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SPIRIT MOUNTAINS ARCTIC CRUISE - EXPLORING NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR
July 1 to July 13, 2010
Travel Broker Tours invites you to join Jeff Pychel on an exciting 12 day journey from Newfoundland/Labrador to the Arctic! |
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Our 'Spirit Mountains' Arctic Cruise leaves the modern world behind and sails to remote outposts and follows in the footsteps of early explorers in their search of new lands. Join us on the intimate 108 passenger expedition ship MS Lyubov Orlova' as she glides alongside immense icebergs thousands of years old, and takes in the scenery of the vast tundra arctic and towering atlantic fjords. Come and explore Newfoundland & Labrador and all that Canada's rugged coast has to offer, a place where everything in nature is infused with the spirit of life.
What's Included
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Our Program
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Detailed Itinerary
ENROUTE to ST. JOHN'S, NEWFOUNDLAND in CANADA
Board your choosen mode of transport to St. John's, Newfoundland in Canada. (Being apart of a full service travel agency, Travel Broker Tours is happy to assist you with your travel arrangements including pre-tour arrangements to join this tour. We suggest booking early to obtain the best flights and rates available.)
Day 1: Thurs. July 1st, ARRIVE in ST. JOHN'S, NEWFOUNDLAND
Welcome to the Rock! After arriving in St. John's you'll transfer be transferred to your hotel where you'll be met by Jeff Pychel, your Travel Broker Tours escort. After settling into your suite, unwind and enjoy your afternoon by exploring St. John's harbour. This evening enjoy a special dining event with your fellow travelling companions at the tour's welcome dinner. After dinner we'll make our way to Quidi Vidi, once a historic fishing village to enjoy a fireworks display celebrating Canada's 143rd Birthday.
Meals: (D) Dinner
Lodging: Quality Hotel St. John's
This morning after a relaxed breakfast we'll make our way down to Pier 7. We board the intimate 108 passenger expedition ship 'MS Lyubov Orlova' and depart St. John's on your Spirit Mountains Arctic Cruise for a spectacular voyage of exploration and adventure along Canada's rugged east coast to the arctic.
Meals: (BLD) Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Lodging: The MS Lyubov Orlova
Day 3 - 12: Sat. July 3rd - Mon. July 12th, CRUISING AT SEA
As with all arctic expeditions, weather, ice, tides and other conditions will dictate our itinerary and shore excursions. Wildlife sightings and some activities depend on favourable conditions. Because of this, the places we may visit are L'Anse aux Meadows, Red Bay, Battle Harbour, The Wonderstrands, Makkovik, Nain, Hebron, The Torngat Mountain Range and Killiniq.
Meals: (BLD) Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Lodging: The MS Lyubov Orlova
L'ANSE AUX MEADOWS
On this rugged east coast of Newfoundland are the reconstructed sod huts and Norse ruins which is designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Discovered in 1961, this is where Norsman Leif Ericson is thought to have founded “Vinland” in 1000 AD.
RED BAY
An ideal natural harbour, and the site of five whaling stations that operated between 1540 and 1610. Red Bay National Historic Site has the world’s only wooden chalupa, a preserved early Basque whaling boat.
BATTLE HARBOUR
Once a bustling fishery, Battle Harbour is one of the oldest and most picturesque communities along Labrador’s south coast.
THE WONDERSTRANDS
The Wonderstrands’ endless miles of sandy beach are described in the Viking Sagas. The remote islands and islets nearby are a hotspot for wildlife, and the sheltered waters are great for zodiac cruises and hikes on shore.
MAKKOVIK
Rich in natural and cultural heritage, Makkovik is surrounded by many offshore islands, large, deep bays and several major rivers. We explore the town’s vibrant mix of Inuit and settler traditions.
NAIN
Set on the shores of a scenic inlet, Nain is the most northerly inhabited community in Labrador. We take in a cultural performance and visit with local artisans as our chefs stock up on fresh seafood.
HEBRON
Inhabited by indigenous peoples at least 6,000 years ago, the scenery here at Hebron is stunning, as we explore the abandoned buildings of a 19th century Morovian mission and hike out into the hills.
The People of the Arctic
The Inuit and their ancestors have lived in harmony with nature for thousands of years. Even though the Inuit way of life is more diversified today than in the past, hunting, fishing and gathering activities for subsistence purposes remain central to life in Nunavik.
While the people’s mother tongue and regular language of communication is Inuktitut, many Inuit speak English as a second language and some French as well. The Inuit people have ingenuously adapted to the severe Arctic and learnt to live gracefully in the severe cold desert. With surprising skill and swiftness, the most experienced guides are able to erect shelters with the North's most abundant material: snow.
TORNGAT MOUNTAIN RANGE
The north coast of Labrador, where the Torngat Mountain Range rises to more than 1,800 m (almost 6,000 ft), is among the wildest and most magnificent coastlines in North America. We marvel at the cascading waterfalls and ancient burial grounds that dot the shoreline, and take to our zodiac boats to explore these remote fiords, carved by glaciers millions of years ago – a true photographer’s paradise.
KILLINIQ
Killiniq and the Button Islands mark the entrance to the Hudson Strait. The nutrient-rich ocean here attracts marine mammals including polar bears, seals and several species of whales. Killiniq is the site of an abandoned Moravian mission and, until quite recently, was a thriving Inuit village. It is deserted now save for the many polar bears that spend their time waiting for the winter ice to return.
OPTIONAL: Kayaking in the Arctic
For the ultimate thrill seeker 'Kayaking in the Arctic' option is an absolute must. A sea kayaker’s dream, the Arctic coastline offers up a myriad of bays, fiords and sheltered inlets perfectly suited for kayaks. Those who wish are welcome to join a small group of fellow paddlers for the experience of a lifetime. Using the most modern equipment and in the company of first-rate guides, everyone is welcome to sign up and participate for a modest hourly fee, which includes the use of all necessary equipment.
Day 13: Tues. July 13th, KUUJJUAQ to MONTREAL
This morning we manoeuvre up the Koksoak River to our anchorage just outside Kuujjuaq. After a brief tour of the town and buffet lunch, we transfer to the airport and prepare for our journey home, enriched by the many wonderful memories of our Arctic Spirit Adventure.
Meals: (BL) Breakfast, Lunch
• As with all arctic expeditions, weather, ice, tides and other conditions will dictate our itinerary and shore excursions. Wildlife sightings and some activities depend on favourable conditions
• (BLD) Included breakfast, lunch and dinners on tour
• Travel Broker Tours is not responsible for any errors or ommissions contained in this itinerary
Pricing:
$6,245.00 (CAD)
Early Booking - SAVE $400per person on (above listed price) if booked
and paid in full by Jan 8th, 2010
• Price is LAND & CRUISE ONLY (See Inclusions & Exclusions below)
• Price per person sharing twin/double accommodation
• Non - Refundable deposit required upon booking ($500.00 CAD)
Includes:
- 12 Nights Accommodations
- Domestic flights per itinerary (Kuujjuaq to Montreal)
- All meals (Welcome dinner & breakfast in St. John's and all meals on MS Lyubov Orlova)
- All non-alcoholic beverages (At meals in St. John's, Coffee, tea, hot chocolate & water on MS Lyubov Orlova)
- Airport & transport transfers in Montreal and Kuujjuaq
- Shore excursions, zodiac cruises, guided hikes and lectures
- All group transfers, port dues and baggage handling on tour
- Fully escorted by Jeff Pychel of Travel Broker Tours
- Sightseeing with an English-speaking guide as per itinerary
- A comprehensive trip handbook
- Help in finding shared accomodation option
- All taxes
Excludes:
- Flights/Transportation to St. John's, Newfoundland and back from Montreal, Quebec
- Personal Insurances (baggage, cancellation, etc.)
- Immunizations and Visas
- All gratuities (Shipboard and staff, all meals and guides)
- Alcoholic beverages and Bar Beverages (soft drinks), laundry & personal hotel charges
- All optional excursions or deviations from the itinerary
- Items of personal nature and souvenirs
We would be happy to assist you in arranging flights from your home to join us!
For more information or to register for this tour please contact Jeff Pychel at:
Travel Broker Tours
A division of The Travel Broker & Cruise Centre
1758 Bath Road Kingston, ON Canada
Telephone: 613-389-7914 or 1-800-387-7678
Email: jpychel@thetravelbroker.ca
Web: www.thetravelbroker.ca
