Classic Polar Bear Expedition (7 Days) 

     Upon arrival you will be transferred to our hotel where we gather for an informal orientation dinner at 7:00pm.

     This morning, we fly to Churchill. We will have an evening presentation on polar bears and the northern environs presented by our professional staff of naturalists and scientists.

     These days will be spent exploring the tundra on our Tundra Vehicles where we will view bears and other wildlife. We travel outside of town by bus and meet our vehicles at a special boarding site. Although the vehicles can accommodate an average of 35 passengers, we only take 15, allowing everyone to have a window seat and plenty of room to store gear. Your Expedition Leader will then begin his/her nature interpretation, explaining how polar bears thrive in such a harsh environment. From the warmth and comfort of our vehicle, we may see mothers and cubs as well as young adult males playfighting. The interaction of these animals is fascinating and our leader will make sure that we see as much as possible. In the evenings, we gather for a well-deserved meal before our leaders offer an evening presentation on wildlife or local cultures.

     We take a day tour of historic Churchill and then head out to the tundra in the evening for nighttime bear viewing and dinner on the vehicle. During our daytime exploration, we may visit local sled dogs as we make our way to Cape Merry where Arctic fox and Arctic hare tend to appear. If the skies are clear, our nighttime tundra excursion may provide one of the most exhilarating travel experiences possible -- a rare chance to view the northern lights away from the glare of town. Amidst the seclusion and darkness of the subarctic tundra, the lights begin as white streaks across the northern sky, then begin to dance and flicker in a myriad of colors, creating a captivating natural light show. We return late in the evening having experienced the true north!

     Our return flights to Winnipeg are scheduled to depart in the mid to late afternoon (weather permitting) to give our travelers as much time as possible to explore this remote and intriguing town, pick up last-minute crafts and souvenirs, or if time allows, participate in an optional helicopter journey over the tundra or an authentic dog sledding excursion.

     After breakfast, we will transfer you to the airport for your return flight.