Churchill Based Nature & Photo Specialist Tour
8 days
Specially produced with serious photographers and naturalists in mind, these all-inclusive packages feature roundtrip air, all meals and tons of Tundra Buggy polar bear viewing time. With special dates featuring professional photographer guides or naturalist guides, you’re guaranteed a fun and informative polar bear vacation. The focus of these trips is on bear viewing, with maximum time on the Buggies, although a short orientation of Churchill will help give you your bearings for activities during unscheduled time.
Outline
Arrive Winnipeg
Churchill
Tundra Buggy Tours & activities
Departs Winnipeg
Arrive Winnipeg
Churchill
Tundra Buggy Tours & activities
Departs Winnipeg
ITINERARY
Day 1 - Arrive in Winnipeg
Welcome to Winnipeg! If you arrive with extra time, consider visiting the Manitoba Museum, which has nine galleries displaying historical artifacts, or the Royal Canadian Mint to learn about Canadian coins, or strolling down to the Forks, a funky market which is one of the city’s most popular gathering places. Meet with your guide and fellow travelers for dinner this evening. Take the time to get to know your group before spending the night in Winnipeg.
Day 2 - Winnipeg to Churchill
Board a charter flight this morning and fly to Churchill. From the wooded forests of the south to the arid tundra of the North, the landscape below reminds you of just how far you’ve come. Enjoy a town orientation and see route-side points of interest on your way to your hotel. This is the only town in the world with a “Polar Bear Jail”, but it also features a unique history just as noteworthy. Spend some time exploring if you’re not too excited for the days to come. Overnight Churchill.
Day 3 - 6 - Polar Bear Viewing
This is why you’ve come to Churchill. Spend four full days on a specially designed Tundra Buggy, which provides the opportunity to view, photograph and learn about local wildlife and environment. Your specialist guide ensures that you get the most in-depth and valuable experience possible with your polar bear viewing – going where the bears go, offering insight into their behaviours and lives. The inquisitive bears will come right up to the oversized Tundra Buggies, offering you a close – but safe – vantage point to take photos. Overnight in Churchill.
Day 7 - Churchill to Winnipeg
This morning you have time for some last minute souvenir shopping before you return flight to Winnipeg. Re-live memories and bid farewell to you traveling companions at dinner in Winnipeg. Overnight at airport hotel.
Day 8 - Departure
You polar bear package comes to an end with check-out from your hotel.
Day 1 - Arrive in Winnipeg
Welcome to Winnipeg! If you arrive with extra time, consider visiting the Manitoba Museum, which has nine galleries displaying historical artifacts, or the Royal Canadian Mint to learn about Canadian coins, or strolling down to the Forks, a funky market which is one of the city’s most popular gathering places. Meet with your guide and fellow travelers for dinner this evening. Take the time to get to know your group before spending the night in Winnipeg.
Day 2 - Winnipeg to Churchill
Board a charter flight this morning and fly to Churchill. From the wooded forests of the south to the arid tundra of the North, the landscape below reminds you of just how far you’ve come. Enjoy a town orientation and see route-side points of interest on your way to your hotel. This is the only town in the world with a “Polar Bear Jail”, but it also features a unique history just as noteworthy. Spend some time exploring if you’re not too excited for the days to come. Overnight Churchill.
Day 3 - 6 - Polar Bear Viewing
This is why you’ve come to Churchill. Spend four full days on a specially designed Tundra Buggy, which provides the opportunity to view, photograph and learn about local wildlife and environment. Your specialist guide ensures that you get the most in-depth and valuable experience possible with your polar bear viewing – going where the bears go, offering insight into their behaviours and lives. The inquisitive bears will come right up to the oversized Tundra Buggies, offering you a close – but safe – vantage point to take photos. Overnight in Churchill.
Day 7 - Churchill to Winnipeg
This morning you have time for some last minute souvenir shopping before you return flight to Winnipeg. Re-live memories and bid farewell to you traveling companions at dinner in Winnipeg. Overnight at airport hotel.
Day 8 - Departure
You polar bear package comes to an end with check-out from your hotel.
Options & Upgrades
- Enjoy extra nights in Winnipeg before or after your polar bear tour
Accommodation
Standard Lodges/Inns
Trip Highlights
- Close-up polar bear encounters
- Spectacular photo opportunities from a specially adapted vehicle
- Includes exciting day activities
- This trip is popular -- book early!
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Reserving Your Trip Is Easy
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Call us toll free
1 800 667 4744 (US/Can)
0 800 917 5924 (UK)
1 800 992 872 (Aus.)
Office hours:
M-F, 6am - 6pm Pacific Time.
Sat 10am - 4pm.
A personal trip advisor will help you book your perfect trip.
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Reserve Online using the form at left.
We will contact you as quickly as we can and you will not be under any obligation until after we have confirmed all details with you.
At that time a US$500 per person deposit is payable and you will be subject to our usual terms and conditions.
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2009 Package start dates
Nature Enthusiast:
Oct 29- Nov 5
Nov 6 - Nov 13
Photo Specialist :
Oct 29 - Nov 5
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Price Notes
• Prices are per person based on two people sharing
• Package will be charged in Canadian dollars
Package Includes
• Round-trip air transportation between Winnipeg and Churchill; light snack aboard
• Fully escorted group tour
• Hotel accommodations in Churchill for 5 nights, Winnipeg for 2 nights
• Local tours: bus tour, Tundra Buggy Tour (4 full days including lunch)
• Transfers while in Churchill
• All meals
• 3.5% HST
Not Included
• Transportation to Manitoba
• Items of a personal nature
• Accommodations in Manitoba, except as indicated above
• Gratuities
• GST
• Hospital, medical insurance, trip cancellation insurance
Nature Enthusiast:
Oct 29- Nov 5
Nov 6 - Nov 13
Photo Specialist :
Oct 29 - Nov 5
Nov 12 - Nov 13
| 8 day - Fly / Fly | USD$ | CAD$ | ||
| Double | Single | Double | Single | |
| Oct 29 2009 - Nov 6 2009 | 6,227 | 7,212 | 7,037 | 8,149 |
• Prices are per person based on two people sharing
• Package will be charged in Canadian dollars
Package Includes
• Round-trip air transportation between Winnipeg and Churchill; light snack aboard
• Fully escorted group tour
• Hotel accommodations in Churchill for 5 nights, Winnipeg for 2 nights
• Local tours: bus tour, Tundra Buggy Tour (4 full days including lunch)
• Transfers while in Churchill
• All meals
• 3.5% HST
Not Included
• Transportation to Manitoba
• Items of a personal nature
• Accommodations in Manitoba, except as indicated above
• Gratuities
• GST
• Hospital, medical insurance, trip cancellation insurance
