Tundra Buggy Lodge Polar Bear Viewing 7 days / 6 nights
Trip Overview
Split your nights between the town of Churchill and the Tundra Buggy Lodge to experience the best of both options. This package gives you plenty of polar bear watching time, as well as the chance to explore this unique northern town. With the help of a knowledgeable guide, your medium sized group takes part in outdoor activities and an introduction to northern culture.
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Churchill
Tundra Buggy Lodge & Tours
Return to Winnipeg
Depart Winnipeg
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrive in Winnipeg
Your trip begins in Winnipeg, central Canada's largest city. After checking in to your hotel for a one-night stay, spend the day exploring on your own. Consider visiting the Manitoba Museum, the Forks Market or strolling down to Provencher Bridge, a pedestrian walkway over the Red River where you’ll find a fun diner and great views of the city.
Day 2 - Winnipeg to Churchill
Enjoy a scenic flight from Winnipeg to Churchill, over the tundra and plains of the North, roughly a three-hour trip. Upon arrival enjoy a guided tour of the town, featuring the Eskimo Museum – a memorable and informative introduction to the unique culture of the north. This evening, visit the Parks Canada Interpretive Centre where you’ll learn more about the history, wildlife and culture of Churchill.
Enjoy a relaxing evening at your Churchill hotel.
Day 3 - Journey To the Tundra Buggy Lodge
Today you will enjoy some free time in the town of Churchill before learning how to mush your team of huskies on an exciting dog sled adventure.
This afternoon you depart from the Buggy Launch and begin your trip to the Tundra Buggy Lodge. The journey to the lodge is just as exciting as the destination. Spend the time taking beautiful photographs, learning about the bear, other arctic wildlife and the environment.
Arrive at the Tundra Buggy Lodge for your three night stay. This unique and casual “lodge on wheels” is both a comfortable place to rest and an excellent base for viewing wildlife. No other lodge-based trip provides as much time for viewing the polar bears.
Days 4 & 5 - Polar Bear Viewing on the Tundra Buggy
Use the Lodge as a base for your wildlife observation and take advantage of the Tundra Buggy for full day wildlife watching excursions. Your guide provides expert commentary as you travel to locations known as bear “hot spots”.
Spend your evenings enjoying home cooked meals, learning more about the polar bears and socializing with new friends. Keep an eye on the dark arctic sky, Northern Lights may light up the tundra at anytime.
Day 6 - Polar Bear Viewing and Return to Winnipeg
After a delicious breakfast, you will depart the Tundra Buggy Lodge for your final bear viewing expedition. When you arrive back in Churchill, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back to Winnipeg. Overnight at a Winnipeg airport hotel.
Day 7 - Depart with Fond Memories
Much too soon you leave the fresh air and beautiful sights of Canada behind as your vacation comes to an end.
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Accommodations
AccommodationTundra Buggy Wilderness Lodge
Options & Upgrades
• Enjoy extra nights in Winnipeg before or after your polar bear tourDates & Prices
2010 Package Start DatesOctober 25, 28
| Dates | CAD $ | |
| Double | Single | |
| Oct 25 - Oct 28 2010 | 7,347 | 7,736 |
• Prices are per person based on two people sharing
• Package will be charged in Canadian dollars
• Optional helicopter activity
Package Includes • Round-trip air transportation between Winnipeg and Churchill; light snack aboard
• Fully escorted group tour
• Hotel accommodations in Winnipeg for 2 nights
• Hotel accommodations in Churchill for 1 night
• 3 nights at the Tundra Buggy Lodge
• Local tours: Churchill bus tour, Tundra Buggy Tours, Dogsledding, Eskimo Museum, Parks Canada Centre
• All meals in Churchill and at the Tundra Buggy Lodge
• Transfers while in Churchill
• 3.5% PST
Not Included • Transportation to Manitoba
• Items of a personal nature
• Gratuities
• GST
• Hospital, medical insurance, trip cancellation insurance
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