Tundra Buggy Lodge Nature Enthusiast
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 time. Your guide is either a professional photographer or naturalist, guaranteeing that you make the most of your time. The focus of these trips is on bear viewing and spending your nights at the Tundra Buggy Lodge means that you are around the polar bears as much as possible!
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
Fly from Winnipeg to Churchill this morning. In the afternoon, transfer to the Tundra Buggy launch and climb aboard a specially designed vehicle to head out into the tundra. Keep your eyes peeled for polar bear sightings as you cross the tundra on the way to the lodge. Overnight at the Tundra Buggy Lodge.
Day 3-6 - Polar Bear Viewing
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 and photo tips to make sure you take perfect photos of your memories. Evening presentations and social time round out your nights at the lodge. Overnight at the Lodge.
Day 7 - Churchill to Winnipeg
Depart the lodge after breakfast and transfer to the airport for a morning flight to Winnipeg. Bid farewell to your group at dinner in Winnipeg. Overnight in Winnipeg.
Day 8 - Departure
Your 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
Fly from Winnipeg to Churchill this morning. In the afternoon, transfer to the Tundra Buggy launch and climb aboard a specially designed vehicle to head out into the tundra. Keep your eyes peeled for polar bear sightings as you cross the tundra on the way to the lodge. Overnight at the Tundra Buggy Lodge.
Day 3-6 - Polar Bear Viewing
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 and photo tips to make sure you take perfect photos of your memories. Evening presentations and social time round out your nights at the lodge. Overnight at the Lodge.
Day 7 - Churchill to Winnipeg
Depart the lodge after breakfast and transfer to the airport for a morning flight to Winnipeg. Bid farewell to your group at dinner in Winnipeg. Overnight in Winnipeg.
Day 8 - Departure
Your 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
Tundra Buggy Wilderness Lodge
Tundra Buggy Wilderness Lodge
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!
Testimonials
We had a great time and loads of bears. Sitting, rolling on their backs, fighting, walking. We were really pleased that we did the lodge rather than going out on the tundra buggies.
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2009 Package start dates
Nature Enthusiast:
Nov 7 - 14
Nov 12 - 19
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
• Shared accommodation at the Tundra Buggy lodge for 5 nights, Winnipeg for 2 nights
• Local tours: Tundra Buggy Tour ( full days including lunch)
• 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:
Nov 7 - 14
Nov 12 - 19
| 8 day - Fly / Fly | USD$ | CAD$ | ||
| Double | Single | Double | Single | |
| Nov 7 2009 - Nov 12 2009 | 6,868 | 7,047 | 7,761 | 7,963 |
• 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
• Shared accommodation at the Tundra Buggy lodge for 5 nights, Winnipeg for 2 nights
• Local tours: Tundra Buggy Tour ( full days including lunch)
• 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
