remote settlement in Greenland on this snowmobiling tour to Oqaatsut from Ilulissat!
This adventure departs from Ilulissat, a picturesque coastal town in western Greenland. On this snowmobiling tour from Ilulissat, you'll travel to the nearby village of Oqaatsut, located approximately 20 kilometres (12 miles) north.
The snowmobiling trip to Oqaatsut begins at the meeting point in Ilulissat. You'll be greeted by the experienced guide and receive the equipment. For this excursion, you'll sit as a passenger on the snowmobile as the guide drives, so you can simply sit back and relax. After a quick safety briefing and instructions, the 3-hour snowmobile ride to Oqaatsut begins!
Riding with the guide, you'll travel across the snow-covered terrain to the small settlement of Oqaatsut, only accessible by snowmobile, dog sled or boat in wintertime. You'll ride across rolling hills and frozen lakes to reach the picturesque village, home to a close-knit community of just 40 residents.
At the village, you'll explore its traditional wooden houses, small shop, restaurant, and bed & breakfast. The village's residents live a simple lifestyle surrounded by rugged nature, gathering melted ice for water and hunting their own food. A light meal is also included, or you can arrange to eat at Restaurant H8 in the village for an additional fee. At the end of the trip, you'll return to the starting point in Ilulissat.
Discover Greenland's incredible Arctic landscapes on this snowmobiling tour to Oqaatsut from Ilulissat!
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Practical information
On this excursion, you'll depart from Ilulissat and embark on a 3-hour guided snowmobile tour to the village of Oqaatsut.
- Arrive at the starting point in Ilulissat
- Meet the guide
- Safety briefing and instructions
- Set up the snowmobile
- The snowmobiling adventure begins!
- Ride as a passenger on the guide's snowmobile
- Travel to Oqaatsut
- Explore the village
- Return to the starting point in Ilulissat
For this excursion, participants will ride as a passenger on the snowmobile, with the guide as the driver. It is not possible to drive the snowmobile yourself.
A light packed meal is included in the price. If you prefer to eat at Restaurant H8 in Oqaatsut, it costs an additional 254 DKK per person. Please contact the instructor directly in advance to arrange the restaurant meal.
- Guide
- Snowmobile equipment
- Helmet
- Hot drinks
- Meal
- Meal at H8 Restaurant (254 DKK)
- Warm layers of clothing
- Winter overalls
- Winter boots
- Woollen socks
- Hat
- Gloves
- Scarf