Ilulissat Tours ApS was built from a mix of experience, ideas, and a shared goal to do things properly. Sâlêrak has been running his own taxi business in Ilulissat for more than 10 years. With a strong connection to the town and its development, he wanted to build something that could continue into the next generation. That's why he invested in boats and brought his buses into the company. Silas has worked closely with him in both taxi and bus operations for years and is part of the same foundation.
At the same time, Nick and Niklas had already been talking about creating something of their own. They have both worked in tourism for more than 5 years, as captains, guides, and in daily operations on the water. Over time, it became clear that they wanted to build something better for themselves. They have seen how visitors experience Ilulissat, and they felt there was room for something more personal, where service, communication, and local knowledge come first. "For us, this is not just seasonal work. This is where we live. We know the water, the conditions, and the way life works here, because we've grown up with it and continue to work in it all year round. That's what we bring into every tour: real local knowledge, honest service, and an experience that feels natural, not scripted".
Four owners, all from Ilulissat or with deep ties to it. We share the work across boat tours, bus transport, and winter activities, and we share the responsibility for every guest who comes through.
Born in 2002 in Sisimiut and moved to Ilulissat in 2006, this is home. Sailing the Arctic on his own since age 13, with more than 5 years in the tourism industry. Today he focuses on boat tours, transportation, and genuine Greenlandic hospitality, sharing the beauty and culture of Ilulissat and Disko Bay with guests.
Born in Sisimiut in 2002, moved to Ilulissat at age six. Earned his captain's certificate in 2022 and started sailing with tourists immediately, but has navigated Greenlandic waters since he was a boy. In 2025 he became a father, and his daughter is the greatest gift in his life. In winter he runs dogsledding tours, which is also a personal passion, he keeps many dogs and spends most of the season with them.
Born in 1987 in Ilulissat and grew up here. Father of two: a son, Bruno, and a daughter, Uka. Started as a taxi operator in 2008, and has worked in transportation and service in Ilulissat ever since. In 2017 he became co-owner of a bus operation together with Sâlêrak, and today he is co-owner and director of the bus division at Ilulissat Tours ApS.
Born in Sisimiut in 1966. Married to Kathrine since 1990; four children and three grandchildren. Began working from his own small fishing and hunting boat at age 13, became a fisherman in 1980, started a taxi business in 1988, and co-founded a marine workshop and shipyard in Sisimiut in 2003. The whole family moved to Ilulissat in 2006. Returned to the taxi business in 2015 (12 taxis today) and started running tourist buses in 2018. In 2026 he co-founded Ilulissat Tours ApS together with his son Nick.
We operate in the Arctic throughout the changing seasons of the year. During summer, our focus is mainly on experiences at sea, including Icefjord cruises, whale watching, glacier tours, and private boat charters. During winter, we focus primarily on land-based activities such as snowmobile tours, dog sledding, ice fishing, and other Arctic winter adventures. Our transportation services for visitors and cruise ship guests operate year-round.
For us, sustainability is not about making grand promises. It is about operating responsibly in the place we call home. All of our tours include transportation, ensuring a simple and comfortable experience for our guests from start to finish.
We have a deep respect for the nature we grew up in. It is the landscape where we spent our childhood, learned from our families, hunted, fished, and created memories that stay with us throughout our lives. We believe local knowledge and experience are the right way to operate here in our home, both on the water and on the land.
When we approach whales, we reduce our speed and switch off the engine whenever possible, allowing the animals to behave naturally with minimal disturbance. We also believe in making respectful use of local resources. Fish caught during our fishing trips are never wasted. Any catch not taken home by guests is used locally, including as food for our sled dogs.
Our dogs are an important part of Greenlandic culture and everyday life. They are not simply part of our winter activities – they are part of our families and are cared for throughout the entire year.
Even as the world changes, we will always do our best to protect the land we call home and the nature that surrounds us. We experience the changes taking place in the Arctic ourselves, including changes in weather and nature that affect both daily life and the activities we depend on. For this reason, we believe that respect for nature and responsible use of its resources are more important than ever.
As a locally owned and operated company, we want to share the Arctic in a respectful way and help ensure that future generations can experience the same nature and traditions that we have been fortunate enough to grow up with. We hope to pass this knowledge on to our own children and grandchildren, just as our parents and grandparents passed it on to us. What we have learned from the land, the sea, and the changing seasons is part of who we are, and we believe this knowledge should continue to live on through future generations.