Walk the UNESCO-listed Icefjord trails to the ancient Sermermiut settlement — one of the Arctic's most significant archaeological sites — with icebergs the size of skyscrapers as your backdrop. This private guided hike fuses 4,000 years of human history with the planet's most dramatic frozen landscape.
What to expect
The trail descends from the edge of Ilulissat into the valley of Sermermiut, where ruins of ancient turf houses are visible among the wildflowers. Your guide contextualises the archaeological layers — from Norse contact to 18th-century abandonment — while the icefjord stretches out before you, choked with bergs calved from the Sermeq Kujalleq glacier just kilometres away. The main overlook offers one of Greenland's most photographed panoramas: a seemingly endless procession of blue-white ice towers. The round hike takes approximately 2–3 hours at a leisurely pace.
Good to know
Trailhead is a short walk from the town centre. Wear sturdy walking shoes or hiking boots; the path is well-maintained but can be muddy. Private guide should be pre-booked directly — ask for a morning departure to beat day-visitor crowds and allow maximum time before all-aboard.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Ilulissat — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.