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Crossing Davis Strait to Greenland and the splendid town Itilleq and then on to Ilulissat, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, you cruise among the towering icebergs, where North America’s bergs calve from the massive Greenland icecap as it tumbles down to meet the sea. You end the voyage with passage down the stunning Sondre Stromfjord, 185 km to Kangerlussuaq.
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| Season: September 1, 2009 to September 16, 2009 |
| 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 charges. |
| 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: 118 |
| Equipment Provided: All Zodiac excursions, educational programs, pre-departure materials, service charges and port fees. |
| Transportation: This 16 day cruise begins in Cambridge Bay and ends in Kangerlussuaq, Greenland. Charter flights from Edmonton to Cambridge Bay and Kangerlussuaq to Ottawa can be added to the package. |
| Accommodations: The cruise takes place aboard the MS Clipper Adventurer. The Clipper Adventurer is a small handsome ship that has an ice strengthened hull with stabilisers and features a warm decor with lots of wood and brass. Built in 1975, this ship underwent a $13 million conversion in 1998. She has a proud reputation as a well-appointed, elegant expedition ship for softer adventures. The ship is equipped with Zodiacs for shore landings and ocean level, cruising, yet offers fine dining, and a cabins with exterior views and facilities en suite. |
| 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 - 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: $250 CDN per person Environmental Discovery fee applies. |
| Trip Duration |
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16 days
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$5795.00* per person US$
QQuad occupancy. Quad Lower Forward, 2 upper 2 lower berths, private facilities, porthole window. |
16 days
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$6995.00* per person US$
Triple occupancy. Triple Lower Deck, 1 upper 2 lower berths, private facilities, porthole window. |
16 days
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$7995.00* per person US$
Double occupancy. Junior Double, two lower berths, shower, porthole window |
16 days
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$9095.00* per person US$
Double occupancy. Double, two lower berths, shower, porthole window. |
16 days
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$10395.00* per person US$
Double occupancy. Main Double, two lower berths, shower, porthole window. |
16 days
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$11595.00* per person US$
Double occupancy. Deluxe Double, shower, midship, two lower berths, porthole window. |
16 days
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$12095.00* per person US$
Double occupancy. Superior Double, two lower berths, shower, picture window. |
16 days
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$12795.00* per person US$
Double occupancy. Junior Suite, two lower berths, bath or shower, sitting area. |
16 days
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$13195.00* per person US$
Double occupancy. Suite, two lower beds, bath with shower, window,sitting area. |
16 days
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$13995.00* per person US$
Double occupancy. Owner’s Suite, two lower berths, shower, porthole window. |
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