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High Arctic Archipelago: Canada and Greenland

Embark on a 24-day Arctic adventure, navigating the legendary Northwest Passage and exploring Greenland’s remote fjords. Witness polar bears, narwhals, and Arctic wolves, visit historic exploration sites, and experience the breathtaking ice-covered landscapes of the High Arctic before returning to Reykjavík.

Day by day

Day 1: Arrival in Reykjavík, Iceland

Touch down in Iceland’s capital and take time to explore its vibrant cityscape before meeting your expedition team.

Day 2: Flight to Nuuk & Embarkation

Fly to Nuuk, Greenland’s capital, and embark on your Arctic voyage, sailing north along Greenland’s spectacular fjord-lined coast.

Day 3: Sisimiut – Greenland’s Historic Port
Day 4: Disko Bay & Iceberg Exploration
Day 5 - 11: Shores of the Northwest Passage
Day 12 - 16: The Queen Elizabeth Islands
Day 17 - 21: Ellesmere Island & Northern Greenland
Day 22: Ilulissat Icefjord – A UNESCO Wonder
Day 23: Nuuk & Flight to Reykjavík
Day 24: Depart from Reykjavík
Iceland's West Fjords | Iceland |  Antarctica
Grimsey Island | Iceland |  Antarctica
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Highlights

Navigate the legendary Northwest Passage, following in the footsteps of Arctic explorers.
Explore Greenland’s west coast, from Nuuk’s cultural sites to Ilulissat’s spectacular icefjord.
Search for polar bears, musk oxen, and Arctic foxes in the remote Queen Elizabeth Islands.
Visit Devon Island, the world’s largest uninhabited island, and learn about ancient Inuit cultures.
Kayak through icy fjords, hike tundra landscapes, and cruise past massive icebergs.

Activities

Sea Kayaking
Sea Kayaking
Under full instruction from your sea kayaking guide, experience true tranquillity as you paddle through clinking ice floes and realise the enormity of the surrounding scenery. Look out for breaching whales, lounging seals and penguins zipping alongside your kayak. Some experience is required.
Ice Camping
Ice Camping
Camp out on the ice and experience the silence which blankets the continent by night. This is your chance to completely connect with this ethereal ice world – wrap up warm and embrace the Antarctic elements.
Snowshoeing
Snowshoeing
Get a spring in your step when you slip on a pair of snowshoes in Antarctica. Enabling you to easily scale gentle slopes, this unique activity allows you to access hard to reach places and seek out the most impressive views.
Photography
Photography
Learn to capture wildlife and landscape shots in a small group photography program, including critiquing sessions and editing classes. Plus, Explorer Boat excursions with a dedicated photography expert on landings.
Explorer Boats
Explorer Boats
Achieve the best views and photographs from a forward facing Explorer Boats. They allow you to sit comfortably and securely while crackling through the ice-strewn waters. Look out for wildlife such as penguins, seals and whales as you cruise.
Yoga
Yoga
It doesn’t get more serene than complimentary yoga classes to the tune of glacial scenery. Join the most unique exercise setting in the world after a day of exploration. Classes are regular but are dependent on weather conditions and swell.

High Arctic Archipelago: Canada and Greenland

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