Arctic Kingdom Expedition Guide 2013

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The Real Arctic

for Real Travellers

Eric Baccega


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Dear Fellow Adventurer,

Arctic Kingdom is excited to present our exclusive collection of safari styleexpeditions throughout the Arctic designed to bring you as close to the landas possible all in comfort and style.

Over the past decade weve been exploring the arctic hemisphere throughoutthe seasons, perfecting our understanding of locations, climate and wildlifepopulations. We travel to regions that, aside from scientic groups and localInuit, have been virtually unexplored. Our itineraries, arctic experts and localInuit guide support, provide you with access to some of the Arctics mostmemorable locations, all in utmost comfort. The intimate wildlife interactions,the Arctics breathtaking beauty and up-close encounters with Inuit culture,will leave you bitten by the bug of polar exploration and discovery.

Experience the rugged Arctic in all its beauty, revel in its engulng silence,powerful weather and the raw beauty thousands of miles removed from thecares and concerns of the southern world. This is the real arctic. And we areexcited to welcome you!

Yours in Arctic Adventure,

Graham DicksonChief Expedition Leader

INTRODUCTION

Welcome ...................... ......................... .......................... .......... 2

Why the Arctic? ......................... ......................... ....................... 4

About Our Trips ......................... ......................... ....................... 6

Private Expeditions ....................... ......................... ................... 7

The Arctic Kingdom Difference ...................... ......................... .. 8

Arctic Safari Trip Categories ...................................... ............... 9

ARCTIC SAFARIS

Polar Bear Mothers and Newborn Cubs .................................10

Polar Bears & Northern Lights of the Torngat Mountains ......12

Spring Caribou Migration Photo Safari ...................................14

Bafn Island Dive Safari ..........................................................16

Narwhal and Polar Bear Safari ...................... ......................... 20

Great Migrations of the Northwest Passage ...................... .... 22

Walrus and Bowhead Safari ....................... ......................... 26

Torngat Mountains Wildlife, Culture & Research Safari ........ 28

Adventures in Yoga, Your Life and Wildlife ......................... .... 32

Polar Bears and Glaciers of Bafn Island ....................... ........ 34

Autumn Caribou Migration & Northern Lights Safari ............ 38

Polar Bear Migration Fly-In Photo Safari ........................ ........ 40

EXPEDITION CRUISES

Torngat Mountains - Labrador and Bafn Island Explorer...

The Lure of Greenlands Wild Side Safari ................. ...........

Svalbard Polar Bear Sailboat Safari ...................... ...............

Svalbard Polar Bear Luxury Motor Yacht Safari ...................

Northpole - 90 degrees north ........................ ........................

Arctic Safari ...................... ......................... .......................... ..

Into the Northwest Passage ..................... .......................... ..

Antarctica - Private Expedition Cruising ...............................

GETAWAYS

Arctic Canada Dive Adventure ....................... ........................

Taste of the Canadian Arctic Spring .......................... ...........

Taste of the Canadian Arctic Summer ..................................

Taste of Inuit Culture and Polar Bears ....................... ...........

About Arctic Kingdom ...........................................................

Toll Free (North America): 1.888.737.6818 International: +1.416.322.7066 Email: adventures@arctickingdom

Welcome Contents

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More than 30 polar bears, the Northern Lights, outrageously good foo d...it

was a joy to be able to see all that we have in the comfort o f this great camp

Alexa and Derrik H., London, England

Summer sunset near Qikiqtarjuaq, Bafn Island


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Why the Arctic?

Toll Free (North America): 1.888.737.6818 International: +1.416.322.7

Either you love the Arctic, or you have never been there.

Come all in love.

Wildlie Mecca

Likened to the Serengeti, the Arctic is a wildlife enthusiasts haven. Ivory-tusked Narwhal, grinning

belugas, majestic bowhead whales, thousands of migratory birds, to name a few the Arctic is teeming

with animals. You just need to know when and where to go.

Thats where we come in.

Our expert guides and local knowledge allow us to match ideal locations with the best time of year. The

result? The best chance to get up close and personal with Arctic wildlife.

Culturally RichFor thousands of years, Inuit have survived and thrived in this often harsh environment. Immerse yourself

and discover the Inuit way of life.

Arctic Summer Warmth

In spring (May/June) the Arctic reawakens with blooming exotic purple saxifrage owers and massive

migrations of birds and whales. Summer brings ne days where t-shirt clad travellers bask on sun-kissed

ice. It might drop below freezing that night, but we enjoy our Arctic summer days when we get them!

Michelle ValbergMichelle VPolar Bear resting outside summer den.

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Think Arican Saariin the Arctic

Our land based trips are operated from either cabins, lodges or luxury safari style

tented camps complete with wooden oors, heaters, electricity, super comfortable

beds, goose down duvets, ample standing room, etc. they are located on the sea

ice a safe distance from the oe edge, or on a at expanse of pebbly beach. Many of

these locations have been used by Inuit for generations and are still used to this day.

These remote camps are ready for you upon arrival and designed to provide you withultimate comfort and functionality.

Our custom built base camps vary but typically consist of a kitchen structure for

our gourmet chef to call home, and a large central meeting and dining location.

Separate washroom facilities provide a private spot to freshen up with running water,

washbasins and hot showers.

Close partnerships with local communities

Each trip begins in a local Inuit community, where we meet soap stone carvers, Inuit

throat singers or drum dancers, and learn how seal skins are made into traditional

clothing. Here you can ease into the Arctic environment welcomed by the friendly,

local community.

Arctic Kingdom local guides and elders have been travelling and living on the land

all their lives. This knowledge is built into every one of our trips. We combine this

traditional knowledge with the very latest in expedition equipment including satellite

imagery for ice and wildlife tracking, rigid polar bear proof structures and the latest

spotting scopes to ensure a safe and memorable Arctic experience.

About Our Trips

Luxury saari-inspired camps, incredible locations, exotic wildlie, advanced technology

and the highest calibre Inuit Guides are the ingredients or a real Arctic experience.

Sandra LimWalking to icebergs under the midnight sun

We specialize in creating custom Arctic adventureOur strength is accommodating all needs, no matter how big, small or

complex. Families, photographers, corporate groups, clients who value

privacy, private jets, and yachts.

Contact us with your specic requirements and let us make your Arctic

dream a reality.

Private Expeditions

Michelle V

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Arctic Saari Trip CategoriesWe have designed three distinctly different trip styles toexperience the Arctic in the best way possible.

ArcticArctic oe edge safari for narwhal

Why Our Travellers Keep Coming Back

mall Groupsy travelling in small groups of 6-10 people, passing silently by glaciers and below towering

ords, you truly embrace the Arctic wilderness. This allows you to enjoy the Arctic at your own

ace, without the rumbling of engines and crowds of people nearby.

Utmost Comortaving run multi-year, multi-month expeditions, we know that being comfortable and cozy is

rucial to your experience. We dene comfort as lounging on raised beds, dining on the fresh-

st foods and relaxing in custom designed tents. This is what sets Arctic Kingdom apart from

he rest a luxury experience in the Arctic.

Unparalleled KnowledgeWeve aerially scouted the far reaches of the Arctic for hundreds of hours, have a decades

orth of wildlife expeditions under our belt, and worked with the worlds leading wildlife and

ulture lmmakers. We can safely say no other company knows the Arctic better than Arctic

ngdom.

Unparalleled Accessrom land or ship or yacht or plane. For years we have worked closely with Inuit guides and

eveloped lasting friendships, to bring the best of the Arctic to you. Through these friendships

eve gained access and knowledge of the best locations, wildlife colonies and safe passage-

ays, passed on through generations. Youll also make new friends, while sharing stories,

acking wildlife and scanning the horizons for polar bears.

Peace o Mindrctic Kingdom takes your safety very seriously. For every expedition we have a thorough

rctic Safety Plan complete with training, eld support and top of the line equipment. With

mix of traditional survival and modern technology, our staff are well prepared to handle

inor to major emergency scenarios. Our expedition leaders are highly trained professionals,

quipped with instant communication to our headquarters and local response teams.

The Arctic Kingdom Dierence

Arctic KingdomNarwhal diving beneath the oe edge


GetawaysThese long weekend getaways will give youa taste of the beauty of the Arctic.

Designed for those short on time, but want a complete Arctic experience.

These weekend getaways are typically about 4 days in length including

the ights to/from the International gateway airport (such as Ottawa or

Winnipeg) and will give you a taste of the Arctic. From dog sledding, igloo

building, summer boat trips, arctic char shing to scuba diving, theres an

action packed getaway for all seasons.

Expedition CruisesSee the Arctic the way you want to see it.

Continuing our philosophy of small group size and highly personalized

experiences, we have hand-picked our vessels and locations to offer

scheduled and private charters from 6 to 12 persons to provide the ultimate

in expedition cruising options. A select few 120+ passenger expedition cruises

are also available for those locations that a smaller vessel is not able to go

i.e the North Pole! Go where you want to go, see what you want to see.

Arctic SaarisGet up close and personal and experience the real Arcticwith all your senses.

Designed to allow travellers to spend as much time as possible experiencing

Arctic wildlife, people and landscapes. This could be on the oe edge, in

a zodiac boat, on foot, or by snowmobile. All safaris have been carefully

researched to offer the very best of polar wildlife and scenery. We have

scouted the locations, consulted with scientists, and worked hand-in-hand

with our local Inuit guides to bring the best the Arctic has to offer to you. From

the Great Migrations of whales or terrestrial animals such as the caribou, to

diving safaris along icebergs, there is an Arctic Safari for everyone.

Weve been home for a few weeks now after our trip with Arctic Kingdom.We live in a sea-side town thats as cute as cute gets, but still, in my heart

f hearts, Im longing for Nunavut . That far away place, so open, so

barren, so Inviting. I cant wait to go back. Carl and Terry, Canada


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y 1

ve in Winnipeg, Manitoba and transfer to the Four

ts Sheraton Hotel a short walk from the airport.

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meet in the morning for our ight to Churchill. On

arrival in Churchill we will have an opportunity to

ore while we wait for our 7:30pm train departure

Chesnaye. The train ride is approximately 2 hours.

hesnaye, we disembark and will transfer to our

ing tracked vehicles for the 30min ride to thege. We should arrive at the Lodge around 10pm.

ys 3-8

y sorties for mother polar bears and newborn cubs.

After 7am breakfasts, we depart around 8:30am daily

in the heated tracked vehicles in search of polar bear

dens. Our scouts will go ahead and radio the vans

where the locations of the dens are. In some cases,

we go to where dens are already known to be, and on

other days a new den could be found. Patience will be

rewarded with anywhere from 1 to 3 newly born cubs

with their mother polar bear at the mouth of a den.

After dinner, take a peek at the night sky and see if the

shimmering northern lights above the trees.

Day 9Our week with mother and newborn cubs comes to an

end. We leave early in the morning for the train ride

back to Churchill, and onwards with an afternoon ight

to Winnipeg. Overnight in Winnipeg.

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Thank you or the amazing experience. A special place to experience mothers & cubs in their natural environment. Therespect or the bears and their space was exemplifed by all at the Lodge. Mother Nature thanks you. ~ L.R., - New Zealand

(Group Size 6-10 guests)

Be one of only a few hundred in the world tosee newborn polar bear cubs emerge fromtheir den

Shimmering and awe inspiring northernlights

Unique tracked heated vehicles offerunprecedented and comfortable access topolar bear denning habitats

wildlife photography

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activities

ARCTIC SAFARI

A sight rarely seentness newborn polar bear cubs emerging from their

dens as their mother introduces them to the world.

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The Lodge is a beautiully reurbishednavy communications base which stands300 eet on top o an old beach ridgelocated about 40 miles south o Churchill,MB. Canada.

The Lodge is in the middle of the tundra, withthe nearest neighbour 40 miles away. It is

self-sufcie nt complete with a wood burningreplace to relax with fellow guests. The Lodgecan accommodate up to 18 people. There aresome rooms available as singles, but most roomsare up to 4 people to a room. Internet is available.

where we sleep

Outpostlodge

2 nights Winnipeg hotel (short walk from airport)

7 nights at Lodge

Return train ride from Churchill to Chesnaye (andtransfers from airport)

Churchill tour, lunch, museum visit and dinnerin Churchill

All meals at Lodge

All excursions from the Lodge

whats included

jacent to Wapusk National Park and the worlds largest polar bear

nning area, this lodge-based expedition led by Arctic Kingdom oersnique opportunity in North America to see, virtually guaranteed, polarar cubs and their mothers in their natural habitat.

h a rare operating permit from Parks Canada, Lodge guides bring visitors asse as 100 metres to the bears, while you learn about various aspects of thears dens, habits and life cycle. Other wildlife viewing opportunities includermigan, arctic foxes, caribou herds and wolves in addition to night time viewing

aurora borealis.

Trip Length 9 Days (withpre andpost Winnipeghotelsinc

2013 Dates Mar 01-09 (date subject to change)

Price $7,900plus 12% tax

SGL Supplement NA

Air Package $1,400includes tax and fees

International Gateway Winnipeg

Starting Community Churchill, Manitoba

Daylight Hours 11 Hours

Average Temperature -40C to -20C

All pricesCAD dolla

Aswithallourexpeditions,weather,ice,andotherconditionswilldictate ourdaily itinerary.Wildlifesightingsand certainactivitiesdepend onfavourableconditionsand cannotbe guaranteed.

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y 1ve in Goose Bay, Labrador. Overnight inse Bay.

y 2r a delicious breakfast you will be broughthe Goose Bay airport for the thrilling 2 toour ight along the Labrador coast to thengat Mounatian Base Camp. With one naluel stop in Nain, Labrador, you will then yr the Torngat Mountains and land directly atbase camp. You may even see polar bears onr ight in! Youll be greeted by our welcomefet prepared by our chef and a tour of your

w accommodations. Settle into your heatedngat Mountain Base camp complete with allcomforts of home your Arctic oasis.

y 3-6er the course of the next week, we will explore

jaw dropping mountains, ords and bays inaround the Torngat Mountain National Park

snowmobiles and helicopter.

e Day Helicopter Sortie in search o Polar Bear

y over the ice oe where the ice meetsn water and see a polar bears hopefullyn mother and cubs at an open body of water.land on a small island and observe the

her and cubs that follow close behind. Wet countless polar bears along the way. Ont trips we have stopped for lunch on a high

mountain top, and watched polar bears climband then slide down the mountains side by sideunaware of our presence. It is this observation ofpolar bears in their natural environment that isour main objective.

Daily Polar Bear Sorties via Snowmobile andCabriolet Sleds

We conduct daily sorties onto the sea ice anddirectly in the midst of polar bear country viasnowmobile. There are countless polar beartracks criss-crossing the sea ice and evidence ofbears in the area. From the curious young bearsto mothers with cubs to an absolute giant of analpha male, there are all types of polar bears toobserve in their natural habitat.

Northern Lights

Situated directly in the prime lights viewing bandwhere the most intense and reliable northernlights occur, we eagerly await sunset eachevening and the rst hints of the northern lightsto appear in the darkening night sky.

Day 7After one last morning excursion on the land for

polar bears, red fox and arctic wolf, we will departthe lodge at 2:00pm via helicopter for the 3 houright to Goose Bay. Overnight in Goose Bay.

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Congratulations on the comort o the camp, the proessionalism o your care and the excellent cuisine...The evening northern lights were truly exceptional..and the bears.. we saw over 30! ~N. and JP. - Paris, France

(Group Size 4 people maximum)

Be one of the very few to observe polarbears in their natural habitat near theTorngat mountains in this extremely remotearea

Stare up wide eyed at the brilliant and

shimmering Northern Lights on clear nightskies, one of natures greatest wonders

Helicopter day trip to see polar bears andthe rare Torngat Caribou herd

World class, safari-style camp for the mostupscale remote adventuring possible

wildlife viewing

helicopter flight seeing

snowmobiling

lie defning moments

activities

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A World Class Adventuren one of Canadas, if not the worlds most beautiful and

mote areas. Experience northern lights and polar bears via

icopter and on the ground by snowmobile based in a lodge

the foot of the stunning Torngat Mountains National Park.

details

Newly built in 2011, the Torngat MountainBasecamp Lodge, complete with acommercial kitchen, large dining/loungewith wood burning stove serves as one ofthe most comfortable means to explore oneof the worlds remotest National Parks. Withall the amenities of home, full bathrooms,hot showers (shared) and very comfortablebeds. No detail has been overlooked tobring you the ultimate in comfort. Power isprovided by state of the art solar systemsand backup generators.

where we sleep

UpscaleArcticSafari Camp

Flights from Goose Bay to Torngat Basecamp by helicopter andreturn (Air Package)

2 nights stay in Goose Bay,

5 nights stay at the Torngat Mountains Basecamp Lodge

All meals from Goose Bay

1 day Helicopter ight into Torngat Mountains National Park

Professionally guided with Arctic Kingdom staff and polar bearsafety trained Inuit guides

All daily excursions for duration of trip

whats included Trip Length7 Days

2013 Dates Mar 19-25, Mar 25-31

Price $19,495 (dbl occupancy)

SGL Supplement x 1.7 trip price

Air Package $2,970.00

International Gateway Goose Bay, Labrador

Starting Community Goose Bay, Labrador


Average Temperature -5 C to -15 C

All prices inCAD dollars

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Witness thousands of caribou on their

annual migration

Understand the vast numbers of the herd

with an aerial view

Experience and learn of the Arctic tundra

and way of life direct from Inuit guides

Arctic Fox, Ptarmigan, Snow Geese,

Sandhill Cranes and other wildlife sightings

Wildlife Photography

Short Hikes

Snowmobiling

lie defning moments

activities

details

Remote tented camp

The goal of this camp is access to the caribou andan experience of a lifetime. We aim to make yourArctic experience as comfortable as possiblewith all the amenities of home despite being insome of the most remote frontier territory in the

world. In spired by mobile safari camps, this isa basic camp intended to be mobile to move towhere the caribou are. It should be considered ascomfortable camping complete with dining tent,heated sleep tents and a latrine style washroom.

Set directly on the taiga/tundra known as theBarrenlands, with hot food prepared by yourguides, the dining/lounge tent is a place to relaxwith your fellow trip members, trade stories,look at pictures just taken that day immediatelyon your laptops in a warm, dry environment.Afterwards, retire to your spacious warm tent,through large door ways with ample standingroom. Rel ax and place your head on pillowswhile stretching out on the raised beds withdown-lled sleeping bags. We have perfectedthe art of a remote camp with all the amenities ofhome. It is your Arctic home away from home.

where we sleep

The services of a highly qualied Staff Escort and local Inuit Guides

All transportation to/from and the tundra base camp includingprivate plane from Arviat

All day trips including snowmobiles

All accommodations from Arviat 2 nights Arviat and 4 nights arcticsafari-style base camp

All meals from Arviat

Hotel transfers in Arviat

whats included

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y 1ve in Winnipeg and transfer to your local hotel.

y 2art Winnipeg for Arviat. Arrive at approximatelyn. We will get settle d in your hotel and then visit thel wildlife ofce to meet with the caribou biologists.wn tour and local Inuit cultural performance andmunity dinner will round out the evening.

y 3-5Qamanirjuaq herd is a healthy population of

roximately 350,000 animals that winters belowtreeline in Manitoba and Northwest Territoriesthen journeys each spring north to the calving

unds on the tundra northwest of Arviat. Working ine partnership with the territorial caribou biologists,have radio-collared a number of the caribou and

local Inuit guides, Arctic Kingdom will situate the

bou camp close to the migration route. Guestsexperience one of the worlds most fascinatings migrations outside of the Serengeti up close andonal. The Spring Caribou viewing camp will be set

n advance of your arrival.

On a privately chartered plane, we depart Arviat earlyin the morning and will land directly in camp. Beforelanding in camp, we will aim to take some aerialphotographs of the caribou as they stretch from horizonto horizon. We will have local snowmobiles in camp doconduct daily sorties to where the caribou pass by.

Each day will be spent venturing out from our basecamp to photograph and experience the cariboumigration.

It also possible that we will encounter other tundraspecies of wildlife: musk ox, wolves, Arctic fox, andgrizzly bear.

Day 6We will have the morning for one last caribouphotography opportunity. The bush plane will arriveshortly after noon and we will transfer us to Arviat.

Day 7Depart Arviat for Winnipeg.

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This is a lie-changing spectacle that will completely move you once you experience it~ M. C. ARVIAT, Caribou biologist

(Groups size 8 people maximum)

ARCTIC SAFARI

A lie-altering experience.Witness from the air and on the ground, one of

anadas greatest unknown natural spectacles the great

spring migration the Qamanirjuaq caribou herd.


ry spring, in early May, the Qamanirjuaq caribou herd begins to

her together and the call to reach their calving grounds drivesm northward 300miles/480km. The Qamanirjuaq caribou numberhe hundreds of thousands and are one of the healthiest herds inada. The nature of the northern topography where the caribou

roam, from treeless taiga and tundra, to river valleys, to large lakes,

form natural corridors that the caribou follow on predictable routesthat to reach their calving grounds. It is in these corridors that ArcticKingdom will establish a tented base camp to y you into and allowfor unprecedented access to this natural spectacle.

Remotetentedcamp under

thenorthern lights

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PLAY AN ACTIVE ROLE IN CARIBOU RESEARCH

Caribou research is an extremely expensive and timconsuming exercise due to size of the herds and theextent of the geography they cover. Photo grapherswith Arctic Kingdom on this trip are encouragedto assist the caribou research project by providingphotographs of the caribou to researchers to assistin classifying the herd composition. Contact ArcticKingdom for more details.

Trip Length 7 Days

2013 Dates May 10 16


SGL Supplement x 1.7 trip price

Air Package$3,935 inc tax and feesIncludesWinnipegtoArviatandprivateoatplcharterto camp/return

International G ateway Winnipeg

Starting Community Arviat, Nunavut


Average Temperature -4C to +5C

All priceCAD dol




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y 0

ve in Ottawa and overnight in hotel of your choice.

y 1

art Ottawa for Iqaluit and ultimately Pond Inlet.

is where your journey begins. After dinner, enjoy

ltural presentation of Inuit throat singing, drum-

cing and storytelling by local elders.

y 2

breakfast, meet your guides on the beach (yes, there

sand beaches in the Arctic!) and depart for the oe-

e where ice meets open water. You will travel Inuit

by qamotiq (kam-oo-tik) and snowmobile across

sea-ice. This journey of almost 90km (3-6 hours) may

de tea-stops at historic grave sites, hanging glaciers

an abandoned whaling station. In the late afternoon

l arrive at base camp, set up just back from the ice

e (conditions permitting.)

y 3-6

camp at the oe edge will enable you to enjoy warm

ng weather and engage in a variety of activities bothand and on ice.

rst plunge on arrival will be a check-out dive in open

er. Explore the Arctic sea oor, sea anemones, urchins,

sh and glittering jelly sh.

Each dive will build on the previous dive experience from

open water diving off the oe edge to ice-pack diving

where ice can be 10 feet above the surface and then shoot

down 90 feet or more, in spires resembling a reversed

cathedral tower. Witness the surreal world of blue,

turquoise juxtaposed with the black depths below. The

play of light on ice and water is a photographers paradise.

Dive sites change year to year as ice conditions differ,

but when possible we will attempt to dive alongside

a grounded iceberg accessed through cracks. The

dimpled sides, old water run-off tunnels and different

light patterns emanating from cracks and melt water

pools from above is mind- bendingly cool.

Where and when possible, we will attempt to dive with

the passing Narwhal. Potentially also see polar bears.

Minimum dive certication is Advanced. Drysuit

experience preferred but we can work with you to get

you comfortable.

Day 7

Return to Pond Inlet via an unhurried journey over thesea ice. Explore the village and shop for soapstone

carvings or local prints.

Day 8

Morning departure via Iqaluit

for Ottawa

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The dives were some o my avourite dives ever...and not a small compliment eitherconsidering I have over 1000 dives. Outstanding! ~ T. M. - Saskatchewan, Canada

(Group Size 8-12 people)

Electric blues of ice all around. Dive incathedrals of ice, ice caves, tunnels.A surreal new world

Narwhals may approach while diving at thefloe edge

From macro sea floor life, to big iceformations, the variety of options to divemake no two days the same

Experience the real Arctic, up close andfully escorted, in partnership with the mostknowledgeable Inuit guides

scuba diving /snorkeling

upscale sea ice camping

wildlife viewing

lie defning moments

activities

ARCTIC SAFARI

The best diving o your lie.Dive through cracks, along icebergs, in pack ice, on the

Arctic oor and enter a whole new world at every breath.

details

Eco-friendly, luxury tented camp Inspiredby safari camps, we bring you the ultimatein comfort to the Arctic.

Set on a directly on the sea ice (conditions

permitting) with hearty food prepared by a

private chef, the dining/lounge tent is a placeto relax with your fellow trip members, it is bigenough for the entire group to sit comfortablyand eat, read, relax, share stories or look atthe pictures you took that day on your laptop.Afterwards, retire to your spacious tent,

through large doors with ample standing room,wooden oors, raised beds (single or king),goose down duvets, electricity (when required),heaters, and other amenities. We haveperfected the art of a remote luxury tent-camp.

where we sleep

Safari-styleLuxury BaseCamp

The services of highly qualied Inuit Guides and staff leaders

All transportation for the trip duration beginning in Pond Inlet

Accommodation: 2 nights Pond Inlet hotel, 5 nights arcticsafari-style luxury base camp

All meals during expedition and in Pond Inlet

All tanks, rells, weights. Rebreather Divers:Sofnolime and Oxygen (supplement required)

Ottawa hotels, transfers and meals not included.

whats included Trip Length 8 Days2013 Dates May 22-29


SGL Supplement $2,900Air Package $3,856 includes tax and fees

International Gateway Ottawa

Starting Community Pond Inlet, Nunavut



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The feeling of achievement of crossing land not many foreigners would havedreamt, was palpable among the small group. The scenery spectacular and the

hazards frequent, but we still felt safe because of the expertise of Arctic Kingdom.

A trip of exploration and unknowns is rarely undertaken by modern man -- so ithas been a great thing to do and I would love to do another.

B. M. ~ Melbourne, Australia


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ve in Ottawa and overnight at hotel of yourice.

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art Ottawa for Iqaluit and onto Pond Inletproximately 4hrs of ying time). Your journeyins when you arrive in Pond Inlet. After dinner,

oy a truly authentic cultural presentationInuit throat singing, drum dancing andytelling by local elders. Overnight in Pondt hotel.

y 2

r breakfast, meet your guides on the beach, there are sand beaches in the Arctic!) and

art for the oe-edge where ice meets opener. You will travel Inuit style by qamotiq (kam-ik) and snowmobile across the sea-ice. Thisney of almost 90km (3-6 hours) may includestops at historic grave sites, hanging glaciersan abandoned whaling station. In the late

rnoon youll arrive at base camp, set up justk from the ice edge (conditions permitting.)

ys 3-6

r safari style base camp on the ice edge is thet location to explore wildlife-rich Lancasternd, deemed the Serengeti of the Arctic.

While enjoying warm, spring-like temperatures,watch for narwhals, ring seals, and more than 15

species of migratory birds. During the week thereis a chance to observe polar bears in the packice possibly on the prowl for seals, and we mayget lucky and see bowhead whales. Pure whiteivory gulls, king eider ducks, low ying northernfulmars, thick-billed murres and kittiwakes arejust a few of the bird species in the area. Iceconditions permitting, well visit Bylot Islandsnearby bird cliff sanctuary in Sirmilik NationalPark.

Day 7

Return to Pond Inlet late in the afternoon, explorethe hamlet and possibly purchase soapstonecarvings or local prints. Overnight in Pond Inlet.

Day 8

Morning departure via Iqaluit for Ottawa.

inerary

The narwhal whales were an amazing sight and I had one swim right under my eet at the oe edge.The kayaking was excellent...I look orward to my next adventure with you! ~A.M., Ontario, Canada


View a vast array of wildlife on their annualmigration such as pods of the tuskedNarwhal

Kayak at the floe edge among floating ice,watching Arctic life unfold around you

Experience the real Arctic, up close andfully escorted, in partnership with the mostknowledgeable Inuit guides

wildlife viewing

photography

kayaking

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ARCTIC SAFARI

Experience the Real Arcticarwhals, polar bears, glaciers, Inuit culture andcebergs make this an unparalleled adventure.

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Trip Length 8 Days

2013 Dates May 30-Jun 06, Jun 06-13, Jun 14-21 , Jun 2


SGL Supplement $2,900

Air Package $3,856 includes tax and fees


Starting Community Pond Inlet, Nunavut




All pricesCAD dolla

The services of highly qualied Inuit guides and ArcticKingdom Expedition Leaders

All transportation for the trip duration beginning in PondInlet

Accommodation: 2 nights Pond Inlet hotel, 5 nights arcticsafari-style luxury base camp

All meals during expedition including those in Pond Inlet

All activities as listed in itinerary


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Observethe mysticaltusked Narwhalon theirannual springmigration


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y 0

ve in Ottawa and overnight in hotel of yourice.

y 1

art Ottawa for Iqaluit by jet. Transfer planesArctic Bay. The ight alone is spectacular asy over vast expanses of ice, deep valleys,

ds and mountains. Overnight Arctic Bay.

y 2

vel by snowmobile and qamutiq (Inuitges), to the seasonal upscale safari-style

e camp set directly on the sea ice close tooe edge. Along the way, you will experience-hand how Inuit travel to their summer

ps. Travel beneath spectacular sheer verticals 1000s of feet high. Be enamored by the vastorama of the Arctic that will unfold along theney. Arrive at your upscale safari base campdirectly on the sea ice and be welcomed bydoevres prepared by the chef. After settlingyour spacious quarters, feel free to wander

absorb the incredible mountain backdrop,and photography rich scenery that surrounds.

ys 3- 7

rney to the oe edge on daily sorties to witness

the congregating beluga and/or narwhals at theoe edge. One day there may be belugas and

the next a single narwhal, and perhaps the nexthundreds of whales feeding, diving and restingat the surface. No two days will ever be alike aseach sortie will illustrate the rapidly transformingice edge.

When possible well visit icebergs and conduct

hikes onto the mainland and overlying vistas.Well experience the dramatic, silent panoramasunfolding to the horizon.

As we are also deep in polar bear country, it isquite possible to see bears hunting seals, orwandering through the pack ice, black tipped

noses snifng the air and silently moving fromice-pan to ice-pan.

Sink in to the daily routine of observing whalesand wildlife. Listen for the exhale of a largebowhead whale, and simply experience the higharctic with all senses.

Day 8

Depart Arctic Bay for early morning ightto Ottawa.

inerary

Having never been to the Arctic beore, I really did not know what to expect, but ater day 1, I was totally hooked on the placenot just because o its incredible beauty, but o the riendly people. Youll likely be seeing me again! ~ N. C. - London, UK


Be one of a handful in the world to see the

mystical tusked narwhal

Witness the annual beluga and narwhal

migration one of the arctics greatest

spectacles

Camp directly on sea ice in an upscale safari

camp with private chef

Kayak amongst towers of ice or even

possibly amongst the whales

wildlife viewing

snowmobiling

hiking and kayaking

By request: snorkeling and/or scuba diving

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activities

ARCTIC SAFARI

ltimate scenic and wildlie splendorAn intensely remote experience in the heart of the Arctic

mong stunning scenery, Inuit culture and wildlife land of

the narwhal, beluga and polar bear.

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where we sleep


The services of highly qualied Inuit guides andArctic Kingdom Expedition Leaders

All transportation throughout the trip including

kayaking, snowmobiles and airport transfers inArctic Bay

Accommodation: 2 nights Arctic Bay hotel, 5nights arctic safari-style luxury base camp

All meals during expedition, including Arctic Bay


whats includedTrip Length 8 Days

2013 Date Jun 07 - 14, Jun 14 - 21, Jun 21 - 28





Starting Community Arctic Bay, Nunavut


Average Temperature +5 C



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The best dive Ive ever had. The scenery was inspiring. One can spend days

looking at it. This trip had some unexpected perks for me; Listening to ocean

sounds through a hydrophone, and especially diving under a frozen in iceberg.

The latter was spectacular and rates in its own class. It takes a very wide angle convey the sense of scale!

K. N. - Ontario, Canada

Photo Credit: Yohei Miyashita


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y 0

ve in Ottawa and overnight in hotel ofr choice.

y 1

art Ottawa for Iqaluit, the capital of Nunavut.nge planes and arrive in Igloolik/Hall Beach -starting communities from which our journeyins. Transfer to our waiting snowmobiles andts and travel out to the luxury outpost safari-e base camp where our chef has prepared acome dinner.

y 2

take our rst visit to the oe edge whereice meets the open water. Here we familiarize

selves with this new environment. Wonder atnumerous sea birds diving and swooping overwater.

y 3

travel by boat far out into the Foxe Basin wheremay come upon a pair of walrus huddled onice pack. We quietly watch these enormous

mals and take photographs from both the iceboat getting as close as our expedition leadersInuit guides will allow. We enjoy a hot lunch

he very same piece of ice as the walrus, which

are not at all concerned by our presence. On thejourney back we spot a few Bowhead whales

cruising the icy waters.

Day 4

We journey out again by boat. The bright sunreecting off the crystal-clear at waters is simplymagical. We come upon four large oating islandsof ice covered with Walrus. At least a hundredanimals sit on each island. Steam rises from the

group as they sun themselves. We observe thewalrus diving for clams and repeatedly haulingthemselves out of the water and back up onto theirresting platform on the ice.

Day 5 & 6

Daily boat excursions (can be up to 10 hours perday with lunch stops and wildlife viewing) withlocal Inuit boats and guides out into the waters

of the Foxe basin in search of walrus, bowheadwhales. If lucky, we will spot polar bears swimming

among the ice.

Day 7

Early morning departure to Ottawa

inerary

We all had a great time! Were so awed we wanted to stay...We have lots o great pictures and have maderiends and amily very envious. ~ R. R. - California USA


Listen to the breathing and bellows ofwalrus basking in the sunlight on floatingice islands

Observe eastern Canadas largest bowheadwhale population of 350-400 bowhead

whales spyhop, n, and breach Experience the real Arctic, up close and

personal, fully escorted and in partnershipwith local Inuit

Experience Foxe Basin - the heartland ofInuit culture

kayaking

boat cruising

hiking

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A journey o awe inspiring andunorgettable panoramas.

Ice islands draped with walrus, bowhead whales,polar bears and all-night sunsets.

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Eco-friendly, luxury tented camp Inspiredby safari camps, we bring you theultimate in comfort to the Arctic.

Set on a pebble beach on an island, withheartyfood prepared by a private chef, the

dining/lounge tent is a place to relax with yourfellowtrip members, it is big enough for theentire group to sit comfortably and eat, read,relax, share stories or look at the pictures youtook that day on your laptop. Afterwards, retireto your spacious tent, through large doors withample standingroom, wooden floors, raised

beds (single or king), goose down duvets,electricity (when required), heaters, and otheramenities. We have perfected the art of aremote luxury tent-camp.

where we sleep


The services of highly qualied Inuit guides and ArcticKingdom Expedition Leaders

All transportation for the trip duration beginning in Igloolik/Hall Beach

Accommodations 5 or 6 nights Igloolik/Hall Beach atarctic safari style luxury base camp

Meals in Igloolik/Hall Beach and at base camp


whats includedTrip Length 7 days

2013 Dates Jul 5 - 11, July 12 - 18

Price $ 8,490 (dbl occupancy)

SGL Supplement $2,900Air Package $3,063inc tax and fees


Starting Community Igloolik/Hall Beach, Nunavut



All pricesCAD doll


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Observe bowhead whales spyhopping, nning, and slapping their ukes on the water EricBac


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y 1

ve in Goose Bay Labrador, Canada where yoube met by an Arctic Kingdom greeter and town. Overnight in Goose Bay (-/-/D)

y 2

rd our private plane for the Torngat Mountaine camp. Fly literally over hundreds of islands,p ords, inlets and watch as the dense pinests surrounding Goose Bay become thinnermore sparse until nally, you are over the treeOur nal approach will swoop over the Torngatntains and land at the Saglek Fiord airstrip. Wetransfer to a waiting boat and head down theek Fiord to the Basecamp Lodge that is nestlede foot of the Torngat Mountains surrounded byTundra, and wild rivers. Settle into your Arcticri yurt style accommodations complete withets, pillows and blankets. Well have a welcome

Q at the beach and bonre at night under thehtest stars you will ever see (as some of oursts have previously said!) (B/L/D )

ys 3-5 (6 Day Itinerary)ys 3-8 (9 Day Itinerary)

dlie Observation Day Trips

Torngat Mountains have one of the mosting polar bear populations in the world. Black

rs also patrol this territory which makes thisonly place in the world where black bears and

polar bears co-exist. We will explore the ords insearch of the Polar Bears and Black bears.

We should also have a chance to see Caribou WolfArctic Fox, and of course, the ever plentiful seals such as the Bearded, Harbour and Ring seals.

Helicopter Flight Seeing / Heli-hiking

We will have a helicopter on site allowing us to takea 15-min helicopter tour over the highest peaksof the Torngat Mountains, We can touch downanywhere giving us the option to hike a few hoursover the tundra, through willows and over grassyelds and bright owers back to the basecamp ortake the helicopter directly back to basecamp.

Historical Inuit Sites by Boat

Inuit ancestors have travelled throughout thearea for more than 5,000 years. Torngat comesfrom the Inuit word torngait which means placeof spirits. During the week, while we keep an eyeout for Polar Bears and other wildlife we will visitancient sites that were home to the Inuit in earlier

times such as Hebron (the site of an abandonedInuit village complete with remnants of buildingsand a restored missionary church) and Sallikuluk(Rose Island).

These trips will be conducted with the NunatsiuvutInuit, Parks Canada guides, and arctic researcherswhere you can have the opportunity to observe andpossibly participate in arctic research in action.

Kayaking

We take the kayaks out, some are doubles andothers are single kayaks down spectacular fjordswhere the Inuit ancestors have camped and walkedbefore. We stop for lunch to listen to the Inuit tellancient stories and legends of the area as you sipon hot tea and eat hot food that has been preparedover an open re

Hiking

Along with bear guards we will hike the spectacularvalley, full of blooming owers and braided streams.Chances of an inland polar bear encounter is rare,but precautions are taken nonetheless. A helicopterheli-hike will also be done. Why not try to hike tothe top of the 1000 foot high mountain in behindthe Base Camp to reward yourself with sweepingpanoramic views of the Torngat Mountains.

All days: (B/L/D)

Day 6 (6 Day Itinerary)

Day 9 (9 Day Itinerary)

Board private plane for return ight to GooseBay. Return ight to Halifax, NS and on to homedestination. Recommended: Overnight in Halifax athotel of your choice. (B/-/-)

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O all the places in the world that we have travelled, the Torngat Mountains are the most beautiul. ~ Kathy and Lorne C. Fort Worth, Texas


ARCTIC SAFARI

Youll be let breathless!Labrador and the Torngat Mountains are one of Canadas

best kept secrets. Be one of the rst to explore one of

anadas newest National Parks on this sub-Arctic Cultural,

Photography and Science Safari.


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Be one of only a few hundred people to ever visitthe epic landscape of the Torngat MountainsNational Park.

Travel through polar bear and black bear territory one of the only places in the world where bothlive together

Helicopter over the majestic ords and peaks ofthe Torngat Mountains Keep an eye out for seals, whales and walrus in

the wild Discover untouched Inuit relics on the tundra,

some known to be 5,000 years old Sail north and explore the red, green and orange-

rocked ords, with cliffs rising straight up fromthe sea

Wildlife viewing Boating Kayaking Hiking Heli-Hiking Boating

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The designer Yurt style structures consist ofdining, lecture hall and sleeping quarters.Arctic Kingdom guests will be settled into Yurts

complete with twin or king beds with duvets,pillow, comforters, heat and electricity (doubleoccupancy).

The Torngat Mountain Safari basecamp canaccommodate up to 80 people, made up of arcticresearchers, Arctic Kingdom clients & staff, andParks Canada staff wardens.

Showers and fully functional bathrooms areavailable. Power is 110 volts provided by ouronsite solar power station.

where we sleep

UpscaleArcticSafari Camp

7 nights accommodation at the Torngat Mountain Base Camp

15 min of helicopter ight time

The services of highly qualied Inuit Guides All day trip excursions while at the Torngat Base camp.

Arctic Kingdom Trip Leader

All meals as listed in the itinerary

All park entrance fees and permits

With ight package: 2 hour private plane from Goose Bay toBasecamp (return)

whats includedTrip Length 9 or 6 Days

2013 Dates9 days - July 19- 27, July 26-Aug 03 9 da6 days Aug 02 to Aug 07, 2013

Price9 days - $7,425 dbl occupancy6 days - $3,920 dbl occupancy

SGL Supplement NA

Air Package $1,950 (Goose Bay to/from Basecamp)

International Gateway Halifax (YHZ) or Montreal (YUL)

Starting Community Goose Bay (YYR), Labrador






in by private plane rom Goose Bay, Labrador, to a luxury saari-style base camp where you can kayak, boat and heli-hike, and keepye out or p olar bears and black bears in Canadas stunning Torngat Mountains National Park alongside the Nunatsiavut Inuit, Parks

ada guides and arctic researchers.one week luxury eco-adventure, photography, culture and science safari, in one of Canadas newest and picturesque parks, with glaciers, deep

ds, wide valleys lled with blooming owers, will showcase the best the arctic summer has to offer. This is a wildlife and landscape lovers paradise.

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Research in Action

Guests will have an opportunity to live and interact withresearchers and, under certain conditions, accompany them in teld. Evening programs will include regularly scheduled lecturesand presentations. Research conducted at the Torngat base camincludes marine ecology, climate change study, glaciology, wildland vegetation research, geology studies, and archeology.


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Hot air ballooning in the Arctic is the greatest ballooning that I have done in mylife, and I have done a lot of fantastic ballooning all over the world.

John Davidson, Professional Hot Air Balloon Pilot


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Yoga under the midnight sun

Experience and observe polar bears at eye-level in their natural habitat

Vast ords and the awe- inspiring Penny IceCap glaciers that ends abruptly in the sea

Dorset ruins, Inuit culture, blueberries andcrimson arctic sunsets

Fitness Focus: Yoga, Pilates, Stability Ball

Rejuvenation: 24 Hour Sunlight, Fresh Air,Natural Foods, Natures power, laughter

Spa: Natural Mineral based products

Wildlife Viewing

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Set on a pebble beach on an island, withheartyfood prepared by a private chef, thedining/lounge tent is a place to relax with your

fellowtrip members, it is big enough for theentire group to sit comfortably and eat, read,relax, share stories or look at the pictures you

took that day on your laptop. Afterwards, retireto your spacious tent, through large doors withample standingroom, wooden floors, raisedbeds (single or king), goose down duvets,electricity (when required), heaters, and otheramenities. We have perfected the art of aremote luxury tent-camp.

where we sleep


The services of highly qualied Inuit guides and staff leaders

All transportation throughout the trip

All accommodations from Qikiqtarjuaq 6 nights arctic safari-style upscale base camp

All meals from Qikiqtarjuaq


whats included


Applicabletaxesin additionunless indicated. TERMS & CONDITIONS:$2000depositrequiredattibooking.Fullpaymentdue90dayspriortodeparturedate. CANCELLATION TERMS: Outside90dayrefundofdepositless$500adminchargeisgiven.90to60dayspriortoa tripentitlesclienta 50%refudayspriortotripnorefundwillbeoffered.

y 1 Ottawa to Qikiqtarjuaqdepart Ottawa at 9:00am and head north toqtarjuaq which is on the southeastern coastline ofn Island and formerly known as Broughton Island.

m Qikiqtarjuaq we board our waiting boat and travelugh the many islands and stunning coastline of Bafnnd towards our summer base camp set outside one ofadas most stunning areas - Auyuittuq National Park.here, in the comfort of Arctic Kingdoms safari-stylee camp complete with a spa tub, that you will enjoyong days of the Arctic Summer and seemingly allt sunsets.

y 2 6m the pebble beach base camp you will experience

rue essence of the Arctic summer. The sunsnicence is a powerful force for nature as well asans. The time less teachings of yoga reect upon thiser and you will be invited each morning and evening

pend time with Elizabeth Clarke, a yoga teacher,ting the sun through a yoga practice. A relaxed andfortable environment ensues for beginners, as wellhose experienced with yoga. The sanctuary of themertime Arctic may bring your body and mind to a

ness of consciousness, a retreat from the constantsures of western living.

remainder of the day will be at natures discretion.erienced and professional Inuit guides will lead youreathtaking hikes of vast and daunting landscapes.

n these calm and serene vistas where one hopesncounter arctic hares, fox and perhaps even a polarr. Birds of imme nse beauty soar above both land ander waiting to be captured in your imagination. Marvelncient Thule and Dorset tent rings used hundredserhaps thousands of years ago while you picnic andn to the cultural stories of the Inuit people.

speckled icebergs and waters of the Arctic Ocean alsokon to be explored by kayak or dry-suit snorkeling.tle Bowhead whales may chance by for a brief

connection. Arctic Char teams in the sparkling riveralongside the camp for those who wish to test theirshing skills.

Spiritually these sights will nourish your personalconnection between nature and your being. To helpnourish the physical body, natural whole foods will bethoughtfully prepared. All the menus have been plannedwith the expert guidance of a holistic nutritionist andexecuted through the skills of a professional chef. Rich invitamins and minerals, the natural whole food meals shallbe presented as a tool for health, a chance to rejuvenateyour bodily systems. For those who wish to broadentheir knowledge on the role nutrition plays in building,cleansing and maintaining a strong and healthy body,casual and educational seminars on healthy eating willbe offered each day by the nutritionist. Let Elizabethexplain the history and natural goodness found in theblueberries you picked that very day. (Yes! There is freshfruit in the Arctic!)

Impromptu pilates and stability ball exercise classes willbe offered at various times during the week - developyour core while being energized by natures offerings. Inthe evening, before retiring to your down-lled mattress,enjoy the purity of the Arctic air while relaxing in the Spa.In the hot tub reect upon the days events in the warmand mineral-rich ocean water and gaze upon the midnightsun.

An expanded awareness awaits those who wish to

embrace it. Escape what has become normal in yourlife and embrace the sanctuary of Canadas north andsee what you nd out about yourself. Life should beexperienced, not just lived. Come and experience theArctic.

Day 7We return to Qikiqtarjuaq and board our ight back toIqaluit and onwards to Ottawa.

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The dives were some o my avourite dives ever...and not a small compliment eitherconsidering I have over 1000 dives. Outstanding! ~ T. M. - Saskatchewan, Canada


ARCTIC SAFARI

Immerse yoursel in this natural holistic Arcticescape and discover the pristine glaciers, islandsnd fords o Bafn Island - its beauty and your ownesigned and led by tness professionalElizabeth Clarke, thisone week retreat will have participant s seeking to connect

with the natural beauty of Bafn Island and also deepen theirawareness of their own conscious living.

h allour expeditions,weather,ice,and otherconditionswill dictateour dailyitinerary. Wildlifesightingsand certainactivities dependon favourableconditionsand cannotbe guaranteed.

PhotoCredit:ArcticKingdom

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Elizabeth Clarke BA, RHN, RYT, PTSA complete tness professional,Elizabeth Clarkee operates her owntness and wellness studio in NorthToronto. A registered yoga teacher,personal training specialist and a seniorfaculty member for the Canadian Schoolof Natural Nutrition, Liz is an inspirationalleader to those seeking optimal health.Liz has a natural afnity with natureand loves to connect with its energeticpathways.

Trip Length 7 Days

2012 Dates Aug 17-24

2013 Dates Aug 10-16

Price $7,895 dbl occupancy




Starting Community Qikiqtarjuaq, N U


Average Temperature +10C

All prices in

CAD dollars


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y 0

val in Ottawa. Overnight in hotel of yourice.

y 1

art Ottawa for Iqaluit by jet. Transfer planesQikiqtarjuaq. Fly over Auyuittuq National

k, keeping an eye out for Mt. Asgard and Mt.r with the worlds tallest vertical cliffs at over0ft. On arrival, transfer to local cruiser boatthread your way past small Arctic islands,

ching for polar bears as you pass, to yourcale base camp.

y 2-6

m the pebble beach base camp you willerience the true essence of the Arctic

mmer. Here is a sample of activities over therse of your stay:

is the ultimate time of year to view polarrs and bowhead whales from your base

ounded by islands and steep walled ords.ast trips weve seen more than 20 polar bearshe boat ride from Qikiqtarjuaq to base camp

ne!

vel by boat down the long and deep ordsuding Coronation and North Pangnirtung

d with sheer walls 1000s of feet high on

each side. Bowhead whales, the largest whalein Canadian waters, are known to frequent theopen waters about a 30 min boat ride from camp.

A day trip to Ashuyuk Pass in one of Canadasmost beautiful National Parks. You can hikeat the base of North Pangnirtung Fiord among

braided streams that ow from the pass.

Visit Dorset (Inuit ancestors) ruins about onehour boat ride south along Bafn Island.

Hike at the Penny Ice Cap glacier sweeping downinto Coronation Fiord.

Relax and absorb the long Arctic sunset hangingon the horizon. All this from your upscale basecamp near the most picturesque lakes, boulderstrewn rivers with the worlds purest water.

While in camp, pick blue berries, or try shing forArctic Char.

Day 7

Transfer back to Qikiqtarjuaq by boat, then take

a midmorning ight back to Iqaluit and ontoOttawa.

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We had a great time! We had a great guide introducing us to Inuit culture as well as wildlie. We enjoyedgetting to know our guides and their amily. The scenery is too amazing to capture in pictures. ~ D. H. - California, USA


Experience and observe polar bears at eye-level in their natural habitat

Bowhead whales spyhopping, nning andslapping their flukes sometimes metresaway

Vast ords and awe- inspiring Penny IceCap glaciers that end abruptly in the sea

Dorset ruins, Inuit culture, blue berries andcrimson arctic sunsets

wildlife viewing

boat cruising

hiking and kayaking

upscale tent camping

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activities

ARCTIC SAFARI

Pure White Polar Bearsrimson red sunsets, electric blue glaciersand purple exotic owers, make this a

journey colorful to the extreme

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Set on a pebble beach on an island, with

heartyfood prepared by a private chef, the

dining/lounge tent is a place to relax with yourfellowtrip members, it is big enough for theentire group to sit comfortably and eat, read,relax, share stories or look at the pictures youtook that day on your laptop. Afterwards, retireto your spacious tent, through large doors with

ample standingroom, wooden floors, raisedbeds (single or king), goose down duvets,electricity (when required), heaters, and otheramenities. We have perfected the art of aremote luxury tent-camp.

where we sleep



The services of highly qualied Inuit guides and staffleaders

All transportation throughout the trip All accommodations from Qikiqtarjuaq 6 nights arctic

safari-style upscale base camp

All meals from Qikiqtarjuaq


whats included Trip Length 7 Days2013 Dates Aug 16-22 & Aug 23-29

Price $7,895 dbl occupancy




Starting Community Qikiqtarjuaq, NU


Average Temperature +10C

All prCAD d


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Photo Credit: Richard Roth (with iPhone 4)

Thank you for a great trip through this winter wonderland. I am glad to have seen

the beauties of the north of which I had only seen pictures of before. I really

enjoyed the company of the Inuit guides and insights into their lives.

Dr. C. H. ~ Edmonton, Canada


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y 0

ve in Winnipeg and transfer to your local hotel.

y 1

art Winnipeg for Churchill. Transfer to your waiting

t plane for the transfer to your remote tundra

bou base camp. En route to camp we should get

e excellent aerial views of the migrating caribou

. Arrival should be around 1PM at the base camp.

nd the day in camp, and explore the tundra with

r Inuit guides. With any luck we should have caribou

t at our doorstep!

y 2-6

trips by boat or by ATV onto the tundra to locate

bou. Caribou will be found in long ribbons crossing

s, lakes and large tracts of open tundra. We will use

ts to travel up the lakes and rivers that surround

base camp to search for the caribou crossings

day. There should be opportunities to witness

her caribou with calves, large male caribou with

t racks that are at their peak condition and size.

ded by local Inuit guides who have hunted and

ived off the caribou for 1000s of years, we can

ch as they track, and follow the caribou for the best

photography opportunities. We will also conduct

short hikes on the colourful tundra. In most cases,

the caribou are not startled by our presence and will

approach on their own out of curiosity where we are

close enough that we can listen to them breathe and

look directly into their eyes.

During your time here, we should also have a chance

of seeing muskox, arctic wolf, and arctic fox. If we are

lucky, this is also the home of black bears and we may

see one or more. Wolverines are also possible.

The prime northern lights band is at 60 degrees

latitude. The base camp, situated on the beach of a

fresh water lake, sits directly beneath this main band of

northern lights occurrences giving us a high probability

of seeing them nightly.

Day 7We will have the morning for one last caribou photography

opportunity. The oat plane will arrive shortly after noon

and we will transfer back to Churchill. From there we will

y back to Winnipeg, arriving in the early evening. Extra

days in Arviat or Winnipeg can be arranged by request.

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Some days we could just sit on our lawn chairs and just watch the caribou go right by us. Ill never orget it.~ J. L, Quebec, Canada

(Group Size 8 persons maximum)

ARCTIC SAFARI

utumn Colours, Caribou and Northern LightsCaribou migrating photographed from the air and at eye-vel on the ground, combined with blazing autumn colours

and shimmering northern lights.


Astonishing aerial view of the Qamanirjuaqcaribou herd of over 400 thousand strong

Sit amongst the autumn tundra colours andphotograph caribou only meters away

Dazzling Northern lights at night

Wildlife Photography

Short Hikes

Boating

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Remote land base camp

We aim to make your Arctic experienc e ascomfortable as possible with all the amenities ofhome despite being in some of the most remotefrontier territory in the world. Inspired by safaricamps, we bring the ultimate in comfort to the

Arctic to maximize your enjoyment of it.

After being on the land on a day trip, coming backto the safari-inspired base camp is a pleasurableexperience . Set directly on the shoreline of afreshwater lake, with hot food prepared by aprivate chef, the dining/lounge tent is a place torelax with your fellow trip members, trade stories,look at pictures just taken that day immediatelyon your laptops in a warm, dry environment.Afterwards, retire to your spacious warm tent,through large door ways with ample standingroom. Rel ax and place your head on pillowswhile stretching out on the raised beds withdown-lled sleeping bags. We have perfectedthe art of a remote camp with all the amenities ofhome. It is your Arctic home away from home.

where we sleep

The services of a highly qualied Staff Escort and localInuit Guides

All transportation to/from and the tundra base campincluding private oatplane to/from Churchill

All accommodations from Churchill -6 nights arctic safari-style base camp

All meals from Churchill

Hotel transfers in Churchill

All excursions from the Lodge

whats included

e of the greatest herds of animals outside of Africa, themanirjuaq caribou herd of over 400,000 situated on the tundra

western Hudson Bay is the largest herd of caribou in Canada.e annual autumn caribou migration spreads out over thearrenlands of Nunavut, with the reward of autumn colours of thendra - crimson reds, vibrant yellows and shimmering oranges asackdrop to caribou with full antler racks walking within meters

of you day after day. This is an experience you will never forget.From Inuit guides who know the traditional migration corridors

of the caribou, shimmering northern lights in the evening, to thesilence of the tundra broken by passing caribou, this autumn Arcticphotography safari will surprise and delight at every step. Thisuniquely Canadian safari is suitable for adventurous families as wellas the professional photographer.

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Flytothesafaricamponthetundrabyprivateplane

Trip Length 7 Days

2012 Dates Sept 5-11

2013 Dates Sept 6-12

Price $ 6,950 +5%GST

SGL Supplement NA

Air Package$ 2,980 includes tax and fees.Includes Winnipeg to Arviat and private oatcharterto camp/return


Starting Community Churchill, MB


Average Temperature 10 C to 20C

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val in Winnipeg. Overnight in hotel of yourice.

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art Winnipeg for Churchill. On arrival transfer

our private charter for a 40-min ight to theat Polar Bear Cabins your home for 5 days.

is halfway between Churchill and Arviat onHudson Bay Coast, just south of the mightyini River and right among Polar Bear Alley.e we live, observe and photograph theseat, white bears as they wait for both the riverthe Hudson Bay coast to freeze for the winter.

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ar Bear observation, up-close photography,king and Northern Lights. Our Inuit guides

accompany you throughout your visit. Theye lived among polar bears for generations

developed an intricate understanding ofw to stay safe in their presence. You will have

freedom to trek beyond the cabin complex,approach bears from the ground for up

close viewing and photography. Often the bearsare friendly, in good spirits and will not approach.At times a curious bear may come towards us,but our guides will ensure we are always a safedistance.

In the evenings we will stare wide-eyed at theintense Northern Lights dancing overhead.

Day 5

We will have the morning to continue observingpolar bears, arctic fox and arctic hare before ournoon departure for Churchill on our private plane.

From Churchill well transfer to the scheduledight back to Winnipeg, arriving in the lateevening. Here well say goodbye to our fellowgroup members. We suggest you overnight in

Winnipeg.

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here wasnt a day that went by where we didnt see a Polar Bear. These magnifcent creatures, inheir territory, in the stillness o the Tundra. The act that youre standing there, on the Tundra, andPolar Bear and her cub are pacing, slowly, gently up and down rom about 20 eet rom you you

ant come to terms with what youre seeing its exciting down to the fngertips.~ Terry and Carl F., Vancouver Island, Canada


Be the rst to live where the polar bearsroam. 24-7 viewing from the new ArviatPolar Bear Cabins

Remote and rustic. The most authenticpolar bear viewing in the world

Day hike for on the ground, eye-to-eyephotographic encounters with polar bears

Shimmering northern lights

Highly personal polar bear encounters:A group size of 6 to 8 guests allows forthe most personal polar bear viewingexperience

polar bear viewing

day hikes with guides

northern lights observation

use of ATVs for ground excursions

lie defning moments

activities

ARCTIC SAFARI

Polar Bears and Northern LightsAt only 6 guests, this is an intimate polar bear viewing

xperience like none other. Fly by private plane directly intoe heart of the Hudson Bay polar bear migration path. From

ur comfortable cabin and beyond, enjoy up-close polar bearwing and unprecedented access. At night watch the vibrant

northern lights dance overhead.

Rugged and remote cabin complex onthe shores o Hudson Bay

Safe and secure. Directly in the heart of polarbear country. Guests will enjoy one of fourheated sleeping cabins for 2 persons each

complete with private bathroom. Sharedshower facilities. Enjoy meals prepared by aprofessional chef from the dining/lounge cabin

complete with replace, lounge chairs andlarge observation windows overlooking themagnicent Hudson Bay and passing polarbears. This small and intimate and privatecomplex allows for a maximum of 8 guests.There is no more intimate and personal polarbear viewing experience as this.

where we sleep

Rustic,yetcozypolarbearproofcabins

The services of highly qualied Inuit guides and staffleaders

All transportation for the trip duration includingcharter ight to/from polar bear cabins from Churchill

4 nights in Polar Bear cabin complex

All meals while at the Arviat Polar Bear complex.

Winnipeg hotels, transfers and meals not included.

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detailsTrip Length 5 Days

2012 Dates Oct2327,Oct2731,Oct31-Nov4&Nov4-N

2013 Dates Oct 22-26, Oct 26-30, Oct 30-Nov 03, No07, Nov 07-11, Nov 11-15, Nov 15-19

Price $7,600



Starting Community Churchill, Manitoba


Average Temperature Oct -5C / Nov -15C

All CAD




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oto Credit: Tom isott

We went to Nunavut to see Polar Bears, but ended up falling in love with the Tundra as well.

We ate berries that hugged the Tundra, discovered mushrooms in the middle of elds, heardthe eerie sound of whipping winds grazing the Tundra, and when the sun came out, you were

standing in a eld of dazzling diamond sparkles in the snow. Nunavut is a place that takes your

heart easily. It demands respect, this unforgiving, harsh land . And yet its so incrediblyinviting, so heartbreakingly beautiful.

Terry and Carl F, Vancouver Island, Canad


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The Torngat Mountains of Labrador are absolutely wild and have been

described by past guests as the most beautiful place in the world!

Towering over 1,600 meters high, ords slash into them for miles and in

this dramatic landscape, polar bears and black bears patrol the territory

while icebergs drift south from Greenland. From Nain, Labrador we make

our way north meandering in out of jaw dropping ords up the Labrador

coast, until we reach the apex of the Ungava peninsula the Button Islands

, crossing the Hudson Strait before we explore the Lower Savage Islands

before ending in Kimmirut on Bafn Island.

Discover the beauty of Greenlands wild side from the capital of Greenland

Nuuk and on to the western side of Greenland to Kulusuk.Sail south from

Greenlands capital of Nuuk, to the Islands verdant southern shores. Here

there are lush mountains, hot springs, rare minerals and Viking ruins left by

the Norseman who disappeared 500 years ago. Icebergs, ords, Norseman

legends, colourful villages, the worlds larges walrus populations, whales

and staggering mountains Greenland wild side is yours to discover

virtually on your own.

Explore the coastline, villages and stunning scenery and wildlife ofLabrador (Torngat Mountains), Bafn Island and Greenland on a scheduleddeparture with only 10 guests, or charter it for your group or family. Fromour exquisitely refurbished 116 expedition vessel with ve large staterooms,queen size beds, private head and shower, sauna, a mahogany woodpaneled grand saloon with replace and piano it is the epitome of arcticexploration renement.

te: July 12-22, 2013ration: 11 daysce: $12,950.00 (+ 13% HST)

aterooms: 5 (all with private bath & shower)ax guests: 10

2012 Dates: July 30 Aug 08, 20122013 Dates: July 29 Aug 7, 2013Duration: 10 daysPrice: $12,450 (tax included)

Staterooms: 5 (all with private bath & shower)Max Guests: 10

Torngat Mountains WildLabrador & Bafn Island ExplorerNain, Labrador - Torngat Mountains - Button Islands

Lower Savage Islands - Kimmirut (Bafn Island)

The Lure o GreenlandsWild Side SaariNuuk to Kulusuk, Greenland


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North Pole - 90 degrees north.Be one of only 250 people to stand at the top of the world in 2013.

Your 128 passenger icebreaker ship, 50 Years of Victory, will take you to a part of the world more

commonly associated with fairy tales and folklore the North Pole! Crushing through multi-

year pack ice, the journey can take as long as a week, which only helps to heighten the level of

excitement. Celebrate with champagne upon your arrival and soar high above the entire Earth

on an optional hot air balloon ride.

Antarctica Private Expedition CruisingThe best of private adventure yachting to the Antarctic, for the ultimate in choice and exibility, choose and design your Antarctic Adventure

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Short on time, or dont want to cross the infamous Drake Passage? To visit the Antarctic in only a week or two, it is possible to y into a

scientic base on the Shetland Islands. Your sail boat or motor yacht will be waiting to allow your group to spend the entire time in the

Antarctic around the islands, icebergs and wildlife. When to go: October to March.

Jun 19 - Jul 02, 2013 50 Years of Victory Expedition Ship $23,995 - $34,995 USD

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Venture with us through the famed Northwest Passage! The epic quest for a northern route west to silk and spice producing Asia occupied some

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