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Herschel Island: Private Guided Fly-In Day Expedition

Arrive by chartered floatplane over the Mackenzie River Delta, landing at Pauline Cove for an exclusive guided exploration of this remote Arctic island. A bucket-list convergence of wilderness, Indigenous heritage, and whaling history at the very top of the world.

What to expect

Your charter departs from Inuvik, tracing the braided channels of the Mackenzie Delta as your pilot points out beluga whales and sea ice below. On landing at Pauline Cove, a Parks Canada or licensed wilderness guide leads you through the extraordinary cache of 19th-century whaling station buildings — among the best-preserved in the Arctic. You'll visit the historic RCMP post, the mission house, and Inuvialuit cemeteries before a private shoreline walk scanning for seals hauled out on nearby floes. Every site is yours to absorb at your own pace, without crowds, with stories delivered by someone who truly knows this land.

Book it with
Aklak Air (Inuvik Charter Specialists)
CAD 800 per person (full-day fly-in, guide, and whaling station tour included); private charters from CAD 3,500
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Good to know

Pre-book well in advance — seats are extremely limited. Flight time is approximately 1 hour each way; confirm all-aboard time with ship and allow a buffer of at least 2 hours. Weather is the primary variable in the Arctic; flexible scheduling is essential. Dress in serious layered expedition gear regardless of season.

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