Explore the best of Greenland’s west coast on this 13-day Arctic small ship voyage, including one of the fastest and most active glaciers in the world. Crossing into the Canadian waters en route to Resolute, you’ll encounter spectacular limestone bird cliffs and Beechey Island, landing site of the Franklin Expedition.
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
Enjoy an included night in Copenhagen, Denmark and meet your fellow travelers.
Day 2: Embarkation Day in Kangerlussuaq
1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
After landing in Kangerlussuaq, you’ll be transferred to the port and then take your first Zodiac ride out to the ship. Embark your ice-strengthened ship and prepare for the upcoming Arctic adventure.
Day 3-7: West Greenland
1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Ancient archaeological sites, massive fjords, Zodiac excursions and tundra hikes await you on this Greenland tour. Sisimiut, your first planned stop, has the feel of a small fishing village with a great harbor for walking around and taking photos. You’ll get to watch a demonstration of traditional kayaking before venturing further north to Ilulissat.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ilulissat is home to the Sermeq Kujalleq glacier, one of the fastest and most active glaciers in the world. In additon to some spectacular Zodiac cruising, there is also a refreshing longer hike in Ilulissat.
Heading further north into the Upernavik Archipelago, you may spot whales and seals. The most northern discovery of any Viking artifacts in the world are at Upernavik, while nearby Kullorsuaq is a small settlement that sustains itself on fishing, whaling and sealing.
Your northern most stops in Greenland are Dundas and Qaanaaq, where glaciers and archaeological sites are found. In Qaanaaq you'll visit the local museum, a great way to gain a deeper appreciation for what it takes to live this far north.
Day 8: Coburg Island
1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Leave Greenland today as the ship sails over to Canada and visit Coburg Island. Polar bears and various species of whales may also be seen here!
It is also an Important Bird Area, where the cliffs are packed with thick-billed murres, northern fulmars, black-legged kittiwakes, guillemots and glaucous gulls.
Day 9-11: Lancaster Sound
1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Exploring the Canadian High Arctic, you’ll have numerous hiking and birding opportunities, the first of which usually takes place at Dundas Harbour on Devon Island. Your beach hike here will be highlighted by visiting the remains of a Royal Canadian Mounted Police post. At Croker Bay, an actively calving glacier often litters the bay with numerous icebergs.
Another Important Bird Area, Prince Leopold Island is home to more than 500,000 seabirds, while the Canadian National Historic Site of Beechey Island is the site of a small grave site, with markers for men who died during Sir John Franklin’s tragic expedition in 1845-46.
You may spot polar bears at Radstock Bay, your final Arctic landing site before your journey home.
Day 12: Disembarkation Day in Resolute
1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Resolute is named after the HMS Resolute, one of the ships sent to search for Franklin’s ships, the HMS Erebus and HMS Terror. Say goodbye to the Sea Explorer and be transferred to the airport for your flight and final overnight in Toronto.
Day 13: Return Home
1 Breakfast
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Our guide and driver were very good with their knowledge and were very helpful with our questions. It was a very pleasant visit that would have been impossible to do on our own. Hotels and restaurants were fantastic. The special places we got to go to, like the kitchens, were great. Enjoyed the entire trip!
Meyer Smolen
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1 day 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
2 days ago
Mary was so pleasant and professional. She made sure all of our questions were answered.