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Tuktut Nogait National Park Hiking Tour
Canada Hiking Adventures above the Arctic Circle |
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Tuktut Nogait offers unprecedented opportunities for backcountry enthusiasts to experience the arctic. The expansive, open landscape is ideal for hiking and wildlife viewing. It consists largely of vast expanses of tundra, broadly rolling uplands and lowlands, deep canyons, stunning waterfalls and crystal clear rivers.
A wide variety of mammals are found in the park, including caribou, muskoxen, grizzly bears, wolves, red foxes, wolverines, arctic ground squirrels and collared lemmings. The park encompasses most of the core calving, and post-calving grounds of the Bluenose West caribou herd.
Tuktut Nogait is a major breeding and nesting ground for a wide variety of migratory birds. Raptors such as peregrine falcons, rough legged hawks, gyrfalcons and golden eagles nest along the steep walls of the river canyons.
Evidence of Tuktut Nogait’s rich cultural history is widespread. Visitors have a good chance of encountering some of these sites, especially when travelling along the river corridors. Tent rings, caches, rock alignments, meat drying areas and hunting blinds can all be observed.
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Day 00
Arrival in Inuvik. |
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Day 01
We will fly to the small traditional hunting and fishing community of Paulatuk. From here we will charter a flight into Tuktut Nogait. Our first camp will be a short distance from our landing.
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Day 02-08
Our plan is to follow the Hornaday River and valley north towards the Arctic Ocean. We have factored in a couple of layover days where we can explore the rich natural scape at leisure. There will be many highlights during our hike. LaRonciere Falls is one of the most spectacular, over 20 m high. Canyon walls, interesting rock formations, waterfalls, rapids, tundra, beautiful clear lakes, rivers and creeks, meadows with wildflowers will all form part of our exploration. The park features endless breathtaking vistas and photograhic opportunities.
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Day 09
Arrival back in Paulatuk. We will enjoy a traditional meal. The community is noted for its local carvers and artists. This would be an excellent opportunity to take back a momento of the arctic.
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Day 09
Flight back to Inuvik and connecting to Whitehorse and home.
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RATES IN CAD$
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Adult
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Per Person
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$3590.00
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TOUR DEPARTURES
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- Air Transportation to Paulatuk
- Charter Flight to Tuktut Nogait
- Camping Equipment
- Camping Fees
- Meals while on backpacking trip
- Snack/beverages on expeditions
- Satellite phone
- Expert wilderness guide
- Group / Kitchen Equipment
- First Aid & Safety Equipment
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