CHURCHILL POLAR BEAR EXPERIENCE
6 days departing WINNIPEG from
Style:
Leisurely
Destination:
Canada
Tour Code:
CPB
Venture north to Canada's arctic tundra for this once in a lifetime experience viewing wild polar bears in their natural habitat. Set in the boreal forest along the Hudson Bay - a prime location for wildlife viewing - you'll spend two full days with expert guides searching for arctic fox, arctic hare, snowy owl, and the coveted polar bear. From your comfortable base in Churchill, visit historic Cape Merry and the famous Polar Bear Jail, with time to experience a number of other activities, from dog sled tours to scenic helicopter flights.
- Two days Polar Bear viewing
- Characterful Arctic Lodge
- Historic Winnipeg and Churchill
- Two full days on purpose built tundra vehicles
- Heritage tour of the Polar Bear Jail and Cape Merry
- Roundtrip airfare from Winnipeg to Churchill
- All breakfasts, 2 packed lunches & 1 gourmet dinner
- Dog Sledding Tour from US$95
- Polar Bear helicopter viewing (1 hr) from US$550
| Accommodation: | 3 nights arctic lodge + 2 hotel nights |
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| Transport: | All transportation by private adventure vehicle |
| Guided: | Specialist tour guide and equipment |
| Group size: | Maximum 25 |
| Departure Month: | Oct-Nov |
| Age range: | 18+ |
| Local payments: | None |
Why not arrange your own Grand American Adventures departure? For groups of 8 or more, we can offer private departures on any of our published itineraries enabling friends, families or organizations to enjoy our style of travel at special rates. Although tours will run as per our standard itinerary shown here, slight modifications may be considered and dates can be chosen to suit your needs. (Subject to seasonal/operational restrictions). So contact us today and start planning your own adventure.
Trip Itinerary
Our routes have been carefully chosen to include the best night stops and highlights. However, as local and operational conditions may vary and unforeseen circumstances can arise, the following itinerary should be used as a guideline.
As this tour departs at 0730 in the morning we recommend that you book pre-tour accommodation. Please request hotel details at the time of booking.
Day 1: Winnipeg
Arrive in Winnipeg and check-in to the conveniently located hotel at your leisure.
Accommodation: Hotel included
Day 2: Winnipeg to Churchill
Catch an early morning flight to Churchill and transfer to the lodge. This renowned family-owned lodge has been handcrafted from local materials, with charming log buildings and decor to match the personal friendly service.
Accommodation: Lodge included
Day 3-4: Churchill
Spend two full days exploring the tundra and boreal forest of the Hudson Bay coastline in search of the majestic polar bear. Our driver/guide will lead expeditions to designated wildlife viewing areas where it is not uncommon to see arctic fox, and hare, camouflaged ptarmigan and, if you are lucky, the snowy owl.
One day will be spent on the large and comfortable tundra vehicle with the other on the more nimble Wildlife Viewing Bus. Both vehicles are custom built and equipped with a propane furnace, toilet facilities, and a rear viewing deck for safe photography outside the vehicle. Although the vehicles can accommodate up to 40 passengers, group sizes are limited to a maximum of 25 for comfort and convenience. On tundra viewing days we depart from the lodge at 8:00 a.m. A hearty packed lunch, hot drinks and snacks are included.
Accommodation: Lodge included
Day 5: Churchill to Winnipeg
On a cultural and heritage tour, visit the historic Cape Merry where the Churchill River spills into the bay, and several other sites with short hikes along the coastline. Then it's on to the 'Polar Bear Jail'. One way the citizens of Churchill care for their polar bear friends is to put them in 'jail.' When someone spots a polar bear too close to town, they call a special phone number, and the bear is humanely trapped and placed in the Polar Bear Jail until it can be safely transported back to the wild. There will also be time for an exhilarating dog sled tour or a scenic helicopter flight over the nearby Hudson Bay and Cape Churchill, before the return flight to Winnipeg.
Accommodation: Hotel included
Day 6: Winnipeg
Take time to explore Winnipeg, home to the world's largest collection of Inuit art, before preparing for your return flight home.
You can easily book your trip online using our secure booking engine. You only need to pay a 10% deposit or (whichever is greatest) with full payment due 8 weeks before departure. We are members of ABTA (Association of Britsh Travel Agents) and are fully financially bonded so your money is 100% safe & protected at all times whether you pay by debit, bank or credit card. If you prefer to book by telephone, please contact our sales office and speak to one our friendly travel consultants.
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International flights are not included in the above prices. For customers departing from the United Kingdom please contact our reservations team for a quote. Read more.
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