BigAnimals Expeditions underwater with polar BEArs August

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1 BigAnimals Expeditions underwater with polar BEArs August underwater with Polar Bears Number of people that have summited Mt. Everest: 4,000. Number of people to explore Krubera Cave: 139. Number of people that have walked on the moon: 12. Number of people that have been diving with polar bears: 5. Could you see yourself joining this epic BigAnimals Expedition to be the sixth?

2 BigAnimals Expeditions underwater with polar BEArs August 6-17, 2018 we see the blurred but unmistakable image of a polar bear slip into the water, soon followed by another smaller white shape. a mother and her cub. it s an overcast day in August, late summer in the Arctic, and there are sprawling stretches of dark, open ocean water between thinning islands of ice. we are searching for polar bears by boat because at this point in the season there is almost no ice left. the lack of ice forces polar bears into the water to swim for extended distances, and gives us the perfect opportunity to experience these ultimate polar predators in their element. the latin name for polar bear, ursus maritimus, actually means sea Bear and although they are ice dependent animals they are still regarded as marine mammals because of their proficiency in the aquatic environment. we have been out on the water for hours searching for bears and the golden light from the setting sun is desperately trying to break through the grey cloud cover that has blanketed the sky all day. we re all a bit chilly as a result of the wind and intermittent mist, but that doesn t stop us from pushing ahead. our feet are cold from lack of movement, our fingertips are getting numb, our backs are stiff, any exposed skin stings from the biting polar wind, and our intensely focused eyes crave rest. then about 150 meters away, we see the blurred but unmistakable image of a polar bear slip into the water, soon followed by another smaller white shape. A mother and her cub. suddenly our chill is gone and the excitement is palpable. we all check and double-check our equipment even though it has been ready to go for hours, and then gear up and prepare to quietly slip into the water. the adrenaline really starts pumping as we watch the bears get closer to us and the reality of diving with one of the world s top predators begins to set it. Almost as if controlled by a switch, the clouds fill with light as the sun pushes its way through them to illuminate this uniquely Arctic scene unfolding in front of us. we have to time our entry just right and it s almost the perfect moment to submerge ourselves in the frigid polar water to fully experience the marine world of these \ sea bears. if you re ready to take the ultimate plunge, join this BigAnimals Expedition and dive into the relatively unknown aquatic life of the polar bear.

3 BigAnimals Expeditions underwater with polar BEArs August 6-17, 2018 this is quite possibly the most unique journey on earth, or even in space, and is an exhilarating adventure that will garner you a permanent place in an elite class of explorers. logistically, this is the most sophisticated operation we have run in the last 35 years. the intricacies of this challenging expedition rival the complexities of the security protocols for Area 51. the expedition location is extremely remote and we must travel 700 miles to even get to the desired region. there is nowhere to obtain the fuel we need throughout the journey so all 2200 gallons must be flown out in barrels that will be returned to their place of origin once they are empty. the planes are small and consequently we must charter two of them, one to carry the fuel and the other to carry the guests and their gear. it is of utmost importance to us throughout this trip that we conduct ourselves in the most sustainable way possible. No trace of our expedition will be left behind and we interact with the wildlife in the most respectful of ways to make sure our actions never alter the animal s natural behavior. once we have arrived at our destination, we will begin our transformation into a team of adventurers setting out together in search of an unprecedented experience in the wilderness of our polar north. there is only space for two guests and they will be sharing their time in the Arctic with two extremely committed and experienced trip leaders, Amos Nachoum and Adam ravetch, along with an incredibly knowledgeable ground team of inuit guides and hunters. our dedicated inuit team will facilitate transportation, food, sleeping arrangements, etc. and will ensure that we have everything we need to sustain ourselves in this harsh environment. we will search for polar bears by boat all day, but the preferred times to be in the water with them are around sunrise and sunset because of the superior photographic quality of low angle light. we will eat salmon, caribou, reindeer, and any animals hunted by our inuit guides and stay in minimalistic tents with mattresses and sleeping bags. Amos and Adam have worked for years to create a safe environment for this unique encounter and they will be in the water with our guests at all times. in this incredibly harsh yet surprisingly fragile northern polar region of our planet, we re offering you the opportunity to be part of an experience more exclusive than walking on the moon. this journey will try your patience, test your endurance, and show you the Arctic in a way few humans will ever have the privilege of seeing it. Join Big Animals at the top of the world and enter the watery realm of the polar bear, a cold place of blue and white that will forever change your definition of adventure.

4 BigAnimals Expeditions underwater with polar BEArs August 6-17, 2018 underwater with polar Bears August 6-17, 2018 EXpEriENCE: 2 years where: Canada, high Arctic dates: August 6-17, 2018 duration: 12 days MAX No. of GuEsts: 2 pricing: $90,000 per person AMos NAChouM Expedition leader Amos has over 30 years experience as a wildlife adventure guide, and 18 years experience diving in Antarctica. professional photography will be done with Amos Nachoum, who was the BBC wildlife photographer of the year in 2007 and he will be coaching individuals on wide-angle and ambient-light photography of big animals. Amos explorations have been featured on National Geo, BBC and the discovery Channel. BigAnimals Expeditions recreates the same adventures and photo opportunities for you. Amos uses his leadership and photography skills to artfully capture the lives of ocean Giants whose existence is under threat, but whose hope of survival is linked to us communicating the truth. BigAnimals Expeditions are designed to add value to your life experience, to generate attention for endangered species, to aid in their preservation and to provoke public awareness and opinion. AdAM ravetch Expedition leader Adam is a Marine naturalist, polar explorer, and Emmy award-winning wildlife filmmaker, Adam ravetch has travelled to the far corners of the earth to capture marine imagery that few others would dare to attempt. he has brought to the screen the unforgettable details of animals lives and their relationship to mankind. in his pursuit of the ultimate photographic challenge, he journeyed north, and became one of a handful of filmmakers to shoot beneath the Arctic ice cap. Even more unusual is his perseverance in the north with two decades of experience working in the brutal, polar environment. Adam s Filmmaking philosophy: From the north to guerrilla warfare. you have to be ready for anything, change plans on a dime, willing to live on the land for months at a time, sometimes totally alone and be willing to eat just about anything. it s been an unusual evolution for ravetch, considering his origins as a California body surfer and diver. Adam s Filmmaking Accomplishments: 3d FilM MAKiNG ice BEAr, 3d Vr FilMiNG imax in wonders of the ArCtiC, 3d MACGilliVrAy FrEEMAN to the ArCtiC, 3d BBC/disNEy NAturE EArth & planet EArth tv series FEAturE FilM debut ArCtiC tale registration: deposit required $30,000 logistics: Charter flights and two vessels hotel: single occupancy at winnipeg FiEld ACCoMModAtioN: Common tent ACtiVitiEs: photography, polar bear mother and cubs, swimming, hunting on rocks for birds and eggs temperature: topside day time 5C - -10C, Night time -10c -20c trip price includes: 6 days and 7 nights on the remote beach and meals 4 charter flights 4 hotel nights on the way to the staging area Charging station Camera and computer driving equipment Compressor, tanks and weights 5 inuits guide support and two vessels two professional photographers Adam ravetch, Amos Nachoum trip price EXCludEs: international and domestic flight overweight of luggage Meals, which are not specified above insurance health and gear. it is mandatory that you will have your own health, travel and diving insurance items of personal Nature (laundry, phone call, drinks) Addition al cost incurred due to personal travel arrangement Gratuities

5 BigAnimals Expeditions underwater with polar BEArs August 6-17, 2018 THE UNDERWATER WITH POLAR BEARS ITINERARY > August 6-17, 2018 DAY 1 AuGust 6 Fly to, winnipeg Canada and transfer to our designated hotel DAY 2 AuGust 7 Early morning fly to the remote settlement on Baffin island, Baker lake. this staging area review and check all our diving and cold weather gear. pack our personal, cameras and team gear, fuel, compressor, tanks, weight and generator. DAY 3 AuGust 8 d-day with weather condition on our side, we prepare the two charter planes; load our fuel, 2200 gallon on one plane, the second plane with our gear and the team on a three hours flight to isolated and remote location. upon arrival we coordinate with the inuit team arriving from their village some 400 miles away by two vessels. with the planes landing on dirt strip, we unload all the gear and fuel and reload the gear on board the inuit vessel transferring us to the selected beach our base of operation and tents accommodation. DAY 4 AuGust 9-14 For the next six days in accordance with weather conditions the inuit guides will decide if and when we shall go to sea in search for polar bear family swimming. At this time of the year most of the ice already gone and the bear in this remote location are moving from island to island in search of food other than seals and that will be birds and eggs. Every morning after earthy breakfast and strong coffee the inuit chef we prepare the dive and camera gear load the vessel and go in search for polar bear family swimming. the tactic how we connect and dive with the Bear family safely will be addressed later. on every dive only one guest will be in the water while Adam and Amos will be guiding, protecting and filming the guest in the water. Guests will alternate order of getting in the water. DAY 10 AuGust 15 we unpack our camp and pack all our gear. Collect our fuel drums, we leave nothing behind. we leave the place as we find it with limited impact on the Bear and the pristine environment. we load it all on the vessel and transfer back to the dirt strip where we landed a week ago. on the arrival of the two charter planes we load the fuel drums on one planes and our gear on another, say Goodbye and thank you to the dedicated inuit that brought us here and guided us safely into this extreme adventure. Arrive at Bakers lake unload the plans, have good hot shower and ready for tomorrow flight to the mainland Canada. DAY 11 AuGust 16 transfer to the airport only with our personal gear this time on the flight to winnipeg, over nigh and Farwell dinner in town. DAY 12 AuGust 17 transfer to airport according to your flight for your next destination with most amazing one of a kind personal achievement. payment policy ANd deposit: when we receive your deposit, we will send you a comprehensive and detailed trip preparation Bulletin about the experience and the destination. All trip costs are subject to change without prior notice until your reservation is confirmed. A deposit of 33% of the total trip price is required to secure space on the trip. Full payment is due no later than 90 days before departure. we reserve the right to sell any space that is not paid in full by 60 days before departure. CANCEllAtioN policy -Must be made in writing. -More than 90 days before trip: deposit will be refunded in full. -90 days or less before trip: deposit will be refunded if space is sold, less unrecoverable costs of sales, and administration costs. -No refund is made for unused part of the itinerary. the following are subject to change: -Cost of services which are not included in the expedition price -Flight time and schedule -weather, water temperature, and animal behavior

6 Biganimals expeditions UnDerWater WItH Polar Bears August 6-16, 2018 ApplicAtion Form expedition Underwater with Polar Bears expeditions Dates: August 6-17, 2018 Personal InformatIon first name last name Date of Birth Gender: female male address City state Zip Work Phone Home Phone Citizen of Passport # Place Issued & Date trip price $90,000 per person, double occupancy. Deposit of 1/3 is required to secure space= $30,000 non-refundable. final payment due 90 days before departure. $ Please make your check payment to Biganimals expeditions, 189 evans ave #a, Pacific Grove, Ca overseas payment can be done via bank wire, instructions will be sent to you upon receipt of this application. Promotional code travel insurance: Yes no Provider Policy # travel insurance is prerequisite and mandatory on Biganimals adventures. We need to have your policy number. Do you carry diving insurance? Yes no Provider Policy # Diving experience/years in Diving Diver must have a minimum of 100 hours Drysuit diving experience. Where & When last 3 Dive experiences? How do you rate your Diving skills? Beginner Inter advanced expert How do you rate your Photography and/or Video skills? no interest Beginner Inter advanced expert Biganimals.com info@biganimals.com 189 evans ave #a, Pacific Grove, Ca Phone amos nachoum PHotoGraPHY