The Polar Travel Company

9-day early spring expedition into the heart of Baffin Island to witness polar bears and their cubs roaming the sea ice among towering icebergs. Travel via traditional Inuit qamutik, stay in a remote tented safari camp, and capture extraordinary wildlife moments under the potential glow of the Northern Lights.

Duration: 9 days / 8 nights
Starts: Ottawa, Canada
Ends: Ottawa, Canada
Language: English speaking trip

The air package includes flights from Ottawa to Qikiqtarjuaq with a stopover in Iqaluit.
Transportation on the ice is conducted via snowmobile and traditional Inuit qamutiks (sleds).
Accommodations include a remote Tented Safari Camp with heated tents and local hotels in Qikiqtarjuaq.
Average temperatures range from -32�C to -4�C.
The expedition accommodates a maximum of 12 guests.

FROM:
CAD $35.720.-

2026 Departures
Travel dates are scheduled for March and April
CAD $35,720 per person

Expedition Package: $29,980.00
Expedition Tax: $1,499.00
Travel Package: $3,750.00
Flight Tax: $487.50

2027 Departures
Travel dates are scheduled for March and April
CAD $38,225 per person

Expedition Package: $32,100.00
Expedition Tax: $1,605.00
Travel Package: $4,000.00
Flight Tax: $520.00

Included

The "Spring Polar Bears & Icebergs" expedition is an immersive journey into the raw Arctic beauty of Baffin Island during the remarkable transition of early spring. Guided by Arctic specialists and expert Inuit guides, guests traverse pristine sea ice to witness the tender spectacle of polar bear mothers and newborn cubs. The landscape is dominated by frozen vistas, snow-capped peaks, and massive icebergs frozen in place, providing a "photographer�s paradise".

The experience centers around a remote Tented Safari Camp, where guests enjoy heated accommodations and gourmet comfort food prepared by a camp chef. Days are spent exploring the High Arctic wilderness by snowmobile and traditional qamutik, following wildlife and ice formations. At night, the absence of light pollution offers a spectacular finale with potential sightings of the Northern Lights illuminating the mountains.

Highlights:
Experience up-close viewing of polar bear families on the early spring sea ice.
Photograph a "photographer�s paradise" of towering icebergs and pristine Arctic landscapes.
Learn traditional tracking expertise from expert Inuit guides and Arctic specialists.
Stay in a remote, heated tented safari camp in the heart of the High Arctic wilderness.
Opportunities to witness and capture the Northern Lights in a remote small-group setting.

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Day 1: Arrive in Qikiqtarjuaq
Gateway to Baffin Island
Depart Ottawa for Qikiqtarjuaq, Nunavut, with a stopover in Iqaluit. Upon arrival, settle into local accommodations and meet your Arctic Kingdom Expedition Leader and fellow travelers. Enjoy a briefing on regional traditions and history over a hot dinner.

Day 2: Journey to Camp
Traditional Travel Across Sea Ice
Travel by snowmobile and traditional Inuit qamutik across the sea ice. Observe towering icebergs and coastal mountains on your way to the remote Tented Safari Camp. Settle into your heated tent and enjoy a gourmet dinner.

Days 3-7: Expedition on Ice
High Arctic Wildlife and Photography
Engage in full-day wildlife explorations as Inuit guides use traditional expertise to locate polar bears for safe, close-up viewing. The exact route is determined by weather and ice conditions. Enjoy hot lunches on the land and gourmet dinners at camp, with evenings dedicated to company and Northern Lights.

Day 8: Return to Qikiqtarjuaq
Reflection and Local Stay
After breakfast, journey back across the sea ice to Qikiqtarjuaq. Spend a relaxing evening at your hotel reflecting on the adventure.

Day 9: Return to Ottawa
Conclusion of the Journey
Transfer to the airport for your return flight from Qikiqtarjuaq back to Ottawa, carrying memories of the High Arctic.