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Herd of Arctic reindeer
Arctic
Matt Pain
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Baffin Island
CA Terauds
Polar Bear in the Arctic
Greenland
Early morning in Tasiilaq, East Greenland
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Experience the unique culture of Northwest Passage on one of these hand-picked trips by Adventure Life, the Northwest Passage cultural travel experts. Enjoy Wildlife Viewing, Archaeological Site Visits, Hiking, Kayaking, and Whale Watching as you explore the unique cultures of Beechey Island, Bellot Strait, Cambridge Bay, Devon Island, and Lancaster Sound. Tell us about about your dream Northwest Passage trip and the cultural travel experts at Adventure Life can help you make it a reality. 
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Steaming cliffs and rugged coastal landscape of Smoking Hills in Canada's Northwest Territories
from $27,929
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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
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Seattle / New York City
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Local Market Visits
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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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Discover untouched Arctic landscapes in Croker Bay, Canada
from $27,627
5%-10% Off
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Through the Arctic Labyrinth

New York to Seattle - 25 Day Itinerary aboard MS Fridtjof Nansen
  • Explore West Greenland
  • Visit Ilulissat Icefjord
  • Enter the Northwest Passage
  • Navigate Bellot Strait
  • Watch Arctic wildlife
  • Explore historic Nome
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New York City / Seattle
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Citizen Science, Fishing
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Experience a 25-day voyage aboard MS Fridtjof Nansen from New York to Seattle via Nuuk, Greenland, the Northwest Passage, Arctic Canada, the Beaufort Sea, Bering Strait, and Nome, Alaska.
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Amazing blue water and ice in Greenland
from $14,995
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Northwest Passage: Eastern Gateway

Kangerlussuaq to Qausuittuq - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory
  • Ilulissat Icefjord Landscapes
  • Inuit Coastal Heritage
  • Arctic Wildlife Encounters
  • Northwest Passage Exploration Histo
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Kangerlussuaq / Resolute
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Kayaking
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Variable
Visit Sisimiut, Ilulissat, and Canadian Arctic communities on this 13-day cruise from Kangerlussuaq, Greenland, to Qausuittuq, Nunavut, aboard Ocean Victory. Encounter the Ilulissat Icefjord, Inuit heritage, Arctic wildlife, Tallurutiup Imanga, and historic Northwest Passage sites, including Beechey Island and Devon Island’s polar desert.
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A mother polar bear and her young relax on the Arctic landscape
from $63,500
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Northwest Passage: Greenland to Alaska

Eastbound - 24 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Resolution
  • Herschel Island wildlife viewing
  • Northwest Passage cruising
  • Lancaster Sound wildlife searches
  • See Baffin Island Arctic scenery
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Anchorage / Reykjavik
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Travel from Anchorage and Nome through Arctic Canada, Greenland, and Iceland on a 24-day cruise on National Geographic Resolution. Navigate the Northwest Passage while exploring Herschel Island, Devon Island, Baffin Island, Disko Bay, and Nuuk. Search for polar bears, whales, and Arctic foxes across icy coastlines and glacier-carved channels.
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Observe a wild seal resting on pristine Arctic sea ice
from $18,995
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Out of the Northwest Passage

Kugluktuk - Kangerlussuaq - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory
  • Meet special guest David Jordan
  • Travel the Northwest Passage
  • Discover Inuit cultures
  • Follow the St. Roch story
  • Experience Greenland’s coast
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Kugluktuk / Kangerlussuaq
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Sail 17 days from Kugluktuk, Canada, to Kangerlussuaq, Greenland, aboard Ocean Victory. Meet Inuit in Kitikmeot, explore Arctic passages, and learn about the St. Roch and Franklin expeditions. Watch for whales, seals, seabirds, and polar bears, then discover Greenland’s fjords, icebergs, and Ilulissat Icefjord, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Beechey Island, a historically significant site in the Canadian Arctic Archipelago, Nunavut
from $25,495
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Northwest Passage

Reykjavik - Calgary - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Sail Kangerlussuaq Fjord
  • Discover remote Pond Inlet
  • Visit scenic Dundas Harbor
  • Visit historic Cambridge Bay
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Reykjavik / Calgary
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Experience a 15-day cruise on the Sylvia Earle, exploring Thule culture in Sisimiut and hiking near the UNESCO-listed Ilulissat Icefjord. Discover Canadian Arctic traditions, navigate stunning icefjords, and visit historical sites before flying from Kugluktuk to Calgary.
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Croker Bay!
from $25,495
EBD
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Northwest Passage

Calgary - Reykjavik - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Discover historic Kugluktuk
  • Navigate Bellot Strait
  • View scenic Maxwell Bay
  • Visit small Kullorsuaq
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Calgary / Reykjavik
Activities
Village Visits, Hiking
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Variable
Join a 15-day cruise on the Sylvia Earle to explore historic Arctic sites, including Roald Amundsen's sunken ship and ancient Inuit archaeological remains. Conclude your journey with a visit to Greenland's Ilulissat Icefjord and a flight from Kangerlussuaq to Reykjavik.
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A towering iceberg drifts in Disko Bay
from $12,295
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High Arctic Expedition: Where Art Meets Land

Qausuittuq - Kangerlussuaq - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova
  • Franklin Expedition Historic Sites
  • Inuit History And Culture
  • Arctic Marine Wildlife Encounters
  • Greenland Fjords And Communities
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Resolute / Kangerlussuaq
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Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Archaeological Site Visits
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Variable
Visit historic Arctic communities, Franklin expedition sites, northern fjords, and Greenlandic coastal towns on this 14-day cruise from Qausuittuq, Nunavut, to Kangerlussuaq, Greenland, aboard Ocean Nova. Sail through Lancaster Sound, Kane Basin, and Smith Sound, and see glaciers, icebergs, and wildlife along the route.
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First views of Baffin Island
from $22,195
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Northwest Passage: The Legendary Arctic Sea Route

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • Explore Ilulissat Icefjord
  • Discover Northwest Passage
  • Visit Inuit communities
  • Cruise iceberg fjords
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
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Variable
Sail from Reykjavik to Greenland and Arctic Canada on a 17-day polar expedition aboard Ultramarine. Discover Nuuk, Baffin Island, the Northwest Passage, Ilulissat Icefjord, and remote Arctic fjords through Zodiac cruising, wildlife viewing, and community visits, ending back in Iceland.
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A reindeer relaxes in the Arctic tundra
from $22,195
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Northwest Passage: The Legendary Arctic Sea Route

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • Explore Ilulissat Icefjord
  • Discover Northwest Passage
  • Visit Inuit communities
  • Cruise iceberg fjords
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Reykjavik / Kangerlussuaq
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Spa Relaxation
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Variable
Sail from Reykjavik on a 17-day Arctic expedition aboard Ultramarine. Fly to Kangerlussuaq, cross the Davis Strait, explore Baffin Island and the Northwest Passage, visit Inuit communities, cruise remote fjords, and discover West Greenland highlights including Ilulissat Icefjord and Maniitsoq.
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Expanse of the incredible Ilulissat Icefjord!
from $32,999
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Northwest Passage & Baffin Island Expedition

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 21 Day Itinerary aboard Seabourn Venture
  • See Kangerlussuaq, Greenland
  • Sail Ilulissat Icefjord
  • Zodiac through Arctic waters
  • Spot Arctic wildlife
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities
Photography Seminars
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Variable
Join the 21-day Seabourn Venture Arctic adventure through the Northwest Passage and Baffin Island. Explore remote communities, icy fjords, glaciers, and wildlife, with guided expeditions and immersive experiences in Greenland and Canada.
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The edge of Greenland's ice cap
from $26,999
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The High Arctic: Beyond Baffin Bay

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Seabourn Venture
  • Explore Reykjavik, Iceland
  • Visit Pond Inlet, Baffin Island
  • Sail the Northwest Passage
  • Discover Ellesmere Island
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
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Variable
Sail on a 15-day expedition aboard Seabourn Venture exploring the High Arctic: Beyond Baffin Bay. Travel from Reykjavik to Greenland and the Canadian Arctic, navigating the Northwest Passage, visiting Inuit communities, and discovering remote Arctic wildlife, glaciers, and fjords.
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