Inuit Adventures
Mar 21st, 2018 | 09:11 AM
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I am considering going on an 8-10 trip with Inuit Adventures in Arctic Canada in mid-July. The trip would be in Nunavut.Has anyone traveled with this organization? Has anyone traveled with another organization that they would recommend? Any suggestions? Thank you. Lois
Mar 22nd, 2018 | 11:36 AM
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Where in Nunavut?
What is the pricing like and does it include airfare? Airfare is usually very, very expensive up to Nunavut, and usually outfitters who are part of the tourism group in Nunavut can get you a substantial discount on First Air. As such, you'd want to use a tour group that can get you that discount or, alternatively, organize your own trip.
Whether a tour, or this specific tour, will work for you, depends on what you want to do while you're there, your interests and how much you want to be tied to a set schedule. It is quite possible to set up your own accommodation and tours/activities, but it can take some time and patience.
From my experience, if you are traveling beyond Iqaluit, I'd try to minimize the number of flights. I believe that all of the communities are fly in only, other than a 2-3 months in the summer when ships may be able to get into some harbours. And airstrips tend to be pretty basic, so while mid-summer weather is the most stable, if there's fog or a storm, flights may be delayed or just not get in out. And with most places only getting one or a few flights per day, that can have a knock on effect. So an itinerary that depends on multiple flights could potentially be an issue if the weather doesn't cooperate.
With that in mind, when traveling up north, always be prepared to stay a couple of extra days - both in terms of clothing and medications. Outside of Iqaluit, there are generally no pharmacies - the clinics will stock essential medications; all other prescriptions come in via plane. Especially if you have health issues, find out about how the tour company plans on handling emergencies. Again, I believe only Iqaluit has a hospital, and even then anything more than basic surgeries will be flown south. Other hamlets have clinics that are staffed by nurses/NPs with a doctor flying in usually for a week per month. If you're not Canadian, you should have good medical insurance that includes coverage for med evacs. Canadians should have additional medical insurance to cover med evac and whatever the provincial plan won't reimburse.
Also if you have any allergies/food sensitivities, inquire about meals. Again, outside of Iqaluit some hamlets don't even have restaurants beyond a fastfood counter at the general store and a very simple, often buffet meal at a hotel. Markets are very basic - gluten free items seem to be available, though very expensive, but catering to specific allergies may be quite difficult.
What is the pricing like and does it include airfare? Airfare is usually very, very expensive up to Nunavut, and usually outfitters who are part of the tourism group in Nunavut can get you a substantial discount on First Air. As such, you'd want to use a tour group that can get you that discount or, alternatively, organize your own trip.
Whether a tour, or this specific tour, will work for you, depends on what you want to do while you're there, your interests and how much you want to be tied to a set schedule. It is quite possible to set up your own accommodation and tours/activities, but it can take some time and patience.
From my experience, if you are traveling beyond Iqaluit, I'd try to minimize the number of flights. I believe that all of the communities are fly in only, other than a 2-3 months in the summer when ships may be able to get into some harbours. And airstrips tend to be pretty basic, so while mid-summer weather is the most stable, if there's fog or a storm, flights may be delayed or just not get in out. And with most places only getting one or a few flights per day, that can have a knock on effect. So an itinerary that depends on multiple flights could potentially be an issue if the weather doesn't cooperate.
With that in mind, when traveling up north, always be prepared to stay a couple of extra days - both in terms of clothing and medications. Outside of Iqaluit, there are generally no pharmacies - the clinics will stock essential medications; all other prescriptions come in via plane. Especially if you have health issues, find out about how the tour company plans on handling emergencies. Again, I believe only Iqaluit has a hospital, and even then anything more than basic surgeries will be flown south. Other hamlets have clinics that are staffed by nurses/NPs with a doctor flying in usually for a week per month. If you're not Canadian, you should have good medical insurance that includes coverage for med evacs. Canadians should have additional medical insurance to cover med evac and whatever the provincial plan won't reimburse.
Also if you have any allergies/food sensitivities, inquire about meals. Again, outside of Iqaluit some hamlets don't even have restaurants beyond a fastfood counter at the general store and a very simple, often buffet meal at a hotel. Markets are very basic - gluten free items seem to be available, though very expensive, but catering to specific allergies may be quite difficult.
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