Begin your 8-day Arctic adventure in Pond Inlet and travel to southeast Bylot Island where your Arctic Safari Camp is set up a few kilometers back from the ice edge. Spend your days observing a wide variety of Arctic wildlife in their natural habitat including narwhals, polar bears, seals, and a variety of bird species, offering you exceptional opportunities for impressive photographs!
Day-by-Day Summary
Day 1 : Ottawa to Iqaluit | Pond Inlet Day 2 : Travel to Basecamp Days 3-6 : Arctic Exploration Day 7 : Pond Inlet Day 8 : Fly to Ottawa
Highlights
Travel by traditional Inuit-style qamutik & experience gliding on the ice
Camp a few kilometers back from the ice floe edge
Look for icebergs, 'bergy-bits', and drifting pack ice with playful seals
Observe narwhals and polar bears on the prowl for seals
Upon landing in Pond Inlet, meet your local Arctic Kingdom representative and transfer to a local hotel. Meet your Expedition Leader for a trip briefing and hot dinner.
After breakfast and an orientation from Parks Canada, meet your guides on the beach in preparation for your departure to our camp on Eclipse Sound. Travelling to the Arctic Safari Camp by qamutik (a traditional Inuit wooden sled with suspension or foam padded seats pulled behind a snowmobile), experience the exhilaration of gliding across the ice. The journey’s time will vary depending on ice conditions but will include tea and coffee stops. Our Arctic Safari Camp will be set up a few kilometres back from the floe edge (conditions permitting).
During the next few days, your excursions will include trips out to the floe edge to look for wildlife. Enjoy the mild spring weather and engage in a variety of activities at the floe edge. Snorkel and kayak amongst sea ice when conditions permit.
One of the greatest highlights for many guests on this safari is the opportunity to observe a variety of Arctic wildlife in their natural habitat. Migratory birds are also in abundant and with the stillness of the Arctic, you are able to hear the songs of the birds before you even see them. Ice conditions permitting, you may also visit the Bylot Island Migratory Bird Sanctuary, where more than 200,000 birds choose to nest each year. For birders, the earlier departures are best for this activity.
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$15,414
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Included
7 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 7 Dinners
7 Nights Accommodations
2 Nights Hotel
5 Nights Camping
Gear Rental
Unlimited use of kayaks
Drysuit, mask, fins, hood, gloves for snorkelling
Services of Inuit guides and expedition staff
Use of kayaks and drysuit, mask, fins, hood, and gloves for snorkeling
Return transfers in Pond Inlet
Round-trip flight to Pond Inlet from Ottawa
Included for 2020
Excluded
International Flights
Tips, gratuities, personal expenses
Additional costs associated with weather and/or layovers in Pond Inlet, Iqaluit or Ottawa
Initial deposit is $2200, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card. Alternatively, you can register online here.
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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When to Go
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Nov
Dec
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.