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Arctic Wolf & Wildlife Observation - 8 Days
Nunavut's Arctic Region, Thelon Wildlife Sanctuary, Upper Thelon River
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Join us this Arctic spring on the magnificent tundra of the upper Thelon River for a wonderful Arctic wildlife & naturalist adventure under the midnight sun!
Wild wolves remain one of the world's most intelligent and elusive creatures. Following centuries of persecution, hunting, and even sanctioned poisoning by trappers, ranchers and intolerant Governments throughout the world - the wilds of Northern Canada remain one of the last strongholds - and even here wolves rightfully tend to be shy of humans and their activities.
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Itinerary:
We are proud to boast that we are one of the only companies anywhere that offers a high degree of success to encounter wild wolves in their natural habitat. We accomplish this without the use of any artificial means such as captivity, feeding or implanted radio devices. Instead, we take advantage of traditional wilderness knowledge of consistent migratory, hunting and den cycle activities of wolves, that we have learned in 33 years of bush flying & guiding in the remote Arctic & sub-Arctic of Canada.
Featured on this unique trip are several tundra white wolf dens sites that have been varyingly active over the past several years due to the stability of the increasing musk-ox population spreading out from the nearby Thelon Wildlife Sanctuary.
Those who are diligent will often see adult wolves and their pups during the primary and secondary stage den cycles. Wolves are very elusive, and we never know how close we can get from season to season - but we definitely offer your best chances to see wolves in the true wild!
To begin this unique adventure, participants will board a float aircraft in Yellowknife - the capital city of the Canadian Northwest Territories, to fly 235 airmiles to the 'Barrenlands' of the upper Thelon River to our isolated wildlife basecamp - located at one of the most remote regions in mainland North America - and the last true great wild wolf range remaining in the world!
Here, at our main wildlife basecamp we offer comfortable tent-camp accommodations, including private sleeping Quonsets, dining room & lodge, and shower facilities. We also offer an array of equipment on site such as boats, motors, canoes kayaks, pontoon boat to enhance the expedition, to explore new areas, and seek other dens & wildlife. On occasion, we set up and offer optional ground tent 'spike camps' to maximize wildlife viewing. An aircraft is usually kept at these camps for much of the time for aerial reconnaissance and emergency use.
As the 'Dance with Wolves' trips occur shortly after the summer solstice, there is about 22 hours of daylight, and a short period of dusk. Sunsets can seem to last for hours!
Nesting raptors are often present in this wildlife rich region, including peregrine & gyrfalcon, bald and golden eagles, a variety of hawks, nesting shorebirds & waterfowl. This is an excellent trip for quality birding!
During this time of season, single bull musk-oxen often wander right into the campsites! Often we are able to encounter the herds of musk-ox cows & calves as they meander and graze the fresh growths of springtime foliage.
The careful eye will discover another world underfoot during the subtle, yet most beautiful Arctic springtime flower bloom at this special time of year. Throughout most of the summer - Arctic, Cross, and red fox frequent and den in this area, and often we are able to locate the dens - usually close to camp - and observe them close-up!
Wonderful springtime miniature flower bloom, the long days with the midnight sun, the tinkling of ice break-up, immersion in ancient native history, archaeology and incredible esker 'oasis' landscapes - all highlight this unusual adventure in the remote Canadian Arctic!
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RATES PER PERSON
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Adult
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Single
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$4550.00
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Double
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$4120.00
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TOUR DEPARTURES
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July 07 + July 30
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- Flight from/to Thelon River
- Camp accommodation
- All meals
- Expert wilderness guide
- Activities as per itinerary
- Ground Transportation
- Max 12 people
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