Narwhal and Polar Bear Safari
Starting from USD 15903.95
A uniquely wild safari giving you the opportunity to spot polar bears in their natural habitat as well as beluga, narwhal and bowhead whales in Arctic Canada.
- Duration8 days
- Group Size1 to 15
- Difficulty
- Season
Narwhal and Polar Bear Safari
Experience the High Arctic by spending time at the floe edge - view polar bears, narwhal and icebergs under the midnight sun, travel to the northern reaches of Baffin Island where the sea ice meets the open water, and watch as marine mammals and other wildlife congregate at the floe edge – also known as the “line of life”.Guided by Inuit and travelling in small groups of just 8 – 16 travellers, journey to the floe edge for days of discovery, possible narwhal watching and the chance to see a variety of seabirds, polar bears, seals and possibly beluga and bowhead whales. If you are lucky enough to encounter narwhal, they may appear in pods from one to hundreds as they rest and feed just metres from the floe edge.Perfect for families, first-time visitors to the Arctic, and also professional photographers looking for the ultimate floe edge experience, watching narwhal, and chance to see polar bears in the wild.
- This is a specialist-led small group departure with a group size of 8 -16.
- Charter flights from Ottawa to Pond Inlet are included in the price of the safari.
- Please note – we recommend arriving into Ottawa the day before if you are renting a polar clothing package to ensure you can try everything on and make sure it fits.
- An optional Polar Clothing Package is also available for purchase (approximately £455).
What makes this trip extraordinary?
- Explore the Arctic wilderness by snowmobile and qamutik
- Watch hunting polar bears, seals, walrus and beluga
- Observe the tusked narwhal as they swim and feed near the floe edge
- Camp just a few kilometres from the floe edge.
- Witness the 24-hour daylight of the Midnight Sun in the early Arctic summer
The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance
Whats included in this tour Items that are covered in the cost of tour price.
Whats not included in this tour Items that are covered in the cost of tour price.
Accomodation
- Arctic Haven Wilderness Lodge
- Arctic Safari Camp
- Arctic Watch Wilderness Lodge
- Arviat Polar Bear Cabins
- Dymond Lake Lodge
- Seal River Heritage Lodge
Medical Kit Required
Refund
Life is unpredictable and we understand that sometimes you have to cancel or change your trip dates and it is our endeavor to make it as easy as possible for you. However, please understand that we plan everything including guide fees, permits, accommodation, and ration in advance. Therefore, any cancellation means inconvenience and certain losses to the people involved in various stages of the program. Keeping that in mind, our cancellation charges are as below,
- Cancellations prior to 30 days from the start of the event: Full refund as cash.
- Cancellations between 30 days and 15 days to the start of the event: 50 % refund as cash.
- Cancellations less than 15 days to the start of the event: No refund.
- Cancellations will be accepted only by email.
Note: We reserve the right to cancel a program before departure in the event of logistical problems arising due to natural calamities, strikes, wars or any other circumstances that make the event inadvisable. In this case, we will refund 50% of the event fees.
