Floe Edge
Located in one of the most remote places on the planet under, we will take you to a place where the sun shines all day and night, that has less than 400 people between you and the North Pole. Actually, between you and Russia. The land is raw and reminds one of the very early part of our planet’s development. The pristine views of the ice, land, ocean and sky will fill you with a sense of awe and can make you feel tiny on our wonderful world.
Ice, Ocean and Sky! The Arctic Circle Experience where you see wildlife that is truly free. You will ask yourself, “has this animal or bird ever seen a human?” Polar Bears, Narwhal, Walrus, Seals, Beluga, Bow Head Whale, Orca, Ivory Gull, and many more are regular visitors to the Floe Edge. Humans are not. Most of the mammals do not migrate south but live year-round in the Arctic. While most of the birds do migrate south in the winter months, some stay year-round such as the Raven and Ivory Gull. Polar Bears are not threatened, so far, in the Arctic Circle and must be respected. They will hunt you and look at you as a meal.
We recommend this trip for photographers, wildlife enthusiasts, naturalists, urbanites, bird watchers, open-minded and people that want to learn other cultures, etc.
We do not recommend this trip to vegans, vegetarians, closed-minded, or people with low tolerance of cultural differences, etc.
Summary
Location: Admiralty Inlet up to Lancaster Sound
Length: 4, 7 or 10 Days, Custom trips are available.
Available Dates & Costs:
- May and June. Late June may not be available depending on weather and ice conditions.
- Accurate price is available in the “Book Now” feature
Costs to do not include flights to and from Arctic Bay, Nunavut Canada. Canadian North is the Carrier that will be used for your flight; https://canadiannorth.com/plan_your_trip/flight-schedule/
Highlights
- Travel by Snow Machine, Qamatiik and Iglutuk.
- Sleep comfortably on the Ice
- Daily safari to the floe edge when wind and weather permit.
- Birding
- We are not a fixed schedule/tour operator. Discuss with your fellow guests and guide any modifications you would like to experience during the tour.
Location
Itinerary
safety meeting at the office, equipment check and travel to base camp
on a Qamatiik behind a snow machine, safari daily to the floe edge
Cultural event after shower at the office or Hotel.
Shopping and departure home.
Note: Sirmalik National Park Area only not into the park itself, Mountain Climbing is at an easy level
What's Included
Everything once you land in Arctic Bay until it’s time to go home.
Guides
Arctic Bay Adventures Ltd. is Inuit guides only.
Accommodation
This is a camping tour. Possibly the last night will be in Arctic Bay
Meals
Breakfast, lunch, snack, dinner.
Expedition Equipment
- Base camp: generators, bathroom, kitchen/group tents, cooking stoves, dishes, utensils
- Transportation; Snow machine, Qamatiik and Iglutuk.
- Sleeping tents, sleeping bags, cots or mattresses
Safety Equipment
Including – First aid, repair kits, Starlink, inReach devices, and armed Bear Watch.
Price All prices are $CDN
4 Day;
1 Person – $8,000
2 People – $7,850
3 People – $7,700
4 People – $7,550
5 People – $7,400
6 People – $7,250
7 People – $7,100
8 People – $6,162.50 (Basically One Free Spot)
7 Day;
1 Person – $12,300
2 People – $12,000
3 People – $11,700
4 People – $11,400
5 People – $11,100
6 People – $10,800
7 People – $10,500
8 People – $9,062.50 (Basically One Free Spot)
10 Day;
1 Person – $15,500
2 People – $15,000
3 People – $14,500
4 People – $14,000
5 People – $13,500
6 People – $13,000
7 People – $12,500
8 People – $10,687.50 (Basically One Free Spot)