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Ships which operate this route: |
Lyubov Orlova - 122 guests |
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| As with all our expeditions, weather, ice, tides and other
conditions will dictate our itinerary and shore excursions. Unusually strong tides and
currents combined with drifting sea ice means our route and landing sites will vary from one
expedition to the next. The earlier in the season the departure, the more sea ice we
will encounter. This increases the chance of seeing marine mammals at home on the ice,
even though it may slow our progress on some days. Wildlife sightings and some
activities depend on favourable conditions. |
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| Itinerary |
| Day 1 |
Fly UK to Montreal for one night |
| Day 2 |
Fly to Kuujjuaq where you will have a brief tour and lunch
before boarding the ship. |
Days 3
to 8 |
  Explore the
Arctic looking for wildlife - walrus and polar bears, watching birds, visiting small
communities, exploring archaeological sites, watching cultural performances, learn about
Inuit Art.
The places you may visit are:
Akpatok Island
An uninhabited island of soaring bird cliffs and small rocky beaches. Here we’ll
use our zodiacs to scout the beaches in search of walrus and polar bears.
Kangiqsujuaq
Passing through a deep fiord with steep rocky walls, we anchor in Wakeham Bay.
We feast on locally harvested foods, and enjoy an amazing performance of traditional
Inuit throat singing and drum dancing.
Digges Island & Mansel Island
At Digges Island, we visit the spot where Henry Hudson first encountered native
Inuit. We cruise along the cliff face and visit Mansel Island, a favourite
place for
walrus and polar bear.
Walrus Island
This small, rocky outcrop in the northern reaches of Hudson Bay is a
favourite haul-out for hundreds of walrus. We zodiac the shores and marvel at the size and number
of these massive creatures with their gleaming ivory tusks, so awkward on land but
incredibly agile in the water.
Cape Dorset & Mallikjuak Territorial Park
Cape Dorset is widely known as the Inuit art capital of the world. We’ll take
time to enjoy the artists’ creations – scrimshaw, fine soapstone carvings, stonecut
printing, lithographic printmaking, etching and sculpting. At nearby Mallikjuaq Island
we explore archaeological sites dating back three millennia.
Kimmirut for Katannilik Territorial Park (Soper Heritage River)
We hike along the shores of Soper Lake and picnic beside the emerald-green
waters of Soper River. We’ll visit the community of Kimmirut for demonstrations of
soapstone carving and stencil print making.
Inukjuaq
This Hudson Bay community has a wonderful Inuit cultural artefact
museum,
surrounded by expansive plateaus with breathtaking views of lakes and rivers. We hike
across the tundra, keeping watch for wildlife and important archaeological sites. |
| Day 9 |
Churchill
The waters of the Churchill River are a summer home for Beluga whales. Watch
for them on deck as we sale up the river before disembarking, fly to Montreal for your
final night. |
| Day 10 |
At leisure before flying to the UK. |
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Note: The itineraries and shore excursions
are governed by weather, ice, tides and other conditions. |
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| Departure Dates & Prices |
| Prices are per person sharing twin room for
11 nights. Single supplement available on request. |
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| Departure date |
Price |
| 2 July 08 |
£2950 |
| Note: Arctic Explorer is not operating after 2008 |
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| Price Includes: |
| One night at the Quality Inn Donval Airport on
room only, 9 night cruise on full board including shore excursions, one night Delta
Montreal on room only. |
| Price Excludes: |
| International flights, meals not listed, transfers in
Montreal, gratuities and items of a personal nature. |
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