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Canada's Remote Arctic: Northwest Passage to Ellesmere and Axel Heiberg Islands

Summary:

Here, at the top of the world, nature has created unique wonders in astonishing variety. Our game-changing new expedition vessel Ultramarine, equipped with two twin-engine helicopters and 20 quick-launching Zodiacs, enables you to explore this breathtakin...

Duration
12 Days
Cities
3
Next Departure
09-Sep-2025
Starting at
USD 13,295.00
USD 10,026.00
Price per day
USD 836.00

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Operator
Quark Expeditions
Ship
Ultramarine
Tour
Canada's Remote Arctic: Northwest Passage to Ellesmere and Axel Heiberg Islands

Summary

Here, at the top of the world, nature has created unique wonders in astonishing variety. Our 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.

Map: Canada's Remote Arctic: Northwest Passage to Ellesmere and Axel Heiberg Islands (Quark)

Short Itinerary / Route

Day 1.
Arrive In Calgary, Canada
Day 2.
Fly To Resolute And Embark
Day 3-10.
Exploring Canada's High Arctic
Day 11.
Disembark In Resolute, Canada And Fly To Calgary
Day 12.
Depart Calgary

Ports of call (3): Calgary, Ellesmere Island, Northwest Passage

Highlights

  • Search for iconic Arctic wildlife, such as polar bears, walrus and muskoxenLearn about indigenous culture from Inuit guides onboard and ashoreEnjoy unforgettable flightseeing and heli-landings aboard Ultramarine's two helicoptersZodiac along the face of an active glacierChannel your inner explorer as we set out to reach Canada's most northerly islands: Axel Heiberg and Ellesmere Island
  • Ship Information

    Ship Name
    Ultramarine
    Ship Type
    Expedition Ship
    Max. Passengers
    199

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    Calgary

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    Calgary

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