HIGHLIGHTS
- Enjoy
an Inuit cultural welcome in a Nunavut community
- Marvel
at enormous icebergs at Ilulissat Icefjord, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Cruise
pristine natural areas to spot amazing Arctic wildlife
- Visit
Beechey Island National Historic Site
- Sail
the infamous Northwest Passage at the top of the world
DATES / RATES
Rates are listed per person
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Mandatory Transfer Package Details: - Northbound Charter Flight: Yellowknife, NT, Canada to Kugluktuk (Coppermine), NU, Canada. Early-morning departure - Price: USD 1,320
- Southbound Charter Flight: Kangerlussuaq, Greenland to Toronto, ON, Canada. Evening arrival - Price: USD 1,375
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: Yellowknife, NT, Canada to Kugluktuk (Coppermine), NU, Canada. Early-morning departure - Price: USD 1,320
- Southbound Charter Flight: Kangerlussuaq, Greenland to Toronto, ON, Canada. Evening arrival - Price: USD 1,375
ITINERARY
Day
1: Kugluktuk (Coppermine), NU, Canada: Begin Your Adventure
After
your charter flight from Yellowknife, NT, you'll transfer to the Ocean
Endeavour by Zodiac. Begin your journey in Kugluktuk, the westernmost
community in Nunavut, located at the mouth of the Coppermine River.
Known for many years as Coppermine, the community reverted to its
original Inuinnaqtun name - meaning "place of moving waters" - on
January 1st, 1996. Iqaluktuuttiaq (Cambridge Bay), NU is an alternate
embarkation point that may be used based on sea, ice, and weather
conditions.
Day
2–4: Kitikmeot Region: Sail the Northwest Passage
Navigate
the ice-strewn waters of this infamous waterway in search of wildlife.
Although this is Nunavut's least-populated region, wildlife abounds
here both in the sea and on land. Call in at Uqsuqtuuq (Gjoa Haven),
home of the Guardians of Terror Bay. Listen to the stories shared by
locals of Roald Amundsen, who overwintered in the bay for two years
while searching for the Northwest Passage. Amundsen became the first
European to cross the Northwest Passage, thanks to the knowledge and
largesse of Inuit. Visit the excellent cultural centre, well-known for
carvings and wall hangings.
Day
5: Prince Regent Inlet: Enjoy Birdwatching & Zodiac Cruising
Search
this area rich in marine and avian life for the thick-billed murres,
ivory gulls, beluga, narwhal, and bowhead whales who reside in the
ice-strewn waters. Delve deeper into the exploration of the Northwest
Passage and the mercantile efforts of the Hudson's Bay Company at
intriguing expedition landing sites.
Day
6: 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
7–8: Tallurutiup Imanga (Lancaster Sound): Seek Whales,
Seabirds, and Polar Bears
Spend
two 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
9: Ausuittuq (Grise Fiord), NU: Experience Inuit Culture
Feel
welcomed into Ausuittuq, where you will have a chance to meet members
of the community, learn about their way of life, and hear their
stories. The hamlet, whose name means "place that never thaws," sits
1,150 kilometres above the Arctic Circle. Learn about the significance
of the origin of Canada's northernmost community; during the Cold War
in 1953, Inuit from Inukjuak, Québec and Mittimatalik were
relocated under false pretences by the Canadian government
with the aim of asserting Canadian sovereignty. Be sure to talk a walk
up to the touching sculpture memorializing the community's history.
Day
10–11: Smith Sound: Reach Your Furthest North
Break
your personal record of latitude in Smith Sound, an ancient Inuit
travel route that divides Ellesmere Island from Greenland. Learn the
stories of Adolphus Greely, Sir George Nares, Elisha Kent Kane, and
other explorers and adventurers searching for the North Pole, who
travelled these waters with varying degrees of success.
Day
12: At Sea: Learn Onboard
Deepen
your understanding of the Arctic as we steam towards Greenland. Enjoy
workshops and presentations, watch a documentary, and get out on deck
with your binoculars to look for whales, seabirds, and marine wildlife.
Day
13–14: Northwest Greenland: Hike the Tundra
Choose
the activity you like best during an expedition landing on Greenland's
stunning northwest coast. Whether you prefer hiking, walking,
photography, or sitting contemplatively, you'll be delighted! Admire
the glaciers and icebergs that abound here, as we seek opportunities to
hike, Zodiac cruise, explore, and view wildlife as conditions allow.
Day
15: 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
16: Itilleq Fjord: Witness Stunning Glaciers, Islands, and Fjords
Explore
the west Greenland coastline, a rich mixture of islands and complex
coastal waterways. The tundra foliage will be in gorgeous colour during
your visit in the Arctic autumn. Enjoy one last expedition landing here
to explore the landscape of wild Greenland.
Day
17: Kangerlussuaq, Greenland: Cross the Arctic Circle
Complete
your journey up Kangerlussuaq Fjord (Søndre
Strømfjord), a 190-kilometre-long fjord surrounded by
mountains and glaciers, and cross the Arctic Circle one last time 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. Transfer
by Zodiac to shore, then ride to the airport by bus for your charter
flight to Toronto, ON.
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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
