Polar Bears & Glaciers of Baffin Island
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Highlights
- Observe Baffin Island polar bears in their natural habitat, as they roam the islands and swim amongst icebergs
- Search for bowhead whales, and visit a newly discovered bowhead whale molting site, a shallow bay where they slough off dead skin – one of the rarest wildlife experiences in the Arctic
- Hike and kayak at the foot of Coronation Fiord where the Penny Ice Cap glacier ends abruptly in the sea water.
- Visit Canada’s stunning Auyuittuq National Park
- Admire the breathtaking landscapes, icescapes and seemingly endless sunsets
- Enjoy hot, gourmet meals at our Premium Safari Camp on land
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Trip includes
- Accommodations: 6 nights in Premium Safari Camp on land
- Services of Arctic Kingdom Expedition Leaders and Inuit guides
- All day trips by land or boat
- Return transfers in Qikiqtarjuaq
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Itinerary
This safari begins in Qikiqtarjuaq, Nunavut. Depart Ottawa for Iqaluit, the capital of Nunavut, and connect to your flight to Qikiqtarjuaq.
On the way to Qikiqtarjuaq, you will fly over Auyuittuq National Park. Keep an eye out for Mount Asgard and Mount Thor, a...
Take in the highlights of the area from the base camp, located in a sheltered bay.
Enjoy day trips by boat to Auyuittuq National Park, where you may hike at the base of the Coronation Fiord, as well as a trip to the Penny Ice Cap glacier around Baffin Island. S...
After breakfast, head back to Qikiqtarjuaq by boat. Transfer to the airport for your flight home.
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Logistics
What's excluded
- Round-trip flight to Qikiqtarjuaq from Ottawa (Ask about our special rates!)
- Accommodation in Ottawa
- Tips, gratuities, personal expenses
- Travel, medical and evacuation insurance
- Additional costs associated with weather and/or layovers in Qikiqtarjuaq, Iqaluit or Ottawa
- Polar Clothing Rental Package encouraged
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Premium Safari Camp On Land
Inspired by African mobile safari camps, our Premium Safari Camp brings elegance and comfort to the Arctic. Spacious and warm, the modern, specially designed Arctic yurtstyle safari camp structures provide an inviting home-away-from-home in one of the world’s most remote and breathtaking places.
Sleep quarters are spacious and warm, 4.8m (16’) in diameter, with over 3m (10’) cathedral ceilings. They have double walls with insulation and are entered via a lockable door. Configurations with either two twin beds or one king size bed are available. Each bed is complete with mattress, duvets, pillow, and a warm comforter. No detail has been overlooked – from large windows, to coat hooks and heaters for those that would like it a little toaster.
Features:
3 m (10’) cathedral ceilings, with a diameter of 4.8m (16’)
Double walls with insulation, large windows, and a lockable door
Large and spacious dining/lounge area with 24-hour snack and drinks buffet
Shared washroom with hot water sinks and showers. Note: these are eco-style, as you will be located in the wilderness.
6 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches and 6 Dinners
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