Discover Nunavut in the spring, the most magnificent location in the High Arctic for viewing polar bears and cubs on Baffin Island's icebergs. This adventurous 9-day polar bear photo safari takes you to the heart of the Arctic in early spring, a region rarely visited by tourists. Surrounded by snow-capped mountains and soaring icebergs, witness polar bears in their natural habitat, venturing onto the sea ice and climbing spectacular icebergs. Capture once-in-a-lifetime memories with probable glimpses of mother and cubs, icebergs, and the magnificent Northern Lights. This safari is ideal for professional and enthusiastic amateur photographers seeking unique wildlife photography chances, the opportunity to picture polar bears on icebergs, and a real Arctic adventure.
Highlights
Experience the exclusivity of true Arctic and mother polar bears and cubs in early spring.
Capture unique and stunning photographs of polar bears.
Enjoy vast landscapes and panoramic views of Arctic
Marvel the Northern Lights at night in all its glory in the high Arctic
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
Depart Ottawa International Airport for Qikiqtarjuaq. Transfer to local hotel for a hot dinner.
Day 2: Your adventure begins
1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
After breakfast travel to camp by snowmobile and qamutik (traditional Inuit sled). Get your first glimpse of deep glacial carved fiords, icebergs frozen into the ice forming towering pillars, and chances of spotting wildlife on the way to camp. Arrive in camp before dinner to get settled in and enjoy a tour of the facilities to get you comfortable right away.
Day 3-7: In Camp
5 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 5 Dinners
A photographer’s paradise! Enjoy full-day explorations of the majestic High Arctic wilderness by snowmobile and qamutik, as Inuit guides use traditional expertise to locate and help you safely view polar bears, close-up. Weather and snow conditions determine the exact route. Enjoy hot lunches served on the land and gourmet comfort food dinners at camp. Schedules are determined by wildlife and our guests. Enjoy the Northern Lights and great company at night.
Day 8: Depart from Camp
1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
After a hot breakfast, capture a few last memories and photographs. Return to Qikiqtarjuaq and fly to Iqaluit. Enjoy dinner and overnight at a local hotel.
Day 9: Return Home
1 Breakfast
Transfer to the Iqaluit airport for your flight to Ottawa.
Dates & Prices
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Initial deposit is CAD $2,500 deposit, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 120 days prior to departure by Bank transfer, check or credit card. All final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and maximum of $20,000 charge
Fuel and transportation surcharges (when applicable)
All participants will be required to provide proof of medical insurance while traveling in Canada. Each participant is responsible for any medical expenses and must be covered by their own sickness, accident, and evacuation insurance.
Gratuities at your discretion. A typical gratuity is $100 per Inuit/guide/chef and expedition leader per week.
Gratuities
International Flights
Accommodation in Ottawa
Travel, medical and evacuation insurance coverage
Additional costs associated with weather and/or layovers in Pond Inlet, Iqaluit or Ottawa
Round-trip flight to Arctic Bay from Ottawa
Polar Clothing Rental Package strongly encouraged
Flight Taxes - USD 660.00 for 2017 / CAD 600.60 for 2018
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Good to ideal period to travel, and many people choose to visit at this time.
Typically not offered during this period because of weather conditions.
Our guide and driver were very good with their knowledge and were very helpful with our questions. It was a very pleasant visit that would have been impossible to do on our own. Hotels and restaurants were fantastic. The special places we got to go to, like the kitchens, were great. Enjoyed the entire trip!
Meyer Smolen
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2 days ago
The holiday of a lifetime. The company is Alaksa-owned and thhat makes a big difference to the experineces you get i.e. meet genuine First Nations tribes people. The amount of wildlife was beyond my expectation, and seeing everything on sucha small, intimate boat made it even more spoecial and unique.
Liz O
2 days ago
Adventure Life covered all the details in planning our trip to Ireland. Any questions we had were answered immediately. Any trip glitches, which always happen when traveling, were resolved immediately. There were no worries, just fun!
Kathleen Weller
2 days ago
It was an outstanding, up-close, educational vacation of nature, culture, history, animals and geology! It was everything they promised! Binoculars were plentiful on the boat, but I'm glad I brought my own. Food was excellent. Rooms had black-out shades. Pack/wear multiple layers of clothing (I carried a small backpack when off the ship). Crew were delightful and very accommodating! Remember to jump FEET FIRST first when taking the optional polar plunge! Spend as much time outdoors as you are able and ENJOY!!!
Janet Dutton
1 week ago
Excellent travel advice and service
This is my second experience working with Adventure Life. I’m sold. Jess Heuermann is an experienced traveler and provides a lot of useful information when planning a trip. These are the questions I like to ask at the outset - What’s it like to go here, there, what would you suggest, what do people report, can we add any additional side trips? Jess took the time to answer my questions and seek additional information to share with me. Petchie Colina is outstanding in helping with travel logistics and final preparations. Adventure Life has excellent guides and offers private guides and small group adventures. We enjoyed the opportunity to talk with the guides and drivers to learn more about their countries, cultures and histories. A highlight was having the guides pick local restaurants where we could share meals together. Highly recommend.
Claire Cordon
1 week ago
Our six-day tour in Iceland went smoothly with one exception. We had asked for two rooms each night. Somehow we were booked with one room with three beds. It could not be fixed at the first hotel in Reykjavik because the hotel was fully booked. Once informed of the problem, however, Adventure Life rebooked for two rooms for the remainder of the trip. As an 85-year-old traveler, I appreciated that one could participate at different physical levels at many of the stops. Iceland is a great place to visit but on the expensive side.