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Canadian Arctic Express: The Heart of the Northwest Passage
9 Days | Tackle the fabled passage on this essential Arctic journey
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Start
Calgary, Canada
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Finish
Calgary, Canada
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Trip Code
BQMHP
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Min Age
8
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Trip Size
1 - 200
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Physical Rating
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Meals
8 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 6 dinners
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Transport
Ship, Zodiac, Plane
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Accommodation
Expedition Cruise Ship (6 nights), comfortable hotel (2 nights)
From £7,875(9 days)
Trip Informations
Discover the essential heart of the Canadian High Arctic on this nine-day expedition, including five days spent exploring at sea. Spot musk oxen and polar bears among the otherworldly landscapes in places like Arctic Bay, Beechey Island and Croker Bay. Explore the heart of the fabled Northwest Passage and attempt to traverse the Bellot Strait, the narrow pass that wasn’t navigated by Europeans until 1937. Travel with an expert crew of seafarers, academics, scientists and locals who grew up in the region to get the most out of your journey.
Why you’ll love this trip
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Spot incredible wildlife on land and on Zodiac excursions. Canada’s High Arctic is home to fantastic beasts like polar bears, musk oxen, narwhals and caribou.
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Traverse the waterways of the so-called Northwest Passage, with possible landings in Lancaster Sound, the Bellot Strait and Port Leopold Island.
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Discover the immense beauty of ancient glaciers, house-sized icebergs, granite mountains and epic tundra that extends as far as the eye can see.
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With two helicopters on board, you’ll get the chance to take included flights to soar above the Arctic landscape and make landings at otherwise inaccessible areas.
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Explore parts of the Nunavut region with Inuit guides and learn about the people who have lived in the world’s most difficult environments for thousands of years.
Is this trip right for you?
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You will be supplied with an expedition parka and waterproof boots that are sturdy and warm. Please see the ‘Packing’ section of the Essential Trip Information for a detailed guide on what to bring with you.
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The plan is to hop into Zodiac boats quite regularly to explore and search for wildlife. It can get very cold and wet on the Zodiac.
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Sturdy sea legs are needed for wet and dry landings by Zodiac, and you will hike on steep terrain, snow and other uneven surfaces.
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The weather plays a pivotal part in this adventure and, although there’s an itinerary in place, there are no guarantees that you’ll be able to do everything that is planned for. A level of flexibility and openness to embracing the unexpected are important in expedition travel, especially in such a remote area.
Itinerary
- DAY 1Arrive in Calgary, Canada
- DAY 2Fly to Resolute and Embark
- DAY 3Exploring Canada’s High Arctic
- DAY 4Disembark in Resolute, Canada and Fly to Calgary
- DAY 5Depart Calgary
Inclusions
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8 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 6 dinners
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Ship, Zodiac, Plane
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Expedition Cruise Ship (6 nights), comfortable hotel (2 nights)
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Important notes
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Inh 2024 this trip starts and finishes in Calgary, Canada.
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Your voyage is operated by our sister company, Quark Expeditions. All accommodation and transfer arrangements as listed in the itinerary are also operated by Quark Expeditions or their local representatives.
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BOOKING CONDITIONS
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To confirm your reservation, a deposit of 25% (unless indicated otherwise at time of booking) of the total invoice amount is required at time of booking. Balances are due 120 days prior to departure.
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Please refer to our "Booking terms and conditions" page on our website for all Quark Expedition terms and conditions.
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ADVENTURE OPTIONS
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A full kayaking program and single session paddles are available to book on this voyage. They must be booked prior to departure and incurs an additional cost. Spaces are limited so please enquire at time of booking. To participate in the full kayaking program, previous, recent experience is essential. In addition, the Ultramarine offers included activities using the 2 on board helicopters such as flight seeing and landings from the helicopter.
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