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Embark on a journey through time with our 134 North American tours that offer an array of archaeological site visits for 2027. These excursions are meticulously designed to connect you with the continent's rich historical tapestry, from the vibrant cultural crossroads of New Orleans to the ancient Viking settlements in Newfoundland. Over various day ranges and starting at just $3,630 to $119,233, immerse yourself in diverse experiences including river cruises along the storied Mississippi, wildlife viewing amidst rugged natural landscapes, and urban explorations that reveal layers of history and heritage. Whether it's tracing Civil War history or relishing Cajun cuisine against a backdrop of jazz, these tours provide insight into civilizations past and present. To weave your own narrative into this grand historical mosaic, contact one of Adventure Life's tour specialists for help planning your next seamless trip.
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Near Haines, Alaska
from $9,065
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Alaska's Inside Passage and Tracy Arm

Sitka to Vancouver - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Learn Sitka cultural heritage
  • Search for Inian Islands wildlife
  • Explore Southeast Alaska fjords
  • Explore Prince Rupert museums
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Sitka / Vancouver, BC
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Variable
Embark and explore through Alaska’s Inside Passage on an 8-day cruise aboard Greg Mortimer, from Sitka to Vancouver. Navigate fjords, islands, and wild coastlines by expedition ship and Zodiac. Kayak near glaciers, spot whales and sea lions, and explore Tlingit and First Nations heritage in remote communities.
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Whale watching in Alaska
from $10,400
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Treasures of the Inside Passage

Juneau to Seattle - 14 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Quest
  • Explore Tracy Arm and Dawes Glacier
  • Kayak in Misty Fjords wilderness
  • Wander around Baranof and Chichagof
  • Visit Victoria’s Old Town
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Juneau / Seattle
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Biking
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Variable
Sail on a 14-day cruise from Juneau to Seattle aboard National Geographic Quest. Cruise Tracy Arm, Glacier Bay National Park, and Misty Fjords. Kayak remote coves, hike forested islands, search for whales and bears, and visit Alert Bay and Victoria for cultural insight.
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Travelers hike in Torngat Mountains in Labrador, Canada
from $22,977
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7-nights Torngat Mountains Adventure

Torngats Base Small Group Tour - 8 Day Itinerary
  • Discover wildlife by boat
  • Explore Rose Island & Ramah Bay
  • Discover Hebron Historic site
  • Explore Bear's Gut polar bears
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Goose Bay / Goose Bay
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Hiking
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Easy Active
Spend a full week at a remote Arctic base camp deep in Labrador's Torngat Mountains National Park. Guided by Labrador Inuit hosts, travelers scan for polar bears and whales by boat, explore archaeological sites on Rose Island and Ramah Bay, walk the abandoned mission at Hebron, and hike to a waterfall in North Arm.
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Polar Bear viewing in the lodge
from $19,109
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Arctic Safari

Canada Small Group Tour - 9 Day Itinerary
  • Discover Canadian Arctic region
  • Experience camping in barren lands
  • See Arctic wildlife
  • Enjoy nature trekking with expert
  • See the aurora borealis at night
  • Visit Churchill and iconic landmark
  • Learn from an expert photographer
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Winnipeg / Winnipeg
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Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Northern Lights, Camping, Photography Seminars
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Relaxed
Join this unique 9-day Arctic Safari, an opportunity to photograph one of the world’s most magnificent wildlife in the Canadian Arctic. Fly to the remote tundra camp and Arctic lodge set along the coast of Hudson Bay for a private arctic wildlife viewing and photography experience like none other.
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A view from the cliffs of Gros Morne National Park.
from $9,595
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Newfoundland Circumnavigation

St. John's, NL Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova
  • Explore vibrant St. John’s
  • Visit French Saint-Pierre
  • Hike Gros Morne’s Tablelands
  • Step into Viking history
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St. John's / St. John's
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Variable
Sail on a 12-day Newfoundland Circumnavigation cruise through Newfoundland and Labrador aboard the Ocean Nova, where history, culture, and nature come together. Explore Miawpukek’s Indigenous heritage, the charming fishing village of Francois, and the geological wonders of Gros Morne National Park.
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Travelers looking over Torngat Mountain Basecamp
from $10,971
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4-night Torngat Mountains Adventure

Torngats Base Small Group Tour - 5 Day Itinerary
  • View wildlife by boat
  • Explore Rose Island archaeology
  • Visit Hebron historic site
  • Join Inuit-led evenings
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Goose Bay / Goose Bay
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Easy Active
Explore the remote Torngat Mountains on this 4-night adventure from Goose Bay to Torngat Base Camp. Travel by Zodiac or helicopter, search for polar bears and whales, visit Rose Island and historic Hebron, and learn about Inuit culture from local guides while exploring fjords, tundra, and rugged coastal landscapes.
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Columbia River Gorge
from $6,150
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Harvests, History and Landscapes of the Pacific Northwest

Portland Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Venture
  • Portland bridge river cruising
  • Walla Walla winery visits
  • Multnomah Falls scenic stop
  • Astoria maritime museum visit
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Portland / Portland
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Wine Tasting
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Variable
Cruise the Columbia River through Oregon and Washington on an 8-day voyage aboard National Geographic Venture. Explore Portland, Walla Walla, Hood River, and Astoria while enjoying wine tastings, scenic cruising, waterfalls, museums, and Lewis and Clark historic landmarks across the Pacific Northwest.
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Learn about the history and unique culture of Quebec City
from $26,350
Free Hotel
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The St. Lawrence River in the Heart of the Boreal Winter

Montreal Roundtrip - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot
  • Explore Quebec City streets
  • Saguenay dog sledding adventure
  • Saint Pierre French heritage
  • Sept-Iles Innu culture experience
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Montreal / Montreal
Activities
Skiing
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Variable
Explore Canada’s winter coastline on a 15-day cruise aboard Le Commandant Charcot. Travel through Montreal, Quebec City, Saguenay, Gaspe, and Newfoundland while navigating the icy Saint Lawrence Gulf. This cruise combines cultural discovery, Arctic-style exploration, and winter landscapes across Eastern Canada.
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Edgartown on Martha's Vineyard
from $7,180
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Charm and heritage of the North American shores

Halifax to New York - 9 Day Itinerary aboard L'Austral
  • See Lunenburg UNESCO historic town
  • Eastport Maritime Historic Site
  • See Newport Gilded Age mansions
  • Martha's Vineyard island escape
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Halifax / New York
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Variable
Explore Canada and New England on a 9-day cruise aboard L'Austral. Visit Halifax, Lunenburg, Yarmouth, Eastport, Portland, Boston, Oak Bluffs, Newport, and New York. Discover maritime history, UNESCO heritage sites, coastal landscapes, iconic landmarks, and charming seaside towns throughout the voyage.
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Observe a magnificent brown bear family roaming their natural habitat during a Katmai National Park expedition, Alaska Geographic Harbor
from $11,115
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Inside Passage, Bears and Aleutian Islands

Southbound - 18 Day Itinerary aboard MS Fridtjof Nansen
  • Explore historic Nome
  • Uncover Dutch Harbor history
  • Scout for brown bears in Katmai
  • Cruise icy glacier waters
  • Navigate the Inside Passage
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Seattle / Vancouver, BC
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Archaeological Site Visits, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Kayaking, Local Market Visits, Citizen Science, Snorkeling
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Variable
Experience an 18-day Alaska & British Columbia expedition cruise aboard MS Fridtjof Nansen, traveling from Seattle to Vancouver via Nome, the Aleutian Islands, Katmai, Kodiak, Icy Bay, Sitka, Wrangell, Misty Fjords and the Inside Passage.
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Breaching Orca Whale
from $16,317
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Epic Alaska and British Columbia

Vancouver Roundtrip - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Learn First Nations history
  • Search for Icy Strait mammals
  • See Chichagof Island wildlife
  • Search for humpback and orca whales
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Vancouver, BC / Vancouver, BC
Activities
Stand Up Paddle Boarding
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Variable
Embark on a 15-day cruise through Alaska and British Columbia aboard Greg Mortimer. Sail the Inside Passage, explore fjords and islands by Zodiac and kayak, encounter whales and bears, and reach glaciers and remote wilderness.
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Visit historic Memphis, Tennessee
from $9,999
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The Big Easy to the Gateway City

New Orleans - St. Louis - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Viking Mississippi
  • Explore New Orleans French Quarter
  • Tour Darrow spectacular gardens
  • Enjoy Memphis rich history
  • Discover Natchez historic estates
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New Orleans / Alton
Activities
Urban Exploration
Activity Level
Variable
Discover early 19th-century life and Civil War history on a 15-day cruise aboard the Viking Mississippi. Visit grand plantations, memorials, and key sites of the Civil Rights Movement while enjoying regional traditions along the iconic river.
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