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Come face to face with the polar bears of Churchill on this tailor-made Arctic adventure
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Highlights
- Explore the natural habitat of the polar bear from the comfort and safety of a Tundra Buggy as you follow their annual migration
- See the natural phenomenon of the Northern Lights
- Enjoy exciting optional excursions, including dog sledding and helicopter flights
- Return each night to cosy accommodation and hearty, home-cooked food
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Recommended for:
Activity adventure | History & culture | Natural world | Northern Lights | Wildlife | Winter
On the picturesque coastline of Hudson Bay in northern Manitoba, the once-prosperous trading post of Churchill is regarded as one of the best places on earth to see polar bears. On this tour, you'll venture out on special Tundra Buggies, 4x4 jeeps adapted for life in the Arctic and converted to maximise your bear-viewing experience. In the company of expert local guides, you'll follow the annual polar bear migration, returning each night to cosy, log-cabin accommodation complete with roaring fires, gourmet food and, with luck, views of the Northern Lights. There's even the chance to try dog sledding and, weather permitting, enjoy a helicopter flight.
Day by day itinerary
Day
1
UK/Winnipeg
Begin your holiday in relaxing style with included airport lounge access before your daytime flight to Canada. Upon arrival in Manitoba’s capital city, transfer to your airport hotel where you'll meet your fellow explorers and a welcome from your guide.
Stay: Winnipeg airport hotel
Day
2
Churchill
Rise early to board your flight north to Churchill and transfer to your downtown hotel. Then, join a guided tour of this remote town in the heart of Manitoba’s polar bear country, including Polar Bears International House, providing education about polar bears, climate change and science, and Parks Canada Visitor Centre set in Wapusk National Park with a range of interactive exhibits.
Stay: Tundra Inn, Churchill (or similar)
Meals: B L D
Days
3-4
Tundra Buggy Adventure & Dog Sledding
Two of the next three days are given over entirely to exploring the region in purposely built Tundra Buggies, designed to cover huge areas of this starkly beautiful region while following the annual polar bear migration. Keep your eyes peeled as you might also spot Arctic fox, caribou and hares amid the endless white. Weather permitting, you might also catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights.
One day is given to a dog-sledding experience, with a guided interpretive program, which also includes a visit to the Itsanitaq Museum, complete with Inuit carvings and artefacts.
Meals: B L D
Day
5
Return to Winnipeg
After a leisurely breakfast, enjoy a full-day Tundra Buggy adventure in the Churchill Wildlife Management Area before a transfer to the airport for your evening flight south to Winnipeg and a transfer back to your city-centre hotel.
Meals: B L D
Days
6-7
Depart for UK
Depart Winnipeg for your onward flight, arriving in the UK the next day.
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Pricing
Any element of this itinerary can be adjusted to suit your needs. Just contact us to find out more.
Accommodation rating:
7-day tailor-made holiday from £5,945 pp incl. flights
2023 departures
Valid for travel: Various departures October / November 2023
includes:
- Complimentary UK airport departure lounge access
- International and Domestic flights
- Evening meet and greet hosted by Frontiers North Interpretive Guide
- 2 nights accommodation in Winnipeg
- 3 nights accommodation in Churchill
- Visit to Polar Bears International House Educational Centre and Parks Canada Visitor Centre
- 2 x Full days Tundra Buggy adventure in the Churchill Wildlife Management Area
- Cultural Presentation
- Dog sledding and interpretive program
- Entry to Itsanitaq Museum with its collection of Inuit carvings and artefacts
Terms & Conditions
Prices are per person based on two people sharing a twin/double room; prices are subject to availability and possible change; normal booking conditions apply.
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