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Caribou to Wolves Ecotour
10 nights
The Caribou to Wolves Ecotour is one of those trips that has the potential to do it all, the potential to overwhelm with an endless offering of spectacular flora and fauna - and the ability to create "shutter bugging" exhaustion!
Your travels will take you over 20,000 sq km's of the wildest untouched regions in the Arctic, home to wolves, caribou, moose, three species of bears (polar, black and grizzly), Arctic and coloured fox, wolverine, beaver, pine marten and countless bird life all set on a kaleidoscope of spectacular fall colors. Make sure to save some energy to stay up for the finest light show on earth as we live in the best Aurora viewing zone in the Arctic. Northern lights are rivers of light to die for! Best of all there are no frozen fingers or seized camera gear to deal with which is typical if coming in the traditional winter months. Listening to the spine tingling thrill of a howling wolf pack, while mesmerized by the dancing aurora, is life changing.
Holiday idea
| Day 1 |
Arrive in Winnipeg. You will meet your expedition team at the airport in preparation for your early afternoon departure to Churchill, Manitoba where you will spend the night on the shores of the Hudson Bay. Churchill is the home to the world's highest concentration of polar bears. You will have time to take in the town sites, shops, historical points of interest, and hopefully snap a few shots of our "Great White Bear". You will be provided a $30.00 dinner voucher. (D) |
| Day 2 |
This is it, the point of no return; you will leave Churchill this morning on the great Canadian bush plane, the deHaviland Beaver. It will wing your way north to our Caribou Camp at Schmok Lake. There will be endless visuals en-route, so keep those eyes open for polar bears, caribou and other wildlife. Arrive at the camp, find your bunk, and stow your gear. Your guide will provide you with a brief orientation and it's time to get out on the land! (L/D) |
| Days 3-6 |
In the coming days you will enjoy the wildness of this adventure. Breakfast will be served at 8:00am and lunches are typically held at the camp. Meals may be delayed in favour of wildlife viewing and photography opportunities.
Your first hike will start approximately 9:30am. You will spend your days soaking in the wonderful fall colors of the tundra. Your professional guide is experienced and knowledgeable about the land and the wildlife so be prepared to do some learning. Your hikes will lead you towards the herds of Barren Land Caribou as they begin their migration south. You can get up close and personal with to the mighty caribou and learn about their habitat, and eco system. There will also be opportunity to view other wildlife along the way such as wolves, geese, and even wolverine. Appetizers are served at 6:00pm with a delectable dinner to follow. Bedtime is at your leisure and your evenings are free to review your pictures and discuss your daily adventures with your fellow guests. Don't forget to watch the night sky for an appearance of the aurora borealis (northern lights). (B/L/D) |
| Day 7 |
Ensure your bags are packed for your flight to North Knife Lake Lodge today. You are off to enjoy some luxury accommodations. You can look forward to a soak in our wood fired hot tub tonight! You will depart from camp this morning with a stop-over in Churchill. You will have time to enjoy lunch at one of the local restaurants in preparation for your flight to North Knife Lodge. Upon arrival you will be shown to your rooms so you can get set up for some wolf viewing. As the landscape and lodge has changed, you will be given another orientation on hiking in the area. The Lodge amenities will also be outlined for you to enjoy. Grab your camera gear because we are off to take some pictures! (B/D) |
| Days 8-10 |
Breakfast will typically be served at 8:00am with lunches served "shore lunch" style or at the lodge. Appetizers will be served at 6:00pm with a gourmet dinner to follow. In the coming days you will have the opportunity to view and learn about our resident wolf pack and you will even learn how to howl like a wolf! North Knife Lake is our trophy fishing destination. You will head out on to the lake to fish for Northern Pike and Lake Trout. On these fishing days you will also enjoy a wonderful shore lunch that is prepared for you by your experienced guide. You will need to catch something for lunch so bring along a lucky lure. If you don't want to go fishing you can take some time to relax at the lodge and enjoy a book, a soak in the wood fired hot tub, play some pool or even take time for a nap.
Your evenings will be spent reminiscing about your wolf sightings and fishing stories! (And keeping an eye out for a northern lights show.) (B/L/D) |
| Day 11 |
Pack your bags yet again for your trip back to reality. You will enjoy a hearty breakfast before your trip south today. You will fly from the lodge to Thompson, Manitoba before your flight with Calm Air to Winnipeg. You will be available to fly directly home if time permits. Should you require a hotel stay please let us know so we can assist you in booking a room. (B) |
Meals included: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner
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| Dates | Departure date 7 September 2011 - only departure |
| Prices | Contact us for further information. |
Price includes accomodation, transfers and meals as listed. International flights, items of a personal nature, excess baggage and gratuities, and meals not listed are not included.