Narwhal & Polar Bear Safari

Day 1: Pond Inlet

When arriving in Iqaluit, you will be required to leave the secured area to board your onward flight. Upon landing in Pond Inlet, you will be welcomed by our local Arctic Kingdom representative and transferred to a local hotel. Meet your Expedition Leader for a trip briefing and hot dinner. Overnight in hotel.

Day 2: Travel by Snowmobile to Camp

After breakfast, an orientation from Parks Canada, meet your guides on the beach in preparation for your departure to our camp on Eclipse Sound. Travelling to our Arctic Safari Camp by qamutik (a traditional Inuit wooden sled with suspension or foam padded seats pulled behind a snowmobile), you will 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.

Days 3-6: Camp

During the next few days, our 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 abundance, 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.

Day 7: Return to Pond Inlet

After breakfast, depart camp by qamutik and snowmobile to Pond Inlet. Enjoy your final night in Pond Inlet with a special Inuit cultural presentation. Overnight in hotel.

Day 8: Ottawa

Depart for Ottawa with the spirit of the Arctic, and a full album of memories and friendships.

• Round-trip flights Ottawa to Pond Inlet
• Services of Inuit Guides and Arctic Kingdom expedition staff
• Accommodations:
  • 2 nights in Pond Inlet hotel
  • 5 nights in Tented Safari Camp on ice
• All transportation for duration of stay in camp
• Meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and snacks, 7 dinners
• Use of kayaks
• Drysuit, mask, fins, hood, gloves for snorkelling
• Return transfers in Pond Inlet

• International flights
• Accommodation in Ottawa
• Tips, gratuities, personal expenses
• Travel, medical and evacuation insurance, cancellation insurance. Evacuation insurance is mandatory and Cancellation/Trip Interruption Insurance is strongly recommended as any additional costs associated with weather and/or layovers in Pond Inlet, Iqaluit or Ottawa are not included
• Polar Clothing Rental Package - strongly encouraged