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Explore remote villages on one of the below 110 unique North America cultural experiences for 2026 or 2027. Visit the local village, meet the people, experience local cuisine with a local English speaking guide on your own private tour or small group guided tour. Discover unique local cultures on trips that include activities like Wildlife Viewing, Archaeological Site Visits, Whale Watching, Kayaking, and Hiking and cost from $2,520 for experiences of 5 to 29 days. Tell us about your ideal North America cultural trip and our North America experts will help you plan every detail of your next trip.

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Polar bear viewing
from $14,462
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Great Ice Bear

8 Day Itinerary
  • Capture photos of Arctic wildlife
  • Learn about Arctic ecosystems
  • See the historic port of Churchill
  • Enjoy guided ecotour activities
  • See the aurora borealis at night
  • Try Tundra cuisine
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Winnipeg / Winnipeg
Activities
Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Northern Lights
Activity Level
Easy Active
During this 8-day Great Ice Bear Safari tour, spend your week exploring the rugged and beautiful coastline of Hudson Bay. Witness and photograph Arctic wildlife and their habitats, such as moose, wolves, and a great polar bear, with the help of an expert guide.
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Bear in the lodge
from $14,711
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Polar Bear Photo Safari

7 Day Itinerary
  • Capture photos of polar bears & cub
  • See the aurora borealis at night
  • Learn about Arctic ecosystems
  • Discover Canadian Arctic wildlife
  • Tunda Cuisine
  • Peak photo sessions
Starts / Ends
Winnipeg / Winnipeg
Activity Level
Easy Active
Join this 8-day Polar Bear Photo Safari Tour at Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge, Hudson Bay, Canada, a wildly rugged and remote location, catering to the photographer willing to spend long hours in the field getting up close and personal, at ground level, with Arctic wildlife.
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Kayaking with Belugas
from $17,340
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Arctic Discovery

Canada Small Group Tour - 9 Day Itinerary
  • Hiking along the tundra
  • Visit Manitoba Museum
  • Learn about Arctic ecosystems
  • Enjoy guided ecotour activities
  • View the arctic night sky
  • Visit Churchill and meet with local
  • Kayaking with beluga whales
Starts / Ends
Winnipeg / Winnipeg
Activity Level
Easy Active
Discover the hidden gem of Hudson Bay in Northern Manitoba, Canada, and stay in a remote luxury eco-lodge on a 9-day Arctic Discovery safari. Explore this unique and wild wilderness known for its stunning ecosystems, wildlife, and rich cultural history with the help of the Churchill Wild Ecotour.
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Watching bears near the lodge
from $15,182
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Birds, Bears & Belugas

Canada Small Group Tour - 8 Day Itinerary
  • Arctic wildlife viewing
  • Taste tundra-inspired cuisine
  • See the aurora borealis at night
  • Learn about Arctic ecosystems
  • Look for beluga whales in the bay
  • ATV tours exploring the coast
Starts / Ends
Winnipeg / Winnipeg
Activity Level
Easy Active
Spend a week exploring Hudson Bay in Northern Manitoba, Canada, and stay in a remote luxury eco-lodge in this unique and wild wilderness known for its stunning landscapes, wildlife, and rich cultural heritage with the help of the Churchill Wild Ecotour.
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Hatley Castle, Victoria
from $5,954
Solo Deal
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Exploring British Columbia and the San Juan Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Venture
  • Learn the histories of First Nation
  • Search for killer whales
  • Enjoy a private evening event
  • Kayak and hike the wildlife coasts
Starts / Ends
Seattle / Seattle
Activities
Urban Exploration
Activity Level
Variable
Discover the powerful wilderness and warm charm of the Pacific Northwest over a wide-ranging week in the San Juan Islands and British Columbia on an 8-day expedition cruise aboard National Geographic Venture. Explore remote islands and sail through channels that teem with sea life and visit charming towns and First Nations heritage sites.
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Alaska wildlife tours and brown bear fishing for salmon
from $9,900
$500 Off
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Alaska's Glacier Wilderness with Glacier Bay

Juneau Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Safari Quest
  • Explore Glacier Bay National Park
  • Discover orca and humpback whales
  • Enjoy wildlife viewing
  • Admire Alaska's natural beauty
Starts / Ends
Juneau / Juneau
Activity Level
Variable
Experience an 8-day Alaska Glacier Wilderness cruise from Juneau aboard Safari Quest. Visit Icy Strait, Chichagof Island, Admiralty Island, Frederick Sound, and Endicott Arm. Observe whales, bears, and glaciers while exploring remote bays, forests, and wilderness areas through guided hikes, kayaking, and skiff tours.
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Steaming cliffs and rugged coastal landscape of Smoking Hills in Canada's Northwest Territories
from $27,929
5%-10% Off
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Across the Top of the World

Seattle to New York - 25 Day Itinerary aboard MS Roald Amundsen
  • Explore the Northwest Passage
  • Visit Sachs Harbor
  • Navigate Bellot Strait
  • Explore Ilulissat Icefjord
  • Cross Baffin Bay
Starts / Ends
Seattle / New York City
Activities
Photography Seminars, Local Market Visits, Land & Sea Exploration, Fishing
Activity Level
Variable
Experience a 25-day expedition aboard MS Roald Amundsen from Seattle to New York via the Northwest Passage. Explore Alaska, the Canadian Arctic and West Greenland, with visits to Inuit settlements, UNESCO-listed sites, wildlife habitats and spectacular Arctic landscapes.
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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
Activity Level
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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Explore the massive glaciers of Icy Bay, Alaska, on an exclusive zodiac boat
from $6,152
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Fjords of the Great Land

Vancouver to Anchorage - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MS Roald Amundsen
  • Sail the Inside Passage
  • Explore Misty Fjords
  • View Klawock's totem poles
  • Cruise Prince William Sound
Starts / Ends
Vancouver, BC / Anchorage
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking, Village Visits, Whale Watching, Citizen Science
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 10-day Alaska cruise aboard MS Roald Amundsen from Vancouver to Anchorage . Sail through the Inside Passage, Misty Fjords, Klawock, Icy Bay, Valdez, and Prince William Sound, with opportunities to see tidewater glaciers, mountains, wildlife, and Indigenous cultures along the way.
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Beautiful Glacier Bay, Alaska
from $14,100
$500 Off
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Alaska’s National Parks by Land and Sea: Denali to Glacier Bay

Fairbanks to Juneau - 16 Day Itinerary aboard Wilderness Discoverer
  • Visit Denali National Park
  • Cruise Glacier Bay National Park
  • Explore Tracy Arm Fjord
  • Search Wildlife in Chichagof
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Fairbanks / Juneau
Activities
Hiking, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Snorkeling
Activity Level
Variable
Explore a 16-day Alaska journey from Fairbanks to Juneau aboard Wilderness Discoverer. Travel inland to Denali National Park, visit Talkeetna, and learn about regional culture. Continue by sea through Tracy Arm, Glacier Bay, and Chichagof Island with opportunities for hiking, kayaking, and wildlife viewing.
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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
Starts / Ends
Juneau / Seattle
Activities
Archaeological Site Visits, Biking
Activity Level
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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from $25,010
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Fall Foliage on the St. Lawrence with Smithsonian Journeys

Toronto - Boston - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Le Bellot
  • Sail the scenic St. Lawrence Seaway
  • Stroll Old Montreal streets
  • Explore Prince Edward Island
  • Experience the Acadian culture
  • Explore Nova Scotia and Lunenburg
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Toronto / Boston
Activities
Wine Tasting
Activity Level
Variable
Sail Canada’s St. Lawrence Seaway on a 13-day cruise aboard Le Bellot. Visit Toronto, Montreal, Quebec, Tadoussac, Charlottetown, Magdalen Islands, Sydney, Lunenburg, Portland, and Boston. Enjoy whale watching, historic tours, cultural experiences, scenic landscapes, and regional cuisine throughout this journey.
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