Set sail on Complete West Greenland, a 10-day voyage that unites ice, mountain, culture, and solitude along Greenland’s wild western coastline. From soaring glaciers to colourful coastal villages, this journey stitches together the essence of Greenland’s highlights into one unforgettable expedition.
You arrive in Kangerlussuaq, where the ice flows meet the fjords, and board your ship to begin an immediate immersion in Arctic wilderness. As you sail northward, first stop is Sisimiut—Greenland’s second city—where vibrant houses, century-old Arctic traditions and wildlife trails beckon. Then to Qeqertarsuaq (Disko Island), with its basalt peaks, black-sand shores, lush slopes, and crystal clear waters framed by dramatic geology.
Continuing north, your route sweeps into Uummannaq Fjord and Akulleq, landscapes of towering cliffs, drifting icebergs, and remote tundra where the silence is deep and the light stretches on forever. Glide among the ice at Eqip Sermia Glacier, feel the power as ice calves into the sea. Arrive in Ilulissat, home of the UNESCO-protected Icefjord — massive, churning, awe-inspiring, where ice dominates the landscape in breathtaking scale.
Touch the small settlement of Itilleq, where local life unfolds at a quiet pace and traditions persist under enormous skies. Continue to Kangaamiut, a painting-like village perched beside fjords, and sail into Evighedsfjorden (“Fjord of Eternity”) with its glacier-lined walls and remote feel. Finally, disembark in Greenland’s capital, Nuuk, where modern vibrancy blends with Arctic remoteness.
From Zodiac cruises that meander past glacier fronts to hikes through tundra carpets, from mornings in tiny settlements to evenings under long northern light — this voyage is for those who want both comfort and wild wonder.
Not sure if this is your ideal Arctic expedition? Head to our Destination Arctic overview to compare timing, styles of exploration, what each route offers, and how your polar journey could look.
And why stop at one expedition? Extend the adventure with pre- or post-voyage escapes through Mexico, Panama, or the legendary Cuba via North South Journeys, and turn this journey into a story that stretches beyond maps and horizons.
