Travel through Arctic history as you journey the Northwest Passage and the very best of western Greenland and the Canadian Arctic. Observe endless opportunities to view local wildlife such as walruses, seals, seabirds, and polar bears. Arctic experts will relay great insight into the marvelous explorers who have maneuvered this northern sea route. Enjoy this well rounded experience through the Northwest Passage.
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
Transfer to the airport to fly to Kugluktuk, also known as Coppermine. Enjoy a warm welcoming by the community and board the Sea Adventurer later in the afternoon.
Enjoy an abundance of colors while hiking on the tundra in the Bathurst Inlet area. Take in the beauty of the abundant flora in the atmosphere of the short Arctic summer and enjoy specialist insight offered by naturalist guides.
Queen Maud Gulf consists of vast wetlands creating an impeccable breeding area for a plethora of waterfowl such as snow, Ross's and greater white-fronted geese. Also keep an eye out for tundra swans, king and common eiders, and a diversity of waders and shorebirds.
John Franklin drove an expedition in 1845 to the Canadian Arctic with a crew of 129 British naval officers and seamen, with a mission to locate the Northwest Passage. They were considered missing by 1848. For 32 years, rescue missions were organized. In 1859, the first skeletal remains connected with the crew were detected by Captain Francis McClintock on the western bank of King William Island. Below a cairn, he also found the only written remains on Victory Point. Since this discovery in 1859, several artifacts and skeletal remains have been found from Franklin's expedition at numerous locations on King William Island. Erebus Bay displayed the most recent remains of 11 men in 1992.
Sail eastward through the Bellot Strait. Revel in a mid-point stop at the northernmost point of the continental land mass of Zenith Point. Conditions permitting, visit an uninhabited Hudson's Bay Company trading post ashore at Fort Ross. Continue through the narrow channel dividing mainland North America from Somerset Island.
Conditions permitting, land where Sir John Franklin and his men spent a long winter in the mid-1800s before disappearing forever - a tragedy that motivated one of the greatest search missions ever known. Visit a deserted Canadian Mounted Police station ashore on Devon Island. Keep an eye out for musk oxen that regularly meander the ragged slopes.
Following a day at sea, stop over on Grise Fjord, the only settlement on Ellesmere Island. This petite, northernmost community in Canada is populated by just 140 residents. They welcome you with a cultural performance and education on their ancient traditions.
Board Zodiacs for a journey along the bed of the cliffs to view the significant nesting site for Arctic seabirds on Coburg Island. See northern fulmars, black-legged kittiwakes, black guillemots, and thick-billed murres. With luck, have a sighting of walrus, seals, and possibly polar bears.
Arrive roughly 10 degrees from the North Pole, ice conditions permitting, and the furthest point north of the voyage. Here, at Kane Basin, a waterway that is nestled between Greenland and Ellesmere Island, is where Elisha Kane abandoned an icebound ship to guide his men across the frozen Arctic to Upernavik, Greenland - this being an 83 day march. Despite trekking with invalids, Kane lost just one man.
Learn about life in the far north and the Inuit culture. An array of colors arise from the quaint, painted houses as they appear from the shores and hills that encompass this tiny community of 650. Enjoy a hike along a nearby ice sheet.
Narwhal and seals are in their optimal habitat created by the united ice and weather conditions at Cape York. The presence of such wildlife and ice pack may even draw near hungry polar bears. Search for wildlife by Zodiac as you journey amidst the brilliant sea-and-wind chiseled icebergs.
72 degrees North features the world's northernmost open-air museum at Upernavik. On display are two women's boats presented in preserved period buildings - men use kayaks. Kayakers will enjoy this protected fjord for paddling and over 100 islands surrounding the area.
Look out for fin, humpback, minke and killer whales as the ship nears Uummannaq. View colorful houses back-dropped by pure, draped slopes of Mt. Uummannaq, while strolling through the exceptionally photogenic town. Go ashore the small town of Ukkusissat in the afternoon via Zodiac.
Enjoy an invigorating visit to the Eqip Sermia Glacier. While approaching the face of the glacier, notice the breathtaking icebergs that fiercely crash into the bay.
Be swept away by the remarkable labyrinth of young icebergs as you sail through the fjord of Ilulissat, meaning "iceberg" in Greenlandic. Partake in a hike along the beautiful boardwalk to a dazzling viewpoint of the bay. Time permitting, shop for local handicrafts.
Saunter through a truly talented community famed for its skilled kayak builders and stone carvers. Be entertained by musicians and folkloric dancers prior to a cruise along a picturesque fjord, passing abandoned villages along the way.
Day 19: Kangerlussuaq / Disembark / Copenhagen, Denmark
1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch
As the ship voyages down the winding, 100 mile long Kangerlussuaq Fjord, be on deck to indulge in the marvelous scenery. Search with naturalists for gyrfalcon, peregrine falcons, and rare white tailed eagles. When just above the Arctic Circle, disembark in Kangerlussuaq. Fly to Copenhagen for dinner and an overnight at a hotel.
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Two lower berths, two twin beds, shower, porthole window, 119-143 sq. ft
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Two twin beds, shower, two lower berths, double window, 115-142 sq. ft.
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Two lower berths, two twin beds, shower, porthole window, 121-161 sq. ft.
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Two lower berths, two twin beds, bath or shower, two windows, 121-161 sq.ft.
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Two lower berths, two twin beds, en suite bathroom, two windows, 160-165 sq. ft.
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Suite, two lower twin beds, bath with shower, four windows, sitting area, 221 sq. ft.
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Owner’s Suite, two lower berth twin beds, shower/ bathtub, four windows, sitting area, 273 sq ft.
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Two lower berths, two twin beds, shower, porthole window, 117-153 sq. ft.
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Notes
- Rates are quoted in U.S. dollars and represent costs per person, double occupancy. If you are traveling alone and wish to share accommodations, a roommate will be assigned to you whenever possible.
- Additional singles may be available at 1.6 times the share rate.
Initial deposit is 30%, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 130 days prior to departure by bank transfer, check or credit card. All final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and maximum of $20,000 charge
This was my first experience with Adventure Life - and I couldn't have been more pleased with the trip. The guides and local staff in both Buenos Aires and Uruguay were terrific - extremely helpful and accommodating. I really enjoyed meeting the friendly staff in Buenos Aires in person (I left my bags with them for the afternoon).
Karen Snider
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The response from Adventure Life to my first inquiry was prompt and promising. I worked with Jamie Broeckel, Trip Planner, via text, email, and phone calls- always extremely responsive and thorough with information and explaining the process to arrange a private tour for me to Malaysia Borneo. Within about week, the booking was complete and I made decisions because of Jamie's great customer service , friendly manner, and overall competence on behalf of the company's travel expertise. Now I have an itinerary, additional Trip Planner Assistants, several links for vital information for traveling to Maylasia, etc. Still many details for Sept. trip, but now the heavy lifting is done and I can enjoy the rest of the anticipation and research!! Thanks Jamie- you are amazing!!!!
Susan Campo
2 days ago
The trip was not only memorable for the amount of animals we saw but also for the people and accommodations at the two camps where we stayed. Our first guide, BK, was a wealth of information about the animals, landscape and down to the plants and what they were used for. Everyday out was a learning experience with him. All the people at the camps were gracious and the food was excellent.
Our second camp in the Okavanga was just as good as the first as far as the staff, accommodations, food and animals. After our experience at the first camp we amazed that the high quality remained the same. Our guide, G, made sure we were able to enjoy every experience including a rush through the bush to witness a cheetah and an ensuing hunt that he heard over his radio.
In both camps there were enough guides out that if they saw something the other guides were informed which helped in seeing as much as possible. It was also nice that the concessions were large enough that we did not have vehicles following each other throughout the day.
Normally there is always something in a trip of this length that we think could be improved upon but this is the rare case where we cannot think of anything. From the time we left the States to when we returned it was one of the most hassle free vacations we took.
Perhaps emphasizing the use of the laundry facilities at the camps would be useful because of the luggage restrictions would be the only thing I can think of as an improvement to future clients.
Kenneth Dropek
3 days ago
Mary was so pleasant and professional. She made sure all of our questions were answered.