Arctic Expedition: Baffin Island and Greenland

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Embark on an expedition north of the Arctic Circle in summer, when long days allow for plenty of time to absorb the incredible environments around you. Beginning in the Canadian Arctic Archipelago and ending in Greenland, this voyage takes you into dramatic fjords, close to actively calving glaciers and through icy waters home to an array of majestic wildlife.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Search for bears, whales, and walrus in their Arctic feeding grounds.
    • By Zodiac, get a close look at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ilulissat Icefjord, located at the mouth of one of the world’s most active glaciers.
    • Engage with leading experts and local hosts regarding the future of Arctic conservation, with additional expertise provided by special guests from the World Wildlife Fund - Canada.

What's this trip about?

    Embark on an expedition north of the Arctic Circle in summer, when long days allow for plenty of time to absorb the incredible environments around you. Beginning in the Canadian Arctic Archipelago and ending in Greenland, this voyage takes you into dramatic fjords, close to actively calving glaciers and through icy waters home to an array of majestic wildlife.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 24 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityToronto
End CityOttawa

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • 50 Plus
  • Education / Learning
  • Small Ship Cruise

Destinations

Activities

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 10

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 24

Trip includes

    • 13 nights of accommodations
    • 7 expert-led lectures
    • 11 expert-led field trips
    • 2 flights during the program
    • 1 performance
    • An experienced Group Leader
    • Customary gratuities throughout the program
    • The Road Scholar Travel Protection Plan, 24-hour-a-day emergency assistance coverage
    • Taxes

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Arrival Toronto, Orientation, Welcome Dinner

Meals: Dinner

Accommodation: Sheraton Gateway Hotel in Toronto Int'l Airport

Activity note: Hotel check-in available from 3:00 p.m.

Afternoon: Orientation: The Group Leader will greet everyone and lead introductions. We will review the up-to-date ...

Day 2: Charter Flight to Kangerlussuaq, Embark Ocean Endeavour

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Ocean Endeavour

Activity note: Due to the remote location of the ports, each embarkation and disembarkation will be done via zodiac rafts. Staff will be available for assistance. Flight times are subject ...

Day 3: Sisimiut

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Ocean Endeavour

Activity note: Zodiac landing; possibility of rough seas; getting in/out of Zodiac with assistance from staff. Walking distances up to 2 miles on uneven and hilly terrain. Each expedition ...

Day 4: Ilulissat

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Ocean Endeavour

Activity note: Zodiac landing; possibility of rough seas; getting in/out of Zodiac with assistance from staff. Walking distances up to 2 miles on uneven and hilly terrain.

Breakfast...

Day 5: Uummannaq Fjord

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Ocean Endeavour

Activity note: Zodiac landing; possibility of rough seas; getting in/out of Zodiac with assistance from staff. Walking distances up to 2 miles on uneven and hilly terrain.

Breakfast...

Day 6: Karrat Fjord

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Ocean Endeavour

Activity note: Zodiac cruise; possibility of rough seas; getting in/out of Zodiac with assistance from staff.

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: Today we will cruise in our zod...

Day 7: At Sea - Davis Strait

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Ocean Endeavour

Activity note: Possibility of rough seas.

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: While crossing Davis Strait towards Canada, we'll relax and enjoy onboard lectures and opportunitie...

Day 8: Mittimatilik (Pond Inlet)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Ocean Endeavour

Activity note: Zodiac landing; possibility of rough seas; getting in/out of Zodiac with assistance from staff. Walking distances up to 2 miles on uneven and hilly terrain.

Breakfast...

Day 9: North Baffin

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Ocean Endeavour

Activity note: Possibility of rough seas.

Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: Today will be an expedition day in the truest sense as we navigate the fjords of northeast Baffin I...

Day 10: Devon Island

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Ocean Endeavour

Activity note: Zodiac landing; possibility of rough seas; getting in/out of Zodiac with assistance from staff. Walking distances up to 2 miles on uneven and hilly terrain.

Breakfast...

Day 11: Lancaster Sound

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Ocean Endeavour

Activity note: Zodiac landing; possibility of rough seas; getting in/out of Zodiac with assistance from staff. Walking distances up to 2 miles on uneven and hilly terrain.

Breakfast...

Day 12: Prince Leopold and Beechey Islands

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Ocean Endeavour

Activity note: Zodiac landing; possibility of rough seas; getting in/out of Zodiac with assistance from staff. Walking distances up to 2 miles on uneven and hilly terrain.

Breakfast...

Day: 13: Qausuittuq (Resolute), Disembark, Charter Flight to Ottawa

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Hampton Inn by Hilton Ottawa Airport

Activity note: Zodiac landing; possibility of rough seas; getting in/out of Zodiac with assistance from staff. Walking distances up to 2 miles on uneven and hilly terr...

Day 14: Program Concludes, Ottawa

Meals: Breakfast

Activity note: Hotel check out by 12:00 p.m. See your program’s travel details regarding transfers. If you are an independent traveler (POP status), see “Ground Transportation to Last Location.”

Breakfast: At the hotel. This concludes ou...

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Logistics

Accommodation

Sheraton Gateway Hotel in Toronto Int'l Airport: 1 night  Toronto

 

Hampton Inn by Hilton Ottawa Airport: 1 night  Ottawa

The Hampton Inn by Hilton Ottawa Airport hotel offers comfortable, modern guest rooms, contemporary facilities and lots of guest perks to help you relax. Retire to a spacious guest room with free WiFi at and fresh Hampton bed.

Ship & cabin information
Ocean Endeavour
Sailing with a maximum of 198-passengers, Ocean Endeavour is the perfect vessel for expedition cruising. Outfitted with twenty Zodiacs, advanced navigation equipment, multiple lounges and a top deck observation room, she is purpose-built for passenger experiences in remote environments. The Ocean Endeavour boasts a 1B ice class, enabling her to freely explore throughout the Arctic summer. Launched in 1982, she has had numerous upgrades, most recently in 2010 and 2014. At 137 meters (450ft) in length, Ocean Endeavour has plenty of interior and exterior space. Enjoy multiple decks offering comfortable lounge chairs, outdoor dining, a swimming pool, sauna and even a hot tub! The spacious interiors allow for multiple workshops and presentations to occur simultaneously. Community is at the heart of Adventure Canada’s expedition experience. We gather together to learn, enjoy a drink, sing a song or share a yarn – connecting with one and other. The three lounges aboard Ocean Endeavour are fantastic public spaces for seminars, events and dialogue. The Ocean Endeavour’s private spaces are stylish and comfortable. All cabins have private washroom facilities, a phone for internal calls, radio, TV and air-conditioning. There are a variety of cabin categories available ranging from 9-30 m2 (100-320 sq ft). Ocean Endeavour’s crew is experienced, and friendly. Her shallow draft and maneuverability allow her to access isolated fiords, bays and secluded communities. The stylish vessel is at home among the glorious settings we seek. Enjoy the class and comfort of a boutique hotel, while venturing to some of the world’s last great frontiers aboard the Ocean Endeavour!
Capacity: 198 Registry: Marshall Islands Length: 137 meters (450ft)
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Meals Included

13 Breakfasts, 12 Lunches and 13 Dinners

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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Trip ID
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