Canada to Greenland

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Small Group Tour
Experience the far-flung wilderness of Greenland and Baffin Island on this unforgettable Arctic voyage. Led by a team of experts, cruise north of the Arctic Circle to some of the most remote fjords, islands and settlements on Earth. Heading out on regular Zodiac trips, prowl for polar bears on Monumental Island, visit an abandoned whaling station on Kekerten ...

Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy

Highlights

    • Explore the world heritage-listed ilulissat icefjord. cruise past icebergs and hear the thunderous roar of ice calving from sermeq kujalleq, the world’s fastest moving glacier
    • Visit some of the most beautiful and isolated places on the planet, including sam ford fjord, where rocky mountains loom from the sea
    • Led by a team of experts, get close to a unique array of wildlife – such as walruses, sea birds and perhaps even polar bears – on regular zodiac trips
    • Mingle with welcoming locals in far-flung greenlandic and inuit communities. learn how humans have used hunting and fishing to survive the extreme climate of the arctic for so long

What's this trip about?

    Experience the far-flung wilderness of Greenland and Baffin Island on this unforgettable Arctic voyage. Led by a team of experts, cruise north of the Arctic Circle to some of the most remote fjords, islands and settlements on Earth. Heading out on regular Zodiac trips, prowl for polar bears on Monumental Island, visit an abandoned whaling station on Kekerten and explore the Inuit hamlet of Pangnirtung, before continuing onto breathtaking Sam Ford Fjord, the Eqip Sermia Glacier and the fishing and hunting community of Itilleq. In the icy reaches of the world’s northern tip, the scenery, wildlife and history are one-of-a-kind. Just like this seaborne adventure.

Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeGroup - max of 48 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
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Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Small Ship Cruise

Destinations

  • North America
  • Canada
  • Greenland

Attractions

  • Baffin Island
  • Ottawa

Activities

  • Culture

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Itinerary

Travel Map
Day 1 Arrive Ottawa
Welcome to Ottawa, where your Arctic adventure begins. Arrive into the city any time today, and independently transfer to the group hotel (accommodation for the night is included). On arrival at the hotel, you'll receive a welcome letter outlining the departure informati...
Day 2 Embarkation in Iqaluit
After breakfast today, the group will take a transfer to the airport and board a charter flight to Iqaluit, the territorial capital of Nunavut. Although the flight time will be communicated to you on Day 1 when you arrive at the hotel, weather conditions can sometimes le...
Day 3 Monumental Island
Off the southern coast of Baffin Island, this small, isolated island is completely uninhabited, except for the Arctic animals that call it home. In the company of your experienced expedition staff, explore the rugged shoreline in a Zodiac, scouting for hauled-out walruse...
Day 4 Kekerten Island and Pangnirtung
Today you'll cross the Arctic Circle. Disembark at uninhabited Kekerten Island and wander around the historical remains of a whaling station. This National Historic Site of Canada was charted by Scottish whaler Captain William Penny in 1840, and soon became a major whali...
Day 5 At Sea
As the ship steams briefly south, enjoy views of the southern coast of Baffin Island. Today will be spent at sea, so rug up and join the expedition staff on deck as they keep a look out for birds and whales. This is the perfect chance to relax with a glass of wine or hot tea and take in the wondrous beauty around you.

Day 6 Cumberland Peninsula
Continue sailing around the Cumberland Peninsula. The weather will guide us as to where we make our shore landings via Zodiac.

Day 7 Sam Ford Fjord
Situated about 450 kilometres (380 miles) north of the Arctic Circle, Sam Ford Fjord is one of the most isolated places on the planet. Even so, this little-explored part of Baffin Island is one of the world’s best big-wall playgrounds, attracting adventurous climbers eag...
Day 8 Uummannaq and Qilaqitsoq, Greenland
In the morning, visit the abandoned settlement of Qilaqitsoq, where a ghoulish discovery was made in 1972: the two graves of eight fully dressed mummies, thought to have drowned circa 1475. The remains of three women and a child are kept at the Greenland National Histori...
Day 9 Eqip Sermia
Today, sail to one of the most breathtaking sights in Greenland: the Eqip Sermia Glacier. Staying at a safe distance, listen to the roar of ice calving into the sea as you round the front of the glacier.

Day 10 Ilulissat
Have your camera out as you approach Ilulissat. The nearby Ilulissat Icefjord has fascinated scientists for over 250 years. This UNESCO World Heritage Site forms the sea mouth of the Sermeq Kujalleq (Jakobshavn Glacier), the fastest-moving glacier in the world, which pro...
Day 11 Itilleq
Surrounded by sea, fjords and mountains, the picturesque village of Itilleq is situated on an island with no freshwater source (a local facility desalinates seawater for drinking). The community, whose main trade is fishing and hunting, will welcome us and show us their way of life. You'll even get to join locals in a friendly soccer match!

Day 12 Disembark in Kangerlussuaq
Disembark today in Kangerlussuaq, a former U.S. military base. Your ship is scheduled to arrive at the pier between 7 and 8 am local time. After breakfast, and once the ship has docked, you'll have time to bid farewell to your Expedition Team and shipmates before complet...
Day 13 Depart Ottawa
Today, your Arctic adventure comes to an end after breakfast. Make your way to Ottawa's airport or spend a relaxing day exploring in the city. Please note that weather conditions may delay our arrival, and airline schedule changes have also been known to occur. Booking flexible tickets is always encouraged, as we cannot be held responsible for delays due to unforeseen circumstances.

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Price per day$1,533
Last Updated: 2/22/2018

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