Day 1 - Arrive Winnipeg
Today you will arrive on your own at the Winnipeg Airport. You will overnight in accommodations at an airport hotel. This evening you will meet with your guide & the rest of the group for a Group dinner.
Moderate: Overnight Winnipeg Airport Hotel (Hotel to be advised)
Day 2 - Arrive Churchill & Area Tour
Early morning departure from Winnipeg. Upon arrival in Churchill you will enjoy a guided bus tour of local and historical points of interest surrounding Churchill, including such attractions as Cape Merry, Port of Churchill and the Polar Bear Compound. (weather permitting) You will also visit the Eskimo Museum, which contains one of Canada's finest collections of Inuit cravings, kayaks and artifacts dating from per-Dorset, Dorset, Thule, and modern Inuit times. This evening enjoy a slide presentation by a local photographer.
Moderate: Overnight Churchill (Hotel to be advised)
Day 3 & 4 -Polar Bear Viewing
Today is spent touring by Tundra Buggy® to view Polar Bears. What is a Tundra Buggy? Picture in front of you this huge wheeled - I mean huge, like 5 feet high huge, wheeled vehicle. Sitting on top of the wheels is this huge, I mean huge, wide-bodied enclosure. The vehicle includes a propane heater, a toilet facility and, for all intent and purposes, comfortable seats, windows (that open) and a large observation deck. Alas, now you have a Tundra Buggy® that allows you to go out on the tundra, in relative comfort and safety to watch and photograph polar bears. Enjoy a farewell dinner with the group.
Moderate: Overnight Churchill (Hotel to be advised)
Day 5 & 6 - Dog Sledding & Cultural Program / VIA Rail – Churchill to Winnipeg
Today enjoy a half day dog sledding tour and a Cultural Arts Program. The dog sledding tour including a slide show of Arctic and Antarctic dog sled travel, presented by John Stetson who has traveled more than 60,000 miles with his dogs. Enjoy an exhilarating ride behind a strong team of huskies on a custom-made sled.
The Cultural Arts Program will visit the Parks Canada Interpretive Centre for a look back in time, with museum fur trade exhibits, and exciting wildlife dioramas. View a series of videos on the history, culture and wildlife of the area.
This evening transfer to the Via Rail station in Churchill for your evening departure aboard the Hudson Bay. This 1,700 km two-night journey from Winnipeg to Churchill features regional cuisine prepared fresh on board in the dining car, cozy accommodations with shower access in the Northern Spirit sleeper cars and stunning views of the prairies, lakes, forests and tundra en route to Hudson's Bay. Visitors come from around the world to experience the northern lights shimmering in the sky and, from mid-October to mid-November, safely observe polar bears in their natural habitat.
Moderate: Overnight onboard VIA Rail
Day 7 – Depart Winnipeg
This morning you will arrive at the Winnipeg VIA Rail Station in the Early morning. Transfer independently to the airport.
PACKAGE INCLUDES:
- 1 night accommodation & room tax in Winnipeg
- 3 nights accommodation & room tax in Churchill
- 2 nights accommodation onboard VIA Rail
- One-way flight between Churchill and Winnipeg
- 1/2 day bus tour of the Churchill area
- 1/2 day Dog Sledding tour & presentation
- Cultural Arts Program
- 4 meals onboard Via Rail
- Farewell dinner in Churchill on Day 4
- 2 full day of Tundra Buggy® touring to view the bears including lunch and refreshments
- Professional Guide
- Attractions: Eskimo Museum
- Personalized documentation package
** Ask agent for details on Pre & Post accommodation in Winnipeg
PACKAGE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Meals not listed as included
- Gratuities
- Transportation to Winnipeg
- Goods and Services tax (GST)
- 3.5% Provincial Sales tax (PST)
- Trip Cancellation Insurance (Insurance can be purchased from your Vacation Specialist, ask for more details)