HIGHLIGHTS
- Visit
Beechey Island National Historic Site
- Marvel
at enormous icebergs at Ilulissat Icefjord, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Cruise
pristine natural areas to spot amazing Arctic wildlife
- Enjoy
an Inuit cultural welcome at Mittimatilik (Pond Inlet)
- Explore
the spectacular west coast of Greenland
DATES / RATES
Rates are listed per person
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Mandatory Transfer Package Details:
- Northbound
Charter Flight: Toronto, ON to Kangerlussuaq, GL. Early-morning
departure - Price: USD 1,375
- Southbound
Charter Flight: Resolute, NU to Ottawa, ON. Evening arrival - Price:
USD 1,270
Rates are listed per person
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| Start Date | End Date | From EUR | From USD |
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Mandatory Transfer Package Details:
- Northbound
Charter Flight: Toronto, ON to Kangerlussuaq, GL. Early-morning
departure - Price: USD 1,375
- Southbound
Charter Flight: Resolute, NU to Ottawa, ON. Evening arrival - Price:
USD 1,270
ITINERARY
Please
Note: The Aug 5, 2023 voyage is a
return trip, travelling in the opposite direction
Day
1: Kangerlussuaq, Greenland: Cross the Arctic Circle
After
your charter flight from Toronto, ON, you'll transfer to the "Ocean
Endeavour" by Zodiac. Begin your
journey by sailing down Kangerlussuaq Fjord (Søndre
Strømfjord), a 190-kilometre-long fjord surrounded by
mountains and glaciers, and cross the Arctic Circle on your way. Kangerlussuaq,
the settlement at the head of the fjord, is a former US Air Force base
and Greenland's primary flight hub.
Day 2: Sisimiut Coast: Witness
Stunning Glaciers, Islands, and Fjords
Explore
West Greenland's complex coastal waterways that includes glaciers,
islands, and fjords against a towering mountain backdrop, with
plentiful opportunities for hiking and Zodiac cruising. Learn about
the Saqqaq, Dorset, Thule, and modern Inuit cultures that have called
the Sisimiut region home for the past 4,500 years. The waters
are relatively warm here, due to the West Greenland Current and the
subarctic location.
Day 3: Ilulissat: Take
a Zodiac Cruise Around Towering Icebergs
Visit
the town of Ilulissat, with splendid museums, cafés, craft
shops, and a busy fishing harbour. View the
icebergs from shore on a hike along the boardwalk at this UNESCO World
Heritage Site, then board a Zodiac to cruise your way among them! Ilulissat
translates literally to “iceberg”—an apt
name for this site at the mouth of the Sermeq Kujalleq glacier, a
source of many of the icebergs in the North Atlantic.
Day 4: Western Greenland:
Hike
the Tundra
Choose
the activity you like best during an expedition landing on Greenland's
stunning west coast. Whether you
prefer hiking, walking, photography, or sitting contemplatively, you'll
be delighted! Admire the
mighty mountains and the tiniest tundra flowers—a stop in
this area will offer many outstanding features to pique your interest.?
Day 5: At Sea —
Davis Strait: Learn
Onboard
Deepen
your understanding of the Arctic as we steam across the Davis Strait
towards Nunavut, Canada. Enjoy
workshops and presentations, watch a documentary, and get out on deck
with your binoculars to look for whales, seabirds, and marine wildlife.
Day
6: Mittimatalik (Pond Inlet), NU, Canada: Experience Inuit Culture
Attend
a cultural performance put on by the talented Tununiq Arsarniit Theatre
Group, featuring drum dancing, throat singing, and storytelling. Mittimatalik
is a busy Arctic community in a beautiful setting—the views
of nearby Bylot Island are stunning! Enjoy
exploring the town and take the opportunity to purchase unique
handcrafted?mementos when available, too.
Day 7–10:
Tallurutiup Imanga (Lancaster Sound) & Devon Island: Seek
Whales, Seabirds, and Polar Bears
Spend
four fun-filled days exploring Tallurutiup Imanga (Lancaster Sound),
one of Canada's newest National Marine Conservation Areas. Cruise by
ship and by Zodiac in search of narwhal, beluga, and bowhead whales
that transit and feed in this area. Admire
Devon Island's unique geological character, with its flat-topped
mountains, glacial valleys, and substantial ice cap. At the northern
edge of Tallurutiup Imanga, it's the largest uninhabited island on
Earth at over 50,000 square kilometres.
Hike
the tundra, cruise a glacier face, and keep your eyes peeled for polar
bears and other wildlife from ship and from shore. Visit
archaeological sites with expert interpretation to learn about the
human history of Inuit and their ancestors who once lived on this
now-abandoned island. Then catch
a glimpse of more recent history when you visit the remains of a Royal
Canadian Mounted Police and Hudson's Bay Company site at Dundas Harbour.
Day
11: Beechey Island: Visit a Franklin Expedition Historical Site
Pay
your respects at this haunting memorial to Sir John Franklin's failed
expedition. Learn the
compelling history of the HMS Erebus and HMS Terror's attempts to sail
through the Northwest Passage. Franklin's
crew overwintered at Beechey Island, where three of his men died, and
numerous search parties later used the spot as a depot and rendezvous.
Thomas Morgan of the HMS Investigator was buried here in 1854 alongside
Franklin's men. Visit their
graves and the ruins of nearby Northumberland House while contemplating
the poignant history.
Day
12: Qausuittuq (Resolute), NU, Canada: Wave a Fond Farewell
Say
your goodbyes to the Arctic in Qausuittuq (Resolute). The community's
name, meaning “place with no dawn,” comes from its
dark winters, but during your visit at the height of summer, you'll
experience the midnight sun—a time of no darkness. Take in the
unique geography and geology here, characterized by shoreline gravel
flats, rocky coastal bluffs, and deposits of glacial moraine.
Learn
about the significance of the origin of the hamlet; in 1953, Inuit from
Inukjuak, Québec and Mittimatalik were relocated under false
pretences by the Canadian government with the aim of asserting Canadian
sovereignty. Today the
community is home to just under 250 people and is an important staging
point for High Arctic research, tourism, and military activities.
Disembark
the Ocean Endeavour and transfer by Zodiac to shore for your charter
flight to Ottawa, ON.
(Click image to view Ship details)
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Passage
aboard the Ocean Endeavour
- Applicable
taxes and credit card fees
- Complimentary
expedition jacket
- Contribution
to Adventure Canada’s Discovery Fund
- Special
access permits, entry, and park fees
- Expert
expedition team
- Guided
activities
- Sightseeing
and community visits
- All
Zodiac excursions
- Port
fees
- Pre-departure
materials
- Educational
program
- Nikon
Camera Trial Program
- Interactive
workshops
- Evening
entertainment
- All
shipboard meals
Not
Included:
- Commercial
and charter flights
- Program
enhancements/optional excursions
- Gratuities
- Personal
expenses
- Mandatory
medical evacuation insurance
- Additional
expenses in the event of delays or itinerary changes
- Possible
fuel surcharges and administrative fees
- Pre-
and post-trip hotel accommodation
