
© Jen Derbach
Itinerary and Pricing
Greenland and Arctic Canada: High Arctic Explorer
August 3 to August 15, 2024
From $9,995 to $18,295 USD
per person based on double occupancy
Save 25% until November 25, 2023
Applies to berth cost only


Watch Webinar
High Arctic Explorer
GET INSTANT ACCESS
Watch and learn about our expedition highlights, day-to-day itineraries, and what makes small-ship expedition travel so special.
Map

- Day 1: Kangerlussuaq, Greenland
- Day 2: Sisimiut
- Day 3: Ilulissat
- Day 4: Western Greenland
- Day 5: At Sea — Davis Strait
- Day 6: Mittimatalik (Pond Inlet), NU, Canada
- Day 7–11: Tallurutiup Imanga (Lancaster Sound) & Devon Island
- Day 12: Beechey Island
- Day 13: Qausuittuq (Resolute), NU, Canada
Itinerary
-
Day 1: Kangerlussuaq, Greenland
Cross the Arctic CircleAfter your charter flight from Toronto, ON, you’ll transfer to the Ocean Endeavour by Zodiac.
Begin your journey by sailing down Kangerlussuaq Fjord (Søndre Strømfjord), a 190-kilometre-long fjord surrounded by mountains and glaciers, and cross the Arctic Circle on your way.
Kangerlussuaq, the settlement at the head of the fjord, is a former US Air Force base and Greenland’s primary flight hub.
-
© Dennis Minty
Day 2: Sisimiut
Explore Vibrant SisimiutColourful Sisimiut is Greenland’s second largest city. Access the extensive museum through a towering whalebone archway and be sure to stop in at the artisan’s co-operative for the chance to purchase outstanding handicrafts.
Traditional qajaq (kayaking) is in resurgence here, and there’s plenty of other fun outdoor activities for the adventurous to enjoy.
-
© Jen Derbach
Day 3: Ilulissat
Take a Zodiac Cruise Around Towering IcebergsVisit the town of Ilulissat, with splendid museums, cafés, craft shops, and a busy fishing harbour.
View the icebergs from shore on a hike along the boardwalk at this UNESCO World Heritage Site, then board a Zodiac to cruise your way among them!
Ilulissat translates literally to “iceberg”—an apt name for this site at the mouth of the Sermeq Kujalleq glacier, a source of many of the icebergs in the North Atlantic.
-
© Jen Derbach
Day 4: Western Greenland
Hike the TundraChoose the activity you like best during an expedition landing on Greenland’s stunning west coast.
Whether you prefer hiking, walking, photography, or sitting contemplatively, you’ll be delighted!
Admire the mighty mountains and the tiniest tundra flowers—a stop in this area will offer many outstanding features to pique your interest.
-
© Dennis Minty
Day 5: At Sea — Davis Strait
Learn On BoardDeepen your understanding of the Arctic as we steam across the Davis Strait towards Nunavut, Canada.
Enjoy workshops and presentations, watch a documentary, and get out on deck with your binoculars to look for whales, seabirds, and marine wildlife.
-
© Jen Derbach
Day 6: Mittimatalik (Pond Inlet), NU, Canada
Experience Inuit CultureAttend a cultural performance put on by the talented Tununiq Arsarniit Theatre Group, featuring drum dancing, throat singing, and storytelling.
Mittimatalik is a busy Arctic community in a beautiful setting—the views of nearby Bylot Island are stunning!
Enjoy exploring the town and take the opportunity to purchase unique handcrafted mementos when available, too.
-
© Steven Rose
Day 7–11: Tallurutiup Imanga (Lancaster Sound) & Devon Island
Seek Whales, Seabirds, and Polar BearsSpend five fun-filled days exploring Tallurutiup Imanga (Lancaster Sound), one of Canada's newest National Marine Conservation Areas.
Cruise by ship and by Zodiac in search of narwhal, beluga, and bowhead whales that transit and feed in this area.
Admire Devon Island’s unique geological character, with its flat-topped mountains, glacial valleys, and substantial ice cap. At the northern edge of Tallurutiup Imanga, it’s the largest uninhabited island on Earth at over 50,000 square kilometres.
Hike the tundra, cruise a glacier face, and keep your eyes peeled for polar bears and other wildlife from ship and from shore.
Visit archaeological sites with expert interpretation to learn about the human history of Inuit and their ancestors who once lived on this now-abandoned island.
Then catch a glimpse of more recent history when you visit the remains of a Royal Canadian Mounted Police and Hudson's Bay Company site at Dundas Harbour.
-
© Dennis Minty
Day 12: Beechey Island
Visit a Franklin Expedition Historical SitePay your respects at this haunting memorial to Sir John Franklin’s failed expedition.
Learn the compelling history of the HMS Erebus and HMS Terror’s attempts to sail through the Northwest Passage.
Franklin’s crew overwintered at Beechey Island, where three of his men died, and numerous search parties later used the spot as a depot and rendezvous. Thomas Morgan of the HMS Investigator was buried here in 1854 alongside Franklin’s men.
Visit their graves and the ruins of nearby Northumberland House while contemplating the poignant history.
-
© Dennis Minty
Day 13: Qausuittuq (Resolute), NU, Canada
Wave a Fond FarewellSay your goodbyes to the Arctic in Qausuittuq (Resolute). The community’s name, meaning “place with no dawn,” comes from its dark winters, but during your visit at the height of summer, you’ll experience the midnight sun—a time of no darkness.
Take in the unique geography and geology here, characterized by shoreline gravel flats, rocky coastal bluffs, and deposits of glacial moraine.
Learn about the significance of the origin of the hamlet; in 1953, Inuit from Inukjuak, Québec and Mittimatalik were relocated under false pretences by the Canadian government with the aim of asserting Canadian sovereignty.
Today the community is home to just under 250 people and is an important staging point for High Arctic research, tourism, and military activities.
Disembark the Ocean Endeavour and transfer by Zodiac to shore for your charter flight to Ottawa, ON.
Pricing and Cabins
Canadian residents may opt to use our in-house exchange rate (fixed quarterly) and pay for their voyage in Canadian dollars. Contact Adventure Canada or your travel advisor for more details.
-
Cabin Category 10
Suite
Deck 7 Forward-Facing$18,295 $13,722 USD
per person based on double occupancy
Cabin Details
- Forward-facing picture windows, unobstructed view
- Matrimonial bed (bigger than US double but smaller than a Queen)
- Private bath with full tub
- Hair dryer, bathrobe, towels, body wash, and hair care products
- Refrigerator
- Intercom
- Telephone
- Flat Screen TV
- Approximately 310 square feet
-
Cabin Category 9
Junior Suite
Deck 5$17,295 $12,972 USD
per person based on double occupancy
Cabin Details
- Picture windows, unobstructed view
- Matrimonial bed (bigger than US double but smaller than a Queen)
- Private bath
- Hair dryer, bathrobe, towels, body wash, and hair care products
- Sitting area
- Intercom
- Telephone
- Flat Screen TV
- Approximately 270 square feet
-
Cabin Category 9
Junior Suite
Deck 7 Forward-Facing$17,295 $12,972 USD
per person based on double occupancy
Cabin Details
- Forward-facing picture windows, unobstructed view
- Matrimonial bed (bigger than US double but smaller than a Queen)
- Private bath with full tub
- Hair dryer, bathrobe, towels, body wash, and hair care products
- Sitting area
- Refrigerator
- Intercom
- Telephone
- Flat Screen TV
- Approximately 290 square feet
-
Cabin Category 8
Superior Twin
Deck 5$16,295 $12,222 USD
per person based on double occupancy
Cabin Details
- Two picture windows, unobstructed view
- Two lower berths
- Private bath
- Hair dryer, bathrobe, towels, body wash, and hair care products
- Sitting area
- Intercom
- Telephone
- Flat Screen TV
- Approximately 210 square feet
-
Cabin Category 8
Superior Twin
Deck 7 Forward-Facing$16,295 $12,222 USD
per person based on double occupancy
Cabin Details
- Forward-facing picture windows, unobstructed view
- Matrimonial bed (bigger than US double but smaller than a Queen)
- Private bath with full tub
- Hair dryer, bathrobe, towels, body wash, and hair care products
- Intercom
- Telephone
- Flat Screen TV
- Approximately 180 square feet
-
Cabin Category 8
Superior Twin
Deck 7$16,295 $12,222 USD
per person based on double occupancy
Cabin Details
- Picture windows, partial obstruction
- Matrimonial bed (bigger than US double but smaller than a Queen)
- Private bath
- Hair dryer, bathrobe, towels, body wash, and hair care products
- Refrigerator
- Intercom
- Telephone
- Flat Screen TV
- Approximately 190 square feet
-
Cabin Category 7
Select Twin
Deck 5$15,795 $11,847 USD
per person based on double occupancy
Cabin Details
- Picture windows, unobstructed view
- Two lower berths
- Private bath
- Hair dryer, bathrobe, towels, body wash, and hair care products
- Intercom
- Telephone
- Flat Screen TV
- Approximately 190 square feet
-
Cabin Category 7
Select Twin
Deck 8$15,795 $11,847 USD
per person based on double occupancy
Cabin Details
- Oversize windows, partial obstruction
- Matrimonial bed (bigger than US double but smaller than a Queen)
- Private bath
- Hair dryer, bathrobe, towels, body wash, and hair care products
- Refrigerator
- Intercom
- Telephone
- Flat Screen TV
- Approximately 145 square feet
-
Cabin Category 6
Comfort Twin
Deck 4$14,995 $11,247 USD
per person based on double occupancy
Cabin Details
- Two porthole windows, unobstructed view
- Two lower berths
- Private bath
- Hair dryer, bathrobe, towels, body wash, and hair care products
- Intercom
- Telephone
- Flat Screen TV
- Approximately 175 square feet
-
Cabin Category 6
Comfort Twin
Deck 7$14,995 $11,247 USD
per person based on double occupancy
Cabin Details
- Picture windows, partial obstruction
- Two lower berths
- Private bath
- Hair dryer, bathrobe, towels, body wash, and hair care products
- Refrigerator
- Intercom
- Telephone
- Flat Screen TV
- Approximately 135 square feet
-
Cabin Category 6
Comfort Twin
Deck 8$14,995 $11,247 USD
per person based on double occupancy
Cabin Details
- Picture windows, obstructed view
- Matrimonial bed (bigger than US double but smaller than a Queen)
- Private bath
- Hair dryer, bathrobe, towels, body wash, and hair care products
- Refrigerator
- Intercom
- Telephone
- Flat Screen TV
- Approximately 160 square feet
-
Cabin Category 5
Main Twin
Deck 5$14,295 $10,722 USD
per person based on double occupancy
Cabin Details
- Picture windows, unobstructed view
- Two lower berths
- Private bath
- Hair dryer, bathrobe, towels, body wash, and hair care products
- Intercom
- Telephone
- Flat Screen TV
- Approximately 115 square feet
-
Cabin Category 4
Exterior Twin
Deck 4$13,595 $10,197 USD
per person based on double occupancy
Cabin Details
- Porthole window, unobstructed view
- Two lower berths
- Private bath
- Hair dryer, bathrobe, towels, body wash, and hair care products
- Intercom
- Telephone
- Flat Screen TV
- Approximately 100 square feet
-
Cabin Category 3
Interior Twin
Deck 5$12,295 $9,222 USD
per person based on double occupancy
Cabin Details
- Interior cabin
- Two lower berths
- Private bath
- Hair dryer, bathrobe, towels, body wash, and hair care products
- Intercom
- Telephone
- Flat Screen TV
- Approximately 120 square feet
-
Cabin Category 2
Triple
Deck 4$10,995 $8,247 USD
per person based on triple occupancy
Cabin Details
- Interior cabin
- Three lower berths
- Two private baths
- Hair dryer, bathrobe, towels, body wash, and hair care products
- Intercom
- Telephone
- Flat Screen TV
- Approximately 200 square feet
-
Cabin Category 1
Quad
Deck 4$9,995 $7,497 USD
per person based on quad occupancy
Cabin Details
- Interior cabin
- Four lower berths
- Private bath
- Hair dryer, bathrobe, towels, body wash, and hair care products
- Intercom
- Telephone
- Flat Screen TV
- Approximately 240 square feet
Ship

Ocean Endeavour
Our spacious, ice-strengthened vessel features twenty Zodiacs, and advanced navigation equipment. A doctor, paramedic, medical clinic, and enhanced health regime offer peace of mind. Roomy facilities offer comfortable travel with plenty of breathing room for all.
Learn more about Ship nameDetails
-
Greenland and Arctic Canada: High Arctic Explorer
August 3 to August 15, 2024
From $9,995 to $18,295 USD
per person based on double occupancy
Save 25% until November 25, 2023
Applies to berth cost only
-
Single Supplement: No single supplement on a limited quantity of cabins in categories 3 to 7!
Once these cabins are sold, the single supplement fee is 1.5 times the berth cost.
-
Starts: Toronto, ON, Canada
Ends: Ottawa, ON, Canada
-
Flights
-
Northbound Charter Flight: Toronto, ON to Kangerlussuaq, GL. Early-morning departure.
Price: $1,375 USD
-
Southbound Charter Flight: Resolute, NU to Ottawa, ON. Evening arrival.
Price: $1,270 USD
-
Inclusions and Exclusions
Included:
- Passage aboard the Ocean Endeavour
- Applicable taxes and credit card fees
- Complimentary expedition jacket
- Contribution to Adventure Canada’s Discovery Fund
- Special access permits, entry, and park fees
- Expert expedition team
- Guided activities
- Sightseeing and community visits
- All Zodiac excursions
- Port fees
- Pre-departure materials
- Educational program
- Photo Equipment Trial Program
- Interactive workshops
- Evening entertainment
- All shipboard meals
Not Included:
- Commercial and charter flights
- Program enhancements/optional excursions
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Mandatory medical evacuation insurance
- Additional expenses in the event of delays or itinerary changes
- Possible fuel surcharges and administrative fees
- Pre- and post-trip hotel accommodation
Incentives
-
Free Single Supplement
For those who prefer not to share, we have a limited quantity of cabins in category 3 through to category 7 with no single supplement! Once these cabins are sold, the single supplement fee is 1.5 times the berth cost. Single occupancy in categories 8–10 is available at full double-occupancy rates. Can be combined with the Multi-Trip Promotion, League of Adventurers Loyalty Rewards Program, and Early Booking Bonus. Subject to cabin availability.
-
Family Friendly
Children four years old and younger pay only for charter airfare—and children two years and younger travel free! Children must be accompanied by a full-fare adult. Can be combined with the League of Adventurers Loyalty Rewards Program.
-
Multi-Trip Promotion
Receive 30% off the berth cost when you book more than one Ocean Endeavour expedition (excluding Antarctica) in the same calendar. Can be combined with the Free Single Supplement and League of Adventurers Loyalty Rewards Program.
-
Save 30% under 30
Save 30% on the berth cost for travellers under thirty years of age. Can be combined with the Free Single Supplement and League of Adventurers Loyalty Rewards Program.

Watch Webinar
High Arctic Explorer
GET INSTANT ACCESS
Watch and learn about our expedition highlights, day-to-day itineraries, and what makes small-ship expedition travel so special.
Adventure Canada itineraries may be subject to change without notice due to weather, ice, and sea conditions