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Retreat into the remote corners of Canada in search of majestic wildlife
Discover the culture and history of Churchill and the local Indigenous communities.
Experience the rush of travelling by dog sled on an exciting excursion with a local musher.
Take polar bear watching tours in an all-terrain vehicle with an expert naturalist.
Stay in a wilderness lodge in the wild arctic tundra of northern Manitoba.
The Polar Bear and Tundra Lodge Adventure takes you on a wildlife adventure like no other. This Arctic safari will immerse you in the middle-of-nowhere beauty of Canada on your search for the polar bear.
You’ll stay at a wilderness lodge in the tundra with a historic feel that will bring you back in time to the fur trading days of the Hudson Bay. From here, your naturalist guides will take you out in specially-built tundra vehicles to look for the iconic white bears and other Arctic residents. Visits to Churchill and a dog-sled ride will complete your Northern Canadian experience. If seeing a polar bear is on your bucket list, this is the tour for you.
The Polar Bear and Tundra Lodge Adventure takes you on a wildlife adventure like no other. This Arctic safari will immerse you in the middle-of-nowhere beauty of Canada on your search for the polar bear.
You’ll stay at a wilderness lodge in the tundra with a historic feel that will bring you back in time to the fur trading days of the Hudson Bay. From here, your naturalist guides will take you out in specially-built tundra vehicles to look for the iconic white bears and other Arctic residents. Visits to Churchill and a dog-sled ride will complete your Northern Canadian experience. If seeing a polar bear is on your bucket list, this is the tour for you.
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Polar Bear and Tundra Lodge Adventure Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive in Winnipeg
When you arrive at the Winnipeg airport, there is a shuttle you can take to your hotel. Tonight, you are free to visit the city of Winnipeg and to make sure your camera batteries are charged for your adventure ahead.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Winnipeg
Meals: None
Day 2 Journey to the North
In the morning, you’ll catch your flight to Churchill, where you’ll be met by your transfer to the Lazy Bear Lodge. Get settled and enjoy your first night in Churchill.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Churchill
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Day 3 Polar Bear Observation
Enjoy a hearty breakfast, and then you’ll begin your first exploration of the north. Your excursion will be on a specially designed minibus called the Tundra, which has been built to be high off the ground for safety while you observe the bears. An expert naturalist will be at the wheel and teach you about the polar bears and other arctic wildlife like the fox, ptarmigan, and snowy owl.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Churchill
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 4 Dog Sledding and Northern Traditions
This morning, you can go into the town of Churchill to explore and learn about the First Nations and Inuit culture in this community. You can also visit Fort Prince of Whales in Cape Mery, where you can learn about the fur trade at this historic trading post. In the afternoon, you’ll meet with a musher and his team for an exciting dog-sledding excursion.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Churchill
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 5 Look for Polar Bears and Arctic Animals
Today, you’ll take another excursion on the Tundra bus to look for polar bears along the edge of the Hudson Bay. After another amazing wildlife viewing morning, you’ll be driven to the Churchill airport for your flight to Winnipeg. You’ll stay at a convenient airport hotel, but feel free to go into Winnipeg to enjoy your last night in Manitoba.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Winnipeg
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Day 6 Tour Concludes
Today, your tour concludes after breakfast. Spend some time exploring Winnipeg if you have time before you have to begin your onward journey.
Overnight Location: None
Meals: Breakfast
Polar Bear and Tundra Lodge Adventure Price and Dates
This partially-guided tour of northern Manitoba is run as private tour for your group only, and the price per person depends on how many people are in your group.Prices below are per person:
- Groups of 2+: from CAD8995 per person*
Accommodation on the Polar Bear and Tundra Lodge Adventure
This tour is based on 3- and 4-star hotel and lodge accommodations. In Winnipeg, you’ll stay at a convenient airport hotel with modern amenities. In Churchill, you’ll experience northern life by staying in a log-hewn wilderness lodge.
In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
Rooms are double occupancy. Single rooms, including those for solo travellers, are by request and may incur an additional fee.
What’s Included in the Polar Bear and Tundra Lodge Adventure?
Meals
5 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 1 dinner are included in this tour.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 5 nights are included. Accommodations before and after the tour in Winnipeg are not included but can be added as a supplement.
Transportation during the Tour
Your transfers between the airport and your hotel in Winnipeg will be provided by the hotel shuttle service. All your transfers are included in Churchill, as outlined in the itinerary. Roundtrip flights between Winnipeg and Churchill are included.
Also Included
- Roundtrip flights between Winnipeg and Churchill
- Activities during the tour:
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- 2 Tundra Buggy polar bear watching excursions, with lunch, snacks and drinks
- Churchill guided tour
- Dog sledding excursion
- Parks Canada presentation
- Canadian taxes
- 24/7 access to helpline
Not included
- Flights to and from Winnipeg
- Meals, drinks, or snacks not previously mentioned
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Optional activities
- Entrance fees to national parks
- Gratuities for tour guides or other staff if desired
Optional Extras
- Additional nights before or after the tour
- Single occupancy upgrades
- Optional activities or excursions
- How hard is the Polar Bear and Tundra Lodge Adventure?
- Do I need a visa to travel to Canada?
- What does partially-guided mean?
- Are meals included on the Polar Bear and Tundra Lodge Adventure?
- Do I need insurance?
- How do I get to Winnipeg to start this tour?
- Is the Polar Bear and Tundra Lodge Adventure in English?
- Where does the Polar Bear and Tundra Lodge Adventure end?
- Do I need special vaccines to travel to Canada?
- Are there any travel restrictions for Canada?
- When is the best time to travel to Canada for this tour?
We rate this tour as a 1/5. This tour is an outdoor wildlife viewing and sightseeing tour. It is not physically demanding; however, conditions can be rugged and may not be appropriate for all ages.
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
Booking a partially-guided tour is a perfect choice for those who like to be in charge of some of their time while travelling, but also don’t want to be on their own during activities. In most cases, a partially-guided tour doesn’t have a tour leader assigned to a group, but some or most of the activities, such as hikes, city walks, or historic site visits, are led by different guides. Also, in most cases, booking a partially-guided tour is way cheaper than booking a fully-guided tour!
5 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 1 dinner are included in this tour.
Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should cover any activity you plan to do. Get your Travel Insurance.
Fly into Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG). There will be a hotel shuttle available for you to reach your hotel.
Yes, your excursions on this tour will be conducted in English.
This tour ends in Winnipeg, where you can take the hotel shuttle to catch your flight from the Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG).
Check with your family doctor.
Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.
The best time to travel to Manitoba for this wildlife watching tour is in the fall. This tour is available in October and November.
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