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Beginning in North America's oldest port, you travel to Fogo Town, named one of the four corners of the earth by the Flat Earth Society. Across the Strait of Belle Isle in Labrador, it will be hard to forget the feeling that will stir your soul at the abandoned community of Battle Harbour - once a bustling fishery, it is now only a shadow of its former self. Your exploration continues with a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Site at L'Anse aux Meadows, an authenticated Viking site where the outline of the tiny encampment can still be seen today. Continuing south, you reach a breathtaking example of glacier action and a rare glimpse of the earth's mantle in Gros Morne National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a highlight of our journey. Like fingers raking through sand, witness spectacular examples of ancient glacial action on some of the oldest rocks in the world. A great birding opportunity lies ahead in the Bay of Islands, and we'll use our Zodiacs to navigate the islands and sandbars. Back on board, you'll sail Newfoundland's remote south coast, where the last true outports remain; you'll have a rare chance to visit two remote communities, accessible only by air and sea. Your passage continues, bringing us to the French-owned islands of St. Pierre and Miquelon, and you complete your circumnavigation with a sunset Zodiac excursion past the beautiful cliffs of Cape St. Mary's (home to the world's southernmost colony of northern gannets), before saying farewell in St. John's. Come, and discover Newfoundland for the first time, or the way it was meant to be seen - by sea.
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| Season: September 18, 2010 to September 28, 2010 |
| Requirements: Arrival flights to the starting point and departure flights from the last community, personal expenses (laundry, alcoholic beverages, telephone calls, etc.), additional expenses in the event of weather delays or itinerary changes, staff gratuities, mandatory medical evacuation coverage/optional travel insurance, possible fuel surcharges. |
| Suggested Items: Camera, daypack, sunglasses, sunscreen, water bottle. |
| Suggested Clothing: Warm coat, long sleeved shirts, sweaters, long pants, wind jacket, wind pants, rain gear, rubber boots, hiking boots, hat, gloves. Full clothing listed supplied upon booking. |
| Difficulty: Easy/Intermediate |
| Restrictions: This program features activities such as walking, wildlife viewing and Zodiac cruising, all at a relatively easy to moderate level of exertion. The majority of shore landings are undertaken using Zodiacs. Zodiac embarkations involve descending gangway stairs with double handrails and stepping into the Zodiac from a small platform at water level (assistance is provided). |
| Maximum Number of People: 110 |
| Equipment Provided: Educational program and pre-departure materials, all shore and Zodiac excursions, transfers between piers and applicable airports, service charges, embarkation taxes and port fees. |
| Transportation: Tours begin and end in St. John's, Newfoundland. |
| Accommodations: Accommodations aboard the Ocean Nova. Ocean Nova (formerly called Sarpik Ittuk) made its debut operating as an expedition ship in Antarctic waters in 2006. Built in 1992 in Denmark, Ocean Nova was commissioned as one of three “sister ships” to navigate Greenland’s icy waters as a coastal passenger ferry connecting the isolated villages of West Greenland. The ship’s Danish captain and bridge crew have extensive experience in navigating polar waters, and the Greenlandic hotel and dining room staff are first-rate. She is a very quiet ship, with bow and stern thrusters providing excellent maneuverability, and a shallow draught that
allows anchorage closer to landing sites than ships with a deeper hull. The ship, positioned closer to shore, facilitates shorter transfer times during landings. Ocean Nova is fitted with sophisticated navigation and communication equipment, and telephone and email access is available to passengers. All cabins have private facilities and outside views. |
| Meal Information: Lunch on Day 1 to breakfast on the last day is included. |
| Guide Information: Joining us on board will be a remarkable team of naturalists, historians, photographers, musicians and local guides, who will impart their knowledge and experience on the natural world and local culture, and give life to times past.
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| Weather Information: Temperatures will range from 10 to 20 degrees Celsuis during the day. |
| Comments: Price does not include your contribution of $200 towards local conservation/cultural initiatives or your sponsoring museum, gallery or affinity group. |
| Trip Duration |
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11 days
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$3295.00* per person US$
Lower Quad, 2 upper 2 lower berths, private facilities, desk/chair, 2 wardrobes, porthole window. |
11 days
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$3995.00* per person US$
Lower Triple, 1 upper 2 lower berths, private facilities, desk/chair, 2 wardrobes, porthole window. |
11 days
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$5195.00* per person US$
Double Bunks, 1 upper, 1 lower berths, private facilities, desk/chair, wardrobe, porthole window |
11 days
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$5795.00* per person US$
Lower Double, two lower berths, private facilities, desk/chair, wardrobe, porthole window. |
11 days
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$6695.00* per person US$
Main Double, two lower berths, private facilities, desk/chair, wardrobe, picture window. |
11 days
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$7195.00* per person US$
Superior Double, two lower berths, private facilities, desk/chair, wardrobe, picture window |
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