Ultimate Polar Bear Adventure

Date: October – November Departures
Travel Style: Set Departure

Prepare to be wowed! You will spend two days on the tundra. Each day you’ll explore the Churchill Wildlife Management Area and other viewing areas as opportunities arise, observing the Polar Bear up close and personal.

Trip Type

Active Adventures, Hosted Small Groups
Activities

No Activities
Group size

No size limit
Locations

Arctic , Canada
Trip duration

6 Day(s) 5 Night(s)

Keywords : Arctic , Canada

Trip Code :CAN-0713

Date: October – November Departures
Host: Locally Guided
Cost: From CA$6,495 per person (plus taxes)

You will have an amazing experience on Arctic Crawler™ as you explore the Churchill Wildlife Management Area and the Hudson Bay Coastline observing the majestic Polar Bear and other wildlife. The bears are curious and far from shy, which can lead to incredible up close and personal experiences when they approach the Crawlers! Be brought back in time as you explore the history and beauty of Churchill and the surrounding area and partake in a fun dog mushing excursion in the evening perhaps under the Northern Lights!

Highlights:

Spend two days on the tundra onboard new-built Arctic Crawler™
Observe the Polar Bear up close and personal
Embark on a Heritage tour of Churchill area
Enjoy a dog mushing experience and learn how the dogs are trained
Accommodation in rustic yet cozy log cabins
Expert guides

Sample Itinerary:

Day 1- Arrive in Winnipeg

Arrive at Winnipeg hotel. Free day to explore Winnipeg.

Day 2 - Winnipeg to Lazy Bear Lodge, Churchill

Check-out from Winnipeg hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight to Churchill. Check in and meet your hosts before resting up for your days of adventure ahead.

Day 3 - Arctic Crawler™ Tundra Tour

Today board your Arctic Crawler™ Tundra vehicle, for Polar Bear viewing out on the tundra in the Churchill Wildlife Management Area. You will have ample opportunity to explore the area where the polar bears wait for the winter icepack to freeze on the Hudson Bay. Curious and far from shy, the bears will sometimes come right alongside the vehicles to sneak a peek at their visitors.

Day 4 - Heritage Tour of the Churchill / Dog Mushing Experience

Today embark on a Cultural and Heritage Tour of the Churchill area, including historic Cape Merry and an outside tour of the Polar Bear Jail (approx. 2-3 hours). In the evening, take a ride by an excited team of Huskies in the Northern Boreal Forest. Learn about how the dogs are trained plus hear many entertaining stories.

Day 5 - Arctic Crawler™ Tundra Tour / Back to Winnipeg

This morning, board the Arctic Crawler™ for a final visit to the kings of the north! Later that day, you will be transferred to Churchill Airport for your return flight to Winnipeg.

Day 6 - Departure

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Winnipeg airport for your return flight.

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Important note: the itinerary may be subject to change based on weather and other conditions beyond our control.

Includes:

Accommodation for 5 nights: 3 nights at the Lazy Bear Lodge and 2 nights in Winnipeg (one pre- and one post-adventure)
Shuttle service between the airport and the Hotel/Lodge upon arrival and departure in Winnipeg and Churchill. Luggage handling included in Churchill
Roundtrip flights between Winnipeg and Churchill
Two Arctic Crawler™ excursions in the Churchill Wildlife Management Area
Cultural and Heritage Tour
Dog Mushing experience
Naturalist Tour Guide over the 4 days in Churchill
Meals: daily breakfast, 2 lunches and 1 dinner included