Above the Arctic Circle

On a partially guided tour, Nordic Visitor books your accommodation and excursions for a self-guided travel experience. That means you’ll enjoy some free time to explore on your own as well as planned, guided day tours.

Each activity is run by a different tour operator, so you’ll get to meet a few local guides throughout your trip.

You can rest assured that Nordic Visitor only works with a small number of handpicked suppliers that meet our high standards. The activities you’ll participate in are all extremely well rated so you’re sure to have a memorable time.

During your tour, we’re with you every step of the way. Plus, you’ll always be able to reach us on your trip by calling our 24/7 helpline.

Please wait to book your flights to Iceland until after we have confirmed your desired travel dates for this tour. This is due to varying availabilities of services included in this package.

After making a booking with Nordic Visitor, it might take a few weeks to confirm your travel arrangements. If you have any questions about your flights and itinerary, please contact us for more details.

Return flights from Iceland to Greenland are included in this tour package.

Flight times are subject to availability, which means we cannot guarantee specific flight times. Your travel consultant will choose the best times depending on flight availability and your travel plans, and they will inform you of the timings once your trip has been arranged.

Depending on your flight times, you may need to spend an extra night in Reykjavík at the start or end of your trip. If this is the case, your travel consultant will let you know and arrange the additional night’s accommodation.

Absolutely! There are plenty of incredible sights to discover in Iceland, making it the perfect place to add nights to extend your Nordic adventure. If you’d like to add nights to your tour, or even combine your Greenland trip with an Icelandic one, feel free to contact us for details.

On your Greenland adventure you’ll stay in quality, local accommodation. Please note that in Greenland, room types are based on standard European sizes. This means they are usually smaller than in North America.

Yes! You can add optional extra activities during the booking steps online. You can also add additional nights in Reykjavík, if you’d like to spend some time exploring Iceland at the beginning or end of your tour.

Yes! This tour is suitable for well-travelled, active children of 12 years or older. If your children are younger than 12, please check with your travel consultant as we may still be able to accommodate them.

Please note that due to the limited availability of flights and hotels, any children in your party will be charged at the full adult rate for this tour.

Yes, you should have moderate to good physical fitness to take part comfortably in this tour. This is because packages set in the Arctic are considered adventure travel due to the specific conditions you’ll experience.

Arctic travel can sometimes involve extreme weather conditions as well as vigorous activity on many excursions.

By booking with Nordic Visitor, you’ll have peace of mind knowing that there’s always someone there for you throughout your trip.

For support and advice during the day, you can call our office. And if anything unexpected happens outside working hours, you can reach us on our 24/7 helpline. 

During your tour, there will always be a travel expert on call to handle any unforeseen situations, such as unusual weather or events.

Yes, we highly recommend booking travel insurance for your trip.

There are numerous insurance providers online, offering policies with varying levels of coverage. These will protect your finances in the event of illness or other medical emergencies, lost or damaged luggage, flight cancellation, trip curtailment, theft and much more.

If you’re arriving from Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom or Australia, you won’t need a visa to visit Greenland.

Visiting from another country? You can find the complete list of countries whose nationals require a visa to enter Greenland on the Visit Greenland website. If you do require a visa, they maintain a list of local embassies that can assist you with the process.

Your passport must also be valid for at least 3 months from your departure from Greenland. It’s good to check your passport expiry date early in case you need to renew it.

Because of its northerly location, close to the Arctic Circle, Greenland enjoys long days throughout the summer.

Around the summer solstice, you’ll experience almost 24 hours of daylight. This phenomenon, known as the midnight sun, occurs within the Arctic Circle and is when the sun doesn’t fully set below the horizon for weeks at a time.

These long daylight hours give you plenty of time to explore. That said, you may want to pack a sleeping mask if you are a light sleeper or tend to wake up at dawn.

The summer climate in Greenland is generally mild and dry with average daytime temperatures of 5–10° C (41–50° F). It’s worth noting that the weather can change suddenly so we recommend bringing warm, waterproof outerwear, thermal layers and good hiking boots and/or rubber boots. It’s also a good idea to bring mosquito repellent and sunglasses.

Even in summertime, Greenland’s climate can feel cool. As you’ll probably spend a lot of time outdoors, you should be ready for a variety of weather conditions. Here is a recommended summer packing list for your trip to Greenland:

• Durable insulated jacket
• Rain gear, including sturdy wind and waterproof layers, like a jacket and trousers
• Robust walking shoes with a good grip
• Mid-layers such as a fleece or woollen jumper
• A few pairs of warm hiking socks
• Hat, gloves and scarf
• Backpack for daily adventures
• Electronic equipment such as smartphone, external powerpack, and travel adapters
• Reusable water bottle
• Sunglasses, sunscreen and eye mask for the summer sun
• And don’t forget your camera!

The currency in Greenland is Danish Krone (DKK). We recommend bringing some local cash with you, or a debit card (bank card) with a 4-digit PIN number for withdrawals at ATM machines.

It’s best to book as soon as you can to secure your preferred travel dates. Once you have picked your tour, check the availability calendar to see which months are open for booking. Then, select the date you want and complete your booking.

As this package is subject to availability, please wait for a confirmation email from your travel consultant before booking your flights to Iceland.

If you like to plan well ahead, you’ll find that there are many tours available to book for the following year. And if you have any questions or need advice, you can always contact us. 

After booking your tour package online, you will be contacted within 2 business days by your own dedicated travel consultant. They will be your point of contact for all your travel needs before, during and even after your trip. 

We aim to complete bookings within a few weeks. During this time we take care of booking your accommodation, activities, and transport, confirming all parts of your journey. Once this is done, your travel consultant will provide you with all the details of your trip. 

When we get back to you might depend slightly on how far ahead you’ve booked your travels and other tours running at the time. 

After you have booked your tour, we will begin the booking process for your trip. We aim to complete the preparation within a few weeks. This includes reserving your accommodation and confirming all your services in Greenland.

Once your trip details are finalised, we’ll prepare your personal itinerary and booking overview and send them to you via email.

So what can you expect after you land in Greenland?

After picking up your luggage, you’ll take a shuttle from the airport directly to your accommodation. Check-in times vary between hotels and guesthouses, but it normally starts between 2–4 PM.

If you arrive before check-in opens, you’ll be able to store your luggage while you explore the area. You may also be able to request early check-in for an additional fee. Please contact your personal travel consultant to see if this might be possible.

Check-out times vary between hotels and guesthouses, but it’s normally around 12 PM. If your flight back to Iceland isn’t until later in the day, you may be able to store your luggage at the hotel reception. Simply return later to collect your bags before catching your transfer to the airport.

If you have time, enjoy one final stroll around town or do some last-minute souvenir shopping before leaving Greenland.

No need! Nordic Visitor is already working on offsetting the estimated carbon footprint of your package. We’ve partnered with an environmental fund in Iceland to carbon offset all our tours.

Carbon offsetting your international flights is not included, but we highly recommend you look into possibilities with your airline or directly through a local environment fund. 

Because of inclusions on this tour, it requires a non-refundable deposit payment of 50% of the total price at the time of booking. You can view more about the deposit and cancellation fees here.

All bookings are charged in Icelandic Króna (ISK). Prices displayed in other currencies are indicative only and based on the daily exchange rate as issued by the Central Bank of Iceland. Therefore, conversions from ISK to other currencies will fluctuate from day to day.