Expedition into the High Canadian Arctic & the Taste of Eastern Canada - a cruise & land journey

Welcome to Copenhagen! Settle into your hotel for a relaxing overnight stay.

Today, you'll fly from Copenhagen to Kangerlussuaq, where you'll board the Scenic Eclipse. In the evening, join the welcome reception where the Captain will introduce the crew and your expert Discovery Team.

Today, you'll visit Sisimiut, the second largest town in Greenland. Take a leisurely stroll past the brightly coloured houses and explore the beautiful backcountry areas.

Experience the wonder of Disko Bay and Ilulissat, known for its icebergs and the nearby Ilulissat Icefjord. Listen for the rumbling sounds of icebergs calving from the Sermeq Kujalleq Glacier. Enjoy Scenic Discovery excursions by Zodiac, kayak or go onshore for landings.

Today, you'll visit Upernavik, a town nestled in a picturesque archipelago. Explore the villages lining the shore by kayak, glide past the islands that dot the archipelago, or cruise by Zodiac to the Upernavik Icefjord.

Spend the day acquainting yourself with the exceptional range of facilities on board your ultra-luxurious Discovery Yacht, the Scenic Eclipse.

Today, you'll visit Pond Inlet, a small Inuit settlement on Baffin Island. Surrounded by spectacular snow-capped mountains, fjords and glaciers, your exploration of this remote region will leave you with lasting memories.

Experience the raw beauty of Kangiqtualuk Uqquqti, with its steep cliffs rising from the ocean. This area is a nesting ground for millions of bird species. Join our onboard ornithologist and see how many breeds you can spot. Enjoy Scenic Discovery excursions by Zodiac, kayak or go onshore for landings.

Today, you'll visit Isabella Bay, Canada's first National Marine Wildlife Area and a significant region for bowhead whales. Join our Marine Biologists and Naturalists in Zodiacs as we observe these majestic creatures in their natural environment.

Enjoy a relaxing day at sea, taking in the stunning views and making the most of the luxurious facilities on board the Scenic Eclipse.

Today, you'll visit Lady Franklin Island and Monumental Island, both known for their abundance of caribou, bears and walrus. Explore the islands with the Discovery team on Zodiac or kayak.

Today, you'll visit Akpatok Island, a remote, uninhabited island in northern Quebec. Learn about the different bird species with our onboard Ornithologist, kayak alongside the cliff face, or hike across the sparse tundra.

Enjoy another day at sea, taking the opportunity to relax and make the most of the luxurious facilities on board the Scenic Eclipse.

Re-acquaint yourself with the extensive wellness offerings at the 550 sqm Senses Spa. Choose to indulge in a range of treatments and wellness experiences available.

Today, you'll visit Battle Harbour, the economic and social centre of the southeastern Labrador coast of Canada. Your passionate local guide will escort you around this carefully preserved village, sharing stories of the traditional life and times of Newfoundlanders and Labradoreans.

Today, you'll visit Corner Brook, set against the impressive backdrop of the Long Range Mountains. Learn the history of Captain Cook at his Historic Site and museum, or join a Discovery Team member on an educational walk through one of the nearby trails.

Today, you'll visit the Fortress of Louisbourg. Be welcomed by the military drummers and be regaled with tales of days past by the entertaining guides. Be treated to a concert in the local chapel and have the chance to learn about the rum matured on site or the French Canadian way to make hot chocolate, then witness the cannon firing ceremony.

Your cruise ends this morning as you disembark and join your included flight to Montréal. Take away memories of a truly unforgettable experience.

Explore Montréal on foot, tasting local delicacies and visiting the high-tech OASIS immersion and the exquisite Notre-Dame Basilica Aura Show. Depart for St-Alexis-des-Monts in the Mauricie, a region of immense forests and pristine lakes. Upon arrival at your Special Stay, board rabaska canoes and paddle to the hotel for check in. Enjoy a drink by a campfire overlooking the breathtaking scenery and majestic lake.

Soak up the majesty of the wilderness on a free day and choose from a variety of activities to enjoy at your own pace. Discover its wildlife, and the amazing natural landscapes of this vast terrain, from the walking trails, canoes, kayaks, pedalos and thermal baths. Fly over the Mastigouche Wildlife Reserve and the quaint village of St-Alexis-des-Monts by seaplane and capture a variety of breathtaking scenery and unforgettable memories.

Drive to Huron-Wendat Reserve for a special introduction to the First Nations of the East Coast. Join your expert local guide for a walking tour of the historical part of the village and the sites important to their culture. Enjoy a unique lunch at the La Traite Restaurant and devour indigenous inspired specialities. Continue to Québec and enjoy a two-night Special Stay, located in the cultural and historical hub of Québec City. Join your Tour Director for a delicious dinner.

Be mesmerised by European-influenced Québec, with historic châteaux, artists enclaves and horse-drawn carriages passing by you in the cobblestoned streets. Enjoy lunch at the emblematic Fairmont Le Château Frontenac. Meet with a Park Canada Historian for a private tour of the Fortifications or journey through the city’s storied past on a unique archaeological tour with a specialist archaeologist.

Say farewell as you transfer to the airport for your onward travels. The itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons. As such Scenic cannot guarantee the journey will operate unaltered from the itinerary stated above.