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.
The trip might have been the absolute best of our lifetime (thus far). We particularly want to commend our guide Peter in the Guilin area-he was so incredibly attentive, energetic, enthusiastic-and absolutely dedicated to ensuring that our meals were 100% vegetarian.
Jack Charney
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The response from Adventure Life to my first inquiry was prompt and promising. I worked with Jamie Broeckel, Trip Planner, via text, email, and phone calls- always extremely responsive and thorough with information and explaining the process to arrange a private tour for me to Malaysia Borneo. Within about week, the booking was complete and I made decisions because of Jamie's great customer service , friendly manner, and overall competence on behalf of the company's travel expertise. Now I have an itinerary, additional Trip Planner Assistants, several links for vital information for traveling to Maylasia, etc. Still many details for Sept. trip, but now the heavy lifting is done and I can enjoy the rest of the anticipation and research!! Thanks Jamie- you are amazing!!!!
Susan Campo
3 days ago
The trip was not only memorable for the amount of animals we saw but also for the people and accommodations at the two camps where we stayed. Our first guide, BK, was a wealth of information about the animals, landscape and down to the plants and what they were used for. Everyday out was a learning experience with him. All the people at the camps were gracious and the food was excellent.
Our second camp in the Okavanga was just as good as the first as far as the staff, accommodations, food and animals. After our experience at the first camp we amazed that the high quality remained the same. Our guide, G, made sure we were able to enjoy every experience including a rush through the bush to witness a cheetah and an ensuing hunt that he heard over his radio.
In both camps there were enough guides out that if they saw something the other guides were informed which helped in seeing as much as possible. It was also nice that the concessions were large enough that we did not have vehicles following each other throughout the day.
Normally there is always something in a trip of this length that we think could be improved upon but this is the rare case where we cannot think of anything. From the time we left the States to when we returned it was one of the most hassle free vacations we took.
Perhaps emphasizing the use of the laundry facilities at the camps would be useful because of the luggage restrictions would be the only thing I can think of as an improvement to future clients.
Kenneth Dropek
4 days ago
Mary was so pleasant and professional. She made sure all of our questions were answered.
