High Arctic Archipelago: Canada and Greenland | 24 Days | National Geographic Endurance Cruise

Arrive in Iceland’s capital and explore before meeting your expedition team.

Fly to Nuuk, Greenland’s capital, and begin your Arctic journey, sailing north along the fjord-lined coast.

Explore Sisimiut, a former whaling port rich in Inuit history. Visit museums, local markets, and an open-air archaeological site.

Sail through Disko Bay, home to towering icebergs and Greenland’s most active glacier. Enjoy hiking, photography, and wildlife spotting on Disko Island.

Navigate the historic Northwest Passage, exploring the glacier-carved landscapes of Baffin Island and Lancaster Sound. Highlights include:

• Devon Island – Walk through a stark, Mars-like terrain, home to archaeological remains of the Thule people.
• Lancaster Sound – A crucial wildlife corridor where polar bears, walruses, and narwhals thrive.
• Arctic Wildlife – Keep an eye out for musk oxen, Arctic foxes, and ringed seals.

Sail through one of the most remote Arctic regions, where towering icebergs and rugged fjords dominate the landscape. Activities may include:

• Kayaking Among Icebergs – Paddle through icy waters, surrounded by floating sculptures of ice.
• Wildlife Tracking – Look for bowhead whales, Arctic wolves, and walruses.
• Exploring Historic Sites – Learn about explorers like Sir John Ross and their fabled Arctic expeditions.

Journey northward along Ellesmere Island, where glaciers and dramatic mountains create an untouched wilderness. Navigate through Smith Bay and search for polar bears on drifting sea ice. Cross to Greenland’s northern shores, where traditional Inuit communities continue their way of life in one of the harshest environments on Earth.

Sail back into Disko Bay for a boat cruise among towering icebergs. Visit Ilulissat and hike to the Sermermiut Valley for breathtaking views of the glacier-fed icefjord.

Disembark in Nuuk and fly to Iceland for an overnight stay before heading home.