Walk the ancient Inuit travel routes of the Lower Savage Islands with an expert Arctic historian, uncovering tent-ring sites, cache cairns, and the extraordinary survival story of the Qikiqtani people in one of Earth's harshest environments.
What to expect
Ashore in the crisp Arctic air, your historian-guide leads a measured, unhurried walk across open tundra patterned with lichen and dwarf willow. The group pauses at semi-circular tent rings — the ghostly footprints of Thule Inuit summer camps — and stone fox-trap cairns that speak to a sophisticated relationship with this landscape. The guide weaves oral history, cartographic lore, and the broader story of Hudson Strait navigation (including Martin Frobisher's 16th-century expeditions) into a seamless narrative. The views across the strait to Baffin Island's mountains provide the spectacular backdrop.
Good to know
Approximately 2 hours including Zodiac transfer. Terrain is uneven tundra; sturdy waterproof footwear essential. Physical demand is low-moderate. Pre-reading suggested: Kenn Harper's 'In Those Days: Collected Writings on Arctic History.' Confirm availability when Zodiac landings are cleared each morning.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Lower Savage Islands — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.