Canadian Remote Arctic: Northwest Passage to Ellesmere and Axel Heiberg Islands
Price- $36,990
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12 Days | Go north to Nunavut in search of polar bears and Inuit culture
The smattering of islands contained in Canada’s Arctic north are a world away from the more accessible parts of North America. Here, the iceberg-strewn waters are home to walruses and whales and tiny Inuit communities built on permafrost. This 12-day expedition takes you into Nunavut and the Canadian High Arctic Archipelago to explore these incredible lands and waters, following the legendary Northwest Passage with an eye to encountering wildlife, historical sites and resilient people. Unlike the hardy explorers who attempted to map this landscape in days of old, you’ll be travelling in style with an onboard fitness centre, sauna and a wide range of cabin options.
Trip overview
StartCalgary, Canada
EndCalgary, Canada
DestinationsCanada
StyleComfort
AgesMin 8
Group SizeMin 1 - Max 199
ThemePolar, Wildlife
Trip CodeBQMRP
Itinerary
Your Arctic expedition begins in Calgary. Explore this vibrant city on your own before you spend the night enjoying the comforts and amenities of your designated hotel.
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This morning, board your charter flight to Resolute, Nunavut. Upon arrival, you may have a chance to check out this small hamlet on foot before being transferred to your ship via Zodiac or helicopter (depending on ship location and weather conditions).
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Cruising around the remote islands of the Canadian High Arctic aboard Ultramarine, the newest ship in our fleet, you’ll navigate the same icy inlets, channels and bays that fascinated legendary explorers of long ago. Designed to give polar adventurers unprecedented access to the hardest- to-reach places on the planet—and equipped with two onboard twin-engine helicopters for unparalleled access to areas only Quark Expeditions can bring you—this one-of-a-kind ship will take you beyond the familiar in polar exploration. Throughout your journey, your Expedition Team will keep an eye toward immersing you in the best the Arctic has to offer, including reaching Canada’s most northerly islands: Axel Heiberg Island and the rarely visited Ellesmere Island, at the top of the world.
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After disembarking in Resolute, you’ll be transferred to your charter flight to Calgary, where you’ll spend the night at your included hotel.
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Today, make your way to the airport to catch your homeward flights, or spend the day exploring this fascinating city.
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Inclusions
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Meals 11 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 9 dinnersTransport
Transport Ship, Zodiac, PlaneAccommodation
Accommodation Expedition Ship (9 nights), comfortable hotel (2 nights)
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