8 days in Greenland Itinerary

Ilulissat, formerly Jakobshavn or Jacobshaven, is a town in the Qaasuitsup municipality in western Greenland, located approximately 350km north of the Arctic Circle. Kick off your visit on the 17th (Tue): go for a walk through Sermermiut, explore the world behind art at Ilulissat Art Museum, and then see the interesting displays at Ilulissat Museum.

To find photos, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, read Ilulissat tour planner.

Singapore, Singapore to Ilulissat is an approximately 29-hour flight. You'll gain 11 hours traveling from Singapore to Ilulissat due to the time zone difference. Plan for colder temperatures traveling from Singapore in December, with highs in Ilulissat at -10°C and lows at -16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Tue) so you can fly to Sisimiut.

The nation's second city, Sisimut represents a cultural melting pot in which Inuit, Saqqaq, Dorset, Thule, and Danish cultures seamlessly blend.

Start off your visit on the 18th (Wed): examine the collection at Sisimiut Museum.

To see photos, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Sisimiut vacation planner.

Fly from Ilulissat to Sisimiut in 3.5 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 18th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Nuuk.

Home to a quarter of the nation's population, Nuuk represents the nation's cultural and economic center and holds the title as the world's smallest and northernmost capital.

On the 19th (Thu), take in the architecture and design of University of Greenland, then make a trip to Qornok, then don't miss a visit to Nuuk Cathedral, and finally admire the masterpieces at Nuuk Art Museum. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 20th (Fri): contemplate the long history of Hans Egedes hus and then examine the collection at Greenland National Museum and Archives.

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You can fly from Sisimiut to Nuuk in 3 hours. In December, plan for daily highs up to -5°C, and evening lows to -11°C. On the 20th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly to Kulusuk.

Kulusuk, formerly Kap Dan, is a settlement in the Sermersooq municipality in southeastern Greenland, located on an island of the same name. Kick off your visit on the 21st (Sat): explore the different monuments and memorials at New Cemetery, then stroll the grounds of Old Cemetery, then take an in-depth tour of Kulusuk Museum, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Church of Kap Dan.

To find other places to visit, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Kulusuk online travel route planner.

You can fly from Nuuk to Kulusuk in 4 hours. In December, daily temperatures in Kulusuk can reach -3°C, while at night they dip to -7°C. On the 21st (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.