Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Reykjavik
ReykjavikOptional Activities
- Explore Reykjavik's modern architecture
- Discover contemporary music venues and scene
- Learn about Viking history in the city
- Day 2
Reykjavik to Kangerlussuaq
Reykjavik to Kangerlussuaq- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Private charter flight to Kangerlussuaq
- Zodiac shuttle transfer from harbor to ship
- Ship embarkation and departure into Arctic waters
Landmarks Kangerlussuaq (Søndre Strømfjord) - Day 3
At Sea - Davis Strait Crossing
At Sea - Davis Strait Crossing- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Polar presentations on Arctic history, wildlife, geology, and ecology
- Wildlife watching for seabirds and whales
- Days 4 - 6
Baffin Island
Baffin Island- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Zodiac cruising along Baffin Island's eastern coast
- Landings at Qikiqtarjuaq and Sam Ford Fjord (weather and ice permitting)
- Sea kayaking excursions
- Shore explorations and trekking
- Wildlife viewing opportunities (Arctic foxes, polar bears)
- Support local Inuit artisans by purchasing handcrafted artwork, jewelry, and crafts
Landmarks Qikiqtarjuaq (Broughton Island) Sam Ford Fjord - Days 7 - 10
Baffin Island - Pond Inlet to Lancaster Sound
Baffin Island - Pond Inlet to Lancaster Sound- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cultural experience in Pond Inlet (Mittimatalik)
- Zodiac exploration of Lancaster Sound marine habitats
- Wildlife viewing (whales, walruses, seals, narwhals, polar bears)
- Helicopter and Zodiac operation (weather and flying conditions permitting)
- Seabird watching at Coburg Island
- Exploration of glaciated coastlines and tidewater glaciers
- Optional visits to Grise Fjord or Craig Harbour (depending on flying conditions)
- Exploration of Croker Bay
Landmarks Pond Inlet (Mittimatalik) Eclipse Sound Bylot Island Lancaster Sound (Tallurutiup Imanga) Coburg Island Nirjutiqavvik National Wildlife Area Cape Norton Shaw Grise Fjord Craig Harbour Dundas Harbour Devon Island Croker Bay - Days 11 - 13
Northwest Passage - Lancaster Sound to Somerset Island
Northwest Passage - Lancaster Sound to Somerset Island- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Zodiac cruising and wildlife viewing at Prince Leopold Island
- Seabird sanctuary viewing (hundreds of thousands of birds)
- Visit to Fort Ross historical site
- Landing at Beechey Island National Historic Site (weather permitting)
- Shore visit to Radstock Bay and ancient Thule archaeological site
Landmarks Prince Leopold Island Lancaster Sound Barrow Strait Somerset Island Fort Ross Bellot Strait Boothia Peninsula Beechey Island Radstock Bay - Days 14 - 15
Admiralty Inlet to Arctic Bay
Admiralty Inlet to Arctic Bay- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Zodiac cruising in Admiralty Inlet fjord
- Marine wildlife viewing (narwhals, whale blows)
- Community gathering in Arctic Bay featuring Inuit arts and cultural activities
- Tasting of local traditional cuisine
Landmarks Admiralty Inlet Arctic Bay - Days 16 - 17
At Sea - Baffin Bay
At Sea - Baffin Bay- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Wildlife watching (polar bears, whales, seabirds)
- Expedition team presentations
- Access to Tundra Spa and Sauna
Landmarks Baffin Bay - Day 18
Sisimiut, Greenland
Sisimiut, Greenland- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Locally-led city tour of Sisimiut
- Taste of Greenland experience with traditional food samples
- Traditional kayak demonstration on water
Landmarks Sisimiut - Day 19
Kangerlussuaq to Reykjavik
Kangerlussuaq to Reykjavik- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Disembarkation at Kangerlussuaq
- Charter flight from Kangerlussuaq to Reykjavik
- Hotel transfer upon arrival
Landmarks Kangerlussuaq (Søndre Strømfjord) - Day 20
Reykjavik - Departure
Reykjavik - Departure- Meals
- Breakfast
