CHURCHILL POLAR BEAR ADVENTURE TOUR
6-Day Churchill Polar Bear Adventure in Canada
Trip Highlights
More time spent in the prime polar bear viewing area.
Avoid the lights of town and experience the Northern Lights from the tundra (weather permitting)
Enjoy the comforts of our Lodge on the coast of Hudson Bay.
Learn about polar bears from leading Polar Bears International Species Experts in the field.
Our Polar Adventure Tour is designed for those who wish to visit Churchill to not only see the magnificent Lord of the Arctic, Manitoba's polar bears, but also to experience the history and culture of the region. Led by very knowledgeable guides, Enthusiast program itineraries include activities other than bear watching, such as a town and area tour, entrance to the Eskimo Museum and Parks Canada facility and a private slide presentation. Either dog sledding or a cultural-arts program is included.
The Lodge-based programs include one-night hotel accommodation in Churchill, which allows time to take part in additional activities. Another exciting component for some of the Polar Adventure Tours is the choice of transportation: although the majority of programs include round trip air from Winnipeg, guests can choose to travel one-way by VIA Rail. Enthusiast programs include the largest selection of available activities and are the best way to experience the wildlife as well as the 'wild' life in Churchill!
Daily Tundra Buggy excursions, led by a knowledgeable Interpretive Guide*, allow guests to explore the area beyond the Lodge and give plenty of photography opportunities. Evenings at the Lodge can be as memorable as the days, with a chance to get to know other guests and swap tales. Enjoy presentations from our Interpretive Guides and Polar Bears International experts, world-renowned polar bear researchers and scientists we host on our Lodge. On clear nights, the magical dance of the Northern Lights can be seen easily from the Lodge’s outdoor observation decks.
The Tundra Buggy Lodge offers a unique, immersive experience where guests can fall asleep and wake up with polar bears right outside the window. The lodge consists of two accommodation units; a lounge with public computers and Internet; and dining unit where guests can share stories and enjoy delicious home cooked meals.
POLAR BEAR ADVENTURE TOUR ITINERARY - 6 DAYS
DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN WIINIPEG: Guests will arrive into Winnipeg and check into their hotel at the Winnipeg airport; Evening meet and greet hosted by Frontiers North Interpretive Guide.
DAY 2: CHURCHILL: We will depart on an early morning flight to Churchill. Upon arrival, we’ll take part in a town and area tour of Churchill, including a stop at Churchill’s Eskimo Museum. After lunch in Churchill, guests will be transferred to the Tundra Buggy Launch, after which we will set off on a leisurely trek to the Tundra Buggy Lodge, watching for wildlife along the way. Once we arrive at the lodge, guests will have time to settle into their new 'home away from home’ before being served a home-cooked meal by our lodge staff. (B, L, D)
DAY 3: DOG SLEDDING AND TRANSFER TO TUNDRA BUGGY LODGE: Dog sledding and interpretive program; Parks Canada Visitor Centre; Afternoon Tundra Buggy transfer to the Tundra Buggy Lodge; Overnight at Tundra Buggy Lodge. (B, L, D)
DAY 4: POLAR BEAR VIEWING: Full-day Tundra Buggy adventure in the Churchill Wildlife Management Area. After breakfast, guests will head out on the Tundra Buggy, away from the lodge, searching for polar bears and other wildlife. Evenings will be spent enjoying delicious home cooked meals, watching slide presentations, socializing and watching the night sky for Northern Lights.Overnight at Tundra Buggy Lodge. (B, L, D)
DAY 5: POLAR BEAR VIEWING: Full-day Tundra Buggy adventure in the Churchill Wildlife Management Area. After breakfast, guests will head out on the Tundra Buggy, away from the lodge, searching for polar bears and other wildlife. Evenings will be spent enjoying delicious home cooked meals, watching slide presentations, socializing and watching the night sky for Northern Lights.Overnight at Tundra Buggy Lodge. (B, L, D)
DAY 6: FINAL TUNDRA BUGGY ADVENTURE: Full-day Tundra Buggy adventure in the Churchill Wildlife Management Area; Evening flight to Winnipeg; Guests will check into their Winnipeg hotel. (B, L, D)
DAY 6: DEPART WINNIPEG: Guests may depart Winnipeg at their leisure. Meals: None
ABOUT THE TUNDRA BUGGY
The Tundra Buggy Lodge offers a unique, immersive experience where guests can fall asleep and wake up with polar bears right outside the window. The lodge consists of two accommodation units; a lounge with public computers and Internet; and dining unit where guests can share stories and enjoy delicious home cooked meals.
2023 POLAR BEAR TOUR DATES AND COST
TOUR DATES: October & November - CALL US FOR AVAILABLE DATES
TOUR COST: From $10,955 per person (CAN) *prices subject to change without notice.
MEALS: B= Breakfast L=Lunch D=Dinner
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