west greenland sail and Kayak expedition
sail Greenland’s Wild West Coast.

Join SSV for a week of sailing, kayaking and hiking through the ice and fjords of West Greenland. Using our 16-passenger schooner, Elsi, we journey north from Ilulissat through Disko Bay to Disko Island and Uummannaq Fjord. Each day offers opportunities to paddle among icebergs, trek through picturesque valleys, visit remote communities and experience the sight of whales under the midnight sun. This trip is suitable for paddlers, hikers and those seeking an in depth experience of the west coast of Greenland with a small group of likeminded travellers.
discover disko bay: Icebergs, whales and the Midnight Sun
Uummannaq Fjord: Islands to icecaps
aboard Elsi: Your Home at Sea
Grade
Dates
2026
28 Jun-6 Jul, 7-15 Jul
Cost
Additional kayaking package- AU$899.00 per person.
2025 prices are in Australian dollars.
2026
From US$6200.00* per person.
Kayaking package tbc.
2026 prices are in U.S. dollars.
*Cost depends on cabin chosen.
IncludES
- One way flight from Reykjavik to Ilulissat.
- Hotel accommodation for one night in Ilulissat, Greenland.
- Return transfer from Illulissat to vessel.
- Seven nights ship accommodation.
- All meals on board ship.
- Expedition guide services.
- Port taxes and port charges imposed by government authorities.
Excludes
- Outward flight from Ilulissat at the end of the trip.
- Single supplements.
- Visa, passport and vaccination charges and airport departure taxes.
- Hotels and meals not included in the voyage itinerary.
- Optional excursions not included in voyage itinerary.
- Laundry, personal clothing, medical expenses, personal travel insurance and items of a personal nature such as bar charges and phone/email charges.
- Emergency evacuation charges.
- Alcohol unless specified.
- Optional activities such as kayaking unless the activity supplement has been paid.
- Tips on board for crew and service personnel.
Day 1
Flight from Reykjavik, Iceland to Ilulissat, Greenland. Overnight in Ilulissat.
Day 2
Board Elsi and set sail to Disko Island.
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Explore Uummannaq, take in the spectacular fjord views and explore the town, set at the foot of a heart-shaped mountain. Part of the towns charm is the red post box where letters to Santa are received from all over the world.
day 6
Day 7
Day 8
Today we awake in Arve-prinsens Ejland. This area is great for kayaking among the ice and searching for Greenland’s elusive wildlife. Tonight, we enjoy our final meal together and re-live our incredible experiences. Later in the evening we set sail for Ilulissat.
Day 9
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