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70 | SPRING/SUMMER 2020
LUXURY EXPEDITION CRUISING SLOW TRAVEL IS A MINDSET, NOT A PROCESS,” SAYS ROSS PAKES, DIRECTOR OF PRODUCT AT A&K. “TO ENJOY SLOW TRAVEL SUCCESSFULLY YOU MUST INVEST IN SLOWING DOWN. THIS MAY BE HARD IN OUR TIME-POOR MODERN WORLD, BUT IT IS WORTH IT Greenland to the Bering Sea – it takes 48 days to sweep across the top of the world and crosses five Arctic regions along the way. This one-of-a-kind voyage gives you the opportunity to follow in the wake of the Vikings as you journey to the wild Svalbard archipelago and rarely visited coastlines of Greenland, stopping off in Scoresby Sound. You will have the opportunity to see polar bear in their native habitat, then journey on to Iceland, where the snow gives way to fiery volcanoes, steaming geysers, and hot springs. Landfalls at Húsavík, Grundarfjörður, and Reykjavík allow you to see the different faces of the country, from the northern wilderness to its unique capital. On the second phase of this incredible Arctic-crossing, you will have time to explore the Westman Islands and the western fjords before leaving the Land of Ice and Fire to cross back to Greenland. Here you can marvel at giant glaciers, meet the people of its remote villages, and learn about its past at frozen archaeological sites. The stunning southern coast is yours to explore, with stop-offs in Qaqortoq, Narsaq, and Nuuk. The last 20 days at sea are spent navigating the Northwest Passage, that legendary route from east to west that frustrated so many Arctic explorers until Roald Amundsen took three years to pick his way through between 1903 and 1906. You don’t need to travel quite that slowly as you traverse from the Uummannaq Fjord to Ulukhaktok in Canada. Along the way, the Inuit people of Nunavut welcome you, and share traditional customs and crafts. Then you’ll explore the unique geology of the ‘Smoking Hills’ in Franklin Bay before passing back into the Arctic Circle on your way to Herschel Island, Point Barrow, and Nome. The Grand Arctic Voyage combines the best of slow travel, getting to the heart of the region while experiencing the finest in luxury travel aboard exclusively chartered mega-yacht Le Boreal. This extended cruise gives you an opportunity to rediscover who you are, forge new friendships, and spend quality time with those you love. “Slow travel allows you time to reconnect with your family, partner, or children, away from the stresses of day to day life,” Pakes points out. “It’s about making time to slow down and consider self-improvement, beyond just seeing the sights and moving on.” Undeniably the way to view the far north in style, the 2020 Great Arctic Voyage could also be one of the last chances to see these lands of ice and snow before they are irrevocably changed by human influence. So slow down, tune in, and get immersed. previous page, clockwise from top left: Ilulissat Icefjord off the coast of Greenland; sea and sky in the Arctic Circle; Lindenow Fjord in Greenland; polar bear on the ice opposite page, clockwise from top left: Ulukhaktok culture; Arctic hiking; polar bear walking on sea ice; Le Boreal; a Zodiac trip this page: Ittoqqortoormiit village in Greenland CONTACT ABERCROMBIE & KENT A&K’s 48-day Grand Arctic Voyage is a combination of three Arctic Voyages, which can also be booked individually. It starts at £51,285 if booked early and sails from 31 July to 16 September 2020. For more information, or to receive a full list of everything that is included on a Luxury Expedition Cruise, call our specialists on 01242 547 881. abercrombiekent.co.uk | 71
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