Experience the thrill of building your own igloo and learn how the ingenuity of the Inuit people used developed this skill as a survival technique in this formidable landscape. Hear stories of the history and culture of the special connection locals have with the land and how they have embraced the harsh elements of winter.
Includes:
- Flights from Winnipeg to Naujaat
- Shuttle Service from airport to hotel
- Meals at Hotel
- Snacks
- Guided Activity
Does Not Include:
- Gratuity and taxes
Itinerary
Day 1
Afternoon:
- Arrive in Naujaat
- Pick up at airport and transfer to hotel
- Igloo building activity including time for snacks (tea, coffee, bannock and listening to stories of the area)
Evening:
- Dinner at hotel
- Overnight at hotel
- * Guest wanting to spend night in Igloo can do so
Day 2
Morning:
- Breakfast at hotel
- Free time to explore
Afternoon:
- Lunch at hotel
- Shuttle to airport
- Depart Naujaat for Rankin Inlet and then on to final destination
Additional Information
Flights:
Calm Air provides direct flights between Rankin Inlet and Naujaat on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. The flight, which normally takes one hour and fifteen minutes, departs Rankin Inlet at noon and arrives in Naujaat at 1:15 PM. Return flights depart Naujaat at 2:00 PM and arrive back in Rankin Inlet at 3:15 PM.
If you are travelling from Winnipeg, you may need to spend the night in Rankin Inlet before proceeding on to Naujaat the next day.
Contact Arctic Wilderness Guiding and Outfitting and we can book your flight for you.
For more information on flight schedules and routes visit www.calmair.com
Accommodations:
Guests visiting Naujaat can stay at the Naujaat Hotel Inns North. The hotel has 20 rooms including 13 standard rooms and 7 executive rooms. Each room includes a private bathroom, cable TV, a microwave and mini-fridge and wifi. Guests staying at the hotel can also access on-site laundry facilities.
For guests participating in our multi-day excursion we provide Arctic tents, including a 2-inch foam bed and a sleeping bag. As part of the experience, guests can help the guides assemble the tent. This has proved to be a popular activity with guests of the years.
In terms of washroom facilities, a separate tent is built for the toilet, which consists of non-running water and a bucket with toilet paper.
Meals:
The Naujaat Hotel Inns North offers restaurant service for breakfast lunch and dinner. For those looking for a quick meal, Tundra Takeout offers a wide selection of fast food items. Visitors to town can also purchase groceries at the local COOP. The store is open daily from Monday – Saturday from 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM and on Sundays from 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Ground Transportation:
Guests staying at the Naujaat Hotel can access the complimentary airport shuttle service. As part of our tour packages, we also pick our guests up at the hotel at the start of the tour and drop them off at the hotel once the tour has been completed.