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Ultra 11 Day Winter Package

Discover the wonders of the Arctic Ocean, witness the mesmerizing aurora borealis far from city lights, and embark on thrilling adventures with dog sledding, snowmobiling, and snowshoeing along breathtaking scenic trails!

Day 1: We will meet you at the airport and shuttle you to the Arctic Chalet where you will check into your cozy cabin. Afterwards we’ll take you into town for grocery shopping.

Day 2: After breakfast in your room, we will give you an interesting tour of Inuvik where you will learn about the people, the land, the climate, building methods and much more. After lunch we will take you to the kennels to meet our beautiful white huskies and introduce you to dog sledding at its best.

Day 3: We will go out again with the dogs for a dog sled tour that takes you across lakes and through scenic forests and creeks. You will experience a delightful time with our beautiful huskies as you travel through the pristine countryside. At Picnic Lake we will serve a hot lunch around a campfire and spend an hour or more there while the huskies relax and pose for pictures. This is a good way to photograph the dogs up close and enjoy interacting with them individually after lunch.

Day 4: At 10 am you will start your full day trip to Tuktoyaktuk and the Arctic Ocean and get a cultural side. Once you arrive in Tuk we will give you a village tour and include a stop at the Arctic Ocean so you can walk on the frozen water. A beautiful Arctic Ocean Certificate is included. The cultural side tour includes a visit of an
Inuit home where the host will serve you a traditional lunch. You will get to see Inuit clothing and discuss the Inuit lifestyle and wildlife.

Day 5: Today we will drive the ice road right across the Mackenzie River Delta to the little village of Aklavik and do a little exploring in the area. If you watch carefully, you might see a lynx in the willows next to the road.

Day 6: This is your day to relax around our property and enjoy our walking trails. We will arrange a courtesy car for you if you want to drive into town by yourself.

Day 7: This afternoon we will travel by snowmobile to our remote and secluded loon cabin that is surrounded by beautiful hills overlooking a lake. The ride out takes about an hour. This cabin is off the grid, but very comfortable with warm bedding and an indoor toilet! Dinner, breakfast and lunch are provided. Snacks and hot drinks are available at anytime. Tonight, you can look for the Aurora Borealis away from all artificial lights.

Day 8: In the morning you can accompany Judi and Yannik, her trusty Husky boy, for some snowshoeing on a scenic trail or enjoy reading some northern books in front of the relaxing wood stove in the cabin. After lunch we will prepare for the trip back to the Arctic Chalet by snowmobile.

Day 9: The mountains are calling! We will drive to the Richardson Mountains and cross the Yukon border to the Arctic Circle crossing. Then on to Eagle plains where we will have dinner and stay the night. The drive will be about 6-7 hours and we’ll have the opportunity to stop for pictures along the way.

Day 10: We will take our time driving back through the mountains and do some walking or snowshoeing in this beautiful remote wilderness. Day 11: This morning we will take you to town for some last-minute souvenir shopping before your shuttle to the airport and your flight back to Whitehorse. Bon Voyage!

Note:

  • Meals are not included at the Arctic Chalet or on the tour to Tuk, but your cabin will have a kitchen where you can prepare and cook your own food.
  • We will take you to the grocery store whenever you like.
  • We can modify or customize this package to suit your interests if you have any other ideas or prefer to repeat any of the above activities.
  • Please contact us for more information.

Dempster Highway Tour

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The Dempster Highway is one of North America’s Top Ten Drives!

Our package tours start and end in Dawson City. Flights between Dawson City and Whitehorse can be added on to your package. You will most likely travel with Olav, an experienced guide, who has lived and worked in the Arctic, has driven the highway for the past 40 years and has a wealth of knowledge about the Dempster. On this trip you will travel by road on the Dempster Highway and on the Inuvik Tuktoyaktuk Highway all the way to the Arctic Ocean and then fly back to Dawson City.

Day 1: Dawson City to Eagle Plains

Your driver will meet you at your hotel, campground or at the airport this morning and then you will start your drive up the Dempster Highway. Today you will see the Tombstone, Ogilvie Mountains and continue on to Eagle Plains, the half-way point on the Dempster Highway where you will spend the night. There will be time to stop and take pictures at inspiring viewpoints periodically during the drive. A restaurant is available at Eagle Plains Hotel. The usual arrival time is 5-6 pm.

Day 2: Eagle Plains to Inuvik

Today you will travel on to the Arctic Circle Crossing where you will have the chance to walk around and take some pictures at the sign with a spectacular backdrop of the mountains. We will spend
most of our time in the beautiful Richardson Mountains looking for wildlife and taking in the spectacular scenery of this remote wilderness. We will cross the Peel River and the Mackenzie River by ferry boat. You will continue your drive on to Inuvik where you will spend the next 2 nights in a comfortable full-service cabin unit or in a hotel in town if we are booked up when you sign up.

Day 3: Inuvik to Tuktoyaktuk and back to Inuvik

Today we will drive you on the Inuvik Tuktoyaktuk Highway all the way to the Arctic Ocean and back to Inuvik. You will receive a nice Arctic Ocean certificate. Upon arrival in Tuk you’ll get a tour of the Inuvialuit village and we’ll include a stop at the Arctic Ocean for a dip or a swim and show you the almost worlds largest pingo. If you would like to add on the 2-hr cultural home visit with elders in Tuk which includes a traditional lunch and a discussion about the Inuit lifestyle and wildlife, please let us know. The minimum requirement is 4 people at $200.

Day 4: Fly from Inuvik back to Dawson City

Today you will check out of your room and we will drive you to the airport for your flight back to Dawson City. Bon Voyage! It was a pleasure to share this Arctic experience with you.

Note:

  • Tour groups usually range from 2 to 6 people but we can also take larger groups.
  • The single traveler supplement is $500.
  • No meals or snacks are included in this package.
  • The package is also available with start in Inuvik if the dates align with the airline schedule.
  • We can customize this package to suit your interests (more nights at the Arctic Chalet, Summer dog mushing, drive both ways…)
  • Take a look at our website for more detailed information.

5 Day Arctic Variety Package

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Discover the wonders of the Arctic Ocean, witness the mesmerizing aurora borealis far from city lights, and embark on thrilling adventures with dog sledding, snowmobiling, and snowshoeing along breathtaking scenic trails!

Sunday: We will meet you at the airport and shuttle you to the Arctic Chalet where you will check into your cozy cabin, followed by a tour of the town of Inuvik which will include a short drive on the Mackenzie River ice road. On this tour you get lots of
information from your guide about the people, the land, aboriginal land claim agreements, the climate, building methods, the water, heat and sewer systems that make such a town work in this extreme environment, and much more.

Monday: After breakfast in your room, we will take you on a fun dog sled tour out into the Mackenzie Delta. This tour takes you across lakes and through scenic forests and creeks. You will experience a delightful time with our beautiful huskies as you travel through the pristine countryside. At Picnic Lake we will serve a hot lunch around a campfire and spend an hour or more there while the huskies relax and pose for pictures. This is a good way to photograph the dogs up close and enjoy interacting with them individually after lunch.

Tuesday: Today you will drive a snowmobile to the Arctic Loon Cabin on a guided overnight tour to our secluded outpost cabin a little way out of town located in some beautiful hills above a lake. The drive out is only about one hour. This cabin is off the grid, but very comfortable with warm bedding and an indoor toilet! Dinner, breakfast and lunch are provided. Snacks and hot drinks are available at anytime. Tonight, you can look for the Aurora Borealis away from all artificial lights.

Wednesday: In the morning you can accompany Judi and Yannik, her trusty Husky boy, for some snowshoeing on a scenic trail or enjoy reading some northern books in front of the relaxing wood stove in the cabin. After lunch we will prepare for the trip back to
the Arctic Chalet by snowmobile.

Thursday: Today we will take you to the Arctic Ocean and explore the hamlet of Tuktoyaktuk. There is a lot of knowledge to be gained when you take a road tour with our guide explaining what you are seeing. Once you arrive in Tuk we will give you a village
tour and include a stop at the Arctic Ocean so you can walk on the frozen water. A beautiful Arctic Ocean Certificate is included. There might be the option to add on a cultural side tour that includes a visit of an Inuit home where the host will serve you a traditional lunch. You will get to see Inuit clothing and discuss the Inuit lifestyle and wildlife. The minimum requirement for the side tour is 4 people at $200.

Friday: Today you check out and we will take you to the airport to see you off. We enjoyed having you at the Arctic Chalet and showing you our home town.

Note:

  • Meals are not included at the Arctic Chalet or on the tour to Tuk,
    but your cabin will have a kitchen where you can prepare and
    cook your own food. We will take you to the grocery store
    whenever you like.
  • We do not include Saturdays in any of our tour packages.
    Otherwise, our dates are quite flexible and we can modify or
    customize a package to suit your interests (more dogsledding,
    longer ice road tour, short drive on the Dempster Highway, more
    nights at the Arctic Chalet, …)

Great Northern Adventure Signature Package

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Day 1

Meet your guide at the airport in Inuvik, collect your bags and start your adventure. You will experience a town tour of Inuvik, learning about the Northern community before we take you on a scenic ride along the Inuvik-Aklavik ice road to the small community of Aklavik. After a town tour of Aklavik, we will bring you to your traditional accommodation at the Okpik Arctic Village for the evening where you join your local guide and Village inhabitants in the tipi, cabin or igloo for dinner.

Meals: Dinner, snacks
Accommodation: Traditional

Day 2

Start off your morning at the Village with breakfast in the cabin. After breakfast, your local guide will give you a tour of the Village. During your tour you’ll have the opportunity to take part and experience how we live off the land through mixing traditional knowledge, modern technology and traditional activities. Join us dog sledding, while you learn how to ready the dogs and mush your own team. After a traditional lunch, we will take you back to Inuvik. You will have plenty of time to enjoy the majestic scenery and take photos. This is your free evening to explore the magic of Inuvik and all it has to offer.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: B&B with shared bathroom or hotel for an additional cost

Day 3

Travel the brand new Inuvik-Tuktoyaktuk Highway from Inuvik to the coastal community of Tuk (local name) on the brand new and only highway to the Arctic Ocean. Your local guide will share stories and history of the area, pointing out local landmarks and other points of interest including the Lady of Lourdes Schooner, traditional sod House, local churches, Distant Early Warning Site, Trans Canada Trailhead site. After your Tuk tour, you will receive a cultural tasting where you get to enjoy lunch at the famous Grandma’s Kitchen with us, and you will have some time to explore Tuktoyaktuk by foot, enjoying everything the hamlet has to offer. After 3 to 4 hours in
Tuktoyaktuk you will return down the Inuvik-Tuktoyaktuk Highway back to Inuvik.

Meals: Lunch (bagged lunch if restaurant not available), snacks
Accommodation: B&B with shared bathroom or hotel for an additional cost. Tuktoyaktuk town tour provided by Steen Enterprises.

Day 4

Get ready for a drive down the Dempster Highway! We will venture along the tundra/taiga from Inuvik towards Eagle Plains. Along the drive, we will stop in Tsiigehtchic and Fort McPherson where we visit the grave site of the Lost Patrol and also go across the Mackenzie and Peel River. Other opportunities to get out and enjoy the views include the NWT/Yukon border as well as the Arctic Circle.

Meals: Bagged lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Eagle Plains Hotel

Day 5

A fresh Arctic morning! You’ll depart Eagle Plains along the Dempster Highway with breathtaking views of the Ogilvie and Richardson Mountains and a stop at the beautiful Tombstone Territorial Park to immerse yourself in the unique wilderness! Explore rugged peaks, permafrost land forms, all of which are an integral part of the rich First Nation culture. You will arrive in Dawson City, Yukon in the evening, when the city erupts with energy. Visit any of the local saloons and great restaurants.

Meals: Bagged lunch, snacks

Town of Inuvik

Inuvik is located 200km North of the Arctic Circle, on the East Cannel of the incredible ecosystem that is the Mackenzie Delta. We are located within the Taiga Forest just south of the treeline and Arctic Tundra. Inuvik acts as the gateway to the Western Arctic as the Mackenzie River, Dempster Highway and Inuvik-Tuktoyaktuk Highway connect our smaller communities in Summer and Winter.

Our community thrives on the land, nature and culture as Inuvik is the traditional land of the Inuvialuit, Gwich’in and Metis people, complimented by a variety of non-Indigenous people who have made Inuvik home. Our residents still earn their living by hunting, trapping and fishing on the land but most are employed in Government and Indigenous Offices dedicated to enhancing the Arctic in transportation, construction, energy and tourism.

In Summer the town buzzes with activity as we radiate with the excitement of the Midnight Sun. An influx of dusty campervans and trucks come through Inuvik after driving the Dempster Highway, passing the Arctic Circle and admiring the Arctic Flora & Fauna looking for further adventure on Inuvik’s doorstep. Canoeing, fishing, hiking and cycling are favorites in the Summer months, as the 24-hour sun keeps us energized.

Spring, Summer and Fall are short here in Inuvik, but Winter offers a variety of experiences under the Noon Moon. Snowmobiling is one of Inuvik’s favorite winter activities with 10,000 kilometers of Delta channels to explore. If you prefer to be on your feet, there’s snowshoeing, winter camping, cross-country skiing and ice fishing. Watch the skies light up at nighttime with the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights), although the locals say that Inuvik is so far North that you must look South to see them.