Epic 80ºN Expedition - 24 Days
Traveling aboard the state-of-the-art National Geographic Explorer, experience true 21st-century exploration and follow in the wake of legendary explorers as we venture to new frontiers deep into the far reaches of the arctic. Explore Baffin Island and Lancaster Sound, then make your way up the beautiful coast of Ellesmere Island. Trace the rarely explored coast of northwest Greenland, going places where the National Geographic Explorer has yet to visit and tidewater glaciers of extreme beauty dominate. Tour Iceland’s capital, Reykjavik, and Greenland’s magnificent Ilulissat Icefjord, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The high arctic in its full glory is a lifetime experience that you will never forget.
Trip Highlights
~Follow in the wake of legendary explorers and hear their dramatic stories as we explore Lancaster Sound, the gateway to the Northwest Passage.
~Trace the rugged fjords of northwest Greenland and glide between soaring icebergs at the mouth of Greenland’s Ilulissat Icefjord, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
~Observe polar bears, walruses, arctic foxes, caribou, ringed seals, humpback, minke, and beluga whales, and perhaps the elusive narwhal.
~Discover the incredible landscapes and wildlife of legendary Baffin Island on hikes and excursions by Zodiac.
National Geographic expert on expedition
After starting out as a skateboard photographer in the 1990s, Keith Ladzinski began using the special lighting techniques he had learned from sports photography to shoot outdoor adventure stories. As a result, his unique photos have been featured in National Geographic magazine, Discover, Men’s Journal, Outside, Runner’s World, ESPN magazine, and the front page of the New York Times.
Epic 80ºN Route Map
Starting at: $25,990 - Full Itinerary