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From here, you will embark on an attempt to sail further north
(dependant on ice conditions, of course!) into the Kane Basin in Smith Sound. Here the vista should be filled with ice - a perfect scene for photographers! Heading south you will visit Cobourg Island, Bylot Island, the fjords of the Buchan Gulf, Isabella Bay and the north coast of the Cumberland Peninsula. Bird sightings should be rich, and you will have a host of naturalists to keep you busy out on deck, on shore and in Zodiacs to observe them. You end the journey in Iqaluit, the capital of Nunavut. Even though this itinerary focuses heavily on photography and birding, you will complete the resource team with the usual complement of specialists including a musician, archaeologists and Inuit culturalists.
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| Season: September 18, 2008 to September 30, 2008 |
| 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 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: 108 |
| 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 Resolute Bay and ends in Iqaluit. Charter flights to and from Ottawa can be added to the package. |
| Accommodations: Accommodations aboardd the Akademik Ioffe. Eight different cabin categories available. All cabins have portholes or picture windows with an outside view. Scandinavian built for the Russian Academy of Science, this ship was designed to travel quietly, during hydro-acoustic research. The ship is exceptionally stable, yet maneuverable. External stabilizers and a built-in trimming system provide exceptional stability. Akademik Ioffe has an ice-strengthened hull and a cruising speed in open water of 14.5 knots. |
| Meal Information: An international master chef prepares tasteful cuisine, featuring local specialties and high-quality provisions from around the world. |
| Guide Information: Tours are guided by the expedition staff that may include artistic, cultural and natural history specialists. |
| Weather Information: Temperatures run around 8 - 15 degrees Celsius (46° - 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 your $250 conservation/cultural fund fee. |
| Trip Duration |
Price |
13 days
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$3750.00* per person
Triple occupancy. Triple cabin, one upper berth, one lower berth, sofa bed, shared facilities, porthole |
13 days
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$4695.00* per person
Triple occupancy. Deluxe triple cabin, one upper berth, two lower berths, semi-private facilities, porthole |
13 days
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$5795.00* per person
Double occupancy. Twin cabin, one lower berth, sofa bed, shared facilities, porthole |
13 days
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$6750.00* per person
Double occupancy. Double cabin, one lower berth, window, sofa bed, desk, semi-private facilities |
13 days
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$7795.00* per person
Double occupancy. Double cabin, one lower berth, window, sofa bed, desk, private facilities |
13 days
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$8095.00* per person
Double occupancy. Superior cabin, two lower berths, sofa, desk, private facilities, window |
13 days
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$8494.00* per person
Double occupancy. Suite, double bed in separate area, fridge, TV/VCR, sofa, fridge, private facilities, window |
13 days
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$8795.00* per person
Double occupancy. Suite, double bed, TV/VCR, bathtub, lounge area, fridge, picture window |
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*Please add 5% Goods and Services Tax
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