Extreme Greenland (Kapitan Khlebnikov) 2016

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Small Ship Cruise
It’s not too often you get the chance to make travel history in this day and age, but this journey could well provide the chance to do just that. No passenger-bearing vessel has ever made the journey over Greenland’s northern tip and down its western coast; the sea ice of the Kennedy Channel being generally too thick for ships to break through. In reaching Ca...

Overview

Trip type
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Perhaps enter passenger vessel history cruising down the passage separating Greenland and Ellesmere Island
    • Head out by Zodiac in search of polar bears along Dove Bugt
    • See a hut built by survivors of the expedition vessel, Alabama
    • Survey the surrounding landscape of Ella Island on a hike to its summit
    • Visit the remote Inuit community of Ittoqqortoormiit
    • Keep watch for whales breaching in the seas of the Denmark Strait

What's this trip about?

    It’s not too often you get the chance to make travel history in this day and age, but this journey could well provide the chance to do just that. No passenger-bearing vessel has ever made the journey over Greenland’s northern tip and down its western coast; the sea ice of the Kennedy Channel being generally too thick for ships to break through. In reaching Cape Morris Jesup, ice-specialists will fly ahead by helicopter to assess the situation. And if all looks right, then it’s full steam ahead. If weather conditions don’t permit, the Kapitan Khlebnikov will travel east, where you’ll get your Arctic kicks navigating fjords, calling in at isolated Inuit communities, heading ashore for hikes and scanning the ocean for whale blows. Whichever route is taken, and whatever the sights seen, there’s one thing for certain: this voyage is bound to be a spectacular one.

Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeGroup - max of 48 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityLongyearbyen
End CityOttawa

Travel Themes

  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Small Ship Cruise

Destinations

  • North America
  • Canada
  • Greenland
  • Europe
  • Denmark
  • Iceland
  • Norway

Attractions

  • Ottawa

Activities

  • Sailing
  • Wildlife viewing

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Itinerary

Travel Map
Day 1 Arrive Longyearbyen
Your adventure begins in Longyearbyen, the Svalbard’s largest settlement. Relax before your journey, or take in the frontier-style atmosphere of the city. Embarkation will take place at about 4pm, so be sure to arrive in time. A representative will meet all flights arri...
Day 2-3 At Sea
Enjoy our educational program with lectures and workshops to prepare you for your time in Greenland. Your expedition staff will be on deck and on the bridge to maximize the opportunities for you to see whales and birdlife while at sea. This is a great opportunity to mingle with your fellow guests or simply take in the natural beauty around you.

Day 4 Cape Morris Jesup, Greenland
We will attempt a landing at Cape Morris Jesup, one of the least-visited areas in the Arctic, and the most northerly point in Greenland. NB: Your Captain will send helicopters with ice specialists to scout the Lincoln Sea and Kennedy Channel, the body of water separatin...
Day 5 Station Nord
A truly unique site – Station Nord is a military and scientific station, and the base of the Northeast Greenland National Park. As the second northernmost permanent settlement in Greenland, for years, the post office has delivered mail here, addressed to Santa Claus at the North Pole!

Day 6 Expedition Stop
We’ll let the weather be our guide in choosing our landings, as we explore the breathtaking landscapes of the region.

Day 7 Danmarks Havn
This small weather station, operated by eight hardy souls, is located about halfway along the coast of northeast Greenland National Park. You will cruise in Zodiacs through Dove Bugt (Greenlandic for “bay”), alert for polar bear and walrus.

Day 8 Shannon and Sabine Islands
Through many years of service with Quark Expeditions®, Kapitan Khlebnikov has earned an international reputation as an expedition vessel. So it is fitting that a landing will be made on Shannon Island, named for a Royal Navy frigate that sailed valiantly during the Napol...
Day 9 Daneborg and Eskimonaes
There are four permanent bases in the park. Daneborg is the largest, with a population of 12 during the summer months. The hamlet is the headquarters of the Slaedepatruljen Sirius (Sirius Patrol), responsible for maintaining Danish sovereignty and policing Northern and E...
Day 10 Blomsterbugten and Ela Oya (Ella Island)
Blomsterbugten, the “Bay of Flowers,” is home to beautiful purple and gold colored rocks we’ll explore in the distance, or on a hike for those who wish. The halfway mark of the voyage will occur on Ella Island. Pack a knapsack and binoculars, because you can climb to the...
Day 11 Ittoqqortoormiit and Hall Bredning
At the mouth of the fjord complex, Ittoqqortoormiit is East Greenland’s most northerly community and boasts a blend of traditional and modern lifestyles. With clear skies, you’ll have a great opportunity to see the Northern Lights. You can also support local Inuit artisa...
Day 12 Rypefjord and Rodefjord
Pushing onward, your expedition will come to Rypefjord. With binoculars in hand, birders should keep watch for wheatears, snow buntings and ravens. At Rodefjord, you’ll encounter a shallow area trapping hundreds of icebergs, known as the Iceberg Graveyard. You’ll drift leisurely by these floes, a photographer’s paradise.

Day 13 Frederiksdal and Sydkap
Sailing deeper into Scoresbysund, you’ll encounter massive icebergs and an ancient Thule settlement as we approach Sydkap. The scenery here is something you can’t even imagine, with towering mountain sides and hundreds of apartment-sized icebergs playing tricks with your sense of perception.

Day 14 Danmark Island
A visit to Danmark Island marks the circumnavigation of Milne Land, which is west of the entrance to Scoresbysund Fiord. Enjoy wild, rugged views and great hiking with the impressive backdrop of nunatuks in the background – mountain peaks poking above the Greenland ice sheet.

Day 15 Denmark Strait
Your expedition parka will come in handy during the transit of Denmark Strait, the body of water that separates Iceland from Greenland. Weather in the Strait is variable, but we recommend being out on deck to watch for whales in this area of rich biomass.

Day 16 Tasiilaq
Further down the coast of Greenland, we dip beneath the Arctic Circle and attempt a shore landing on the island of Ammassalik in its principal community, Tasiilaq. With about 1,800 inhabitants, it is the largest community in East Greenland. Enjoy a community visit, an ice cruise, or a hike.

Day 17 Bernstorfs Isfjord
South of Ammassalik are many fjords – deep, steep-walled valleys along coastlines flooded with seawater. We will explore one with a name that translates to “ice-fjord”. In Greenland that indicates the excellent possibility that there is a glacier that calves icebergs at ...
Day 18 Nanortalik Hot Springs and Herjolfsnes
This morning, we anticipate the ship will round the southern tip of Greenland, one of the first regions to be inhabited by European settlers. We’ll go ashore at Narsaq Kujalliq, just west of Cape Farewell, to explore an excavated farm from the Viking period known as Herjolfsnes. Here, you can also hike, or sit back and soak in a natural hot spring while watching icebergs floating by.

Day 19 Cruise the coast of Greenland
Today you’ll cruise north along the dramatic west coast of Greenland. Enjoy the final presentations, lectures and recap of the voyage, which will sum up everything we’ve seen and done over the last 20 days.

Day 20 Disembark in Kangerlussuaq
Just 37 miles (60 km) north of the Arctic Circle, Kangerlussuaq sits at the head of one of the longest fjords in Greenland. Musk oxen and arctic fox inhabit the tundra-covered plain that surrounds the town. We’ll later make our way to the airport where we board our charter flight to Ottawa. Upon arrival, we will be transferred to our hotel.

Day 21 Depart Ottawa
Today you can make your way home at your leisure or spend time in Ottawa, Canada’s capital city. No departure transfer is included in Ottawa.

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Last Updated: 2/16/2023

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Guides
Your voyage will be led by an experienced Expedition Leader. In addition, a number of experts will be on board to add knowledge of their field to your experience. This will include a Marine Biologist, Ornithologist, Glaciologist or Geologist, Polar Historian, Kayaking guide and Naturalist guides. Voyages offering other adventure activities will have additional specialist guides on board.
Travel Insurance
Your voyage fare includes Emergency Evacuation Insurance to a maximum benefit of US$100,000 per person. However, it is essential that you have comprehensive personal travel insurance in addition to this to cover all other eventualities. For itineraries including flights, it is essential that you have insurance that covers for delays caused by weather. Quark Expeditions will make every effort to ensure the expedition takes place, but due to weather conditions, flying in this region can be difficult and is beyond the control of Quark Expeditions and Peregrine Adventures. We strongly recommend that all expedition guests purchase a travel insurance policy including trip delay, cancellation and interruption insurance. See Itinerary disclaimer for details of the contingency plan should weather delay flight operations.
Visa requirements
As a general rule most countries expect that your passport has a minimum of 6 months validity remaining. Please ensure the name on your passport matches the name on your booking and airline tickets. Your passport details are required to complete your booking. Your consultant will contact you when this is required. Take a copy of the main passport pages and other important documents with you, and leave another copy at home with family or friends. IMPORTANT: Libya, Tunisia and Algeria have very specific regulations regarding who can be issued a visa. This can change with short notice. Please investigate if your nationality is eligible to apply for visas or gain entry into these countries, before booking. Refusal of entry into any country for any reason is beyond the control of Intrepid and we have little recourse to pursue either approval of entry, or information as to why a visa has been denied. NORWAY Visas are currently not required for Australian, New Zealand, US, Canadian or UK/EU passport holders wishing to visit Norway. Some EU nationals may travel in Europe using only an identity card, however it is your responsibility to check with the relevant authorities if this applies to you. CANADA TOURIST VISA Australia: Not required Belgium: Not required Germany: Not required Ireland: Not required Netherlands: Not required New Zealand: Not required South Africa: Yes - in advance Switzerland: Not required United Kingdom: Not required From 15 March 2016 the requirements for entry into Canada will change. Any nationalities who previously did not require a visa will be required to apply online for an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). See http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/eta.asp for details and to apply. There is a fee of CA$7 for this service. Eligible travellers can apply online for an eTA already however it is not compulsory. On March 15, 2016, this entry requirement will become mandatory and travellers will need an eTA before they can board a flight to Canada.
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information
Finish point Your Ottawa Hotel Your Ottawa Hotel Ottawa CANADA
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