Canadian Remote Arctic: Northwest Passage to Ellesmere and Axel Heiberg Islands

12 days
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Start and end in Calgary
4.5
12,003 traveler reviews
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  • A solitary iceberg against a vast ocean backdrop.
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Platinum Operator
Intrepid Travel
Group Tour
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 12 - 199
Ages 8+
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Highlights

  • Explore vibrant Calgary before your flight
  • Board a charter to Resolute, then to your ship
  • Cruise the icy Canadian High Arctic
  • View glaciers and rare wildlife from a helicopter
  • Learn about Inuit culture and ancient history

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrive in Calgary, Canada
  2. Day 2 Fly to Resolute and Embark
  3. Day 3-10 Exploring Canada’s High Arctic
  4. Day 11 Disembark in Resolute, Canada and Fly to Calgary
  5. Day 12 Depart Calgary
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What's Included

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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

Intrepid Travel

4.5
(12,003 reviews)
This operator has the highest review ratings and fastest responses to enquiries

Number of tours

1,596

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

7 hours

Response rate

80%

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Customer Reviews

  • Erika
    · August 17th, 2025
    The tour was awesome. Simon is the best tour guide you could ever wish for. The small group was a perfect mix of young and elderly, including me !
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  • Ashley
    · July 23rd, 2025
    This tour was incredible! Mathieu was an excellent guide and provided robust information and took us to incredible locations and view points. The group meals were delicious and well budgeted, with even a return of some funds. Would 100% recommend this tour to anyone.
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Dates & Availability

12 days
Canadian Remote Arctic: Northwest Passage to Ellesmere and Axel Heiberg Islands
From Calgary to Calgary

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What our customers ask about this tour

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    Ray

    Asked on January 14th, 2023

    Is ER Evacuation Insurance included in the trip fare? Is trip cancellation insurance offered as part of the package?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written January 2023

      Your voyage fare includes Emergency Evacuation Insurance to a maximum benefit of US$100,000 per person. However, it is essential that you have comprehensive personal travel insurance in addition to this to cover all other eventualities.

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      Ray

      Traveler•Written January 2023

      Am I allowed to take a kettle on board?

    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written January 2023

      A kettle should be no worries at all.

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      Ray

      Traveler•Written January 2023

      Are the trips on 19 August and 15 August the same Canadian Remote Arctic NW Passage to Ellesmere and Axel Heiberg Islands trip?

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