Photograph the Polar Bears and Muskoxen of the Northwest Passage | 11 days

Early autumn in the high Arctic – a unique time where polar bears await the return of winter ice and muskox battle for breeding rights. As the final throws of 24-hour sunlight hit the tundra, we set out to experience the wildlife of Arctic Watch and Somerset Island in a small photography-focused adventure. Polar bears, muskox, narwhal, arctic foxes, snowy owls and more.

Arctic Watch Wilderness Lodge, situated 800 kilometres above the Arctic circle is your basecamp as you set out to explore the tundra of Somerset and coastline of the Northwest Passage.

In August as the pack-ice begins to return on the Northwest Passage, polar bears eagerly await their winter platform atop the Arctic Ocean and begin to concentrate in coastal areas of Somerset island. Muskoxen are in full rut – epic displays and battles between males as they fight for breeding rights. Muskoxen herds amass in larger numbers (as many as 15 – 35 animals), almost as spectators to watch the males fight. Migratory animals such as narwhal travel alongside the coastal areas of Somerset – heading towards a unique concentration of Arctic char to feed before winter. Equipped with your camera, your team and all the necessary equipment (including one day of helicopter assisted hiking), you’ll set out to explore and photograph the beauty of the Canadian high Arctic.

When:        Ask for dates in August 2025

Price:          From £13,995 per person

Leader:      Local guide

Key info:   Group size 9 maximum. Expertly led adventure. You’ll see muskox (up to 35 animals) in full rut. Includes helicopter assisted hiking

Options:    Look for details on our Beluga Whale Photography Tour annually in July when 2000 of these marine mammals congregate in Cunningham Inlet