Aurora Greenland & Canadian Arctic Northwest Passage (Fly & Sail) 17D16N

From $24,036.63 $19,229.30 Per Person, Twin Share

At a Glance

Explore the enchanting icescapes and labyrinthine waterway that links the Northern Atlantic and Pacific Ocean. Sightsee the waters, untouched landscapes, an array of wildlife, aboard a luxury cruise ship, Greg Martimer, that has a high ice-class rating, on this 17-day adventure.

Delve into your journey, which starts as you board the Greg Martimer, your luxury home for the duration of your voyage. Marvel at the raw beauty of nature in West Greenland. Hike along its forested valley and spot the massive snow-capped hills and mountains, and sail smoothly out of Sondre Stromfjord. Visit Ilulissat, the most intriguing ice-region on earth, famous for its breath-taking ice fjords, glaciers and icebergs. Sight-see and be captivated by the striking arctic sites and eye-catching Islands. Sail along the water channels and discover a historic world ...

Trip Highlights

  • Take a hike along the world’s largest uninhabited islands and explore its spectacular geology.
  • Spot the iconic arctic wildlife that inhabit this world, such as polar bears, walruses, and perhaps beluga whales.
  • Be among the action as you explore the challenging environment and experience the expedition in style, while indulging in spirited activities designed for your adventure.
  • Get a glimpse into the historic experience of early explorers and visit their graves and memorials on Beechey Island.
  • Be awed by the stunning beauty of nature as you marvel at the sights of Ilulissat ice fjords and sail along the coastline of the islands.
  • Improve your photography skills and take pictures alongside Australia’s top travel photographer, Richard I'Anson as he provides tips, advices and lectures onboard this expedition.

What's Included

  • One-night hotel accommodation with breakfast in Toronto on day 1 twin share basis
  • Charter flights to Toronto-Kangerlussuaq and from Cambridge Bay to Calgary
  • Half day city tour in Kangerlussuaq (time permitting) and transfer to pier for embarkation on day 2
  • Transfer from harbour to airport in Cambridge Bay
  • One night hotel accommodation with breakfast in Calgary on day 16 twin share basis
  • All meals, snacks, tea and coffee during the voyage.
  • Beer, house wine and soft drinks with dinner
  • 10-night onboard accommodation during voyage including daily cabin service on a twin share basis
  • Educational lectures and guiding services from tour-operatives
  • Captain’s Welcome and Farewell reception including four-course dinner, house cocktails, house beer and wine, non-alcoholic beverages
  • Complimentary access to onboard expedition doctor and medical clinic (initial consult)
  • Complimentary 3-in-1 expedition jacket
  • All shore excursions and Zodiac cruises
  • Comprehensive pre-departure information
  • Port surcharges, permits and landing fees
  • Gratuities for ship crew excursions

Itinerary

DAY 1 ARRIVE IN TORONTO
Westin Toronto Hotel
None
DAY 2 MEET THE LOCALS OF KANGERLUSSUAQ & EMBARK ON THE GREG MORTIMER
Greg Mortimer
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3 HIKE ALONG EVIGHEDSFJORDEN “ETERNITY FJORD”
Greg Mortimer
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4 TOUR ILULISSAT THE FAMOUS “BIRTHPLACE OF ICEBERGS”
Greg Mortimer
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5 DISCOVER THE THRILLING INTERIOR SCENERY OF QEQERTARSUAQ
Greg Mortimer
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6 ENJOY THE VASTNESS OF THE SEA & RELISH THE SIGHTS OF QIKIQTARJUAQ & BAFFIN ISLAND
Greg Mortimer
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 7-9 EXPLORE ISABELLA BAY, POND INLET & BYLOT ISLAND
Greg Mortimer
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 10 EXPLORE THE LARGEST UNINHABITED ISLAND IN THE WORLD, DEVON ISLAND
Greg Mortimer
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 11 VISIT ONE OF CANADA’S MOST IMPORTANT ARCTIC SITES, BEECHEY ISLAND
Greg Mortimer
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 12-15 CRUISE ALONG HISTORIC SIGHTS & EXPLORE MORE BEAUTIFUL ISLANDS
Greg Mortimer
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 16 THE ADVENTURE ENDS AS WE SAIL FOR CAMBRIDGE & FLY TO CALGARY
Delta Hotel Calgary Airport
Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 17: DEPART CALGARY
None
Breakfast

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How To Get There

The departure point is Toronto or Calgary, Canada

The finish point is Calgary or Toronto, Canada

Major commercial flights provide convenient access to Toronto.

Vessel, Cabin & Fares
DEPARTURE 07 SEPT 2022 | Calgary - Toronto TWIN SHARE PER PERSON
Aurora Stateroom Triple Share AUD $25,295.00 From AUD $22,765.50/pp, Twin Share, Save 10%*
Aurora Stateroom Twin Share From AUD $26,095.00/pp, Twin Share
Balcony Stateroom Category B AUD $29,795.00 From AUD $26,815.50/pp, Twin Share, Save 10%*
Balcony Stateroom Category C SOLD OUT
Balcony Stateroom Category A AUD $31,995.00 From AUD $27,195.75/pp, Twin Share, Save 15%*
Balcony Stateroom Superior AUD $34,995.00 From AUD $31,495.50/pp, Twin Share, Save 10%*
Junior Suite AUD $43,895.00 From AUD $39,505.50/pp, Twin Share, Save 10%*
Captain's Suite From AUD $52,095.00/pp, Twin Share

 

DEPARTURE 23 AUG 2022 | Toronto - Calgary TWIN SHARE PER PERSON
Aurora Stateroom Triple Share AUD $27,695.00 From AUD $24,925.50/pp, Twin Share, Save 10%*
Aurora Stateroom Twin Share AUD $28,495.00 From AUD $25,645.50/pp, Twin Share, Save 10%*
Balcony Stateroom Category B AUD $32,595.00 From AUD $26,076.00/pp, Twin Share, Save 20%*
Balcony Stateroom Category C AUD $30,995.00 From AUD $24,796.00/pp, Twin Share, Save 20%*
Balcony Stateroom Category A AUD $34,995.00 From AUD $27,996.00/pp, Twin Share, Save 20%*
Balcony Stateroom Superior AUD $38,295.00 From AUD $30,636.00/pp, Twin Share, Save 20%*
Junior Suite AUD $48,095.00 From AUD $40,880.75/pp, Twin Share, Save 15%*
Captain's Suite AUD $56,995.00 From AUD $48,445.75/pp, Twin Share, Save 15%*

 

DEPARTURE 06 SEPT 2023 | Calgary - Toronto TWIN SHARE PER PERSON
Aurora Stateroom Triple Share AUD $27,695.00 From AUD $24,925.50/pp, Twin Share, Save 10%*
Aurora Stateroom Twin Share AUD $28,495.00 From AUD $25,645.50/pp, Twin Share, Save 10%*
Balcony Stateroom Category B AUD $32,595.00 From AUD $26,076.00/pp, Twin Share, Save 20%*
Balcony Stateroom Category C AUD $30,995.00 From AUD $24,796.00/pp, Twin Share, Save 20%*
Balcony Stateroom Category A AUD $34,995.00 From AUD $27,996.00/pp, Twin Share, Save 20%*
Balcony Stateroom Superior AUD $38,295.00 From AUD $32,550.75/pp, Twin Share, Save 15%*
Junior Suite AUD $48,095.00 From AUD $40,880.75/pp, Twin Share, Save 10%*
Captain's Suite AUD $56,995.00 From AUD $48,445.75/pp, Twin Share, Save 10%*

 

Price and promotion discount is subject to change without notice. Please contact us to confirm the cabin availability and prices at time of booking.

Important Notes

In the genuine spirit of expedition travel, we encourage exploration and adventure offering flexibility in challenging environments. This itinerary is only a guide and is subject to change due to weather, sea and other conditions beyond our control.

Weather & Climate

Greenland

The entirety of Greenland is located in the polar climate zone with average temperatures that do not exceed 10° C (50° F) in the warmest summer months. This means that, in general, it stays chilly all year-round and gets very cold in the winter, but there are large variations from region to region. In all parts of the country the weather is locally changeable and can vary from fjord to fjord and from one valley to the next. This is because there are a number of factors that affect the climate in Greenland, such as the surrounding coastline and the inland ice sheet. Packing for the Arctic Circle is all about layers. With an arctic climate, rapid weather changes should be expected. A day can shift from clear sunshine to a snowstorm in the blink of an eye, and hence visitors need to come prepared.

Canadian Arctic

The vast Arctic and subarctic regions experience only two seasons: a long winter, with night temperatures normally around -30/-35 °C (-31/-22 °F), and three summer months, during which the temperature is around or just above freezing. In Arctic areas, the temperature hovers around freezing or rises a few degrees above, while in subarctic areas, it rises above that value but remains on average below 10 °C (50 °F).

Other Information

Onlyluxe Travel acts as travel agency and work with different tour operators.

Payment Detail
All pricing is in Australian dollars and are quoted on a per person twin share basis. A supplementary price is available (see below). Bookings are not confirmed until full payment and the signed Booking Form has been received by Onlyluxe Travel.

A non-refundable 30% deposit is payable within 7 days of your booking, with the final balance due 90 days prior to departure. If a booking is made 90 days or less before departure, the full payment is payable immediately. Last minute bookings are payable before arrival. Failure to pay on time may result in automatic cancellation of a booking with cancellation penalties payable to Onlyluxe Travel. If you pay by credit card or PayPal a surcharge will be added to the total price.

Single Supplement
All accommodation is twin share. Single guests will share with someone of the same gender. If a single room is demanded, a supplementary price of will apply. The supplementary price refers to our quotation and needs to be stipulated at the time of booking.

General Cancellation Policies
- Outside of 90 days monies will be refunded less 30% of full fee
- Within 90 days prior to arrival all monies will be forfeited
- No refunds will be given in the event of non-arrival, any unused services or unused nights due to flight or weather disruption
- We strongly recommend guests protect themselves with travel insurance and medical insurance

Please Note: Cancellations must be advised in email and will take effect from the date they are received.

Liability
The participant agrees to indemnify Onlyluxe Travel, and its servant, tour operator and agents, in relation to any liability, loss and damage which the tour operator, or its servants and/or agents may incur as a result of the participants, negligence or misconduct during the tour.

Smoking is not permitted on the bus, or in tents or in other accommodation being used by tour operator at the time that a trip is being conducted.

Child Policy
Please consult travel consultant on age limit.

Changes to Itineraries
Local conditions may necessitate changes to sightseeing, walking and driving routes, camping and accommodation locations. While every effort will be made to provide the services and experiences as offered in our brochure, on our website, and in our trip letters, we reserve the right to vary your itinerary. In the event that we are forced to change your arrangements, substitute arrangements of a similar standard will be provided. The tour operator will not be liable where interruptions to itineraries are caused by weather conditions, technical problems to transport used by the tour operator, industrial action, political or civil commotion or other circumstances beyond our control. We refer you to the conditions regarding travel insurance.

Changes in Prices
While we will do its utmost to honour its pricing unforeseen circumstances may mean that prices may be subject to change without notice.

Pre-Existing Medical Conditions and Age Limits
You need to advise Onlyluxe travel and the tour operator on any pre-existing medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability that might reasonably be expected to increase the risk of your requiring medical attention, or that might affect the normal conduct of a trip and the enjoyment of other trip members. Onlyluxe Travel and the tour operator may require an assessment of your medical condition from a qualified medical practitioner. If you fail to adequately notify the tour operator of any pre-existing medical conditions and/or disability, the tour operator reserves the right, at its reasonable discretion, to cancel your participation in a trip at any time, including after the commencement of your trip, with no right of refund if your medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability could be reasonably expected to affect the normal conduct of the trip and the enjoyment of other trip members.

Cancellation by The Tour Operator
The tour operator is at the mercy of nature in all her beauty and all her fury. The tour operator will under no circumstance knowingly place at risk the health and well-being of our guests and guides. In the case of natural threats, acts of God and the like (e.g. bushfires, impassable snow, etc) the tour operator may need to cancel a tour with very little notice. In some cases, this can occur after the tour has commenced. The tour operator reserves the right to cancel any tour up to 60 days prior to departure if the minimum number requirement is unable to meet for a tour. If the tour operator needs to cancel for any reason, the cost of the tour or any other costs associated with travel to the designated pick up point, overnight accommodation, meals, etc will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore we strongly recommend travel insurance be taken out prior to travel.

Force Majeure
'Force Majeure' means (without restriction) any event which Onlyluxe Travel or its third party providers could not, even with due care, foresee or avoid. Force Majeure covers events such as, but not limited to, adverse weather conditions, fire and all similar events beyond our control. In the case of Force Majeure Onlyluxe Travel will not accept liability, and reserves the right to change and cancel trips.

Evacuations
In rare circumstances, due to injury or unforeseen illness, the tour operator may need to evacuate you from a remote part of the walk. Helicopter evacuations are expensive and in most cases will be at a cost to the customer.
In the genuine spirit of expedition travel, we encourage exploration and adventure offering flexibility in challenging environments. This itinerary is only a guide and is subject to change due to weather, sea and other conditions beyond our control.
For Australian residents, under the Australian Government Medicare Act, it is prohibited for any domestic travel insurance product to provide any financial reimbursement with regard to ambulance or air ambulance services. We therefore strongly advise our customers to take specific ambulance cover through their health insurance provider. Evacuation cost will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore it is also strongly recommended that our customers take out travel insurance to cover (amongst other things) the costs associated with evacuation.

Travel Insurance
In view of the heavy cancellation penalties applied to cancelled reservations in certain circumstances, we strongly recommends suitable travel insurance be purchased at the time the holding deposit is paid. We recommend insurance cover that covers any loss which may be suffered due to cancellation. We also strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance against loss of baggage and medical expenses.

 

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