Have questions? We're here.
Houses of Greenland

Nuuk Wildlife Viewing Trips & Safaris

Travel made your way
Talk with an expert
Build your ideal Arctic trip. Call 1.406.541.2677
Start Planning My Trip
Travel to Greenland and experience the awe-inspiring wildlife on a one-of-a-kind safari. From majestic polar bears and arctic foxes to walruses, whales, and reindeer, Greenland offers a unique opportunity to observe nature in its purest form. Join Adventure Life on one of these 36 Wildlife Viewing Tours in the Nuuk region for 2026 or 2027, with trips ranging from 5 to 29 days and starting at just $7,195. With our expert guides leading the way, you'll get up close and personal with some of nature's most remarkable creatures. Take in stunning views of snow-capped mountains and glaciers as you explore this vast landscape filled with wild animals living their best lives undisturbed by humans. Don't wait any longer - contact one of Adventure Life's tour specialists today for help planning your next seamless trip!
Filter (36 Results)
  • Start Date
    OR, More specific start
  • Length
    to
  • Price
    to
  • Activity Levels
  • Experiences
  • Activities
  • Ships
  • Destinations
    • Nuuk
Hallgrimskirkja Church in Reykjavik
from $11,595
EBD $2000
EXPLORE

South Greenland: Exploring Glaciers, Fjords and Viking Culture

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • Discover Ikersuaq fjords
  • Trace Norse history
  • Cruise Prins Christian Sund
  • Trek through Uunartoq
Starts / Ends
Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities
Camping
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 12-day cruise from Reykjavik to Nuuk aboard Ultramarine and explore glaciers, fjords, Norse ruins, hot springs, colorful villages, and dramatic Arctic coastlines. Experience hiking, Zodiac rides, wildlife viewing, and historic sites such as Hvalsey and Qassiarsuk while discovering Greenland’s culture, landscapes, and communities.
Cruise Details
0
Hikers in Kapisillit
from $10,252
EXPLORE

Nuuk Adventure: Camp Kiattua

Small Group Tour - 4 Day Itinerary
  • Take a waterfall hike near the camp
  • Enjoy BBQ in the wilderness
  • Visit Kapisillit's Settlement area
  • Go for a deep-sea fishing trip
  • Go kayaking or swim in the ice
  • Stay in a remote camp outside Nuuk
Starts / Ends
Nuuk / Nuuk
Activities
Fishing, Wilderness Lodge Exploration
Activity Level
Variable
Set out on a 4-day Nuuk adventure at the remote Camp Kiattua, ideal for activities in the Arctic. Take an open-air Zodiac boat ride to start the adventure, then hike to a nearby waterfall. Enjoy the wilderness and a boat trip to Kapisillit. Try deep-sea fishing, hike to Nuuk's ice fjord, kayak through ice, and swim with icebergs for a unique experience
Tour Details
0
Colorful Sisimiut, Greenland
from $19,780
EXPLORE

Arctic Spring: A Journey Through Ice and Inuit Culture

Nuuk Roundtrip - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot
  • Explore colorful Nuuk
  • Spot humpback whales
  • See Inuit culture
  • Visit Disko Island
Starts / Ends
Nuuk / Nuuk
Activity Level
Variable
Sail aboard Le Commandant Charcot through Greenland’s icy wilderness. Visit Nuuk, Disko Bay, Disko Island, Sisimiut, and Baffin Bay. Witness glaciers, wildlife, and colorful Inuit towns on this polar exploration cruise aboard a cutting-edge luxury icebreaker. Experience Arctic nature and culture up close in one unforgettable journey.
Cruise Details
0
First views of Baffin Island
from $16,990
EXPLORE

Baffin Island: Exploring Canada’s Wild Arctic Frontier

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 13 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Resolution
  • Explore rugged Baffin fjords
  • Search iconic Arctic wildlife
  • Cruise scenic Nuuk coastline
  • Navigate the remote Davis Strait
Starts / Ends
Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activity Level
Variable
Sail from Reykjavík to Canada’s High Arctic on a 13-day expedition aboard National Geographic Resolution. Navigate Baffin Island’s fjords, search for wildlife, and explore remote landscapes shaped by ice, cliffs, and ancient culture. The flexible route maximizes time in glaciers, bays, and rugged coastal terrain.
Cruise Details
0
A towering iceberg drifts in Disko Bay
from $12,800
EXPLORE

Northern Lights Cruise from Greenland to Canada

Nuuk Roundtrip - 16 Day Itinerary aboard SH Vega
  • Explore vibrant Nuuk culture
  • Visit UNESCO Disko Bay
  • Enjoy Sisimiut cultural experience
  • Sail historic Bellot Strait
Starts / Ends
Nuuk / Nuuk
Activity Level
Variable
Sail through Greenland and the Canadian Arctic on a 16-day cruise aboard SH Vega. Explore Nuuk, Disko Bay, Pond Inlet, and Beechey Island. Experience Inuit culture, towering glaciers, and rare Arctic wildlife.
Cruise Details
0
Hallgrimskirkja Church in Reykjavik
from $7,195
EXPLORE

Greenland Explorer

Reykjavik to Kangerlussuaq - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory
  • Meet local communities in Greenland
  • Crossing the Denmark Strait
  • Learn Inuit traditions
  • Discover Nuuk culture
Starts / Ends
Reykjavik / Kangerlussuaq
Activity Level
Variable
During this 12-day Arctic adventure, sailing from Reykjavik to Kangerlussuaq aboard Ocean Victory. Explore pristine fjords, towering glaciers, and remote villages while engaging with Inuit culture. Cruise through Denmark Strait, Prins Christian Sund, and Evighedsfjorden, witnessing polar wildlife including whales and seabirds.
Cruise Details
0
Colorful Sisimiut, Greenland
from $23,580
EXPLORE

Expedition to the Edge of the Ice Sheet

Reykjavik to Nuuk - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial
  • Explore Tasiilaq Arctic settlement
  • Cruise Sermilik Fjord icebergs
  • Skjoldungen Island landing
  • Approach the active Eqi Glacier
Starts / Ends
Reykjavik / Nuuk
Activities
Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing, Village Visits, Archaeological Site Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 14-day cruise from Reykjavík to Nuuk aboard Le Lyrial. Explore Greenland’s fjords, glaciers, Inuit towns, Viking ruins, and Arctic wildlife. Experience Zodiac landings, iceberg-filled bays, and remote coastal landscapes rarely reached by traditional cruises.
Cruise Details
0
Solar eclipse, mysterious natural phenomenon when Moon passes between planet Earth and Sun
from $13,695
EXPLORE

Total Eclipse & Greenland

Reykjavik to Kangerlussuaq - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros
  • Cross wildlife-rich Denmark Strait
  • Witness total solar eclipse
  • Discover Blosseville Coast beauty
  • Relax in Uunartoq hot springs
Starts / Ends
Reykjavik / Kangerlussuaq
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on an unforgettable 13-day Arctic cruise from Reykjavik, Iceland to Kangerlussuaq, Greenland aboard Ocean Albatros. Witness the total solar eclipse in East Greenland while exploring glaciers, remote fjords, and Inuit villages rich in history and culture.
Cruise Details
0
Houses of Greenland
from $11,500
EXPLORE

Cruise from Greenland to Canada

Nuuk to Halifax - 15 Day Itinerary aboard SH Vega
  • Cruise Eternity Fjord glacier
  • Explore Nuuk’s cultural landmarks
  • Step inside Viking longhouses
  • Spot walrus, belugas, polar bears
Starts / Ends
Nuuk / Halifax
Activities
Northern Lights
Activity Level
Variable
Sail from Nuuk to Halifax on a 15-day cruise aboard SH Vega. Navigate the icy fjords of Greenland, meet Inuit communities, visit Norse ruins, and explore wild Canadian coastlines. Spot polar bears, whales, seabirds, and glaciers while discovering remote Arctic history, nature, and culture across Greenland, Labrador, and Newfoundland.
Cruise Details
0
Midnight sun light, Ilulissat
from $13,895
EBD $2000
EXPLORE

West Greenland: Discovering Massive Icebergs and Inuit Communities

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer
  • Cruise Eternity Fjord amid cliffs
  • See Sisimiut’s Arctic culture
  • Hike Itilleq Fjord
  • Spot Arctic wildlife
Starts / Ends
Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities
Biking
Activity Level
Variable
Experience an 11-day voyage from Reykjavík to Greenland aboard Ocean Explorer, visiting Eternity Fjord, Sisimiut, Eqip Sermia Glacier, and Ilulissat Icefjord, with glacier cruising, wildlife viewing, Zodiac landings, hikes, and visits to remote Inuit communities along Greenland’s eastern and northern coasts.
Cruise Details
0
Musk Ox roaming the Northwest Passage
from $25,495
EBD
EXPLORE

Northwest Passage

Toronto - Calgary - 16 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Explore Sisimiut’s Inuit culture
  • Discover Pond Inlet’s heritage
  • Experience Port Leopold’s landscape
  • Visit uninhabited Devon Island
Starts / Ends
Toronto / Calgary
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 16-day cruise through the legendary Northwest Passage aboard the Sylvia Earle, exploring Canada’s High Arctic and its historic sites linked to famous explorers. Engage with Inuit communities and observe Arctic wildlife while witnessing the impact of changing sea ice in this captivating region.
Cruise Details
0
The edge of Greenland's ice cap
from $11,995
EXPLORE

Greenland & Wild Labrador: A Torngat Mountains Adventure

Kangerlussuaq - St. John's, NL - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova
  • Cruise through Kangerlussuaq Fjord
  • Explore Nuuk’s cultural sites
  • Cross the Arctic Circle
  • See Torngat Mountains National Park
Starts / Ends
Kangerlussuaq / St. John's
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 15-day Greenland & Wild Labrador: A Torngat Mountains Adventure cruise from Greenland to Newfoundland aboard the Ocean Nova, sailing through majestic fjords, historic sites, and breathtaking Arctic landscapes. Visit the Viking settlement at L’Anse aux Meadows and experience warm Newfoundland hospitality in remote coastal villages.
Cruise Details
0
A polar bear wanders onto an iceberg in Greenland
from $8,995
EXPLORE

Heart of the Arctic

Nuuk - Iqaluit - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory
  • Explore Nuuk museums
  • Walk Kimmirut tundra
  • Visit Kinngait artists
  • Cruise Akpatok cliffs
Starts / Ends
Nuuk / Iqaluit
Activity Level
Variable
Experience a 13-day journey from Nuuk, Greenland, to Iqaluit, Nunavut aboard Ocean Victory. Explore fjords, museums, Inuit cultural sites, remote communities, Davis Strait, Ungava Peninsula, Akpatok Island, and Southeast Baffin by ship and Zodiac.
Cruise Details
0
Stunning landscapes in Prince Christian Sound
from $8,995
EXPLORE

Iceland to Greenland: In the Wake of the Vikings

Reykjavik - Nuuk - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova
  • Spot whales in Denmark Strait
  • Discover Southeast Greenland fjords
  • Visit Viking ruins at Brattahlíð
  • Hike in stunning Sermersooq
Starts / Ends
Reykjavik / Nuuk
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 13-day Iceland to Greenland: In the Wake of the Vikings cruise aboard the Ocean Nova. Follow the path of the Vikings, sail through the Denmark Strait, and explore the pristine fjords of Southeast Greenland. Witness Arctic wildlife, towering icebergs, and historic sites like Brattahlíð, the former home of Erik the Red.
Cruise Details
0
Kayaking and Zodiac Cruising in Ilulissat Icefjord, Greenland
from $50,995
EBD
EXPLORE

Traversing the Northwest Passage

Toronto - Anchorage - 29 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Explore Ilulissat’s glaciers
  • Search for Arctic wildlife
  • Discover Inuit culture
  • Visit the historic Herschel Island
Starts / Ends
Toronto / Anchorage
Activity Level
Variable
Join this 29-day expedition from Toronto to Anchorage aboard the Greg Mortimer. Navigate the Northwest Passage, explore historic sites, meet locals, and spot Arctic wildlife.
Cruise Details
0
Amazing blue water and ice in Greenland
from $9,995
EXPLORE

Heart of the Arctic

Kangerlussuaq - Iqaluit, NU - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova
  • Sail through stunning fjords
  • Cross the Arctic Circle
  • Spot polar bears ands whales
  • Discover Viking history
Starts / Ends
Kangerlussuaq / Iqaluit
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 14-day Heart of the Arctic cruise aboard Ocean Nova. Explore dramatic fjords, witness calving glaciers, and cross the Arctic Circle under the northern lights. Visit communities like Nuuk, Kinngait, and Salluit, where Inuit traditions thrive. Cruise by Zodiac to remote islands teeming with polar bears, walruses, and seabirds.
Cruise Details
0
Witness the Total Solar Eclipse
from $28,595
Save $1000
EXPLORE

Iceland to Greenland: Total Solar Eclipse

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer
  • Witness total solar eclipse
  • Explore seldom-visited Westfjords
  • Cruise massive Scoresby Sund
  • Spot muskoxen and Arctic foxes
Starts / Ends
Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities
Small Ship Sailing, Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Activity Level
Variable
Sail from Reykjavik, Iceland, to Greenland on a 17-day cruise aboard the Ocean Explorer. Discover the unspoiled beauty of Iceland’s Westfjords, navigate the vast Scoresby Sund—the world’s largest fjord system—and witness a rare total solar eclipse from a prime viewing location along the path of totality.
Cruise Details
0
First views of Baffin Island
from $19,195
EXPLORE

Northwest Passage: The Legendary Arctic Sea Route

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • Explore Ilulissat Icefjord
  • Discover Northwest Passage
  • Visit Inuit communities
  • Cruise iceberg fjords
Starts / Ends
Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities
Kayaking, Hiking, Photography Seminars, Spa Relaxation, Citizen Science
Activity Level
Variable
Sail from Reykjavik to Greenland and Arctic Canada on a 17-day polar expedition aboard Ultramarine. Discover Nuuk, Baffin Island, the Northwest Passage, Ilulissat Icefjord, and remote Arctic fjords through Zodiac cruising, wildlife viewing, and community visits, ending back in Iceland.
Cruise Details
0
1-18 of 36 Results

Arctic Travel Guide

Top Arctic Travel Destinations

Arctic Trips by Departure Date

Top Experiences in Arctic

Arctic Trips by Duration

Arctic Trips by Activity

More Reasons

Why Travel With Adventure Life

All News

Recognized By