Arctic Circle New Year's Eve Extraordinary Journey Copenhagen + Ilulissat + Nuuk World Heritage Icefjord + Dual Time Zone New Year + Aurora & Dog Sledding 6-Day 5-Night Private Tour
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Important Travel Information
- ▶Season note: the aurora season runs roughly September to March and needs dark, clear skies; April–August nights are too bright. Sightings depend on weather and solar activity and cannot be guaranteed.
- ▶Season note: husky and reindeer sledding and snowmobiling depend on snow cover, usually December to March.
At a glance
- Length
- 6 Days 5 Nights
- Start / end
- Ilulissat → Copenhagen
- Suits
- Seniors
- Best season
- Winter
- Destinations
- Norwegian FjordsNordic Countries
Day by day
- Day 1Ilulissat → Ilulissat Town → Ilulissat Fishing Harbor
- Day 2Ilulissat Icefjord → Ilulissat
- Day 3Ilulissat Ice Sheet → Ilulissat
- Day 4Ilulissat Icefjord → Icefjord Centre
- Day 5Ilulissat
- Day 6Ilulissat Airport → Nuuk → Copenhagen
Price includes
Chauffeur only: private car, Chinese-speaking driver-guide, fuel, tolls and parking, the guide’s room and meals.
All-inclusive: everything above plus hotels, the main tickets listed in the itinerary and daily breakfast.
Not included
Flights, visas, travel insurance and personal spending; with Chauffeur only, hotels, tickets and meals are yours to arrange.
Practical details
- Pick-up point and start time: agreed with your consultant when you book.
- Luggage: a 7-8 seat Mercedes V-Class takes about 7 large cases; larger groups or more luggage get a bigger vehicle.
- Child seats: available — tell us the children’s ages and weights when booking.
How to book
- Contact a consultant (WeChat, WhatsApp or the enquiry form) with your dates, group size and ideas
- The consultant confirms each day, the vehicle and hotels, and sends a quote
- Once you accept the quote, pay in full to secure the vehicle and driver-guide
Cancellation and changes: see our booking terms and cancellation policy
Tour Highlights
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Ilulissat Town
Ekrem Canli / CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia Commons
Itinerary Overview
Copenhagen – Ilulissat | First Glacial Encounter Across Latitude 69°N
Bid farewell to the Danish capital and board an exclusive flight directly to Greenland's "Iceberg Capital"—Ilulissat, embarking on a polar walking journey.
Ilulissat
Arrive in Ilulissat, accompanied throughout by a private butler, and begin a polar walk that transcends time and space.
Ilulissat Town
Wander among colorful wooden houses, visit the century-old Zion Church, and experience the Inuit philosophy of life.
Ilulissat Fishing Harbor
Stroll through the bustling yet warm fishing harbor, watching seabirds skim past the reflections of icebergs.
Dining Arrangements
- Breakfast On your own
- Lunch On the flight
- Dinner Welcome Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel Arctic
Ilulissat | Ice Sea Rhapsody & Dual Time Zone New Year's Eve Gala
Sail out to gaze closely at colossal icebergs and experience the globally rare "Double New Year" celebration.
Ilulissat Icefjord
Sail out to sea and gaze closely at the massive icebergs calved from the glacier, floating on the water and radiating a dreamy blue glow.
Ilulissat
Celebrate the European New Year at 9 PM local time, then welcome Greenland's native New Year at the stroke of midnight.
Dining Arrangements
- Breakfast Hotel breakfast
- Lunch Light meal on board
- Dinner Five-course exquisite New Year's Eve Gala Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel Arctic
Ilulissat | Snowfield Gallop & Celestial Dance
Ride a dog sled team across the frozen wilderness and drive to a tranquil spot to observe the Northern Lights.
Ilulissat Ice Sheet
Command a team of 12 to 16 purebred Greenlandic sled dogs, traversing the frozen wilderness and serene ice lakes.
Ilulissat
Drive to a tranquil location far from light pollution to observe the magnificent Aurora Borealis (green silk).
Dining Arrangements
- Breakfast Hotel breakfast
- Lunch Light meal
- Dinner Hotel dinner
Accommodation
Hotel Arctic
Ilulissat | Walking the World Heritage Site & The Heart of the Glacier
Hike deep into the Ilulissat Icefjord and visit the Icefjord Centre to explore nature and science.
Ilulissat Icefjord
Hike deep into one of the Northern Hemisphere's most active glaciers, walking on massive moraines and feeling the raw power of nature.
Icefjord Centre
Visit the modern "Icefjord Centre" and learn about the story of glaciers and climate change through interactive exhibitions.
Dining Arrangements
- Breakfast Hotel breakfast
- Lunch Local restaurant
- Dinner Local restaurant
Accommodation
Hotel Arctic
Ilulissat | Free Time & A Slow Journey into Polar Culture
Explore Ilulissat freely, savor Greenlandic cuisine, visit artisan workshops, and deeply integrate into local life.
Ilulissat
Taste authentic Greenlandic cuisine at a local specialty restaurant, or wander the town streets to explore artisan workshops.
Ilulissat
Rest in a café, watch an elder mending fishing nets, and experience the daily life of the Inuit people.
Dining Arrangements
- Breakfast Hotel breakfast
- Lunch On your own
- Dinner On your own
Accommodation
Hotel Arctic
Ilulissat – Nuuk – Copenhagen | Farewell to the Polar Region, Returning with Fulfillment
Private transfer to the airport, fly back to Copenhagen via Nuuk, concluding the exclusive polar journey.
Ilulissat Airport
After breakfast, a private car transfers you to the airport for a flight stopping over in Greenland's capital, Nuuk.
Nuuk
Experience the rich Nordic atmosphere of Greenland's capital, Nuuk.
Copenhagen
Fly back to the bustling city of Copenhagen, concluding the journey.
Dining Arrangements
- Breakfast Hotel breakfast
- Lunch On the flight
- Dinner On the flight
Accommodation
None
Transparent Pricing & Package Comparison
Your group only, never shared. Choose All-inclusive or Chauffeur only
All-inclusive
Car, driver-guide, hotels, the main tickets on the itinerary and daily breakfast in one quote, so there is nothing left to book once you arrive.
- Private car: Mercedes-Benz V-Class (7-8 seats) or 9-seat van, incl. fuel, tolls & city entry fees
- Driver-guide: A Chinese- and English-speaking driver who also guides, with you throughout; no mandatory tipping
- Hotels: 4-5 star hotels or country-house hotels near the sights or in town (glass igloos on Arctic trips), not far-out locations
- Tickets: The main tickets and activities on the itinerary (icebreaker cruise, king crab safari, Jungfrau railway, castle entries, etc.)
- Breakfast & guide costs: Hotel breakfast every day; the driver-guide's out-of-town room and meals are covered
Chauffeur only
For guests who would rather book their own hotels (for example with Marriott or Hilton points) and choose their own restaurants.
- Private car: Mercedes-Benz V-Class or 9-seat van, door to door along the itinerary, incl. fuel & insurance
- Driver-guide: Drives and explains along the way; the guide's out-of-town room and meals are covered
- Route check: Before you travel, go through each day's route and timings one-to-one with a consultant, at no extra cost
- Tickets and meals paid by you (the guide can help book them)
- Hotels booked by you (we send a list of hotels along the route)
Why Choose OuluTrip Private Tailored Travel? (Our Value Philosophy)
We book hotels near the sights or along the route rather than cheaper ones far out of town, so there is less doubling back and the first stop of the day is not far away.
Only your family or friends are in the car — a 7-8 seat Mercedes V-Class with room for luggage. Stop somewhere safe when you see a view you like, and set the start time and pace of each day yourselves, with no coach-tour roll calls.
Chauffeur only and All-inclusive are quoted separately, with what is and isn't included listed above. No shopping stops, no compulsory extras. The more of you travel together, the less the car costs each person.
📌 About Our Group Tier Scaling:
• European private charters are calculated per vehicle — private departures start from just 2 guests (never joined by strangers);
• As your party size grows (e.g. 4 or 6-7 family members), fixed vehicle and guide costs are shared, significantly reducing the per-person start price!
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