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Helicopter Flight to Qalerallit Glacier

  • Helicopter Flight to Qalerallit Glacier
From 1100
Take a scenic helicopter flight over South Greenland’s fjords and icebergs before landing near Qalerallit Glacier for an up-close ice experience.
Lift off by helicopter and soar above South Greenland’s dramatic landscapes, with bird’s-eye views of fjords, icebergs, fishing boats, farms, and small villages. Fly onward to the Qalerallit glacier area, where massive ice walls calve into the sea and reveal the glacier’s retreat over time. Land on or near the glacier to walk on ancient ice, take in the scale of the ice cap, and sample pristine glacier water. This unforgettable experience blends flightseeing, geology, and raw Arctic beauty.

Energy Level

Duration

1.833 hours

Type

ONCE IN A LIFE

Accessible

No

Shore Thing Highlights

  • Guided ice cap tour

  • Stunning views of Qalerallit glacier

  • Helicopter ride over fjords

Need to know

  • Maximum combined weight for 4 sailors is 1,060 lbs

  • Sailors weighing over 250 lbs will be required to pay for two seats

  • This Shore Thing includes approximately 45-minutes of flying time

  • This Shore Thing is weather dependent

  • Weather permitting, Sailors will land on the glacier and have time to walk around

  • This experience is not recommended for Sailors with a fear of heights

  • The walk to the helipad is on an incline and takes approximately 10–15 minutes

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