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Ports of call will include Monumental Island and the towns of Pangnirtung, Kimmirut and Cape Dorset. The hamlet of Kimmirut prides itself on its warm, friendly people and traditional indigenous Inuit culture and way of life. Kimmirut, which means “a heel” in Inuktitut, the language of the Inuit, is named after a geological feature resembling a heel located across the Inlet opposite the community. Cape Dorset is known as the Capital of Inuit Art and it is an excellent place to meet some of the local artists and take home a piece of their work. This area is also known for it's arctic wildlife and it is not uncommon to see walrus, whales, caribou, muskox and even a polar bear. The tour ends in the capital of Nunavut, the city of Iqaluit.
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| Season: September 12, 2011 to September 24, 2011 |
| 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. |
| 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. You will need to be able climb into and out of landing crafts (assistance is provided), and some of the landings will be “wet,” requiring that you wear waterproof boots. A reasonable level of mobility is required to fully enjoy this travel program and to ensure the steady movements of the larger group of passengers. |
| Maximum Number of People: 110 |
| Equipment Provided: Welcome reception aboard ship, on board 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: Tour begins in Kangerlussuaq, Greenland and ends in Iqaluit, Nunavut. Charter flights to and from Toronto can be added to the package. |
| 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: All meals starting with lunch on the first day and breakfast on the last day are included. |
| Guide Information: Tours are guided by the expedition staff that may include artistic, cultural and natural history specialists. |
| Weather Information: Temperatures run around 8 to 15 degrees Celsius (46° to 60° Fahrenheit) on average. That being said, there has been more than one day enjoyed in shorts and a t-shirt on deck in the Canadian Arctic! However, temperatures can fall below zero (especially at night) and the the snow can fly at anytime. |
| Comments: Price does not include $250 conservation/cultural fund fee. |
| Trip Duration |
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13 days
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$4995.00* per person
Triple occupancy. Lower Triple, 1 upper 2 lower berths, private facilities, desk/chair, 2 wardrobes, porthole window. |
13 days
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$6795.00* per person
Double occupancy. Double Bunks, 1 upper, 1 lower berths, private facilities, desk/chair, wardrobe, porthole window |
13 days
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$7995.00* per person
Double occupancy. Lower Double, two lower berths, private facilities, desk/chair, wardrobe, porthole window. |
13 days
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$9295.00* per person
Double occupancy. Main Double, two lower berths, private facilities, desk/chair, wardrobe, picture window. |
13 days
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$9995.00* per person
Double occupancy. Deluxe Double, two lower berths, private facilities, desk/chair, wardrobe, picture window |
13 days
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$3995.00* per person
Quad occupancy. Lower Quad, 2 upper 2 lower berths, private facilities, desk/chair, 2 wardrobes, porthole window. |
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*Please add 5% Goods and Services Tax
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