THE WORLD'S LARGEST ISLAND
Luxury Greenland Holidays from the UK
World's Largest
ISLAND
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Why Greenland
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HAND-VETTED PROPERTIES
Ice, Icebergs and the Edge of the Map
Greenland is the world's largest island and one of its last great frontiers — a vast ice sheet, fjords choked with colossal icebergs, tiny brightly painted settlements, a living Inuit culture, and the Northern Lights overhead. With its new airports transforming access, this once almost-unreachable land is opening up as never before.
At HighStreet Holidays we don't simply book Greenland — we route it: the icebergs of Disko Bay, an expedition along the wild coast, or a winter aurora and dog-sledding escape, with the flights, lodges and logistics handled.
With access to a carefully vetted portfolio, from Ilulissat boutique stays to small expedition ships, we build a Greenland journey to one of the most extraordinary places on earth.
Greenland is the edge of the map — icebergs the size of buildings, a living Inuit culture and skies full of aurora. Its new airports are finally making it reachable.
Signature Experiences
Moments That Linger
Greenland is a land of ice and elemental scale. These are the experiences our clients come home remembering.
Ilulissat Icefjord
The UNESCO-listed icefjord at Disko Bay, where the most productive glacier outside Antarctica calves icebergs the size of buildings into the sea — Greenland's defining sight.
The Ice Sheet
The vast inland ice that covers most of the island — a frozen world up to three kilometres thick, viewed from its edge or by helicopter, on a scale beyond imagining.
Inuit Culture
The brightly painted settlements, the warmth of Greenlandic communities and a living Inuit hunting culture — the human heart of this elemental land.
The Northern Lights
From autumn into winter, some of the clearest, darkest aurora skies anywhere — the lights dancing over ice and fjord, far from any light pollution.
East Greenland & Scoresby Sund
The remote, dramatic east coast and the world's largest fjord system — expedition territory of towering walls, glaciers and rarely-seen wilderness.
Whales & Kayaking
Humpback and fin whales among the icebergs, sea kayaking the calm fjords, and dog-sledding in winter — adventure amid the ice.
Featured Properties
Where You'll Stay
Every expedition vessel and lodge we feature has been carefully vetted by our specialists — the small ships and addresses our clients return to, year after year.
Recommended Packages
Curated for Every Occasion
Every package includes return flights from your nearest UK airport (lowest fares ex-London), transfers and the expedition voyage or lodge stay — tailored by your specialist.
Most Popular
8 Nights
Greenland Icefjords & Coast
- Fly to Reykjavik or Kangerlussuaq for the expedition departure
- 8-11 day expedition voyage along the Greenland coast (Disko Bay & Ilulissat Icefjord)
- Icebergs, glaciers, Inuit settlements, tundra hikes
- Full board on ship | expedition cabin | parka & boot hire included
- Zodiac cruises among icebergs | guided landings | Greenlandic culture programme
- Return flights from London airports + Reykjavik/Kangerlussuaq flights
Signature Journey
11 Nights
Greenland in Style
- Fly to the gateway - luxury pre-voyage hotel night
- 11-14 day luxury voyage (East Greenland's Scoresby Sund - the world's largest fjord system - or West Greenland + Baffin)
- Premium suite + butler + Zodiac and helicopter excursions
- Full board with fine dining & premium drinks | all-suite accommodation
- Northern Lights (autumn) | musk ox & Arctic wildlife | photography programme
- Return flights from London airports + gateway flights
Ultra Luxury
14 Nights
Greenland Private Expedition
- Fly to the gateway - luxury pre-voyage stay
- 14+ day grand or private-charter expedition combining East & West Greenland (or Greenland + Iceland + Baffin)
- Owner's suite or full private yacht charter with dedicated expedition crew
- Full board, all-inclusive, finest cabins
- Remote fjords beyond scheduled itineraries | private guiding | helicopter & heli-hiking
- Return flights from London airports + all expedition flights
Looking for something different? Enquire below or call us on 020 3322 7866 and we'll curate a Greenland journey around you.
Best Time to Visit
When to Go
SUMMER
June to August
The main season — the ice-free coast opens up, the midnight sun lights long days, and conditions are best for icebergs, hiking, kayaking and expedition cruising.
AUTUMN & AURORA
September to October
Crisp days, autumn colour on the tundra and the return of dark skies — the Northern Lights begin, with fewer visitors and atmospheric light.
WINTER
November to March
Deep cold and dark, the prime season for aurora and dog-sledding around the settlements — limited but magical, with the new airports easing winter access.
SPRING
April to May
Lengthening days, snow-covered landscapes and excellent dog-sledding and ski touring, before the summer thaw — a quiet, beautiful shoulder window.
Sample Itinerary
A 7-Night Greenland Journey (Disko Bay & Icebergs)
Every itinerary we create is bespoke — this is simply one way a trip unfolds.
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DAY 1 — ARRIVAL
Into Greenland
Your flight reaches Greenland via Copenhagen or Reykjavik — the new airports have transformed access. A first night in Nuuk or Ilulissat.
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DAYS 2-3 — THE ICEFJORD
Ilulissat
The UNESCO Ilulissat Icefjord — boat trips among colossal icebergs, coastal walks and the calving front of the great glacier.
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DAYS 4-5 — DISKO BAY
Whales & Settlements
Whale watching among the bergs, visits to brightly painted settlements and an introduction to Inuit life and history.
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DAY 6 — ICE & AURORA
The Ice Edge
A helicopter or boat to the ice-sheet edge, and — in season — an evening beneath the Northern Lights.
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DAY 7 — DEPARTURE
Homeward
Fly home via Copenhagen or Reykjavik — or join an expedition ship to continue along the coast.
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Getting There
- No direct flights from the UK — typically via Copenhagen (around 4.5 hours to Nuuk) or via Reykjavik, Iceland
- Nuuk's new international airport (opened 2024), with more opening through 2026, has transformed access
- Connections from major regional UK airports
Entry Requirements
- UK passport holders need no visa for short stays
- Greenland is part of the Kingdom of Denmark but is NOT in the EU or Schengen Area, so its days are separate from your Schengen allowance, and a Schengen visa is not valid for Greenland
- If transiting Copenhagen, Denmark's Schengen rules apply on the way through
- Passport valid 6 months recommended
Health & Safety
- No vaccinations are legally required for entry from the UK
- Comprehensive travel insurance with emergency medical evacuation cover is essential — and often mandatory for expedition voyages, as these are remote regions far from hospitals
- A reasonable level of mobility helps for Zodiac landings
- Ask your doctor about seasickness remedies for any sea crossing
Currency & Local Notes
- The currency is the Danish Krone (DKK); cards are widely accepted in towns
- Greenlandic and Danish are spoken, with English in tourism
- Settlements are small and remote — we plan flights, boats and weather buffers carefully
- Tipping is modest