Out of the Northwest Passage: Canada to Greenland
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- No booking fees
- COVID-19protected
- Wildlife
- Polar expeditions and cruise
- Family
- Luxury
- Customizable
- duration 17 days
- tour type Group Request as private
- age requirement 2-99 yrs
- max group size 198
- guiding method Fully guided
- Tour Code BM-43171
- Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
- Operated in English
- Take an epic journey aboard the Ocean Endeavour, where experts will guide your adventures with in-depth workshops and presentations that enrich your understanding of this complex corner of the world.
- Sail the Northwest Passage as you hear stories about past explorers and their expeditions here. Look for abundant marine wildlife and birdlife, like ivory gulls, narwhals and bowhead whales.
- Explore Lancaster Sound (Tallurutiup Imanga), one of Canada’s newest National Marine Conservation Areas and cruise by ship and Zodiac in search of beluga whales, polar bears and glacial valleys before hiking the tundra of the largest uninhabited island on Earth.
- Learn about Inuit culture and history as you rub shoulders with the locals on Zodiac excursions. Sail into Grise Fjiord (Ausuittug) or ‘the place that never thaws’ and learn about the origin of Canada’s northernmost community.
- Hike the tundra of Greenland and take part in whatever adventure takes your fancy – whether it’s hiking, walking or photography in this surreal landscape. Then, explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ilulissat – which literally translates to ‘iceberg’.
On this expedition aboard the Ocean Endeavour, you’ll sail through the famed Northwest Passage north of the Arctic Circle, from Canada to Greenland. Learn about explorers of the past, visit historical sites on daily Zodiac excursions, learn about the area from onboard experts, rub shoulders with the local Inuit peoples as you learn their stories, hike the tundra in Canada and Greenland, visit UNESCO World Heritage site Ilulisaat where you’ll sail among huge icebergs, look out for polar bears, beluga whales and abundant birdlife, explore Lancaster Sound and take the opportunity for hiking, walking and photography excursions on land. With this epic adventure, you’ll learn, explore and travel further north than you ever have.
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Day 1: Yellowknife to Kugluktuk (Copper Mine), Canada
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Day 2-4: Kitikmeot region
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Day 5: Prince Regent Inlet
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Day 6: Beechey Island
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Day 7-8: Tallurutiup Imanga (Lancaster Sound)
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Day 9: Ausuittuq (Grise Fiord), NU
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Day 10-11: Smith Sound
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Day 12: At Sea
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Day 13-14: Northwest Greenland
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Day 15: Ilulissat
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Day 16: Sisimiut
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Day 17: Kangerlussuaq, Greenland to Toronto, Canada
- Expedition cruise ship (16 nights)
- 16 Breakfasts, 17 Lunches, 16 Dinners
- Expedition cruise ship , zodiac
- An expert tour leader
- Any international flights to Yellowknife and from Toronto are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
- Travel insurance is not included in this Out of the Northwest Passage: Canada to Greenland tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
- Personal Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
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- Earn US$ 350+ in travel credits.
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No additional cancellation fees apply for this Out of the Northwest Passage: Canada to Greenland tour. You can cancel the tour up to 58 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 57 days of departure.
PaymentFor any tour departures within 24 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 24 June 2024, a deposit of 400 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 57 days before trip departure.
Travel InsuranceOut of the Northwest Passage: Canada to Greenland tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.
VisaFor this Out of the Northwest Passage: Canada to Greenland tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.
Is this trip right for you- Believe it or not, temperatures in the Arctic can be freezing, but it can also get surprisingly warm when the sun comes out. It’s best to dress in layers when you journey outside. You’ll be provided with waterproof boots that are sturdy and warm. Please see the trip notes for information about what to bring.
- Polar bears are one of the most incredible animals on the planet, but they are also powerful predators with little fear of humans. Therefore, it’s necessary to know the guidelines surrounding any contact with polar bears. Follow your leader’s instructions and do not stray from your group – your leader carries equipment to protect you. We may need to adjust our plans to visit alternate arctic landing sites.
- Weather and sea ice play a pivotal part in this adventure, and although there’s an itinerary in place, there are no guarantees that you’ll be able to do everything planned. Flexibility and openness to embracing the unexpected are important in expedition travel, especially in remote areas.
This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:
- This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s Safe Travels stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene global standardised protocols have been adopted.
- Hygiene and safety guidelines will be followed to ensure your well being is looked after during travels.