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Arctic Odyssey
Inuit culture, majestic icebergs, pristine wilderness, the legendary midnight sun or your first Polar Bear in the wild, this voyage has it all a great way to experience the Canadian Arctic for the first time.
The Arctic is a vast landscape of serene beauty and seemingly impossible contradictions of nature. In a precarious balance of survival, delicate wildflowers carpet the rocky tundra amidst a surprising abundance of wildlife. On this exceptional and authentic nine-day journey you will be accompanied by local Inuit guides who will introduce you to the essential Inuit belief that everything in nature is infused with the spirit of life. Summer arrives early in the Hudson Strait: the deep undercurrents of the Atlantic Ocean rise to meet the Arctic seas and nutrient-rich waters stimulate the growth of phytoplankton, feeding the entire marine food chain so critical to the existence of the nomadic Inuit. Icebergs drift down from Greenland and gather in the calm waters of Ungava Bay. Here, under the circling midnight sun, the area is teaming with wildlife: there is the collective screech of a half-million Thick-billed Guillimots nesting on the cliffs; the silent gliding of white Beluga Whales in the warm waters of the Churchill River, and the humorous cacophony of a Walrus colony. Seals poke their heads out of the water and Polar Bears the undisputed monarch of the Arctic patrol the ice floes and their favourite beaches. You will travel to archaeological sites dating back thousands of years, explore remote outposts and retrace long forgotten paths of European explorers. Inuit communities will give you an insight into their fascinating culture and you will experience, firsthand, how many residents still continue to practice traditional methods of harvesting the land.
Alternatively, you can join a voyage to explore the remote Coast of East Greenland. The polar areas have always held a mystical allure however perhaps this attraction has become even stronger following the recent activities surrounding the International Polar Year and heightened concern about global warming. As you cruise amongst the pack ice and late summer icebergs of the remote east Greenland coast, you will witness firsthand the Arctic environment with its dramatic natural landscapes and elusive wildlife. Tales of early explorers will fascinate you on visits to setters huts and todays Inuit community. The 13- or 14-day voyage onboard the expedition cruise vessel, Polar Star, will embark in Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen and disembark in Reykjavik, Iceland. Departures: 22 August 2008 (11 nights) 28 August 2009 (12 nights) Prices: From £1,895 in a triple share cabin From £2,295 in a twin share cabin
Itinerary
Day 1. Days 2 to 8. Embark in Kuujjuaq Akpatok Island Kangiqsujuaq Digges Island & Mansel Island Walrus Island Kimmirut for Katannilik Territorial Park (Soper Heritage River) Inukjuaq Beechey Island Churchill and disembark
Things you need to know
Embark Disembark Voyage nights Departure dates Price Kuujjuaq, Nunavik, Canada Churchill, Manitoba, Canada 8 nights 12 to 20 Jul, 20 to 28 Jul £2,595 in a triple share cabin £2,995 in a twin share cabin Single supplement On request. If you are travelling alone ask about our request share programme which enables solo travellers to share a cabin with another solo traveller.
Adventure options
Kayaking everyone is welcome to sign up for a modest hourly fee.
Guide price for flights & accommodation package
Around £1,025 including return flights from the UK & 1-night in Ottowa.
Day 9.
Whats included Vessel
Lyubov Orlova (see Vessel pages for more details). Voyage including guided shore & zodiac excursions, all meals onboard & transfers.
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