Trip Highlights
Looking
for solitude? Remote wilderness? Traveled by less than 25 hikers in a
season? Tuktut Nogait offers unprecedented opportunities for
backcountry enthusiasts to experience the arctic. The expansive, open
landscape is ideal for hiking and wildlife viewing. Tuktut Nogait
consists largely of vast expanses of tundra, broadly rolling uplands
and lowlands, deep canyons, stunning waterfalls and crystal clear
rivers.
A wide variety of mammals and migbirds are found in the
park, including caribou, muskoxen, grizzly bears, wolves, red foxes,
wolverines, arctic ground squirrels and collared lemmings. Tuktut
Nogait encompasses most of the core calving, and post-calving grounds
of the Bluenose West caribou herd.
Tuktut Nogait is a major
breeding and nesting ground for a wide variety of migratory birds.
Raptors such as peregrine falcons, rough legged hawks, gyrfalcons and
golden eagles nest along the steep walls of the river canyons. Tuktut
Nogait has the highest density of birds of prey in North America.
Evidence
of Tuktut Nogait’s rich cultural history is widespread. Visitors have a
good chance of encountering some of these sites, especially when
travelling along the river corridors. There is an estimated 360
archaeological sites containing 1000 year old Inuit tent rings, caches,
rock alignments, meat drying areas and hunting blinds.
ITINERARY Day 0: Arrival in Inuvik.
Day 1: We
will fly to the small traditional hunting and fishing community of
Paulatuk. From here we will charter a flight into Tuktut Nogait. Our
first camp will be a short distance from our landing.
Day 2-8:Our
plan is to follow the Hornaday River and valley north towards the
Arctic Ocean. We have factored in a couple of layover days where we can
explore the rich natural scape at leisure. There will be many
highlights during our hike. LaRonciere Falls is one of the most
spectacular, over 20 m high. Canyon walls, interesting rock formations,
waterfalls, rapids, tundra, beautiful clear lakes, rivers and creeks,
meadows with wildflowers will all form part of our exploration.The park
features endless breathtaking vistas and photograhic opportunities.
Day 9:
Arrival back in Paulatuk. We will enjoy a traditional meal. The
community is noted for its local carvers and artists. This would be an
excellent opportunity to take back a momento of the arctic.
Day 10:Flight back to Inuvik and connecting to Whitehorse and home.
| How to reserve your Tuktut Nogait Package |
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| INCLUDED |  transportation from the point of origin and return
flight to Paulatuk, charter flight to Tuktut Nogait
camping fees, cooking gear, camp stoves, tents, meal preparations, meals/snacks/beverages on the expedition tarps, major first aid supplies emergency radio or satellite phone professional guides
Meals: All meals while on the backpacking portion of the trip.
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EXCLUDED | Transportation to point of origin
transfers
accommodation and food other than included in the itinerary gratuities, and personal equipment. |
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