Northwest Passage Trips with Village Visits

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Herd of Arctic reindeer
Arctic
Matt Pain
A polar bear climbs glacial ice in the Arctic
Baffin Island
CA Terauds
Polar Bear in the Arctic
Greenland
Early morning in Tasiilaq, East Greenland
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Explore remote villages on one of the below 13 unique Northwest Passage cultural experiences for 2027 or 2028. 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, Kayaking, Whale Watching, Archaeological Site Visits, and Hiking and cost from $18,995 for experiences of 15 to 25 days. Tell us about your ideal Northwest Passage cultural trip and our Northwest Passage experts will help you plan every detail of your next trip.

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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
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Seattle / New York City
Activities
Local Market Visits
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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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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Fishing, Citizen Science
Activity Level
Variable
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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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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Variable
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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Variable
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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Colorful Sisimiut, Greenland
from $18,995
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Out of the Northwest Passage

Kugluktuk - Kangerlussuaq - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory
  • Explore Kugluktuk community life
  • Visit historic Beechey Island
  • Navigate Bellot Strait currents
  • Explore Ilulissat Icefjord glaciers
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Kugluktuk / Kangerlussuaq
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Variable
Embark on a 17-day Arctic expedition aboard Ocean Victory from Kugluktuk, Canada, to Kangerlussuaq, Greenland. Visit Inuit communities, Beechey Island, and the Ilulissat Icefjord. Sail through Kitikmeot Region, Bellot Strait, Lancaster Sound, and Smith Sound while observing wildlife and Arctic landscapes.
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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
Activity Level
Variable
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
Wildlife Viewing, Village Visits, Hiking, Whale Watching, Archaeological Site Visits, Kayaking
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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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Disko Bay
from $23,220
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In the heart of the Northwest Passage

Nuuk Roundtrip - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Le Boreal
  • Cruise Greenland’s Disko Bay
  • Visit Pond Inlet settlement
  • Explore Qeqertarsuaq by Zodiac
  • Discover Prince of Wales
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Nuuk / Nuuk
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Variable
Explore the Canadian Arctic on a 20-day cruise aboard Le Boreal sailing round-trip from Nuuk, Greenland. Navigate the historic Northwest Passage, discover remote Inuit territories, and encounter abundant wildlife—including polar bears, belugas, and musk oxen—before returning to explore Greenland's majestic fjords.
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Colorful Sisimiut, Greenland
from $19,995
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Canadian Arctic: Wildlife, Helicopters, and the Northwest Passage

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • Visit Inuit Communities
  • Explore Historic Passage Sites
  • Search Arctic Wildlife
  • Cruise Fjords And Glaciers
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activity Level
Variable
Sail from Reykjavik on this 20-day Arctic expedition aboard Ultramarine. Explore Baffin Island, Lancaster Sound, Devon Island and Greenland while visiting Inuit communities, historic sites, fjords, glaciers and wildlife habitats. Opportunities for Zodiac cruising, cultural experiences and wildlife viewing are included throughout the voyage.
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A mother polar bear and her young relax on the Arctic landscape
from $19,395
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Canadian Arctic: Wildlife, Helicopters, and the Northwest Passage

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • Visit Inuit Communities
  • Explore Historic Passage Sites
  • Search Arctic Wildlife
  • Cruise Fjords And Glaciers
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities
Photography Seminars, Biking, Helicopter Tours, Spa Relaxation
Activity Level
Variable
Sail from Reykjavik on this 20-day Arctic expedition aboard Ultramarine. Explore Baffin Island, Lancaster Sound, Devon Island and Greenland while visiting Inuit communities, historic sites, fjords, glaciers and wildlife habitats. Opportunities for Zodiac cruising, cultural experiences and wildlife viewing are included throughout the voyage.
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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
Activity Level
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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