High Arctic Explorer

Journeying from Resolute to Resolute, we intend to explore in the Canadian Arctic: Lancaster Sound, Grise Fjord, Beechey Island, Cape Hay Migratory Bird Sanctuary and Pond Inlet. In Greenland, we plan to visit Qaanaaq and Cape York. This is the expedition to choose, if you want to explore the higher latitudes of the Canadian and Greenlandic Arctic.

Itinerary: Day 1 Embarkation: Resolute, Nunavut Day 2 Prince Leopold Island Day 3 Devon Island Day 4 Coburg Island National Wildlife Area Day 5 Melville Basin Day 6 Qaanaaq Day 7 Cape York, Melville Bay Day 8 Pond Inlet Day 9 Cape Hay Migratory Bird Sanctuary, Bylot Island Day 10 Devon Island Day 11 Beechey Island Day 12 Resolute

Note:

  • Weather, ice or other conditions may require that changes be made to our itinerary and shore excursions.
  • These voyages offer optional kayaking for $395 per person. As space is limited, please reserve when you book your expedition.
  • In conjunction with this expedition, you must purchase our round-trip charter air transportation from Ottawa to Resolute. The cost per person is approximately $1,650 per person. The final price will appear on your invoice at time of booking.

    Shipboard Accommodation: The Akademik Sergey Vavilov adventure ship is equipped with Zodiacs for ocean level exploration and kayaks for optional paddling among ice floes in Spitsbergen and Greenland. Akademik Sergey Vavilov is powered by a 5,000 kilowatt diesel twin engine. Bow and stern thrusters provide maximum maneuverability, while a shallow draft permits passage through channels impassable by larger ships.
    Includes:

  • Shipboard accommodation from embarkation to disembarkation
  • All meals while aboard, including afternoon tea when at sea
  • Zodiac cruising per the daily program
  • Shore landings per the daily program Formal and informal presentations by members of the Expedition Team
  • Leadership throughout the voyage by our experienced Expedition Leader, including shore landings and other activities.
  • Photographic Journal on DVD
  • Port charges

    Group Size: Maximum 105 (Akademik Sergey Vavilov).

    Trip Code: HAE

    Fuel Surcharge: Due to increased marine fuel costs a fuel surcharge of $242 per person will applied to the final invoice for passengers on this voyage

    • Call (718) 835-3620 for more information or to book today! Mention code 6860611

    Tour Operator
    Adventure Center
    Duration
    12 Days
    Escorted
    Escorted - Yes
      
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