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Itinerary and Pricing
Greenland and Arctic Canada: High Arctic Explorer
August 15 to August 27, 2024
From $9,995 to $18,295 USD
per person based on double occupancy
Save 15% until May 31, 2023
Applies to berth cost only


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- Day 1: Qausuittuq (Resolute), NU, Canada
- Day 2: Beechey Island
- Day 3-7: Tallurutiup Imanga (Lancaster Sound) and Devon Island
- Day 8: Mittimatalik (Pond Inlet)
- Day 9: At Sea — Davis Strait
- Day 10: Western Greenland
- Day 11: Ilulissat
- Day 12: Sisimiut Coast
- Day 13: Kangerlussuaq, Greenland
Itinerary
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Day 1: Qausuittuq (Resolute), NU, Canada
Begin Your AdventureAfter your charter flight from Ottawa, ON, you’ll transfer to the Ocean Endeavour by Zodiac.
Begin your journey 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.
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© Dennis Minty
Day 2: 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.
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Day 3-7: Tallurutiup Imanga (Lancaster Sound) and 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.
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© Jen Derbach
Day 8: Mittimatalik (Pond Inlet)
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.
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© Jen Derbach
Day 9: At Sea — Davis Strait
Learn OnboardDeepen your understanding of the Arctic as we steam across the Davis Strait towards Greenland.
Enjoy workshops and presentations, watch a documentary, and get out on deck with your binoculars to look for whales, seabirds, and marine wildlife.
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© Steven Rose
Day 10: 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.
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© Steven Rose
Day 11: 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.
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© Dennis Minty
Day 12: Sisimiut Coast
Witness Stunning Glaciers, Islands, and FjordsExplore West Greenland’s complex coastal waterways that includes glaciers, islands, and fjords against a towering mountain backdrop, with plentiful opportunities for hiking and Zodiac cruising.
Learn about the Saqqaq, Dorset, Thule, and modern Inuit cultures that have called the Sisimiut region home for the past 4,500 years.
The waters are relatively warm here, due to the West Greenland Current and the subarctic location.
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© Michelle Valberg
Day 13: Kangerlussuaq, Greenland
Cross the Arctic CircleComplete your journey up Kangerlussuaq Fjord (Søndre Strømfjord), a 190-kilometre-long fjord surrounded by mountains and glaciers, and cross the Arctic Circle one last time 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.
Transfer by Zodiac to shore, then ride to the airport by bus for your charter flight to Toronto, 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 your preferred travel advisor for more details.
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Cabin Category 10
Suite
Deck 7 Forward-Facing$18,295 $15,551 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
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Cabin Category 9
Junior Suite
Deck 5$17,295 $14,701 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
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Cabin Category 9
Junior Suite
Deck 7 Forward-Facing$17,295 $14,701 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
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Cabin Category 8
Superior Twin
Deck 5$16,295 $13,851 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
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Cabin Category 8
Superior Twin
Deck 7 Forward-Facing$16,295 $13,851 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
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Cabin Category 8
Superior Twin
Deck 7$16,295 $13,851 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
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Cabin Category 7
Select Twin
Deck 5$15,795 $13,426 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
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Cabin Category 7
Select Twin
Deck 8$15,795 $13,426 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
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Cabin Category 6
Comfort Twin
Deck 4$14,995 $12,746 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
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Cabin Category 6
Comfort Twin
Deck 7$14,995 $12,746 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
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Cabin Category 6
Comfort Twin
Deck 8$14,995 $12,746 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
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Cabin Category 5
Main Twin
Deck 5$14,295 $12,151 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
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Cabin Category 4
Exterior Twin
Deck 4$13,595 $11,556 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
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Cabin Category 3
Interior Twin
Deck 5$12,295 $10,451 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
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Cabin Category 2
Triple
Deck 4$10,995 $9,346 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
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Cabin Category 1
Quad
Deck 4$9,995 $8,496 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, advanced navigation equipment, and stabilizers. 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.
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Greenland and Arctic Canada: High Arctic Explorer
August 15 to August 27, 2024
From $9,995 to $18,295 USD
per person based on double occupancy
Save 15% until May 31, 2023
Applies to berth cost only
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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.
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Starts: Ottawa, ON, Canada
Ends: Toronto, ON, Canada
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Flights
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Northbound Charter Flight: Ottawa, ON to Resolute, NU. Early-morning departure.
Price: $1,270 USD
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Southbound Charter Flight: Kangerlussuaq, GL to Toronto, ON. Evening arrival.
Price: $1,375 USD
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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

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Adventure Canada itineraries may be subject to change without notice due to weather, ice, and sea conditions