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Northwest Passage: The Legendary Arctic Sea Route (Ultramarine)

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17 daysDuration
Group TourJoin a group of travelers
199 peopleMaximum group size
18 - 99 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Easy
Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.
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Highlights

Experience highlights of Greenland and the Canadian Arctic

Explore colorful Greenlandic villages and shop for traditional Inuit handicrafts

View iconic Arctic wildlife, such as whales, walrus and muskoxen

Hike the colorful tundra

Cruise in a Zodiac to get up close to glaciers, fjords, icebergs and more

Travel in a small expedition vessel

Accompanied by extremely qualified Expedition Staff

Itinerary

Winding your way through the icy channels of the legendary Northwest Passage is history brought to life during this expedition in the Canadian High Arctic and Greenland. On this compelling 17-day journey, passengers retrace the steps of the intrepid Franklin Expedition, which left the shores of England in 1845 in search of the last unexplored section of the Northwest Passage—only to become permanently icebound. Its discovery more than a century and a half later by Norwegian Roald Amundsen was a much-celebrated moment in polar history.

Explore colorful Inuit villages, and shop for traditional Inuit handicrafts. Hike the endless Arctic backdrop and marvel at the vast, colorful tundra. Keep your eyes peeled for the elusive and majestic creatures that make their home in this wilderness, such as whales, walrus, muskoxen and polar bears. Come aboard for this immersive journey along the legendary Arctic sea route, and return home with memories permanently etched in your heart. This itinerary is valid for departures from 16 Aug, 2027 to 29 Aug, 2027. For other departure dates, please contact us.

day 1Start Reykjavik, Iceland

Arrive in the Icelandic capital and make your way to your designated hotel, which is included in your Charter Flight & Hotel Package. You will have the day to explore this fascinating city known for its stunning modern architecture, contemporary music and Viking history.

day 2Fly to Nuuk, Greenland and embarkation

day 3Crossing the Davis Strait

day 4 - 5Exploring the East Shore of Baffin Island

day 6Baffin Island and Heli Flightseeing

day 7 - 9The Northwest Passage

day 10Cruising the East Coast of Baffin Island

day 11Sam Ford Fjord

day 12At Sea

day 13 - 15Exploring West Greenland

day 16Kangerlussuaq and disembarkation

day 17End Iceland

What's Included

Accommodation
All accommodation: 14 nights in a choice of cabin types, 2 nights hotel in Reykjavik
Meals
All meals while on the ship, beer and house wine during dinner
Transport
Immersive itinerary with all transport and listed activitiesMandatory transfer package including charter flights to/from Reykjavik
Others
Full complement of qualified Expedition Staff

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