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Okpik Arctic Village Day Stay Winter

Join us for an epic day trip from Inuvik to Okpik Arctic Village! Cruise the ice road, build an igloo, mush with sled dogs, and soak up local stories and flavors.

from $925

  • Winter
  • Day Tours

Join us for a day trip from Inuvik along the Inuvik-Aklavik ice road to Okpik Arctic Village. Reconnect with nature as you learn to build an igloo, check trap lines, and enjoy tea and stories in a tipi! Experience dog sledding with a 2-hour ride, and learn about Arctic agriculture and food processing from our Elders while enjoying a culturally prepared meal.

We’ll return you to town at the end of the day.

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8 Hours

Upcoming Dates

  • Upon Request

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    • We will pick you up in Inuvik and take you for a drive along the Inuvik-Aklavik ice road to the Okpik Arctic Village about 16 km north of town where you will spend the day with us to reconnect to nature.
    • Together with your local guide you will learn how to build an igloo, check the trap line and enjoy a delicious tea while listening to stories in our tipi. You will also get to know our dogs and learn more about dog sledding and go  for a 2h dog sled ride.
    • While preparing a cultural meal for you, our Elders will explain to you how to use the ingredients from the land. You will learn about Arctic agriculture, food processing and more.
    • At the end of the day we bring you back to town.
    • Min 4 People
  • As most our costs are incurred long before the actual trip, rental or tour takes place, we are bound to the following cancellation fees:

    • 90 Days before tour start: Full refund
    • 90 – 61 days before tour start: 75% refund
    • 60 – 30 days before tour start: 50% refund
    • 30 or fewer days before tour start: No refund possible

    Exceptions to this cancellation policy cannot be made for any reason, including, terrorism, civil unrest or personal emergencies. If unforeseen circumstances require a change in itinerary, we will make every effort to work out an alternative solution. If for any reason we cannot start the tour, due to circumstances, including but not limited, to severe weather, mechanical breakdown or road closures, you will receive a full refund.

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