Embark on a 15-day cruise through picturesque Saint-Pierre, France, and set sail on the Ocean Endeavour for a South Coast Newfoundland adventure. Explore Gros Morne National Park, step back in time at Battle Harbour, and immerse yourself in Inuit culture in Nain. Thrilling Zodiac cruises and hikes await along the diverse Labrador Coast. Explore the stunning Torngat Mountains National Park, sail through Hudson Strait and Frobisher Bay, and encounter Arctic wildlife before disembarking in Iqaluit, Nunavut's capital. This extraordinary cruise promises an adventure through stunning landscapes, rich history, and vibrant cultures.
Highlights
Explore the colorful and charming shops of Saint-Pierre, France
Discover outstanding geology and gorgeous botanical life on Newfoundland's South Coast
Experience the rugged beauty and fascinating history of Battle Harbour
Wander the diverse geography of the Labrador Coast
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
Stretch your legs with a walk or hike at Gros Morne National Park.
Soak in the extraordinary views of beautiful Bonne Bay, and be sure to take time to explore the park’s excellent interpretation center and the town of Woody Point.
Witness for yourself the spectacular Tablelands, a six-hundred-meter plateau that forms one of the world’s best examples of exposed mantle.
Normally found below the Earth’s crust, the mineral-rich rocks support very little life, making the Tablelands an eerie landscape.
Experience the rugged beauty and fascinating history of Battle Harbour, Newfoundland and Labrador's hidden gem! This restored 19th-century fishing village is located on a small island in the Labrador Sea and was once the salt fish capital of the world.
Step back in time and immerse yourself in the village's rich history as you explore the National Historic District, where the village has been lovingly restored to its original state. Walk in the footsteps of traditional fishermen and merchants and experience life as it was in the 1800s.
Wander the southern Labrador coast, where you can find a diverse geography of coastal barrens, high subarctic tundra, high boreal forest, mid-boreal forest, string bog, and islands.
Look for opportunities for an exciting Zodiac cruise or hike whenever possible during expedition landings in this beautiful and serene region.
Visit thriving Nain, the most northerly community in Labrador and the administrative capital of Nunatsiavut.
Stop in at the historic Moravian church and learn about its history, listen to the brass band, and visit Illusuak—the stunning new cultural center by the waterfront in Nain. The cultural center showcases the history, language, and culture of the Inuit of Labrador and is a community gathering place.
Expect a warm welcome and the opportunity to peruse plenty of arts and handicrafts during this dynamic visit.
Many of the expedition team members call Nain home. You can have the opportunity to explore their community through walking tours and scenic hikes as you create meaningful cultural connections.
Step back in time to the historical site of Hebron, which preserves a Moravian mission station dating from the 1830s.
Call in at the old church, which is where the Inuit who resided here in 1959 learned they would be forced to relocate.
Take a moment to read the plaque that commemorates this history and the apology to people affected by the relocations issued by the government of Newfoundland and Labrador in 2005.
Listen to the stories shared by the guides and meet former Hebron residents and their kin, who continue to visit the site to hunt and fish nearby.
Spend four days exploring an area of treeless, mountainous tundra in Torngat Mountains National Park, where some of Canada’s highest peaks east of the Rockies are found.
Enjoy your time hiking, visiting archaeological sites, and zodiac cruising. Here, the Inuit of Nunatsiavut will be your guides in their spiritual homeland.
The Inuit of Nunavik and Nunatsiavut play a key role as partners in the management of Torngat Mountains National Park.
Many see the park as a portal for a better understanding of Inuit culture. The word Torngat is derived from the Inuttut word tongait, meaning "place of spirits," where Inuit shamans traveled to connect with higher powers. It is not hard, even for a visitor, to feel the power of the place.
Also be on the lookout for marine mammals, polar and black bears, caribou, falcons, and eagles.
Sail through this beautiful bay named for bygone explorer Martin Frobisher and stay on the lookout for wildlife, such as polar bears, seabirds, walruses, and different species of whales and seals.
The geologists will have you raving about rocks! Expect compelling scenery and soak up the Arctic splendor.
Day 15: Iqaluit, NU, Canada | Disembark
1 Breakfast
Iqaluit, at the head of Frobisher Bay, is Nunavut’s capital. A population of nearly 8,000 residents calls the city home. Local attractions include the territorial legislature, the igloo-inspired St. Jude’s Cathedral, art shops, and more.
Transfer from the Ocean Endeavour by Zodiac through the Iqaluit harbor for your charter flight to Ottawa, ON.
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Deck four: Interior cabin, four lower berths, private bath (separate shower room and powder room) - approx. 240 sq. ft.
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Deck four: Interior cabin, three lower berths, two private baths - approx. 200 sq. ft.
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Deck five: Interior cabin, two lower berths, private bath - approx. 125 sq. ft. (twin)/110 sq. ft. (single)
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Deck five: Picture window, unobstructed view, two lower berths, private bath - approx. 115 sq. ft.
Deck seven. Forward-facing picture windows, unobstructed view, matrimonial bed, private bath with full tub, refrigerator - approx. 310 sq. ft.
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- Rates are quoted in U.S. dollars and represent costs per person, double occupancy. Request the Twin Share Program where you are matched with a cabin mate of the same gender. Even if a cabin mate is not found for you, no single supplement will be charged.
- Cabins are available for single occupancy at 1.5 times the double occupancy rate.
Initial deposit is $2000, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 130 days prior to departure by bank transfer, check or credit card. Accepts client cards for deposit only. All final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and maximum of $20,000 charge
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14 Breakfasts, 13 Lunches, 14 Dinners
14 Nights Accommodations
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Activities as listed
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Contribution to Adventure Canada's Discovery Fund
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Photo Equipment Trial Program
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This was our first trip to South America and we were a little nervous. But Adventure Life made things so easy! All our questions were answered before we left, and our guide, Vidal, was amazing! He gave us enough space to explore without rushing us along. He also knew where the best picture taking opportunities were, which was great.
Lindsay Gompf
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The response from Adventure Life to my first inquiry was prompt and promising. I worked with Jamie Broeckel, Trip Planner, via text, email, and phone calls- always extremely responsive and thorough with information and explaining the process to arrange a private tour for me to Malaysia Borneo. Within about week, the booking was complete and I made decisions because of Jamie's great customer service , friendly manner, and overall competence on behalf of the company's travel expertise. Now I have an itinerary, additional Trip Planner Assistants, several links for vital information for traveling to Maylasia, etc. Still many details for Sept. trip, but now the heavy lifting is done and I can enjoy the rest of the anticipation and research!! Thanks Jamie- you are amazing!!!!
Susan Campo
3 days ago
The trip was not only memorable for the amount of animals we saw but also for the people and accommodations at the two camps where we stayed. Our first guide, BK, was a wealth of information about the animals, landscape and down to the plants and what they were used for. Everyday out was a learning experience with him. All the people at the camps were gracious and the food was excellent.
Our second camp in the Okavanga was just as good as the first as far as the staff, accommodations, food and animals. After our experience at the first camp we amazed that the high quality remained the same. Our guide, G, made sure we were able to enjoy every experience including a rush through the bush to witness a cheetah and an ensuing hunt that he heard over his radio.
In both camps there were enough guides out that if they saw something the other guides were informed which helped in seeing as much as possible. It was also nice that the concessions were large enough that we did not have vehicles following each other throughout the day.
Normally there is always something in a trip of this length that we think could be improved upon but this is the rare case where we cannot think of anything. From the time we left the States to when we returned it was one of the most hassle free vacations we took.
Perhaps emphasizing the use of the laundry facilities at the camps would be useful because of the luggage restrictions would be the only thing I can think of as an improvement to future clients.
Kenneth Dropek
4 days ago
Mary was so pleasant and professional. She made sure all of our questions were answered.