Polar Bears and Glaciers of Baffin Island

This safari takes you through the rarely visited, spectacular landscapes of eastern Baffin Island. Glacier-capped coastlines, majestic mountain peaks, and dazzling icebergs create the perfect backdrop, while the midnight sun casts a magical glow both day and night.


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Duration: 7 days
Starts: Qikiqtarjuaq, Nunavut (Canada)
Ends: Qikiqtarjuaq, Nunavut (Canada)
Language: English speaking voyage

*Flights from Ottawa, ON (YOW) to Qikiqtarjuaq, NU (YVM) available, please ask.


FROM:
CAD $16,850*.-

(including tax)
*per person, based on double occupancy. *Flight pricing is subject to change
** Rates are in Canadian Dollars. Payment will be in US Dollars at the payment date exchange rate


Included


August 03 - August 09, 2023
August 10 - August 16, 2023
August 17 - August 23, 2023


See majestic Baffin Island polar bears swimming amongst icebergs and possibly even bowhead whales, up-close and in their wild, unspoiled natural habitat. Experience the long, mild days of Arctic summer and seemingly endless sunsets. Since most of the wildlife and accessible Arctic highlights are near shorelines you will spend the day travelling on boats including snacks and hot drinks with chances to get out at planned features and lunchtimes. Explore the coastline by boat and take in the exceptional beauty of Baffin Island’s glacier-capped mountains range, granite lined fiords, and the world-famous Auyuittuq National Park.

An exclusive opportunity, excellent for a family-friendly holiday, birthdays, adventurers, and photographers who appreciate rare wildlife sightings – found only in the Arctic wilderness!

Itinerary

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DAY 1
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, and the world’s tallest uninterrupted vertical cliff – more than 1524 meters (5,000 feet) of sheer rock.

Upon arrival in Qikiqtarjuaq, meet your expedition leader and group members, and participate in a briefing at Parks Canada. Transfer to a waiting boat for a 45-minute boat ride to our Premium Safari Camp, treading past many islands and floating icebergs. Settle into camp and enjoy a delicious meal while watching the sun dip on the horizon.

DAYS 2-7
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. Sampling fresh Arctic char, gathering fresh blueberries and blackberries nearby, and kayaking are also popular pastimes.

Bowhead whales are known to frequent an area just 30 minutes to 1 hour from camp, while polar bears can often be spotted on islands throughout the area.

In some cases, more than 20 Baffin Island polar bears can be seen on this safari! Get the chance to observe wildlife including bowhead whales and polar bears, and visit a newly discovered bowhead whale molting site.

DAY 8
After breakfast, head back to Qikiqtarjuaq by boat. Transfer to the airport for your flight home.

Itinerary

DAY 1
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, and the world’s tallest uninterrupted vertical cliff – more than 1524 meters (5,000 feet) of sheer rock.

Upon arrival in Qikiqtarjuaq, meet your expedition leader and group members, and participate in a briefing at Parks Canada. Transfer to a waiting boat for a 45-minute boat ride to our Premium Safari Camp, treading past many islands and floating icebergs. Settle into camp and enjoy a delicious meal while watching the sun dip on the horizon.

DAYS 2-7
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. Sampling fresh Arctic char, gathering fresh blueberries and blackberries nearby, and kayaking are also popular pastimes.

Bowhead whales are known to frequent an area just 30 minutes to 1 hour from camp, while polar bears can often be spotted on islands throughout the area.

In some cases, more than 20 Baffin Island polar bears can be seen on this safari! Get the chance to observe wildlife including bowhead whales and polar bears, and visit a newly discovered bowhead whale molting site.

DAY 8
After breakfast, head back to Qikiqtarjuaq by boat. Transfer to the airport for your flight home.


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INCLUSIONS

-Meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and snacks, 7 dinners
-Accommodations:
7 nights in Premium Safari Camp on land
-Services of Arctic Kingdom Expedition Leaders and Inuit guides
-Daily boat tours to wildlife viewing locations and Arctic highlights
-Arctic Highlights such as:
-Short but breathtaking hiking opportunities
-Kayaking on the Arctic Ocean
-Fishing opportunities with panoramic views
-Return transfers in Qikiqtarjuaq
-Round-trip flight to Qikiqtarjuaq from Ottawa (Ask about our special rates!)

EXCLUSIONS

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
Day One’s breakfast before your flight and Day Eight’s dinner.


* The prices are per person in US Dollars, unless expressly specified in a different currency. In that case, payment will be in US dollars at the exchange rate of the day.
** All prices will be re-confirmed by email at the time of booking.
NOTE: Embracing the unexpected is part of the legacy—and excitement—of expedition travel. When traveling in extremely remote regions, your expedition staff must allow the sea, the ice and the weather to guide route and itinerary details. This itinerary is a tentative outline of what you’ll experience on this voyage; please be aware that no specific itinerary can be guaranteed.

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