Churchill Polar Bear Experience – 5-Night Classic Tour
Overview
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144 hours
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This Churchill hotel-based adventure allows you to experience the excitement of polar bear viewing on an official Tundra Buggy, as well as enjoy the eclectic charm of this unique northern town.
The Churchill Town and Tundra Enthusiast includes full-day Tundra Buggy excursions in the Churchill Wildlife Management Area (CWMA), where polar bears await the freezing of the Hudson Bay. Guests will spend plenty of time watching these majestic mammals, and other Arctic wildlife, in their natural environment.
There is ample time to discover Churchill's personality by exploring unique shops, family-run restaurants boasting delicious regional cuisine, and cultural museums that portray the historical importance of the area.
This is our most well-rounded level of departure, with a mixture of cultural and wildlife adventures. This level of tour is led by a professional Interpretive Guide and offers guests the ability to focus on their adventures - we'll take care of the little details.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We welcome guests of all ages on our adventures. It is important to note that the days spent on the Tundra Buggy are are approximately 8 hours in duration. Though the Tundra Buggy's are heated small children can become cold with windows opening for photographs.
Accommodation: Standard hotel rooms including a private bathroom; guest rooms have either 1 queen bed or 2 double beds, depending on number of guests; maximum of 4 guests per room.
Luggage: On the flights to and from Churchill, baggage is restricted to two pieces of luggage totalling 70 lbs (31 kg) per person. 50 lbs for checked luggage, and 20 lbs for carry-ons.
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
You will receive a detailed itinerary with tour times and specific restaurants 90 days prior to departure.
The Tundra Buggy is equipped with washroom facilities and is fully heated.
Dress code: It's recommended that you bring layers & protection for your hands, ears, and head as it can get very cold with strong winds!
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What‘s Included
Interpretive Guide
Itsanitaq Museum tour
Round-trip flight between Winnipeg and Churchill
Dog-sled excursion
Cultural presentation by local trapper
5 nights accommodation
Two days on the Tundra Buggy Adventure
Parks Canada Interpretive Centre tour
Churchill and area sightseeing tour
Gratuities
Mandatory Comprehensive Travel Insurance Coverage - required to participate
What To Expect
Welcome to Winnipeg
Accommodations
Lakeview Signature Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Guests will arrive into Winnipeg and check into Lakeview Signature Trademark Collection by Wyndham, at the Winnipeg airport; Evening meet and greet hosted by Frontiers North Interpretive Guide. Meals: None This evening, meet your tour guide and fellow participants at a 30-minute meet-and-greet session at the hotel, during which you can ask any questions you have. (The exact location of the meeting will be provided before your arrival.) Then hit the sack, because your adventure starts bright and early tomorrow morning!
Churchill Adventure Begins
Accommodations
Local inn in Churchill
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Parks Canada Visitors Centre
Early morning flight to Churchill; Churchill and area tour; Parks Canada Visitor Centre.
Tundra Buggy Adventure
Accommodations
Local inn in Churchill
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Full-day Tundra Buggy adventure in the Churchill Wildlife Management Area; Cultural presentation.
Dog Sledding and Itsanitaq Museum
Accommodations
Local inn in Churchill
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Full-day Tundra Buggy adventure in the Churchill Wildlife Management Area; Cultural presentation.
Final Tundra Buggy Adventure
Accommodations
Lakeview Signature Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Parks Canada Visitors Centre
Full-day Tundra Buggy adventure in the Churchill Wildlife Management Area; Cultural presentation.
Depart Winnipeg
Depart Winnipeg at your leisure.
Options
October Dates
Additional Dates
Classic Polar Bears Adventure
Autumn Dates Continued
All Inclusions
Reviews
56 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
We were very satisfied with our...
nemec,
Nov 22, 2017
- Viator
4.00We were very satisfied with our trip. It was very well organized and we saw many arctic animals to include polar bears, arctic foxes, arctic hares and Ptarmigans in their natural habitat. We do recommend that instead of spending a day driving around Churchill, a third day is planned to be out on the Tundra looking for wildlife.
This was a really wonderful...
sverdon,
Nov 13, 2017
- Viator
4.00This was a really wonderful tour/trip. From the time we met the Frontiers North guide at the Winnipeg hotel until we returned to the hotel from Churchill, everything was very smooth and well done. It would have been appreciated if Viator would have emailed the daily itinerary to me...but I contacted Frontiers North and they promptly emailed it to me.
The group size 20 and the itinerary was appreciated. I highly recommend this trip.
This tour was beyond amazing and...
Michelle G,
Jan 3, 2017
- Viator
5.00This tour was beyond amazing and exceeded expectations! Such a unique experience to see polar bears in their natural habitat and very well organized. Had an awesome guide that always ensured the entire group had everything they needed.
This trip has ben on our bucket list...
Richard T,
Dec 15, 2016
- Viator
5.00This trip has ben on our bucket list for a decade, and we finally went. Our guide, David, was fantastic, the town of Churchill was welcoming, and the polar bears did not disappoint. I'd highly recommend this to anyone who wants to see polar bears in the wild.
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