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Day 1

Arrive in Ottawa and overnight in hotel of your choice.

Day 2

Depart Ottawa for Iqaluit by jet. Transfer planes for Arctic Bay. The flight alone is spectacular as you fly over vast expanses of ice, deep valleys, fiords, and mountains.

Overnight Arctic Bay.

Day 3

Travel by snowmobile and qamutiq (Inuit sledges) to the seasonal upscale safari-style base camp set directly on the sea ice close to the floe edge. Along the way, experience first-hand how Inuit travel to their summer camps.

Travel beneath spectacular sheer vertical cliffs thousands of feet high. Be enamored by the vast panorama of the Arctic that will unfold along the journey. Arrive at your upscale safari base camp set directly on the sea ice, and be welcomed by hors d'oeuvres prepared by the chef. After settling into your spacious quarters, feel free to wander and absorb the incredible mountain backdrop, ice, and photography-rich scenery that surrounds you.

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Great Migrations of Northwest PassageBook now! June 17- June 24, 2012 June 23 - July 1, 2012 Cost: $12,500 Air package: $5000 Single Supplement: $3000 Beneficiary: Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami A wildly exclusive Arctic Safari to see the most exceptional animals the Arctic has to offer – the mystical narwhal. An intensely private small group adventure consisting of luxury ice camping deep in polar bear country to primarily observe the natural wonders of the annual spring migration of beluga and the mystical narwhal. Escorted by a leader and private Inuit guides, you can kayak amongst pack ice, see glaciers, climb icebergs, and become mesmerized by the immense mountain surroundings. This is a complete immersion of all your senses to absorb the essence of the Arctic – an ultimate life experience. The ice floe edge of Lancaster Sound bordering the Northwest Passage is world-renowned amongst filmmakers as one of the most prolific areas of wildlife in the Arctic. Much of the best arctic animal footage is captured in the region. It is one of the few places where all of the arctic marine animals co-mingle. Never before has access to this remote and largely inaccessible area been possible for all but the most dedicated and sponsored expeditions. We are proud to offer a privileged few — virtual arctic pioneers — access to this pristine Arctic jewel.

Day 9

Depart Arctic Bay for early morning flight to Ottawa.

Great Migrations of Northwest Passage Logistics

Cost includes:

The services of highly qualified Inuit guides and Expedition Leaders
All transportation throughout the trip including kayaking, snowmobiles, and airport transfers in Arctic Bay
Accommodation: 2 nights Arctic Bay hotel, 6 nights arctic safari-style luxury base camp
All meals during expedition, including Arctic Bay

Cost does not include:

Ottawa hotels, transfers and meals

Days 4-8

Journey to the floe edge on daily sorties to witness the congregating beluga and narwhals. One day there may be belugas and the next a single narwhal, and perhaps the next hundreds of whales feeding, diving, and resting at the surface. No two days will ever be alike, as each sortie will illustrate the rapidly-transforming ice edge.

When possible you’ll visit icebergs and conduct hikes onto the mainland and overlying vistas. Experience the dramatic, silent panoramas unfolding to the horizon.

As you will be deep in polar bear country, it is quite possible to see bears hunting seals or wandering through the pack ice, black tipped noses sniffing the air and silently moving from ice-pan to ice-pan. Sink in to the daily routine of observing whales and wildlife.

Listen for the exhale of a large bowhead whale and simply experience the high arctic with all your senses.