Webinar – Polar Bear Migration Fly-In Safari with ABC host Richard Wiese

March 2nd, 2012 | By Thomas Lennartz | Filed in Webinar

Join Arctic Kingdom Expedition Director Thomas Lennartz and special guest speaker Richard Wiese – host of the new ABC show “Born to Explore”, for a virtual tour of the Polar Bear Migration Fly-In Safari.

On this special webinar:
LEARN – Why there are so many polar bears in the area and how we safely are able to live amongst and are able to get virtually eye-to-eye with them.

SEE – stunning photographs of polar bears mothers, cubs, large male Polar Bears, Ptarmigan, Arctic Fox, Snowy Owls and Arctic Hare…  that you can get as well

HEAR – A first hand account from Richard Wiese’s experience with polar bears up close on this safari while filming for his show “Born to Explore – Episode:  The Great Polar Bear Migration” – Airing Feb 18, 2012 and April 21 between 8 and 11AM on ABC  (check local listings).

Webinar – Polar Bears, Bowhead Whales of Baffin Island (Qikiqtarjuaq)

January 14th, 2011 | By Thomas Lennartz | Filed in Webinar

Amongst the towering fiord walls of south Baffin Island, touch the last of the great continental ice cap – the Penny Ice Cap Glacier, see polar bears and the majestic bowhead whales

Join Arctic Kingdom Expedition Director Thomas Lennartz for a virtual tour of this breath-taking land of icebergs, fiords and wildlife of Qikiqtarjuaq on one of our newest trip destinations
On this webinar:

For related trip details visit:
Polar Bears, Bowhead Whales and Glaciers of Baffin Island

Webinar – Bowhead Whales, Walrus and Polar Bears of the Foxe Basin

December 15th, 2010 | By Thomas Lennartz | Filed in Current Trips, Webinar

The bowhead highway…one highway you won’t mind being stuck on.

Imagine seeing the largest whales of the Arctic Ocean, breaching, spyhopping, and finning (waving their fins while on their side) – from within meters away. Add in herds of walrus, surrounded by lands steeped in Inuit history and culture – all within arms reach…literally.

Join Arctic Kingdom expedition director Thomas Lennartz for a virtual tour of one of the best locations to view bowhead whales as they wait for the floe edge near Igloolik/Hall Beach to break up. In addition there will be at times hundreds of walrus floating on pans of ice.

On this webinar:

For related trip details visit:
Bowhead Whales, Walrus and Polar Bears of the Foxe Basin

Webinar – Introduction to Diving in the Arctic

December 2nd, 2010 | By Thomas Lennartz | Filed in Diving, Webinar

Join Arctic Kingdom expedition leader Thomas Lennartz for a virtual Arctic Diving expedition to Baffin Island.

Pulling from his experience on Baffin Islands numerous dive trips, Tom will share his insights on traveling in this remarkable trip and what you could expect to see by joining our upcoming floe edge expeditions

- Narwhal and Polar Bear Floe Edge Adventure Dive trip (May/June) and/or the Bowhead, Walrus and Polar Bears of Foxe Basin Dive trip (July).

On this webinar:

• Discover floe edges and the value of high-end expedition travel in extremely small group, land-based trips with an expert team of AK expedition divers in close partnership with Inuit guides
• See expedition highlights— diving in pack ice, along icebergs, at the floe edge, watch narwhals feeding, polar bears, soaring glaciers and stunning iceberg, and our safari-style eco-camps.
• Get a sense of daily activities – from floe edge activities such as types of dives, kayaking, traveling by snowmobile and qamutiks, hiking and more..

For related trip details visit:
Narwhal and Polar Bear Floe Edge DIVE Adventure
Ultimate Floe Edge Experience – Beluga, Narwhal and Polar Bears
Bowhead Whales, Walrus and Polar Bears of the Foxe Basin

Webinar – Polar Bears and Northern Lights of the Torngat Mountains

November 26th, 2010 | By Thomas Lennartz | Filed in TRIPS, Webinar

Why settle for 5 stars when you can have millions!

Join Arctic Kingdom expedition director Thomas Lennartz for a virtual tour of this new polar bear and majestic northern lights viewing location set to depart in March/April.

One of Arctic Kingdom’s newest trip locations set in the sub-Arctic region of Nunavik, this trip combines helicopter flight seeing, new luxury Igloo dome Base camps, set in the foothills of eastern Canada’s highest mountain range – the Torngat mountains. This region is remote, not easy to access, and sees virtually no tourists – hence, polar bears thrive, and we are the only operator offering such an experience. This is definitely another road less travelled, and an amazing one at that. Come see for yourself on this webinar.

For complete trip details visit: Polar Bears and Northern Lights of the Torngat Mountains

On this webinar:

• Discover the beauty of the Torngat region out of the Inuit town of Kangiqsualujjuaq (also known as George River) and the value of high-end expedition travel in extremely small group, land-based trips with an expert team AK expedition leaders in close partnership with Inuit guides
• See expedition highlights— polar bears, northern lights, the Torngat caribou herd, and our new luxury Igloo domes – complete with king size beds, linens, lounge with fireplace and more.
• Get a sense of daily activities – from the journey by snowmobile caravan to the base camp, helicopter sightseeing, and up close polar bear encounters.

Upcoming Free Webinar Schedule

November 18th, 2010 | By Tristan Crane | Filed in ACTIVITIES, AK NEWS, AK PRODUCTS & SERVICES, Team Interviews, Webinar

Our last webinar, a virtual floe-edge expedition was so successful, we’re continuing the series with more opportunities to learn more about our adventures direct from the source – our team leaders.

Sure, we’ll be recording these and posting them online, but do consider signing up and tuning in live for a fun, collaborative experience. You’ll see incredible images, hear first hand stories, and come away with a complete understanding of what any of our land-based animal or dive adventures are all about.

From expedition leader, Thomas Lennartz -

Many people that consider heading to the Arctic believe that the Arctic (and Antarctica) is only accessible via cruise ship or maybe a Tundra bus, but not true! Flying up to an Arctic community, and heading out on the land with AK leaders and Inuit guides is the only way to see the authentic Arctic, how the Inuit live here, and also bring you to the land where the animals such as narwhal and polar bears roam. I promise you, an Arctic Kingdom trip will leave you with lasting memories…and I would like to show you personally what you can expect on one of our adventures and aside from visiting everyone of you in person, the best way to do this is to show you ‘virtually’ complete with images, sound and where you can ask questions in real time.

Here’s the schedule – Click on the title to register today -

Nov 24 – 1:00-2:00PM EST
Polar Bears and Northern Lights of the Torngat Mountains

One of the remotest sub-Arctic regions, least visited, wild frontiers left. An AK Exclusive Trip.

LEARN – about how you can view polar bears via helicopter, on the ground, all based from our newest Arctic Igloo Domes – the ultimate in remote Arctic luxury accommodations.

Dec 2 – 1:00-2:00PM EST
Arctic Diving

Tired of finding Nemo or another starfish? Enter another world! A true adventure on all frontiers – dive with whales, amongst cathedral spires of ice, on the ocean sea floor and more.

LEARN – about the types of dives, equipment required and what to expect on an Arctic dive trip.

Dec 8 – 1:00-2:00PM EST
Bowhead Whales, Walrus, and Polar Bears of Foxe Basin

The bowhead highway…one highway you won’t mind being stuck on!

LEARN – about what why the floe edge of Foxe Basin is so special to see bowhead whales. Why are there so many walrus here?

Jan 12 – 1:00-2:00PM EST
Bowhead Whales, Polar Bears and Glaciers of Baffin Island

Summer in the Arctic doesn’t get any better than in the stunning fiords of Baffin Island near Qikiqtarjuaq. Find out why!

LEARN – about land-based Arctic travel to the Arctic Circle in the summer.

SEE – gorgeous photos of the Penny Ice Cap glacier and polar bears taken on previous expeditions and hear stories from AK Expedition Leaders

Reminder! We’re still running our special for this month, book a trip by Nov 25 and you’ll receive a free Canada Goose Expedition Parka.

Webinar – A Virtual Floe Edge Expedition to Baffin Island

November 4th, 2010 | By Thomas Lennartz | Filed in AK NEWS, Webinar

Join Arctic Kingdom expedition leader Thomas Lennartz for a virtual Floe Edge expedition.

Pulling from his vast experience on Baffin Islands numerous floe edges, Tom shares his insights on traveling in this remarkable expedition and what you could expect to see by joining our upcoming floe edge expeditions – Narwhal and Polar Bear Floe Edge Adventure or the Ultimate Floe Edge Experience – Narwhal, Beluga and Polar Bears.

• Discover floe edges and the value of high-end expedition travel in extremely small group, land-based trips with an expert team AK expedition leaders in close partnership with Inuit guides
• See expedition highlights—narwhals feeding, polar bears, soaring glaciers and stunning iceberg, and our safari-style eco-camps.
• Get a sense of daily activities – from floe edge activities such as kayaking, traveling by snowmobile and qamutiks, hiking, even snorkeling or diving… and more