Under the expert guidance of world renowned photographer & our Explorer In Residence Amos Nachoum, learn the secrets to nature & marine photography, as well as have the chance to interact with one of the rarest animals on earth.

Amos’s photos & films have been showcased in National Geographic, Discovery, BBC Wildlife, Time, Life, The New York Times, Condé Nast Traveler & more.

Add your name to the exclusive list of adventurers who have tramped across the tundra at the top of the world. In mid-June, this arctic wildlife photography expedition travels by snowmobile and dog sled with Inuit guides across the magnificent Canadian Arctic. Once the expedition has begun, you will camp out each night at a mobile campsite on the floe ice. A true arctic experience. Lead by seasoned expedition leader and wildlife photographer Amos Nachoum, the goal of this journey: to photograph Narwhal . Swimming in pods of 10 to 20, the narwhals gather along the edges of ice floes waiting for the warming weather to crack the ice so they can go further inland. As they make their epic dives to reach the bottom for halibut, shrimp, and squid, we’ll slip quietly into the water to free-dive with them as they go about their narwhal business at the surface. You’ll also see a bowhead whale or two, and although you won’t be specifically seeking them out (that trip is April), polar bears are always a possibility, and make great subjects for your portfolio.

Ottawa is the capital of Canada, located on the banks of the Ottawa River, on the border between Ontario and Quebec. Ottawa is home to a wealth of national museums, official residences, government buildings, memorials and heritage structures. Major attractions include: Parliament Hill, the National Library and Archives, the National Gallery as well as the Museums of Civilization, Contemporary Photography, Nature, Science & Technology, and War. Byward Market is the centre of the city's nightlife, and restaurants.

Take an airport transfer in Ottawa in a luxury vehicle with a professional driver.

Fairmont Château Laurier (4*) is a reflection of the confidence, dignity and style of Ottawa. It stands as a testament to this dynamic and thriving city. Located in the heart of Canada's capital next door to the Parliament Buildings, the hotel is a magnificent limestone edifice with turrets and masonry reminiscent of a French château. The Rideau Canal offers miles of bicycle and inline skating paths and the world's longest skating rink just outside the door. The nearby Gatineau Hills offer great hiking, biking and canoeing, and in the winter, cross-country ski trails and excellent downhill thrills. With Winterlude, the Tulip Festival and countless other festivals, Ottawa is a flurry of activity year round. Once the wealth of sights has been taken in, drop by the Health Club or satisfy your appetite at one of the superb restaurants.

Overnight at Fairmont Chateau Laurier (4*).

After being picked up from your hotel, you will be brought to Parliament buildings for a private guided visit of the premises. The buildings are a fine example of Neo-Gothic architecture. Before entering the buildings, view the spectacle of the changing of the guards (10am) - a Canadian tradition at its most colorful! After seeing the interior of where state decisions are made, you will be brought to the bussling Byward market where you will get to interact with some of the stall owners. Enjoy wandering around perusing all of the gourmet delights on offer and pick up a few things for lunch or opt to have lunch in one of the many restaurants close by.

Overnight at Fairmont Chateau Laurier (4*).

Take an airport transfer in Ottawa in a luxury vehicle with a professional driver.

Together with Kensington Tours, world renowned photographer Amos Nachoum’s expeditions take him and a small group of exclusive travelers throughout the world to observe, photograph, and revere the most magnificent creatures on the planet. He has led multiple many high-profile National Geographic expedition teams, including National Geographic’s Red Sea, Great White Shark, and Killer Whale photo expeditions. Amos’s photos and essays have appeared in hundreds of publications around the globe, including National Geographic, Time, Life, The New York Times, and many more.

Under the expert guidance of Amos, learn the secrets to spellbinding wildlife photography, as well as have the chance to interact with some of the most exciting animals on the planet — great white sharks, polar bears, blue whales, sailfish, snow leopards, the sardine run and more — Amos will help you capture their true essence in the most spectacular wildlife photographs you’ll ever take.

Welcome to Pond Inlet, Nunavut!
Upon arrival, we’ll proceed to our Pond Inlet hotel to prepare our gear, cameras, and clothing for the expedition.

Newly built in 2009, the Sauniq Hotel has the most up to date and modern rooms in Pond Inlet featuring over 20 guest rooms with double occupancy. Each room features cable with flat screen televisions and private bath. Complimentary internet access is provided. The dining room features home style meals and offer features area delicacies. You can chat, read or play cribbage in the comfortable sitting room. It is important to note that the hotel, while it is clean and comfortable, is most definitely not luxurious, but is the best quality offering in the area.

Overnight at Sauniq Hotel .

This morning we begin our photo "hunting" program which lasts for the next 11 days. We will be picked up as soon as we finish loading all of our gear on the three snowmobiles. Weather permitting, we’ll head for our first camp, 30–60 miles from the village, out onto an ice floe known for its concentration of polar bear dens.

Take a break from the action and re-fuel with some lunch (included in tour cost).

Your expedition base camp on the land will be out on the sea ice within a safe distance from the floe edge, along the coastline nestled beneath a sheltering cliff, along a flat expanse of pebbly beach, or even close to the foot of a large glacial tongue of ice. Sleeping accommodation will be a specially designed Arctic tent and warm polar-grade sleeping bag for single occupancy. They are comfortable with ample space to keep your gear organized and accessible. Your mobile campsite will have its own chef, providing warm meals throughout the day. Finally, and some would argue most importantly, separate washroom facilities provide a private spot to freshen up with hot water. Please note: you are in a remote environment. Washroom facilities are private, yet basic.

Overnight at Land-Based Expedition Camp, (BLD).

We get our gear ready as we will depart the camp site this morning in search of polar bears. Keep your eyes open for bear tracks, as they could lead to a family of bears. This is what we've come for!

Take a break from the action and re-fuel with some lunch (included in tour cost).

Overnight at Land-Based Expedition Camp, (BLD).

June is the best time to see narwhals. Indeed, it’s a tusk, rather than a horn, that endows the male narwhal with an extra 8 feet of length. Speculation about these tusks goes on and on (breeding? fighting? showing off?), but nobody except the narwhals really knows what the tusks are for. However, we know what we use them for: to make great photographs.

Take a break from the action and re-fuel with some lunch (included in tour cost).

Overnight at Land-Based Expedition Camp, (BLD).

Swimming in pods of 10 to 20, the narwhals gather along the edges of ice floes waiting for the warming weather to crack the ice so they can go further inland. As they make their epic dives to reach the bottom for halibut, shrimp, and squid, we’ll slip quietly into the water to free-dive with them as they go about their narwhal business at the surface. We’ll also see a bowhead whale or two, and although we won’t be specifically seeking them out (that trip is April), polar bears are always a possibility, and make great subjects for your portfolio.

Take a break from the action and re-fuel with some lunch (included in tour cost).

Overnight at Land-Based Expedition Camp, (BLD).

As a travel adventurer, the arctic will move you in ways you’ve never imagined. As a photographer, you’ll be presented with 24 hours of daylight that varies in color and mood as much as anything you’ve ever seen. With Amos and a team of Inuit guides as your hosts into this wildlife wonderland, your new prowess as a photographer will make you want to revisit all your old wildlife subjects to show them what you can do now.

Take a break from the action and re-fuel with some lunch (included in tour cost).

Overnight at Land-Based Expedition Camp, (BLD).

During this adventure you'll be able to see different types of wildlife including various whales, and species of seals. Join man's best friend on a dog sled as you travel through the white snow-covered terrain for wonderful photo opportunities of the local wildlife.

Take a break from the action and re-fuel with some lunch (included in tour cost).

Overnight at Land-Based Expedition Camp, (BLD).

As our team ventures out across the snow and ice today, take a moment to appreciate the expert Inuit hunters who have acted as our local guides and support team. Bringing us close to the action, but keeping us out of harm's way.

Take a break from the action and re-fuel with some lunch (included in tour cost).

Overnight at Land-Based Expedition Camp, (BLD).

After breakfast, we make our way out of the ice floe camp site in search or more bears. Take some photographic tips from team leader Amos, as you may come across some sleeping bears, seemingly posing for the camera.

Take a break from the action and re-fuel with some lunch (included in tour cost).

Overnight at Land-Based Expedition Camp, (BLD).

Today we'll have another opporunity to catch the powerful polar bear demonstrating its size as it stands up on its hind legs to get a better view of potential sources of food. Don't hesistate with the camera, as the moment may not last!

Take a break from the action and re-fuel with some lunch (included in tour cost).

Overnight at Land-Based Expedition Camp, (BLD).

Whales surfacing in the bays, blowing out sprays of seawater. Seals sleeping in the sun, slipping between floe and water, poking noses through cracks in the ice. And polar bear mothers with cubs, famished from their long winter will delight your eyes.

Take a break from the action and re-fuel with some lunch (included in tour cost).

Overnight at Land-Based Expedition Camp, (BLD).

Just like other wildlife, polar bears are most active at sunrise and sunset, and sleep during the ‘heat’ of midday (if you can call that heat). By the end of the expedition we expect to encounter polar bears with cubs, various whales, harp seals, and ring seals.

Take a break from the action and re-fuel with some lunch (included in tour cost).

Overnight at Land-Based Expedition Camp, (BLD).

We strike our mobile camp, pack our gear, and head back, happy and tired, to civilization. We stay in our Pond Inlet hotel for our last night in the arctic. This is an ideal time to make sure you've got a picture with the expedition team.

Take a break from the action and re-fuel with some lunch (included in tour cost).

Overnight at Sauniq Hotel .

Ottawa is the capital of Canada, located on the banks of the Ottawa River, on the border between Ontario and Quebec. Ottawa is home to a wealth of national museums, official residences, government buildings, memorials and heritage structures. Major attractions include: Parliament Hill, the National Library and Archives, the National Gallery as well as the Museums of Civilization, Contemporary Photography, Nature, Science & Technology, and War. Byward Market is the centre of the city's nightlife, and restaurants.

Check-out from the hotel and depart Pond Inlet.

Take an airport transfer in Ottawa in a luxury vehicle with a professional driver.

Overnight at Fairmont Chateau Laurier (4*).

Take an airport transfer in Ottawa in a luxury vehicle with a professional driver.

Depart from International Airport. End of itinerary.

Overnight at Depart (Int`l Airport).