Canadian Polar Bear Experience
6 days, Winnipeg to Winnipeg
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Imagine watching polar bears in the wild alongside a naturalist expert from Polar Bears International, one of the world's leading organizations dedicated to protecting these amazing animals. The opportunity is yours on this six-day adventure in the vast wilderness of the Canadian Arctic. Sit down to a picnic on the tundra and opt to go dogsledding through the region's breathtaking landscapes on a one-of-a-kind wildlife adventure.
Is this tour for me?
Travel Style: National Geographic Journeys
Greater exploration, insider access, and the freedom to roam – all without sacrificing comfort.
Service Level: Upgraded
Quality accommodations and more inclusions than on other G Adventures tours, like meals, private transport, and activities.
Physical Rating: 2 - Light
Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
Trip Type: Small Group
Small group experience; Max 25
Age requirement: 12+
All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Visa Requirements
6 days - Winnipeg to Winnipeg
There are no departure dates currently available for the rest of this season. Some tours only run during parts of the year.
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Itinerary
Day 1Winnipeg
Arrive at any time. Meet your CEO for a welcome dinner and group meeting.
Meals included:
DinnerDay 2Winnipeg/Churchill
Catch an early morning flight to Churchill. Upon arrival, enjoy a town and area historical tour including Cape Merry, the Port of Churchill, and Manitoba Conservation’s Polar Bear Holding Facility. After, visit the renowned Itsanitaq Inuit Museum which features one of the best collections of Inuit art and artifacts. Later in the evening, set out on a drive through the remote landscape to view the Northern lights (weather dependent).
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BreakfastDay 3Churchill
Set out on a full day excursion to enjoy polar bear viewing by Tundra Buggy with a local/expert guide. Take in the majestic arctic landscape while searching for polar bears, arctic fox, and ptarmigan. Enjoy a full picnic lunch on the tundra. This evening, join representatives from Polar Bears International (PBI) for a private cocktail reception. PBI is the world’s leading polar bear conservation group — dedicated to saving polar bears by saving their habitat. Their focus is on research, education, and stewardship.
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Breakfast | LunchDay 4Churchill
Enjoy a free morning to visit some of the local shops or opt to take a dog sledding excursion or helicopter flight. After lunch, visit the Parks Canada Interpretive Centre for an educational presentation about the National Park Service and its history in the Churchill area. This evening, enjoy an informal talk with a local from Churchill who will talk about what life is like living in a far north, remote Canadian town.
Exclusive Inclusions:
Your Journeys Highlight Moment Parks Canada Experience| Your Journeys Highlight Moment Far-North Local Life TalkMeals included:
Breakfast | LunchDay 5Churchill/Winnipeg
Enjoy a second excursion in the tundra in search of polar bears and northern wildlife. We are joined by a species expert from Polar Bears International who will share their expertise on polar bears and their habitat. In the evening, fly back to Winnipeg for our final night.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 6Winnipeg
Depart at any time.
Meals included:
BreakfastWhat's Included
- Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Polar Bear Conservation Event, Churchill
- Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Parks Canada Experience, Churchill
- Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Far-North Local Life Talk, Churchill
- Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Polar Bear Drive, Churchill
- Churchill historical tour
- Itsanitaq Inuit Museum visit
- Northern lights viewing (weather dependent)
- Tundra Buggy polar bear excursions (2 days)
- Internal flights
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodations
Hotels (5 nts)
Meals
5 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners
Allow USD300-390 for meals not included.
Transportation
Plane, private vehicle, Tundra Buggy, walking.
Staff & experts
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local experts and guides.
Departures
There are no departure dates currently available for the rest of this season. Some tours only run during parts of the year.
Please Contact Us to inquire about dates for next season, or to discuss other tour options.