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Ilulissat Icefjord

Ilulissat, Greenland
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Ranked #1 of 11 attractions in Ilulissat
Type: Geologic Formations
Description: This massive and fast-moving glacier travels more that 100 feet per day, dropping huge icebergs into its narrow coastal inlets.
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wooloomooloo
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113 reviews 113 reviews
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94 helpful votes 94 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

This is one of the most awesome and inspiring natural sites I have been privileged enough to see. It is indeed a shame that it is endangered by continuing global abuse of the environment. See it before it changes too much.

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Singapore, Singapore
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 20, 2013

This is the must visit venue when in Greenland. If possible, take a boat trip out to Iluminaq and see the ice fjord on the way there - well worth the time and money. If you cannot afford the time or money for this, the cheapest alternative is to view it from Hotel Artic or Hotel Avanaa.

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Odense, Denmark
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62 helpful votes 62 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 14, 2013

Few places on Earth are this breathtaking. Huge iceberg strand here, blocking the passing of smaller pieces of ice. This makes it look like a giant ice river, nature only adding to the drama. Visit at different times a day, do not forget going there a night during the midnight sun.

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Athens
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 11, 2012

A must see experience, not only for what you see but also for what you hear! The day we made the trip it was not that cold, thus we manage to sit outdoors and admire the views. We use the boat trip and it was really the best way to explore the area

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Southern California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 25, 2012

The icebergs which are the central tourist attraction of this town are incredible, coming in constantly changing types and sizes. Even the same icebergs appear different as both morning and evening light glide over the surface of the ice. Bergs can be seen calving into Disko Bay, and experiencing even the gentle wave generated by a small piece of falling... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 19, 2012

It's like being on another planet there is so much ice and it moves and changes the landscape is forever changing. There are small craft out in the ice flow travelling back to settlements. The sun set late and seemed to take two hours to go down. It really is a beautiful place to see.

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Rome, Italy
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 30, 2012

i just can say that this place was very amazing place. imaybe i cant come back again to this place,but i proude have been there even only for one time

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Sydney
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14 attraction reviews
Reviews in 54 cities Reviews in 54 cities
80 helpful votes 80 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 30, 2012

Writing a review of this astonishing site is almost redundant. Get out there and experience it in whatever way you can. Hike to the lookouts, take a helicopter flight, paddle a kayak or get aboard one of the little local boats for an evening cruise when the light is just amazing. Take freshly charged batteries and an empty memory card,... More

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Adelaide, Australia
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26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 20, 2012

The hike out to the Isfjord is well worth the effort. You are rewarded with spectacular views along the Isfjord. If a hike doesn't appeal then the AirZafari flight over the Isfjord is another spectacular option as the small plane flies low (500') over the Isfjord.

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Reykjavik, Iceland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 19, 2012

At the time too many people, but the view was spectacular and worth the visit also very special sight from air flying in to Ilulissat

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