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Bear Watching & Wildlife Experiences
Kingdom of the Ice Bear
4 Days from £1167
This shorter version of our Polar Bear Adventure tour (see below) provides a perfect overview of Churchill for anyone with less time to spare, and of the magnificent creatures for which it is famous. Departures: Oct 24, 29. Day 1: Arrive Winnipeg On arrival in Winnipeg, check-in to your hotel for an overnight stay. We have chosen an airport hotel for your convenience, due to tomorrow's early start. Overnight: Sheraton Four Points, Winnipeg Airport Day 2: Winnipeg - Churchill Board your morning flight from Winnipeg to Churchill, where you will be met on arrival by an experienced guide and taken on a sightseeing tour of the town and its surrounding area. The rest of the day is yours to explore attractions such as the Eskimo Museum, and there's a small choice of restaurants for dinner at your own expense. Overnight: Churchill Motel or Bear Country Inn Day 3: Polar Bear Viewing (Churchill - Winnipeg) Enjoy a full day of polar bear viewing aboard the remarkable 'Tundra Buggy' sightseeing vehicles. These extraordinary animals congregate each autumn in Churchill to wait for Hudson Bay to freeze over, hunting for seals to provide sustenance to see them through the winter. The Tundra Buggies are specially adapted for local conditions, with huge, over-inflated tyres to ensure your safety on the ice. Enjoy an early dinner in Churchill before your return flight this evening back to Winnipeg. (BLD) Overnight: Sheraton Four Points, Winnipeg Airport Day 4: Depart Winnipeg Your tour ends on check-out from your hotel. Please ask for details of onward flights or downtown hotels for those wishing to explore Winnipeg.
Polar Bear Day Tripper
3 Days from £799
This fantastic day trip is the most affordable way to see Churchill's famous polar bears. Departures: Oct 17, 24, 31. Day 1: Arrive Winnipeg On arrival in Winnipeg make your own way to your downtown hotel, and check-in for a two-night stay. The rest of the day is free to explore. Overnight: Delta Hotel, Winnipeg Day 2: Winnipeg - Churchill - Winnipeg This rewarding day trip starts with an early morning airport transfer for your 7am flight to Churchill. Upon arrival, your guide will meet you and transfer you directly to the Tundra Buggy departure point, for a full day of polar bear viewing. Enjoy dinner in Churchill before an 8pm flight back to Winnipeg. (BLD) Day 3: Depart Winnipeg Your tour ends this morning on check-out. (B)
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Observe from the Tundra Buggy
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· Accommodation as detailed in the itinerary · Return flights between Winnipeg and Churchill · Tundra Buggy and sightseeing tour in Churchill · Meals as specified in the itinerary (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner)
· Two nights accommodation in Winnipeg · Return flights between Winnipeg and Churchill · Tundra Buggy sightseeing tour · Transfers on Day 2 of the tour · Meals as specified in the itinerary (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner)
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24Oct08-29Oct08
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Kingdom of the Ice Bear
Twin Share 1167 Single 1375
Prices per person, in £'s from
17Oct08-31Oct08
Polar Bear Day Tripper
Twin Share 799 Single 931
Polar Bear Adventure
6 Days from £1717
This classic, in-depth polar bear adventure incorporates three nights in Churchill, with time to explore the town and two full days of polar bear viewing aboard the famous Tundra Buggies. Departures: Oct 8, 14. Nov 3, 6. Day 1: Arrive Winnipeg On arrival into Winnipeg, make your own way to your downtown hotel. After check-in, the remainder of the day is free to explore Manitoba's capital city. Overnight: Fort Garry Hotel Day 2: Winnipeg - Churchill Your tour starts today with a lunchtime transfer to Winnipeg Airport for your flight to Churchill, where your guide will meet you and transfer you to your accommodation for a three-night stay. This evening, enjoy a welcome dinner and orientation briefing. (BD) Overnight: Churchill Motel or Bear Country Inn Day 3: Polar Bear Viewing Enjoy your first day of polar bear viewing aboard one of the famous 'Tundra Buggies', unique vehicles which are specially-adapted for the local conditions. Lunch and refreshments are served on board, and modern comforts include heating and a washroom. Your experienced naturalist guide and knowledgeable drivers make every effort to get close to the bears. (BL) Day 4: Churchill This morning you will enjoy a cultural/historical look at this town and its surrounding area. The afternoon is then free for you to explore such places as the Eskimo Museum or the Parks Canada Display. (B) Day 5: Polar Bear Viewing (Churchill - Winnipeg) A second full day is spent on the tundra observing the behaviour of the great white bear and the relationships it forms with other wildlife species. Enjoy unrestricted views
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from the platform on the rear of the Tundra Buggy. After a farewell dinner, you will be transferred to the airport this evening for your return flight to Winnipeg, and on arrival, back to your downtown hotel. (BLD) Overnight: Fort Garry Hotel Day 6: Depart Winnipeg Upon check-out this memorable, once-in-a-lifetime tour comes to an end. (B) · Accommodation as detailed in the itinerary · Return flights between Winnipeg and Churchill · Tundra Buggy and sightseeing tours in Churchill · Meals as specified in the itinerary (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner)
Tour Prices
Prices per person, in £'s from
08Oct08-06Nov08
Polar Bear Adventure
Twin Share 1717 Single 2132
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