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The Northwest Passage - M/V Sylvia Earle

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16 daysDuration
Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants
16 peopleMaximum group size
16 - 99 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Relaxed
Minimal physical effort, perfect for travelers seeking an easy-going experience.
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Highlights

Stand in awe of the Ilulissat Icefjord - a UNESCO-protected World Heritage Site Hike on Devon Island - the world's largest uninhabited island with stunning fjords and glacial valleys to explore Keep watch for Arctic wildlife - spot muskox, polar bear, beluga whale and walrus

Itinerary

The icy and labyrinthine channels of the legendary Northwest Passage have enchanted explorers and adventurers for centuries. Get a glimpse into the world that captivated early explorers such as Franklin, Amundsen and Larsen, by exploring the fabled Northwest Passage. Visit the final resting places of some of the heroic explorers to have ventured here and experience the archipelago of islands and channels that form Canada's High Arctic region. Encounter enigmatic Arctic wildlife, including walrus, beluga whale, polar bear, musk ox and the elusive narwhal. Pack ice will be a challenge to our voyage through the passage, adding a compelling element of adventure that is integral to any genuine expedition.

day 1Trip starts in Calgary

On arrival into Calgary (YYC), you will be met and transferred to the group hotel. Visit the AE Expeditions hospitality desk to collect your cabin luggage tags and speak with our ground operations team. They will share important pre-embarkation information for tomorrow's charter flight and can assist with local dining suggestions or last-minute purchases. The remainder of the day is yours to enjoy at leisure.

Accommodation
Hotel in Calgary to be confirmed

day 2Fly to Kugluktuk. Embark the MV Sylvia Earle

day 3Port Epworth and At Sea

day 4Cambridge Bay and At Sea

day 5King William Island

day 6Bellot Strait Region

day 7Radstock Bay

day 8Maxwell Bay

day 9Croker Bay and Dundas Harbour

day 10At Sea

day 11Kullorsuaq and the Devil's Thumb

day 12At Sea and Nuussuaq

day 13Ilulissat

day 14Sisimiut

day 15Disembark in Kangerlussuaq.Trip ends in Reykjavik

day 16Trip ends in Toronto

What's Included

Accommodation
Hotel in Toronto to be confirmed (1 night)M/V Sylvia Earle (14 nights)
Meals
15 Breakfasts, 12 Lunches, 13 Dinners
Guide
Expedition Crew
Others
Naturalist(s)M/V Sylvia EarleZodiac

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