Churchill Landscapes & Polar Bears
Churchill Landscapes & Polar Bears
Incredible Polar Bear sightinga aboard the Tundra Buggy
Incredible Polar Bear sightinga aboard the Tundra Buggy
Dog Sledding Experience in Churchill
Dog Sledding Experience in Churchill
Beautiful Scenery and Sights in Churchill
Beautiful Scenery and Sights in Churchill
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Polar Bear Churchill and Tundra Experience

5 nights from £7,399 per person Including Flights

Overview

See polar bears in their natural habitat on this short tour into Manitoba. Fly into Winnipeg and then onto the characterful northern community of Churchill. You will stay in one of the small local hotels for three nights, and spend the days travelling from the town onto the Churchill Tundra. Once here you will tour the tundra to view the polar bears by the specially-designed Tundra Buggy. The Buggy meanders over a system of established trails, stopping at leisure to enjoy the scenery, search for wildlife, and take photos. When daylight begins to fade, you'll head back into the town. You'll enjoy a variety of different experiences including the Tundra Buggy adventure and activities such as dog-sledding, museum visits, cultural programmes and slide presentations. The maximum number of guests on any one tour is 22 - a great number of people to be able to socialise with but also have space to enjoy the polar bear experience. (JV)

Highlights

  • Unique Tundra Buggy tours to spot polar bears and other wildlife, and enjoy talks from the guide about the area's geology & history
  • Visit the famous Itsanitaq Museum with the worlds best collection of Inuit exhibits
  • Dog-sledding excursion with local dog "musher"
  • Medium-sized groups led by an Interpretive Guide
  • Combine this tour with any other destination in North America, perhaps tour Vancouver Island, traverse the Rockies or visit Toronto & Niagara Falls

2024 Departure dates
Oct: 11, 14, 20, 24, 25, 27, 28
Nov: 03, 06, 09, 12

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  • Flights & taxes
  • Accommodation
  • Checked baggage
  • ATOL protection
  • In resort assistance & 24 hour contact centre
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Day 1

Fly to Winnipeg and take the shuttle bus to your hotel. In the evening you will meet your tour guide and group for a brief orientation.

Overnight at Lakeview Signature Airport Hotel or similar

Day 2

Early morning flight to Churchill with breakfast included onboard the plane. On arrival take an orientation tour of the town and surrounding area, and visit the Itsanitaq Museum and Parks Canada Visitor Centre.

Overnight Churchill hotel (Breakfast, lunch & dinner included)

Days 3 - 4

Transfer each day to the Tundra Buggy launch area. Two days spent in a Tundra Buggy with knowledgeable guide, viewing polar bears and other Arctic wildlife. Return to Churchill for your overnight stay. (Breakfast, lunch & dinner included)

Day 5

Morning dogsledding and afternoon visit to Parks Canada Interpretive Center. Evening return flight to Winnipeg with meal on board.

Overnight at Lakeview Signature Airport Hotel or similar (Breakfast, lunch and light meal on board the plane)

Day 6

Depart Winnipeg at leisure

  • Transatlantic return flights,
  • Internal roundtrip flights between Winnipeg to Churchill
  • Transfers between Churchill airport and hotel
  • Accommodation in 5 nights as listed or similar
  • All meals are included as stated
  • Full range of activities throughout the tour including:
  • Churchill and Area Tour: A guided bus tour of local and historical points of interest surrounding Churchill, including such attractions as Cape Merry, Port of Churchill and Manitoba Conservation’s Polar Bear Holding Facility (weather permitting).
  • Dog Sledding: Hosted by a local resident and dog sledding expert, you will learn about the history associated with dog sledding in Northern Canada. Enjoy an exhilarating ride behind a strong team of huskies on a custom-made sled (or cart, weather permitting). Join the musher’s for hot chocolate and freshly made bannock after your ride and share their personal stories of their dog sledding adventures.
  • Itsanitaq Museum: The museum contains one of Canada’s finest collections of Inuit carvings, kayaks and artifacts
  • Interpretive Transfer: Receive guided interpretation of route-side points of interest from friendly and knowledgeable drivers, during the transfer from airport to your hotel
  • Interpretive-Guided Tundra Buggy Adventure: The best way to experience an intimate encounter with a wild polar bear is on an authentic Tundra Buggy. All of the Tundra Buggies are furnished with dual-pane frost-free windows and contain propane heating systems that closely resemble a cosy fireplace, with real flame (behind glass). Each day, we depart early and board the world famous Tundra Buggies looking for polar bears and other wildlife out on the tundra. You will enjoy picnic style lunches and refreshments while you are bear watching.
  • Parks Canada Interpretive Centre: Walk back in time viewing detailed and exciting wildlife dioramas, fur trade exhibits. View a series of videos on the history, culture and wildlife of the area. You leave chock-full of natural and historical information from the Churchill region.
  • Slide Presentation: Conducted by seasoned residents. Relax and soak-up years of northern experience communicated in enchanting stories and magnificent photography.

What's not included

  • Transportation between Winnipeg and other gateway cities
  • Gratuities
  • Travel Insurance (mandatory)

Daily activities may be modified depending on weather conditions.

What To Pack:

Bring an insulated parka (with hood), warm sweaters, nylon outer pants (ski warm-up pants), insulated boots, insulated hats, insulated mitts, scarf, quality socks, light cotton / silk gloves (to protect handswhile handling optics), pants, long shirts, long underwear, turtleneck pullovers, wool slacks. Please be prepared for extremely windy conditions by dressing in layers.

Winter gear rentals (Canada Goose parkas, snow pants and Baffin boots) are available for pre-booking, and may be picked up on the evening prior to the northbound flight to Churchill. This is on request, please contact us for additional details and pricing.

To protect the lenses on your photographic equipment from “frosting” keep your camera cold, and cover it with a plastic bag before bringing it into a warmer environment. Once the equipment has warmed to room temperature, it is safe to remove the plastic bag. Should frosting occur on your lenses, you must warm the equipment up thoroughly before you try
to take it out in the cold again.

 

Jade Pearson
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