Walk into the mouth of Akshayuk Pass beneath Thor Peak's sheer 1,250m granite face — one of the most dramatic hikes on Earth, reached by almost no cruise passenger.
What to expect
After a short boat transfer to the park boundary, you set out on foot along the Weasel River braid, gravel crunching underfoot, meltwater roaring beside you. Thor Peak's overhanging wall rises directly ahead — the tallest purely vertical cliff face on the planet. Your guide points out arctic hare, ptarmigan, and glacial erratics, and shares Inuit place-names and stories for features with no English name.
Good to know
Weather can close this with little notice; wear sturdy waterproof boots and be ready to turn back early for tides or fog. Confirm exact drop-off point with the guide the morning of the call.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Qikiqtarjuaq — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.