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Baffin Island
Explorer
Pond Inlet Clyde River baffin island
arctic circle
Ban Island Explorer 9-night voyage
Cumberland Sound Monumental Island
nEW
Pangnirtung Iqaluit
canada
Baffin Island Explorer
Journeying across the roof of the world, well see polar bears, walrus and other wildlife, and learn of the history and depth of Inuit culture
This is a late-season voyage of discovery, which combines the landings of North and South Baffin Island that we know well, with exploring the lesserknown east coast of central Baffin, Canadas largest island. The dark nights of September also afford us excellent opportunities of seeing the Aurora Borealis the Northern Lights. We start with an historical perspective on the centuries-long quest to find the Northwest Passage at Beechey Island, where we hike to the graves marking the winter camp of the ill-fated 1845 Franklin expedition. Dundas Harbour on Devon Island is magnificently framed by mountains and we may see fox, musk ox and possibly polar bear roaming the tundra. Sailing down Navy Board Inlet, which is bordered on both sides by the beautiful Sermilik National Park, into Eclipse Sound, well keep watch for the elusive and rare narwhal, known to breed in the vicinity. Well drop anchor at Pond Inlet, where well be greeted warmly by the local Inuit community. The northeast coast of Baffin Island is incised with deep fjords with sheer cliffs rising straight up out of the water. Glaciers pouring down ice cliffs into the sea create a dramatic backdrop for ship and Zodiac cruising within these fjords. We continue down the coast of Baffin Island, large parts of which remain uncharted. Well aim for Cape Dyer, Baffins easternmost point and cruise in the Zodiacs or go ashore. Pangnirtung Fjord is renowned for its wild and untamed beauty and its knitted toques (hats)! The backdrop to the town is a spectacular glacial valley, perfect for hiking. Few people have set ashore on Monumental Island, but we may sight seabirds, walrus, whales and polar bears. Finally we sail into historic Frobisher Bay to the capital of the Territory of Nunavut, Iqaluit, where our voyage ends.
itinERARY And HiGHLiGHtS
day 1 day 2 day 3 day 4 day 5 day 6 day 7 day 8 day 9 day 10 Charter ight ottawa to Resolute, board the ship. Beechey Island. dundas harbour, devon Island. pond inlet. Gibb Fjord. Clyde river. Central Baffin Island. pangnirtung. Monumental Island. Iqaluit disembark and transfer to airport for charter ight to ottawa.
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GRAdE EXPEdITION VOyAGE Inclusions arrival and departure transfers, all voyage activities and excursions, education program and meals. Note Weather or other conditions may require changes to our itinerary and shore excursions. Group size up to 110 passengers. Trip code ppBer.
SEA KAYAKinG iS AVAiLABLE on tHiS VoYAGE SEE pAGE 6 FoR dEtAiLS
Voyage dates starts resolute 2008
Start Finish 18 sep 27 sep
Prices per person, twin share, in £ Cabin type Main deck triple 1855 Main deck double 2420 upper deck 2630 superior 2835 superior plus 3040 peregrine suite 3195 Cook suite 3400 air Charter 695 Kayaking 205 optional carbon offset payment: £67
*Charter flight cost subject to change
download detailed Trip Notes at: www.peregrineadventures.co.uk/trips/ppber or ask your peregrine representative.
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Photo: Kerry Lorimer
Beechey Island greenland Resolute Devon Island Lancaster Sound davis strait
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