North of Magical. Remote Arctic Wilderness, Northern Lights and. a Canadian Tundra Adventure Race

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1 North of Magical Remote Arctic Wilderness, Northern Lights and a Canadian Tundra Adventure Race

2 The Canadian Arctic Late August is the perfect time for this extreme adventure at our remote fly-in Lodge in the Arctic wilderness. The Tundra is teeming with wildlife as a 250,000 strong Caribou herd migrates South in smaller groups followed by wolves, bears, wolverines and eagles. Guided by Canadian expert explorers - we embark on daily excursions on land and water to get close and experience this spectacular and remote wilderness first hand. The autumn nights are filled with dancing Northern Lights. An overnight excursion to an outpost 80 Km North of our Lodge, camping under star filled skies, provides the perfect backdrop and unspoiled views of this magical display. Final highlight is a fun adventure race in teams, staged by expert explorers and a champion adventure racer, that will put our wilderness kayaking, fat biking and running skills to the test. Welcome to an Arctic wilderness adventure like no other.

3 The journey at a glance* Day 1 Arrival at Arctic Haven Lodge Private 2 hour flight from Yellowknife, NWT to arrive into Arctic Haven in the early evening. Days 2-6 Various daily activities and excursions* Full day excursion on Ennandai lake Travel by boat to north islands. 12km hike across local esker to track caribou. Lunch served on the Tundra. After dinner hike on local trails with Aurora viewing. Fly fishing / Fat Biking Fly fishing lessons on the grayling rapids river. Afternoon fat bike excursion on the caribou trails. Tree line exploration Safety briefing and 4.5km tree line hike along caribou paths to a 500 year old stone Inuit hunting blind with opportunities to view predatory wildlife. Evening fire on the beach. Grayling fishing Boat ride to Kazan River for world class grayling fly fishing. Caribou Islands Excursion and Outpost camping Boat ride to caribou islands and the outpost camp 80 Km from Arctic Haven - a convergence area for bears, caribou and wolves. Evening aurora viewing and overnight at the camp. Wilderness adventure race Champion adventure racer Ian Adamson and our arctic hosts have designed a spectacular, fun adventure race. Guests will kayak, run and fat bike across the wilderness in teams! Day 7 Departure day Tree line excursion on Caribou trails. Lunch at the lodge, and private flight to Yellowknife. *itinerary may change depending on weather conditions

4 Activity Log Boat excursions on Ennadai Lake Motor boats to cover longer distances on Ennadai Lake to track wildlife in different areas. Switch to kayaks and paddle boards to get close. Tree line exploration Hiking excursions along caribou paths provide opportunities to encounter predatory wildlife such as wolves, bears, wolverine. Caribou tracking We will explore local eskers of the Tundra on foot to track wildlife following the trails of the caribou migration. Aurora viewing Arctic Haven is situated within the aurora belt of North America. Late August with usually clear autumn skies is one of the best times of the year to experience Northern Lights. Fat Biking Rocky Mountain Blizzard fat bikes are perfect to navigate the sandy Tundra and explore the vast network of trails designed by the migrating caribou population. Fly fishing Ennadai offers unfished waters that are home to lake trout and northern pike. The rivers around Arctic Haven provide some of the best fly fishing opportunities worldwide for Arctic grayling. Wilderness Adventure Race An adventure like no other waits on a course created by our host family and the world s most successful adventure racer. In teams we will race across the wilderness on kayak, fat bike, and on foot, equipped with GPS and pepper spray for safety, and monitored by Arctic Haven staff positioned along the course.

5 Main Facts Destination Arctic Haven, Canada From / to Yellowknife, NWT When Aug 25-31, 2018 Duration 7 days / 6 nights Participants 8-18 Cost per person sharing From 7,500 Included - Private air transfer from and to Yellowknife - 6 nights full board at Arctic Haven Lodge - of which (weather permitting) 1 night camping at outpost camp - Guided activities as indicated in detailed itinerary Not included - Flights to and from Yellowknife / international flights - Tipping for Arctic Haven staff