Here, at the top of the world, nature has created unique wonders in astonishing variety. The game-changing new expedition vessel Ultramarine, equipped with two twin-engine helicopters and 20 quick-launching Zodiacs, enables you to explore this breathtaking environment from brand new perspectives. You’ll experience the same sense of wonder felt by early explorers as they navigated the region’s formidable bays, inlets and channels.
On this exciting itinerary, we follow the natural guides of sea and ice to showcase the region’s cultural, historic and geographic treasures, aiming to approach the farthest stretches of this rugged, rarely visited landscape. Ultramarine’s unprecedented range of adventure options, including activities such as helicopter flightseeing, gives you an unrivalled polar experience. You’ll be able to view the magnificent wildlife that make their home in this forbidding region: sea mammals, polar bears, muskox, and possibly even the elusive arctic wolf. From soaring cliffs to mummified forests, spectacular glacial formations to stunning alpine vistas, expansive waterways to sheltered shores, Canada’s Remote Arctic provides the definitive experience of a mysterious, magical region few ever get to see.
About Your Trip Hosts : Dr. Brian Keating is a biologist, naturalist, author, mountaineer and skilled outdoorsman. He has been guiding nature-based trips around the world for forty years. He is a weekly guest on CBC radio and co-owner of greatBIGNature.com
He loves to share his knowledge and passion for all things wild. He has an avid following and his trips fill quickly! Brian is accompanied by his wife, Dr. Dee Keating, a keen birdwatcher and naturalist. Both have extensively explored the high Arctic together on many expeditions, on foot, by kayak and by ship.
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Calgary Airport Marriott In-Terminal Hotel | Calgary |
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Ultramarine |
9 nights |
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Arctic Bay |
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Arctic Bay |
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Croker Bay |
day stop |
Devon Island |
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Axel Heiberg Island |
day stop |
Nunavut |
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Beechey Island |
day stop |
Beechey Island |
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day 7 |
Coburg Island |
day stop |
Nunavut |
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Grise Fiord |
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Nunavut |
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B&B: Bed and Breakfast |
FB+: Full Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities |
11 Days / 10 Nights
Reference Number: Dates: August 2024
This group trip is now full. Please contact us for other departures in 2024.
Hosted by Brian Keating
25% deposit to confirm your spot
Final payment due by April 15, 2024
All quoted prices effective at time of publication (Mar. 10, 2023). Itinerary is subject to change due to improvements or changes in local conditions; prices are subject to change.
Includes:
- $250USD shipboard travel amenity per person from Civilized Adventures
- One night’s pre-expedition hotel accommodation in Calgary
- 9 nights on the Ultramarine Expedition Ship
- Leadership throughout your voyage by an experienced Expedition Leaders
- Hosted by Brian Keating, Civilized Adventures + Table to Tundra meal
- *Table to Tundra is a one of kind culinary experience with Greenland chefs + an evening of Inuit story telling.
- All shore landings & zodiac excursions as per the daily program
- 10-15minute helicopter flight seeing excursion once per trip ( weather dependent)
- Formal and informal presentations by Quark Expedition Team and guest speakers as scheduled
- All meals, snacks, soft drinks and juices on board
- Beer and wine during dinner (and coffee, tea and cocoa available around the clock)
- A pair of waterproof expedition boots on loan for landings and Zodiac cruising excursions
- An official Quark Expeditions® 3 in 1 parka to keep
- Bathrobes & hair dryer in every cabin
- Mandatory medical evacuation insurance
Excludes:
- Flights to/from Calgary or transfers to the Calgary Airport hotel.
- Travel & Personal accident insurance (strongly recommended)
- Mandatory waterproof pants for Zodiac cruising, or any other gear not mentioned
- Sea Kayaking : sold out.
- Extra Helicopter flight: $520 CAD per person
- Heli Ice Sheet Landing experience: $650 CAD per person
- All items of a personal nature
- Any increases due to circumstances beyond our control
