Inuit Owned
Experience Nunavik culture with owners James and Jonathan through throat singing (katajjaq) and Inuit delicacies.
Nunavik Polar Bears, Muskox & Inuit Culture
Discover the extraordinary – a land uninhabited by humans.
| Start date | End date | Days |
Prices from
ex. flights |
Single Supplement | Tour Expert | Group Size | Status | |
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| 07/25/26 | 07/31/26 | 7 days | $12,645 pp | $2,250 | Local Guides | 8 Max | AVAILABLE | Reserve place |
| 08/02/26 | 08/08/26 | 7 days | $12,645 pp | $2,250 | Local Guides | 8 Max | AVAILABLE | Reserve place |
| 08/09/26 | 08/15/26 | 7 days | $12,645 pp | $2,250 | Local Guides | 8 Max | AVAILABLE | Reserve place |
Venture beyond the 55th parallel where taiga forests meet wild tundra and polar bears outnumber people. An extraordinary expedition combining Inuit culture and the spectacular Arctic wildlife of the uninhabited Gyrfalcon Islands in northern Quebec’s Ungava Bay.
Stay in a heated shelter pod at an isolated basecamp, only accessible for one month of the year before the ice returns. Explore by bike, ATV or on foot to encounter polar bears, muskox, Arctic fox and Arctic tern. By boat go in search of minke and beluga whales, bearded seals and seabirds. Experience Nunavik food at its best, witness some of the world’s highest tidal elevations and on clear nights, inky skies illuminate with the Northern Lights.
This Canadian Arctic expedition is available for 2025 departures on August 3, 9, 15, 21 and 27, as well as September 2, 8 and 14, 2025. Speak to our experts to secure your place.
Key Highlights of this Itinerary
Northern Lights
With no light pollution, Ungava Bay is one of the best places to see the Northern Lights when skies are clear.
Arctic Fauna
See rare winter wildlife, including polar bears, muskox, arctic tern, arctic fox, minke and beluga whales.
All-inclusive
ATV, fat biking, boating and hiking excursions are all included in this superb Arctic program.
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Day 1
Montreal - Kuujjuaq - Tiercel Island
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Days 2-6
Gyrfalcon Islands
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Day 7
Tiercel Island - Kuujjuaq - Montreal
Day 1
Montreal - Kuujjuaq - Tiercel Island
Begin the expedition with a group charter flight from Montreal to Kuujjuaq (approximately two hours, 20 minutes). Transfer to a Twin Otter aircraft for a short flight to Tiercel Island. On landing, it’s a 2-hour, 20-minute walk to the camp, so a reasonable level of fitness is required. Settle into your private heated dome before welcome drinks and briefing.
Days 2-6
Gyrfalcon Islands
Spend the next few days with an Inuit guide exploring the Gyrfalcon archipelago by boat, fat bike and ATV. Meals are all Nunavik inspired dishes, including arctic char, mussels, scallops and berries.
Day 7
Tiercel Island - Kuujjuaq - Montreal
After breakfast, fly back to Kuujjuaq for an onward flight back to Montreal where the trip ends.
Arctic Wildlife
Polar Bears and Muskox
For one month each year, from late August to late September, witness polar bears hitching lifts on ice floes that have broken away from the pack ice due to the warmer summer temperatures. See muskox and black bears stocking up for winter on Arctic flowers, grass and berries, as well as geese, falcon, eagles, arctic tern, and snowy and great horned owls. Navigate the archipelago by boat in search of bearded seals, minke, beluga and if luck is on your side, humpback whales.
All-Inclusive
Expedition Activities
With Inuk guides, spend five full days traversing the spectacular territory of Ungava Bay by ATV, fat bike, boat or on foot. Learn about Arctic willow, crowberry, sedges, mosses and lichens that carpet the land, and the wildlife that feeds on them. From shore, witness some of the highest tidal elevations in the world reaching up to 55-feet and when the tides are favourable, explore the bay by boat.
Ancestral Heritage
Inuit Culture
As well as exposure to fascinating wildlife, this polar expedition equally emphasises Inuit culture. Proud of their ancestral heritage, owners James and Jonathan who grew up in Kuujjuaq, a small Inuit village 75 miles southeast of Ungava camp, share their Nunavik Inuit culture through experiences such as throat singing and stories of how generations have survived in such remote and harsh landscapes.
Accommodation
Private Domes
After a day exploring the Arctic tundra, retreat to a private dome equipped with heating, a twin or double bed, a vanity sink and a flushing toilet. Each of the five domes are made from sturdy fibreglass designed to withstand weather extremes of Nunavik’s cold nights. Share expedition stories and photographs over a meal prepared using local Nunavik ingredients, such as scallops, arctic char and berries. Speak to the chef through the open kitchen and see how they resourcefully incorporate fresh ingredients from the land and sea into their diet.
Includes / Excludes
Important Information
Activity Level
Moderate Activity
Single Supplement
Travelling on your own? Our group tours are perfect for solo travellers, as travelling as part of an organised group in faraway places provides security and peace of mind. We handle all of the arrangements for you and there will be a local tour guide on hand throughout to provide advice and help if needed, as well as the expertise of a Tour expert.
Flexibility
To allow flexibility, our group tours do not include international flights as standard. We can arrange international flights on your behalf, please get in touch with our travel experts for a quote. All international flights from the UK are ATOL protected.
What is included
- Internal flights from Montreal to Kuujjuaq and Tiercel Island
- All meals in the Gyrfalcon Islands
- Inuit guide for all excursions
- All activities including guided ATV, fat biking, boating and hiking
- Six nights accommodation in a shelter pod at Ungava Polar
- Carbon offset of all flights based on economy class flights
- Donation to the Steppes Fund for Change
What is excluded
- International flights
- Travel insurance (mandatory)
- Meals in Montreal
- Items of personal nature
- Gratuities
Other available dates
For further information about any of these tours please call 1(800)272-4163
| Start date | End date | Days |
Prices from
ex. flights |
Tour Expert | Group Size | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25/26 | 07/31/26 | 7 days | $12,645 pp | Local Guides | 8 Max | AVAILABLE | Reserve place |
| 08/02/26 | 08/08/26 | 7 days | $12,645 pp | Local Guides | 8 Max | AVAILABLE | Reserve place |
| 08/09/26 | 08/15/26 | 7 days | $12,645 pp | Local Guides | 8 Max | AVAILABLE | Reserve place |
| 08/16/26 | 08/22/26 | 7 days | $12,645 pp | Local Guides | 8 Max | AVAILABLE | Reserve place |
| 08/23/26 | 08/29/26 | 7 days | $12,645 pp | Local Guides | 8 Max | AVAILABLE | Reserve place |
| 08/30/26 | 09/05/26 | 7 days | $12,645 pp | Local Guides | 8 Max | AVAILABLE | Reserve place |
| 09/06/26 | 09/12/26 | 7 days | $12,645 pp | Local Guides | 8 Max | AVAILABLE | Reserve place |
| 09/13/26 | 09/19/26 | 7 days | $12,645 pp | Local Guides | 8 Max | AVAILABLE | Reserve place |
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