Gateway to the Northwest Passage Greenland and Canada

25 DAYS FROM $39,990

• Glide among massive and magnificent icebergs in Greenland’s Ilulissat Icefjord. • Search for polar bears and elusive narwhal off Ellesmere Island. • Experience the thrill of Arctic exploration during three days above 80˚N.

Expedition Cruise Light or Moderate

DAYS 1–5 I U.S./REYKJAVÍK, ICELAND/ KANGERLUSSUAQ, GREENLAND/SISIMUIT/ ILULISSAT Fly overnight to Reykjavík and transfer by charter to Kangerlussuaq. Embark the ship and voyage along the rugged coast, exploring in Zodiacs and whale watching. Visit Sismuit and cruise amid icebergs in the extraordinary Ilulissat Icefjord. Tour the Inuit archaeological site of Sermermiut before crossing Baffin Bay. National Geographic Endurance for the entire voyage I Meals: 3B, 4L, 4D

DAYS 6–12 I EXPLORING THE CANADIAN HIGH ARCTIC Explore the waterways of the Northwest Passage: go ashore on Baffin Island at Pond Inlet, then navigate the Lancaster Sound. On Devon Island, learn about the ancient Thule people with our archaeologist. On the remote Queen Elizabeth Islands, hike and explore by kayak or Zodiac, looking for ringed seals, walruses, and belugas. Track polar bears with our naturalists during four days on Ellesmere Island. Meals: 7B, 7L, 7D

DAYS 13–25 I 80˚ NORTH/NORTHWEST GREENLAND/KANGERLUSSUAQ/ REYKJAVÍK, ICELAND/U.S Venture to the little known waters above the 80˚N parallel, using exploration tools to experience the sights and sounds of the Arctic. Then follow Greenland’s coast south to Disko Island. Disembark in Kangerlussuaq and fly by charter to Reykjavík, and enjoy time to explore before flights home. Meals: 13B, 13L, 12D

YOUR EXPEDITION TEAM

A diverse expedition team, including an Expedition Leader and local guides, will accompany this trip.

INFORMATION

This trip is operated in collaboration with Lindblad Expeditions. Dates: This expedition is offered in August. Prices are per person, based on double occupancy, and vary by cabin category. Single supplement applies; please see website. Airfare is not included in the price. Internal flights are an additional cost. All prices and fares are quoted in U.S. dollars and subject to change. This itinerary is for informational purposes only and is subject to change at any time without notice.

Travelers get a close-up view of an iceberg near Ilulissat, Greenland.