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By Land: Small Group Land Expeditions:
These unique land itineraries are carefully designed to
allow travelers to personally witness some of the most
remarkable natural events found on our planet. All of
these adventures offer a small group size and excellent
guides.
Click on a Trip Name to request more information.
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| Churchill
- An Arctic Summer: |
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Prices
from |
Days |
Passengers |
Departures |
| $3,395 |
9 |
15 |
6/29/2008, 7/9/2008,
7/18/2008, 7/27/2008, 8/6/2008 |
| Experience the "Tundra Train," encounter
caribou, polar bears, Arctic fox, and even snorkel & kayak
with Beluga Whales! The Arctic has become accessible to those
with an adventurous spirit. This trip takes advantage of Churchill’s
unique location -- a coastal village on the border of northern
tundra and boreal forest which attracts nearly every sought-after
Arctic animal, from thousands of belugas, to polar bear mothers
and cubs, to a thriving caribou migration. In the company
of your professional Expedition Leader, you’ll travel
by train, boat, Zodiac and tundra vehicle to explore this
rewarding region. |
| In
Search of Northern Lights & Wildlife: |
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Prices
from |
Days |
Passengers |
Departures |
| $2,995 |
8 |
15 |
1/23/2008, 2/2/2008,
2/11/2008, 2/23/2008, 3/3/2008, 3/12/2008, 3/22/2008 |
| Small group expedition that focuses on viewing
the Aurora Borealis and exploring the North's wildlife and
culture. Aurora borealis means “dawn of the north,”
and due to its position beneath the Van Allen belt, Churchill
has one of the heaviest concentrations of aurora borealis
activity in the world. Your days are filled with northern
adventures such as authentic dog-sledding, igloo building
and traditional northern cultural activities. Your nights
offer offer potentially the best aurora activity on the planet!
On this adventure, you’ll explore the facts and native
fables surrounding this miracle of nature, as well as the
intriguing cultures and wildlife they illuminate. |
| Classic
Polar Bear Expedition: |
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Prices
from |
Days |
Passengers |
Departures |
| $3,795 |
6 |
15 |
10/11/2007, 10/18/2007,
10/25/2007, 11/1/2007, 11/8/2007, 11/15/2007 |
| View Polar Bears in the Polar Bear Capital of
the world by day as well as by night, and beautiful Northern
Lights. This Polar Bear adventure offers just the right amount
of time with bears – two daylong outings and one evening
journey! During the daytime, young males play fight, mother
bears explore with their cubs at their sides, and solitary
adults lumber across the tundra. And, at night, the tundra
provides an eerie and remote escapade, and a possible chance
to witness the remarkable aurora borealis – the northern
lights. |
| Classic
Polar Bear Expedition: |
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Prices
from |
Days |
Passengers |
Departures |
| $3,995 |
7 |
15 |
10/14/2007, 10/16/2007,
10/21/2007, 10/23/2007, 10/28/2007, 10/30/2007, 11/4/2007,
11/6/2007, 11/11/2007, 11/13/2007 |
| View Polar Bears in the Polar Bear Capital of
the world by day as well as by night, and beautiful Northern
Lights. This Polar Bear adventure offers just the right amount
of time with bears – two daylong outings and one evening
journey! During the daytime, young males play fight, mother
bears explore with their cubs at their sides, and solitary
adults lumber across the tundra. And, at night, the tundra
provides an eerie and remote escapade, and a possible chance
to witness the remarkable aurora borealis – the northern
lights. |
| Tundra
Lodge Polar Bear Adventure: |
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Prices
from |
Days |
Passengers |
Departures |
| $4,995 |
7 |
15 |
10/14/2007, 10/21/2007,
10/28/2007, 11/4/2007 |
Stay in a comfortable a rolling hotel (Tundra
Lodge) that is ideally positioned for viewing polar bears!
Join an adventure that promises total immersion in a spectacular
tundra environment! Stay at the newly-constructed Great White
Bear Tundra Lodge, situated outside of Churchill on the tundra
itself. As evening falls, only a select few travelers remain
in the domain of the polar bear to watch the solitude and
serenity of sunset intensify across the barren landscape.
Your lodge is a “train” of connected single rooms
and dining and lounge areas, accommodating 35-plus travelers
(group size limited to 22-30). And, because it’s on
wheels, it is sure to be situated in the best bear-viewing
area each season. |
| Tundra
Lodge Polar Bear Adventure: |
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Prices
from |
Days |
Passengers |
Departures |
| $5,195 |
8 |
15 |
10/11/2007, 10/18/2007,
10/25/2007, 11/1/2007, 11/8/2007 |
| Stay in a comfortable a rolling hotel (Tundra
Lodge) that is ideally positioned for viewing polar bears!
Join an adventure that promises total immersion in a spectacular
tundra environment! Stay at the newly-constructed Great White
Bear Tundra Lodge, situated outside of Churchill on the tundra
itself. As evening falls, only a select few travelers remain
in the domain of the polar bear to watch the solitude and
serenity of sunset intensify across the barren landscape.
Your lodge is a “train” of connected single rooms
and dining and lounge areas, accommodating 35-plus travelers
(group size limited to 22-30). And, because it’s on
wheels, it is sure to be situated in the best bear-viewing
area each season. |
| Ultimate
Churchill: |
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Prices
from |
Days |
Passengers |
Departures |
| $5,195 |
7 |
15 |
10/13/2007, 10/20/2007,
10/27/2007, 11/3/2007, 11/10/2007 |
| View polar bears from a tundra vehicle, visit
a polar bear den, and discover the culture & history of
Churchill. This adventure complements wildlife viewing tundra
trips with an exploration of Churchill and its rich culture.
View polar bears, arctic fox, arctic hare and other northern
wildlife from polar buggies. Additionally, this trip offers
an optional helicopter journey to the female bears’
denning area where you can, remarkably, have the chance to
crawl inside an unoccupied polar bear den. |
| Polar
Bear Photo Tour: |
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Prices
from |
Days |
Passengers |
Departures |
| $5,395 |
8 |
15 |
11/11/2007 |
| Award-winning photographer guides. Spend 5 nights
at new Tundra Lodge, designed for premiere polar bear viewing.
Photographers have flocked to Churchill for many years to
take advantage of the nature encounters this remarkable region
has to offer. This new, special photography expedition is
designed to provide the very best polar bear photo opportunities
available. From the newly-constructed Tundra Lodge, situated
outside of Churchill on the tundra itself, you can photograph
bears as they approach your “hotel.” An on-site
vehicle will be available for daily excursions around the
tundra, and accompanying you will be some of the most accomplished
photography leaders, all of whom have extensive experience
shooting in Churchill! |
By Expedition Ship: These ships
were built with tourists and true exploration in mind; they range
from simple to comfortable, but are not luxurious. Most have shallow
drafts and ice-hardened hulls to push through sea ice. They feature
Zodiacs for exploration and shore landings. Onboard programs are
educational with a focus on natural and cultural history.
Click on a Trip Name to request more information.
| Land
of the Ice Bears: An In-Depth Exploration of Arctic Svalbard: |
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Prices
from |
Days |
Passengers |
Departures |
| $5,890 |
11 |
110 |
6/4/2008, 6/11/2008,
6/18/2008, 6/25/2008, 7/2/2008 |
| Polar Bears, stunning tidewater glacier, abundant
wildlife, comfortable expedition ship, excellent guides. Experience
nature in its purest form in the High Arctic. A remote archipelago
situated just over 600 miles from the North Pole, Svalbard
is a place of deep fjords, mountains and massive sheets of
ice. During summer, when the sun never sets, the tundra experiences
a warm awakening as wildflowers carpet the earth, walrus raise
their sleepy heads to observe you, and fjords ring with the
thunderous sound of glacial ice crashing to the sea. This
voyage is undertaken in the spirit of discovery, and nature
is full of wonderful surprises. The pace is unhurried and
your options are many, so the day-by-day itinerary below is
a thoughtfully considered framework. |
| Beyond
the North Cape: Coastal Norway & Arctic Svalbard: |
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Prices
from |
Days |
Passengers |
Departures |
| $8.980 |
17 |
110 |
5/23/2008, 7/16/2008 |
| On this special Photo Expedition trip, passengers
are offered the opportunity to capture their experiences through
photography while receiving the guidance of professionals.*
Explore Norway’s dramatic fjordlands, picturesque Bergen,
and the stunning glaciers of Arctic Svalbard. Each fjord is
different from the next, and visitors never tire of listening
to the roar of waterfalls, gazing at flocks of auks in the
fairytale light, and marveling at tiny villages that cling
to the steep sides of the fjord walls. Then high above coastal
Norway under the midnight sun lies the archipelago of Svalbard,
a wilderness region few come to know: towering ice caps, deep
fjords mountains and massive sheets of ice, just 600 miles
from the North Pole. |
| In
the Wake of the Vikings: Norwegian Fjords to the Scottish
Isles: |
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Prices
from |
Days |
Passengers |
Departures |
| $6,825 |
15 |
122 |
8/24/2007 |
| Journey beyond the Arctic Circle to the seldom-visited
Lofoten Islands and Honningsvåg, the northernmost town
in Europe. Cruise along Norway’s sinuous coastline,
reveling in some of the Northern Hemisphere’s most remote
and pristine scenery—towering mountains, thundering
waterfalls, steep-sided fjords, bird-covered islands, and
primordial glacial valleys. Explore the Shetland and Orkney
islands, archipelagos off northeastern Scotland, where you’ll
marvel at prehistoric villages, ancient tombs, standing ceremonial
stones, and spectacular coastal scenery. Birding is also a
major attraction here; hundreds of species, including the
colorful puffin, call the region home. |
| White
Sea Odyssey: White Sea to North Cape: |
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Prices
from |
Days |
Passengers |
Departures |
| $8,480 |
15 |
110 |
8/14/2007 |
| After visiting historic St. Petersburg, depart
from Arkhangelsk, once the main seaport in medieval Russia,
on the White Sea Odyssey aboard the Clipper Adventurer. On
this itinerary, visit the Solovetsky archipelago with its
system of canals built by monks in the 16th century, skirt
the Kola Peninsuala, stopping at the largest Russian seaport
in the Arctic Ocean, and trace Norway’s rugged fjord-riddled
coastline. A variety of land and Zodiac excursions with expert
leaders and naturalists brings you up close to the arctic
wildlife including millions of seabirds. |
By Research Vessel: These ships
were built for scientific research. They hold no more than 50
passengers, and have ice-strengthened hulls. Cabins are simple
-- comfortable, but not fancy, onboard service is friendly and
casual. These ships often offer more activity and attract a slightly
younger client. They feel more like a private expedition than
a cruise.
Click on a Trip Name to request more information.
| Around
Spitsbergen: |
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Prices
from |
Days |
Passengers |
Departures |
| $2,790 |
11 |
46 |
8/11/2007 |
The Norwegian name for this archipelago including
Bear Island and Jan Mayen is Svalbard, however, it is usually
known as Spitsbergen. Only 600 miles from the North Pole,
Spitsbergen is a true High Arctic archipelago of rugged
mountains, sweeping tundra, ice caps and glaciers. And,
with a population of only 3,500 in five settlements, this
region is still today virtually an unspoiled wilderness.
Visitors discover abundant wildlife, including huge Arctic
seabird colonies, walrus, reindeer, Arctic fox, and of course,
the polar bear. This voyage circumnavigates Spitsbergen,
starting and ending in Longyearbyen.
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| Spitsbergen
and Northeast Greenland: |
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Prices
from |
Days |
Passengers |
Departures |
| $4,760 |
14 |
46 |
9/12/2007, 9/14/2007 |
Starting in Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen, this
voyage explores the glaciers and wildlife of western Spitsbergen,
then continues to northeastern part of Greenland. Greenland
and its surrounding waters are home to an impressive array
of wildlife: eight species of whale, two million seals,
walruses, polar bears, reindeer, musk oxen, Arctic hares,
Arctic wolves and a spectacular variety of birds. Expect
huge icebergs, magni ficent fjords, such as Kaiser Franz
Joseph Fjord and Scoresby Sund (the world’s longest
fjord), beautiful tundra, and hopefully the Aurora Borealis.
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| Arctic
Cruise - Spitsbergen - Origo: |
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Prices
from |
Days |
Passengers |
Departures |
| $3,595 |
9 |
24 |
8/12/2007 |
Spitsbergen, a remote and spectacular archipelago
of immense glaciers, narrow fjords, sheer mountain cliffs
and abundant wildlife, has lured many explorers into its
enticing web. Let this experienced Swedish expedition captain
take you into a region still part of an ice age, a region
that is ever bathing in midnight sun, in Quest for the Polar
Bear.
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| Arctic
Cruise - Spitsbergen, Greenland & Iceland: |
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Prices
from |
Days |
Passengers |
Departures |
| $4,390 |
14 |
56 |
8/15/2007, 8/28/2007 |
This is an exploratory voyage, which offers
wonderful opportunities for hiking in the mountains, visiting
remote Inuit settlements, photographing dramatic fjords,
huge icebergs and Arctic wildlife. It is exciting new terrain
for all. Spitsbergen, the jewel of the high Arctic, is a
large island situated between the north coast of Norway
and the North Pole. You will also sail on a southeasterly
course to the East Greenland pack ice belt and, with any
luck, head into spectacular Scoresby Sound, the world’s
largest fjord. This voyage offers plenty of opportunities
to walk onshore as well as sea kayaking.
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| East
Greenland (Scoresby Sund): |
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Prices
from |
Days |
Passengers |
Departures |
| $3,210 |
11 |
52 |
9/13/2007, 9/17/2007 |
Greenland and its surrounding waters are
home to an impressive array of wildlife: eight species of
whale, two million seals, walruses, polar bears, reindeer,
musk oxen, Arctic hares, Arctic wolves and a spectacular
variety of birds. The largest island in the world, 90% of
its surface area is covered by ice and it is inhabited by
less then 100,000 people with a fascinating history and
culture. On this voyage, discover the eastern side of Greenland,
particularly spectacular Scoresby Sund, the longest fjord
in the world.
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| South
and East Greenland: |
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Prices
from |
Days |
Passengers |
Departures |
| $3,690 |
11 |
52 |
9/3/2007 |
Greenland and its surrounding waters are
home to an impressive array of wildlife: eight species of
whale, two million seals, walruses, polar bears, reindeer,
musk oxen, Arctic hares, Arctic wolves and a spectacular
variety of birds. The largest island in the world, 90% of
its surface area is covered by ice and it is inhabited by
less then 100,000 people with a fascinating history and
culture. This voyage explores the southern and eastern coasts
of Greenland including breathtaking fjords and glaciers,
tabular icebergs, Thule culture remains, hunting and fishing
villages, and fascinating wildlife.
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| Spitsbergen
and Northeast Greenland: |
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Prices
from |
Days |
Passengers |
Departures |
| $4,020 |
14 |
52 |
9/4/2007 |
Starting in Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen, this
voyage explores the glaciers and wildlife of western Spitsbergen,
then continues to northeastern part of Greenland. Greenland
and its surrounding waters are home to an impressive array
of wildlife: eight species of whale, two million seals,
walruses, polar bears, reindeer, musk oxen, Arctic hares,
Arctic wolves and a spectacular variety of birds. Expect
huge icebergs, magni ficent fjords, such as Kaiser Franz
Joseph Fjord and Scoresby Sund (the world’s longest
fjord), beautiful tundra, and hopefully the Aurora Borealis.
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| Arctic
Cruise - Spitsbergen - Stockholm: |
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Prices
from |
Days |
Passengers |
Departures |
| $5,695 |
9 |
12 |
8/19/2007 |
Spitsbergen, a remote and spectacular archipelago
of immense glaciers, narrow fjords, sheer mountain cliffs
and abundant wildlife, has lured many explorers into its
enticing web. Let our experienced Swedish expedition captain
take you into a region still part of an ice age, a region
that is ever bathing in midnight sun, in Quest for the Polar
Bear.
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| Expedition
to White Island: |
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Prices
from |
Days |
Passengers |
Departures |
| $3,995 |
10 |
24 |
9/2/2007 |
Spitsbergen has lured visitors from near
and far during the past 400 years. During this journey of
exploration you travel in the footsteps of these brave adventurers,
hunters, trappers, whalers and miners. The goal on this
expedition is to explore Spitsbergen’s cultural heritage
and visit historical sites where few people have set foot.
You travel in the footsteps of polar explorers such as Andrée,
Nordenskiöld, Amundsen and Nobile and every day you
do landfalls amongst cultural treasures in spectacular settings.
Scientists, whalers, trappers and miners have traveled to
Spitsbergen for the past 400 years and have left behind
many traces such as buildings, equipment, geographical names,
and fascinating stories.
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| Arctic
Cruise - Svalbard, East Greenland & Iceland: |
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Prices
from |
Days |
Passengers |
Departures |
| $4,050 |
13 |
110 |
8/12/2007 |
The remarkable islands of the archipelago
known as Svalbard are part of Norway, lying far to the north
of the Norwegian mainland and high above the Arctic Circle.
Explore these wild and rugged mountains by zodiac and kayaking.
Then, head to the Greenland Sea and visit an isolated Inuit
community. Following East Greenland, sail to the volcanic
island of Iceland, concluding your tour in the capital city
of Reykjavik.
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| Arctic
Cruise - High Arctic Explorer: |
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Prices
from |
Days |
Passengers |
Departures |
| $3,890 |
12 |
110 |
8/12/2007 |
The High Arctic Explorer is truly a voyage
of adventure to a beautiful environment is still remote
and wild. Travel in this region relies on understanding
sea ice, and as many explorers before us have found, is
truly a ‘moveable feast’. Visit an area overflowing
with history and renowned for its rare and spectacular wildlife,
including polar bear, narwhal and walrus. Visit some of
the world’s most remote communities, where you will
be shyly welcomed by local Inuit and introduced to both
the modern and ancient aspects of their culture.
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| Arctic
Cruise - Baffin Island Explorer: |
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Prices
from |
Days |
Passengers |
Departures |
| $4,290 |
13 |
110 |
9/5/2007 |
Experience the beauty and openness of the
Arctic sea and landscapes and learn about the history and
depth of Inuit culture. Follow the paths of explorers Frobisher,
Baffin and Franklin who sought the elusive Northwest Passage.
Explore the spectacular coast of Greenland, watch for whales,
polar bears, seabirds and icebergs, and enjoy Zodiac tours
to cliffs teeming with birdlife.
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| Arctic
Cruise - Northwest Passage: |
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Prices
from |
Days |
Passengers |
Departures |
| $4,590 |
14 |
110 |
8/23/2007 |
The Northwest Passage – a route almost
across the top of the world – was long sought by the
traders and explorers and military strategists of Europe,
Russian Asia and the American north. Aboard the comfortable
“Peregrine Mariner,” you can retrace the path
of early explorers. On your way through the Canadian Arctic
to the west coast of Greenland, you experience prolific
wildlife -– including, with luck, the imperial polar
bear -- and enjoy spectacular scenery, including glaciers,
mountains, fjords, wild and barren beaches, and icebergs.
You are also able to visit remote Inuit settlements.
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By Icebreaker: An icebreaker is
designed for breaking through sea ice. These ships were “working”
vessels prior to taking on passengers. Travel to remote Polar
Regions such as the North Pole or the Far Antarctic South to visit
emperor penguin rookeries requires an icebreaker. Icebreaker programs
generally focus on natural history and culture, and have on-board
educational programs.
Click on a Trip Name to request more information.
| Arctic
Cruise - High Arctic - Canada & Greenland: |
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Prices
from |
Days |
Passengers |
Departures |
| $11,500 |
15 |
108 |
8/14/2007 |
Travel through an icy paradise rarely visited
by anyone but the Inuit and hardened explorers. This unique
voyage to the High Arctic would be impossible in anything
but a polar-class icebreaker. Along the way, you visit some
of the world’s most northerly and isolated communities,
explore 4,000-year-old archaeological sites, watch the Greenland
ice-cap tumbling down to the shore, and keep a lookout for
a wealth of Arctic wildlife, such as narwhal, beluga and
bowhead whales, as well as polar bears, walrus and other
Arctic seals, musk ox and huge colonies of seabirds.
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| Greenland
Odyssey: |
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Prices
from |
Days |
Passengers |
Departures |
| $18,000 |
20 |
108 |
8/26/2007 |
A rare journey, and a witness to history
being made. This expedition to northern Greenland will attempt
to reach the northernmost point of land in the world. You'll
sail along the eastern coast, where fewer people live per
square kilometer than almost any place else on Earth. It
is also one of the least visited regions in the world. It
remains pristine, untouched and utterly magnificent. You
will also meet special guest Ken Zerbst, an explorer who
was a member of an expedition that discovered an island
even farther north than Oodaaq.
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| From
Steam to Ice: Fjords of East Greenland: |
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Prices
from |
Days |
Passengers |
Departures |
| $1,865 |
8 |
98 |
9/4/2007 |
This compact program takes you to the coast
of East Greenland in an area of some of the most spectacular
fjords with views of dramatic snow capped mountains, glaciers
and late summer icebergs. You spend your time walking in
the beautiful wilderness, watching for wildlife and also
visit an Inuit community to gain insight into the challenges
of life today in the remote north.
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| The
Viking Trail to the Americas: |
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Prices
from |
Days |
Passengers |
Departures |
| $4,290 |
18 |
98 |
9/11/2007 |
This journey is a fascinating tale of tenacious
people in a challenging environment. Follow in the footsteps
of the early explorers to visit the southern part of Greenland
and learn about the lives of the early explorers and the
Inuit of yesterday and today. Sail across “iceberg
alley” for Baffin Island of the Canadian Arctic, keeping
a keen watch for seabirds, seals, whales and perhaps polar
bears. Visit Iqaluit, the capital of the Nunavut territory
of Canada, before heading southbound for the coast of isolated
Labrador with boreal forests, fjords and tundra. Lastly,
arrive at the province of Newfoundland with their fishing
“outport” communities and rugged natural coastline.
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| Around
the Rugged Rock: Newfoundland, Labrador & Nova Scotia: |
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Prices
from |
Days |
Passengers |
Departures |
| $4,530 |
10 |
98 |
9/28/2007 |
Locally known as "The Rock," this
island province of Canada remains a beautiful untouched
landscape. Around the coast are historic sites, fishing
outports and hospitable communities with charming people.
After circling Newfoundland the ship heads out into the
Gulf of Saint Lawrence visiting French-owned St. Pierre
& Miquelon and the French Fort Louisbourg before completing
the voyage in Halifax.
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