Adventure tours into the vast wilderness of Greenland.
Journey into a unique arctic world
Greenland is a place of incomparable natural beauty. With so many rare natural features, including towering icebergs, colossal glaciers, and expansive tundra as far as the eye can see, it’s impossible to resist the desire to explore.
That’s where we come in. We’re a company specializing in tours and charters to help you explore this wonderful arctic landscape up close. Photography tours, boat charters, overnight camping, and even the chance to join us in exploring someplace new.


Who we are
We’re a small adventure tourism company based in Ilulissat, Greenland, specializing in tours of this beautiful outdoor landscape.
We may be small in size, but our dynamic spirit more than makes up for it. In addition to offering a standard repertoire of tours, we can often accommodate custom requests. Anything from photography tours of the bay, to being dropped off to camp on an island and even exploring a previously unexplored locations, we got you covered.
Google Reviews
EXCELLENT Based on 43 reviews Bader Alnaimy2025-09-07Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ivan was very informative. knowledgeable, and friendly. Highly recommend Tiphaine Rollet2025-08-30Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had a very pleasant and awesome discovery of the Greenlandic landscapes around Ilulissat with Ivan who is an excellent guide and he has been very flexible to organize very nice excursion for me even if it was a last minute call. I truly recommend going on an expedition with Greenland Backcountry. Giorgio Cavallaro2025-07-27Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We took the tour in the Ice Fjord with Ivan, a very good person, kind, very knowledgeable. During the visit he gave us a lot of information, we were also lucky enough to meet the whales, an unforgettable experience. On our return we stopped at a fishing boat and bought a large cod which we ate in the oven in the evening, phenomenal. Thanks Ivan, unlike one of your competitors who behaved in an ignoble, bandit-like manner. jerome guiot2025-07-26Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very nice experience. Ivan is very professional, the equipment is of very good quality. I recommend. OLGA S.2025-07-12Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Una magnífica experiència la visita a Oqatsuut un poble tranquil on encara pots veure la manera tradicional de viure els Inuit. El millor complement a la visita va ser l'Ivan, el responsable de Greenland Backcountry, que ens va dedicar una visita privada amb tot tipus de detalls. Gràcies!! Xavier Cornejo2025-07-11Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Our experience with Greenland Backcountry was very pleasant. Ivan is a highly trained professional who can organize any activity for you, both winter and summer. His modern and safe boats allow him to navigate efficiently among the icebergs. I highly recommend them. S. Al-Fadalah2025-06-30Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. تجربة جولة كاياك مع شركة جرينلاند باك كانتري في مضيق إيلوليسات، كانت تجربةً مذهلة! كان التجديف عبر المياه الهادئة المُحاطة بالجبال الجليدية الشاهقة تجربةً لا تُنسى. مع مرشد محترف، ذوي خبرة يحرص على أن يشعر الجميع بالأمان والراحة، حتى أولئك الذين يجربون الكاياك لأول مرة Philippe Fleury2025-06-26Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ivan est un merveilleux connaisseur de la région d'Iulissat. Il donne (en anglais) une foule d'informations sur la nature, les glaces, les habitants, la faune. Il est également prêt à rendre tous les services possibles pour rendre le séjour facile et agréable. Axel Lischewski2025-06-04Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Greenland Backcountry provided us with a great full-day experience on his boat where we were able to see the coastline around Ilulissat, hunt for whales, use photo opportunities for icebergs and feel the powers of nature. Highly recommended! Axel Jenny Maclay2025-04-11Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I went winter kayaking with Ivan at Greenland Backcountry this past month, and this was an experience of a lifetime! Ivan was very helpful in organizing this special outing, and he also went above and beyond by taking photos and videos during this experience for a project of mine. Ivan was very prompt in responding to my questions, and he was a great source of knowledge about Greenland. Highly recommend booking a tour with Ivan and Greenland Backcountry!
Tripadvisor Reviews
EXCELLENT Based on 58 reviews Bader2025-09-07Verified Highly recommended tour Ivan was very informative, knowledgeable, and friendly. Highly recommend We Kayak through beautiful icebergs the weather was just perfect to take the tour. I wanted to see the hump whales, but we couldn’t. Ivan also provide various other tours like snowmobiling, northern lights hunting Dariazl2025-09-06Verified Highly recommend :) That was a great time! The speed, being so close to water, dodging icebergs. You can really feel the adrenaline in your veins and, at the same time, you can admire the beauty of arctic nature- closer than ever.Wonderful adventure with experienced helmsmen! anjaschaaf2025-08-21Verified Wonderful evening in the icebergs off Ilimanaq We were very lucky to experience an unforgettable trip with Ivan! You can immediately feel how much pleasure he has in showing the impressive icebergs and bringing them to life with exciting explanations.The excursion was not only informative, but also incredibly personal and warmly designed. A unique experience !Thank you, Ivan – this trip was definitely a highlight we will never forget! Highly recommended! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ EZ7continents2025-08-18Verified Stunning daytrip with Ivan from Greenlandbackcountry Our family spent a day with Ivan on his boat. We traveled south from Ilulissat beyond Qasigiannuguit and into a fjord where we saw a breeching whale meandering around scooping up fish into his giant open mouth! We also happened upon Greenland Grenades, a semiprecious stone that was laying out in the open at a spot onshore where we stopped for a pitstop (see attached photo). They are similar to a poor man's ruby. We wedged them out of the rock with our fingers +/- another rock. There were also icebergs everywhere, some as big as cruise ships and others as large as the Pyramids! Overall, Ivan is a gentleman. We enjoyed our excursion with him. He is not a native Greenlander, but he seems to have integrated into life there very well. His SUV is probably the nicest one in town -- very comfortable for transfers, etc. I would be happy to recommend Ivan. Tourist1953812025-07-27Verified ICE FIORD TOUR We took the tour in the Ice Fjord with Ivan, a very good person, kind, very knowledgeable. During the visit he gave us a lot of information, we were also lucky enough to meet the whales, an unforgettable experience. On our return we stopped at a fishing boat and bought a large cod which we ate in the oven in the evening, phenomenal. Thanks Ivan, unlike one of your competitors who behaved in an ignoble, bandit-like manner. Sherpa303903093452025-07-23Verified Pure passion Ivan is incredibly passionate about Greenland and goes the extra mile for his customers. He was flexible and accommodating throughout. We went to Eqi Glacier late in the evening to enjoy the magical light, with unhurried stops to watch birds, waterfalls, and whales. An unforgettable experience! Rodrigo I2025-07-21Verified Boat tours in ilulissat Really nice tours with greenland backcountry. Fast and nice comunication via WhatsApp, Ivan tries to make sure you get the best tours acording to the weather. Few people on the boat, really safe tours, they have clothes if necessary. Amazing icebergs views. I highly recommend greenland backcountry. Linda R2025-07-15Verified Boat Tour I had a great tour. There were five guests in a covered boat. The village was very interesting. Ivan was an excellent guide with lots of insights to the village and the culture. I highly recommend Ivan and the tour. Xavi Barcelona2025-07-11Verified A good option in Ilulissat Our experience with Greenland Backcountry was very pleasant. Ivan is a highly trained professional who can organize any activity for you, both winter and summer. His modern and safe boats allow him to navigate efficiently among the icebergs. I highly recommend them. Sophie M2025-06-26Verified A fantastic experience We booked four trips with Ivan and they were all amazing: Oqaatsut, Ilimanaq, midnight sun and whales. Ivan knew how to find the whales and we stayed to observe them for more than an hour. Thank you very much Ivan: what wonderful memories! Moreover Ivan gives a lot of information about life in Greenland, about the formation of ice and he is ready to render all kinds of services concerning our daily life.