I have spent a lot of time over the years travelling to many places but this was my first trip to an "Arctic" region. It is now one of my favorite destinations and I hope to spend many more days way north of the equator.
Julie S., Australia
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High Arctic Explorer

Departures: August 2, 2009 to August 13, 2009
Rate Range: $4,890 to $8,990

During this 14-day active adventure 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. When the conditions are right, optional kayaking will occur.

Expedition Summary

Day 1 Ottawa, Canada
Day 2 Embarkation Day
Day 3 Prince Leopold Island
Day 4-5 Devon and Coburg Islands
Day 6 Melville Basin
Day 7 Qaanaaq, Greenland
Day 8 Cape York
Day 9 Baffin Bay and Pond Inlet
Day 10 Cape Hay Migratory Bird Sanctuary
Day 11 Devon Island
Day 12 Beechey Island
Day 13 Resolute to Ottawa
Day 14 Ottawa, Canada

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Expedition Dates

Ship Start End Duration  
Akademik Ioffe 2009 August 2, 2009 August 15, 2009 14 days view pricing >
Akademik Ioffe 2009 August 13, 2009 August 26, 2009 14 days view pricing >