Arctic - Narwhal and Polar Bear Floe Edge Adventure

Imagine yourself under the vast and silent skies of the high Arctic with the warm glow of the evening 24 hour sun bathing passing icebergs in a warm glow as beluga and narwhal whales pass by your safari style ice camp almost within arms reach . Kayak amongst floating ice bits, watch whales, observe polar bears eye to eye amongst the jumbled pack ice that they favour as their natural habitat, and enjoy only the finest cuisine one can have in the Arctic. From Inuit guides, abundance of animals, purely jaw dropping panorama's at every turn, this Arctic adventure captures the ultimate essence of getting up close and personal with all it has to offer.

Nestled between the majestic mountains of north Baffin Island and Bylot Island - Sirmilik National Park, experience abundant wildlife that congregates along the ice floe edge that only a few have seen. The spring floe edge is a fascinating eco-system where wildlife thrives. During this time in spring, wildlife gathers at the floe-edge and there exists the chance to see pods of narwhal resting only meters from the edge - their misty breathe sparkling in the 24 hour sun. In addition you'll have a good chance of seeing polar bears, a variety of species of seals, an incredible variety of sea birds including thick billed Murre, Kittiwake, Guillemot, Ivory Gull, along with many other species of gull. Bowhead and Beluga also frequent this area.

A senior Inuit guide will explain the traditional ways of Inuit life over five days as you embark on a journey of discovery of the arctic, the abundant wildlife and its beauty. Hiking on the land, breaking icicles off of glaciers, gazing up at thousands of birds at the nearby bird cliffs, and drinking glacier melt-water on day excursion are just a few of the activities that you can participate in.

For the more adventurous, a snorkeling option is available to attempt to swim with the narwhal. These inquisitive whales often curiously approach snorkelers, swimming to within 3 meters underneath, while on their backs - take a quick look - almost saying 'hello' and circling below and away. It is a moment of joy and exhilaration none shall soon forget.

Expedition Highlights

· Observe the king of the Arctic - the polar bear eye to eye in their natural habitat.
· View a vast array of wildlife at the floe edge from on their annual migration such as pods of the mystical Narwhal with it's tusk feed along the floe edge, bowhead whales, walrus and polar bears.
· Kayak at the floe edge amongst floating ice, watching Arctic life unfold around you
· Settle into a high-end safari-style tented base camp on the sea ice
· Hike on Bylot island and see an old whaling station, remains of a shipwreck, Inuit tent rings, flowering spring fauna
· Touch and climb icebergs or even drink from glacier melt water flowing into the sea
· Visit the Bylot Island bird cliffs with 20,000+ birds
· Enjoy tea made of melt-water from hundreds of year old ice bergs along the route

Operated by Arctic Kingdom

Departures: April, May, June

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