Day 1 – Arrive in Winnipeg:
Winnipeg Manitoba is the ‘launch point’ to Churchill and approximately a 2.5 hour flight – however flights and weather in bear season can be highly variable. For this reason, we have secured a charter flight with Calm Air to be as close to ‘guaranteed’ departures as the north can get. Guests will enjoy the first night at
the Lakeview or Sandman Hotel near Winnipeg Airport.
Day 2 – Fly to Churchill, check-in to accommodation and first bear tour:
We aim to book morning flights for clients to Churchill each season so we can add another full day of polar bear viewing – however this is all dependent on weather… which you will see is a common theme…
Days 3-7 – Full day polar bear tour:
Each day, we leave at sunrise and return at sunset – polar bears are seen with a very high success rate and lately, wolves, wolverines, caribou, foxes, seals and other species are becoming more common. Each group can decide if they want a field lunch to stay out all day or if they would like to return to the BnB for a
break.
Day 8 – Town activities or bear tour before departing for Winnipeg in the
afternoon.
With unpredictable ice conditions, polar bears have changed their lives to adapt to the new normal. This has meant a dramatic increase in the number of polar bears summering near Churchill and is allowing us to have a new glimpse into their lives on shore.
From polar bears in fireweed to bears playfighting in the cool waters of Hudson Bay, summer is unforgettable in Churchill. Then add the fact that thousands of beluga whales summer in the Churchill River and that these whales will swim beside, behind and under our tour boats – you will have the chance to be face to face with both polar bears and beluga whales!!
Each day, we will have our land-based tour in 4×4 vehicles to look for the best Polar Bear sights. Along with this, we will head out on two zodiac tours during your stay to watch whales and bears based on tidal and weather conditions. These are privately chartered zodiacs just for our use and allow us to tailor the group’s excursion to wildlife activities.
– Round-trip Flights Winnipeg – Churchill ($2100 CDN value).
– One night accommodation in Winnipeg.
– Accommodation: Comfortable double-occupancy accommodations with Breakfast/lunch in Churchill.
– Wildlife Safaris: Ground-level wildlife land tours in our exclusive 4×4 broncos or Ford F150 hybrid 4×4 truck, guided by experts.
– Northern Lights: Free Aurora Watch List (we will let you know if Auroras are happening) and optional Aurora viewing tours ($150 CDN).
– Zodiac Tours (Summer season only): Two zodiac boat tours for Beluga Whale sightseeing.
– Town Activities: A tour of Churchill with a local guide to explore this unique northern town.
– Safety & Expertise: All tours are led by experienced guides trained in wilderness first aid and polar bear safety.
– Flights to and from Winnipeg/city of origin.
– Drinks – Dinner
– Travel insurance
– Expenses of a personal nature
– Gratuities & guides tips
– Additional tours (e.g., Aurora viewing, helicopter tours, summer kayaking or board paddling, etc.)
– Optional winter gear rentals (Parka, snow pants and snow boots)
