This sample itinerary is based on a Winnipeg to Winnipeg departure and Essentials Service level.
Please speak to a travel specialist for other service level itineraries or create a custom experience.
Day 1
Arrival Winnipeg
Arrive at your convenience in Winnipeg.
Overnight - Winnipeg (Hotel to be advised)
Day 2
Fly from Winnipeg to Churchill / Churchill and Area Tour
Meet at the Winnipeg airport, and fly from Winnipeg to Churchill. Upon arrival 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.
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.
Overnight - Churchill (Hotel to be advised)
Day 5
Dog Sledding & Presentation / Fly from Churchill to Winnipeg
This morning enjoy a half day 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. You will also 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 afternoon return to Winnipeg by plane and overnight in a comfortable airport hotel.
Overnight - Winnipeg (Hotel to be advised)
Day 6
Depart Winnipeg
Today your tour ends. Transfer independently to the airport.
Note: Certain departure dates include additional activities:
Oct 11 - Nunalla Helicopter Tour
Oct 18 & 20 - Helicopter Tour
PACKAGE INCLUDES:
- 3 nights accommodation & room tax in Churchill
- Pre & Post nights in Winnipeg
- Round-trip flights between Winnipeg and Churchill
- 1/2 day bus tour of the Churchill area
- 1/2 day Dog Sledding tour & presentation
- 2 full day of Tundra Buggy® touring to view the bears including lunch and refreshments
- Fully escorted tour from Winnipeg
- Professional Guide
- Attractions: Eskimo Museum, Parks Canada Interpretive Centre
- Personalized documentation package
- 3.5% Provincial Sales tax (PST)
PACKAGE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Meals not listed as included
- Gratuities
- Transportation to Winnipeg
- Trip Cancellation Insurance (Insurance can be purchased from your Vacation Specialist, ask for more details)