If you’re short on time or simply want to get a taste for the Arctic, escape to Iqaluit for a weekend full of fun and excitement. Customize Iqaluit getaways with an array of optional snow-themed Arctic activities (February-May), including snowmobiling, dog sledding, cross-country skiing, ice fishing for Arctic char, or igloo building. In the summer (May-October), the tundra comes alive with golden grasses, wildflowers, and a brilliant midnight sun that shines up to 24 hours. Long days allow you to enjoy an array of activities such as kayaking, hiking, ATV adventures, boat tours, camping, and so much more. This mini Arctic getaway is a fantastic way to “break the ice” in the Arctic!
Highlights
Hike the Arctic landscape in Sylvia Grinnell Territorial Park Reserve
Learn about the Inuit culture and history
Fishing, kayaking, camping, dog sledding, flight-seeing & snowshoeing options
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 for Iqaluit with First Air. Choose from either a morning flight departing around 9:15 am or an afternoon flight departing around 12:45 pm. Upon arrival, a representative will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. Enjoy an Iqaluit city tour and orientation to become better acquainted with Iqaluit and learn about all there is to see, do, and experience in and around the city.
Day 2-3: Iqaluit
Today, enjoy Iqaluit at your leisure. Check out the Unikkaarvik Visitors Centre or the Nunatta Sunakkutaangit Museum, or browse the unique shops and galleries to learn about the Inuit culture and history. Head out on “The Road to Nowhere” or go for a hike in Sylvia Grinnell Territorial Park Reserve. You can also choose from an array of optional activities to enhance your Iqaluit getaway, such as igloo building, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, dog sledding, fishing, flight-seeing, kayaking, boat tours, camping, hiking, or spending a day at the ice floe edge to look for polar bears..
Day 4: Return home
Bid your farewells to the Arctic and transfer to the airport for your return home. You may choose from either a 1:45 pm departure or a 4:55 pm departure (times are approximate).
Dates & Prices
Per person starting at
Apologies for the inconvenience. Prices for not yet published. Below per person rate based on previous season. Contact us to confirm upcoming season pricing.
Prices for are estimated based on inflation. Contact us to confirm pricing and availability for your desired departure date.
Initial deposit is $600 + internal flight cost, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 130 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
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5 hours ago
Hannah and Nur got the gist of what we wanted our trip to be. They got us in hotels that were located centrally to historic tours. Tours and excursions that were significant, enriching and enjoyable. We had drivers that were on time/reliable. We got from location to location with ease. I would never have been able to plan this myself. I would not have known enough to ask for what we needed. This was above and beyond what I expected. Well done!
Kelly Mattingly
1 day ago
This is at least the fifth trip we have booked with AdventureLife. Jess has always had excellent ideas.
Thomas Brayshaw
2 days ago
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Jimmie
3 days ago
Easiest trip to plan ever. We received quick answers and Mary was very knowledgeable about different areas of the world that we had questions about.
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Michelle
3 days ago
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