← Hvalsey cruise guide
scenic · Hvalsey

World Heritage Hvalsey by Helicopter: Arctic Sky Perspective

Soar above the UNESCO Kujataa World Heritage landscape by helicopter, tracing the entire Norse and Inuit farming arc from altitude before dropping to Hvalsey itself. The bird's-eye view of fjords, iceberg-laced waters, and green valley floors is simply unrepeatable.

What to expect

Lift off from the Qaqortoq helipad and within minutes the entire Hvalsey Fjord unfolds beneath you — emerald hillsides, mirror-flat water threading between granite peaks, and the unmistakable rectangular outline of the church ruins far below. The pilot follows the UNESCO Kujataa corridor, which encompasses the earliest evidence of Arctic farming. You land near the ruins for a guided ground visit before lifting back to Qaqortoq in a sweeping scenic arc.

Book it with
Sermeq Helicopters
Price available in DKK/USD/EUR via currency selector on the Sermeq Helicopters booking page; typically from approx. USD 450–650 per person for the Hvalsey helicopter tour
Book it →

Good to know

Sermeq Helicopters operates from Qaqortoq; book the specific Hvalsey tour directly via their website and use the currency selector for real-time pricing. Strictly limited seats per flight — book as early as possible, ideally months ahead of your cruise date. Minimum weight requirements may apply; confirm at booking.

Sail there

Luxury cruises that call at Hvalsey — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.

Seabourn · Seabourn Venture
14 nights · calls at Hvalsey
from $14,619
View sailing →
See all cruises to Hvalsey →
← Back to the full Hvalsey guide

⚓ Your bucket-list concierge

Doing the whole cruise?

Tell us your sailing and we'll send the bucket list for every port — the operator to call, real prices, and an honest verdict on each ship tour.

No spam. The honest plan, even when it says skip the ship’s tour.