Classic 5 Night Churchill Polar Bear Adventure | La Vacanza Travel

Classic 5 Night Churchill Polar Bear Adventure

Duration: 6 days
Destination: Canada, Manitoba, Winnipeg
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  • 6 days
  • Winnipeg
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

This Churchill hotel-based adventure allows you to experience the excitement of polar bear viewing on an official Tundra Buggy, as well as enjoy the eclectic charm of this unique northern town.

The Churchill Town and Tundra Enthusiast includes full-day Tundra Buggy excursions in the Churchill Wildlife Management Area (CWMA), where polar bears await the freezing of the Hudson Bay. Guests will spend plenty of time watching these majestic mammals, and other Arctic wildlife, in their natural environment.

There is ample time to discover Churchill's personality by exploring unique shops, family-run restaurants boasting delicious regional cuisine, and cultural museums that portray the historical importance of the area.

This is our most well-rounded level of departure, with a mixture of cultural and wildlife adventures. This level of tour is led by a professional Interpretive Guide and offers guests the ability to focus on their adventures - we'll take care of the little details.

What Can You Expect?

Itinerary

Day 1: Welcome to Winnipeg

Stop At: Lakeview Signature, Trademark Collection by Wyndham, 1999 Wellington Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3H 1H5, Canada
Guests will arrive into Winnipeg and check into Lakeview Signature Trademark Collection by Wyndham, at the Winnipeg airport; Evening meet and greet hosted by Frontiers North Interpretive Guide. Meals: None

This evening, meet your tour guide and fellow participants at a 30-minute meet-and-greet session at the hotel, during which you can ask any questions you have. (The exact location of the meeting will be provided before your arrival.) Then hit the sack, because your adventure starts bright and early tomorrow morning!

Duration: 12 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Lakeview Signature Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Day 2: Churchill Adventure Begins

Stop At: Parks Canada Visitors Centre, 1 Mantayo Seepee Meskanow, Churchill, Manitoba R0B 0E0 Canada
Early morning flight to Churchill; Churchill and area tour; Parks Canada Visitor Centre.


Duration: 10 hours

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Local inn in Churchill

Day 3: Tundra Buggy Adventure

Stop At: Tundra Buggy Adventure, 124 Kelsey Blvd, Churchill, MB R0E 0E0, Canada
Full-day Tundra Buggy adventure in the Churchill Wildlife Management Area; Cultural presentation.
Duration: 10 hours

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Local inn in Churchill

Day 4: Dog Sledding and Itsanitaq Museum

Stop At: Itsanitaq Museum, La Vérendrye Ave, Churchill, MB R0B 0E0, Canada
Full-day Tundra Buggy adventure in the Churchill Wildlife Management Area; Cultural presentation.
Duration: 10 hours

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Local inn in Churchill

Day 5: Final Tundra Buggy Adventure

Stop At: Parks Canada Visitors Centre, 1 Mantayo Seepee Meskanow, Churchill, Manitoba R0B 0E0 Canada
Full-day Tundra Buggy adventure in the Churchill Wildlife Management Area; Cultural presentation.
Duration: 10 hours

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Lakeview Signature Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Day 6: Depart Winnipeg

Stop At: Lakeview Signature, Trademark Collection by Wyndham, 1999 Wellington Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3H 1H5, Canada
Depart Winnipeg at your leisure.

Duration: 5 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions
  • 5 nights accommodation
  • Round-trip flight between Winnipeg and Churchill
  • Churchill and area sightseeing tour
  • Cultural presentation by local trapper
  • Two days on the Tundra Buggy Adventure
  • Dog-sled excursion
  • Parks Canada Interpretive Centre tour
  • Itsanitaq Museum tour
  • Interpretive Guide
  • 4x Breakfast
  • 4x Dinner
  • 4x Lunch
  • Accommodation included: 5 nights
  • Entry/Admission - Tundra Buggy Adventure
  • Entry/Admission - Itsanitaq Museum
  • Entry/Admission - Parks Canada Visitors Centre
  • Entry/Admission - Lakeview Signature, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Exclusions
  • Gratuities
  • Mandatory Comprehensive Travel Insurance Coverage - required to participate

Additional Info

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • We welcome guests of all ages on our adventures. It is important to note that the days spent on the Tundra Buggy are are approximately 8 hours in duration. Though the Tundra Buggy's are heated small children can become cold with windows opening for photographs.
  • Accommodation: Standard hotel rooms including a private bathroom; guest rooms have either 1 queen bed or 2 double beds, depending on number of guests; maximum of 4 guests per room.
  • Luggage: On the flights to and from Churchill, baggage is restricted to two pieces of luggage totalling 70 lbs (31 kg) per person. 50 lbs for checked luggage, and 20 lbs for carry-ons.
  • Service animals allowed
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
  • You will receive a detailed itinerary with tour times and specific restaurants 90 days prior to departure.
  • The Tundra Buggy is equipped with washroom facilities and is fully heated.
  • Dress code: It's recommended that you bring layers & protection for your hands, ears, and head as it can get very cold with strong winds!
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 22 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability

Departure Point

Departure Point

Lakeview Signature, Trademark Collection by Wyndham, 1999 Wellington Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3H 1H5, Canada


Departure Time

Classic Polar Bears Adventure
10/11/2024 - 10/16/202410/20/2024 - 10/25/202410/27/2024 - 11/1/202411/3/2024 - 11/8/202411/9/2024 - 11/14/202410/8/2025 - 10/13/202510/16/2025 - 10/21/202510/22/2025 - 10/27/202510/28/2025 - 11/2/202511/3/2025 - 11/8/202511/12/2025 - 11/17/2025


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Duration & Voucher Info

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

6 days

Cancellation Policy

User's Reviews

georgedD5373GE

20 Dec, 2023

We went with FN on tour to see the polar bear migration - a first class operation ! Very very professional - our guides JP and Duane were very informative and a ton of fun Great chance to experience Churchilll and the bears ! Can't recommend them enough - flawless trip !

jonmcwhite

19 Nov, 2023

We took the train from Winnipeg to Churchill to rendezvous with Frontiers North for their Polar Bear Adventure. Upon arrival at 9 AM we had a bus tour of some of the sites of Churchill including the Polar Bear Jail. That is where troublesome bears are housed until the bay ice freezes and they can be released out onto the ice to hunt. We also visited the Insanitaq museum which shows Churchill's history and indigenous people's stories and artifacts. We collected a few more visitors at the airport and went to lunch at the Seaport Restaurant. After lunch we experienced Polar Bears International's exhibit and were given a talk about the bears unique migration and biology as related to Churchill and the ecology of the sea ice. We experienced the coldest part of the tour when we went out to Cape Merry and stopped at the Battery. We had no opportunity to change into warmer clothes yet and we couldn't manage to stay out in the cold for very long. We stopped for some shopping and then proceeded to our hotel, the Aurora Inn. Diner was at the Tundra Inn Pub & Grill. The next morning started early with breakfast at 7 AM at the Tundra Pub. At 8 AM we boarded to minibus to get out to the Tundra Buggy Dock to board our ride out to see the bears. We spent the day in our spacious heated vehicle complete with lavatory and picnic lunch onboard. While the vehicle is in motion, you can get bumped around a bit depending on the terrain. The windows drop down from the top so you can use your camera directly out the window. The driver will stop and turn off the engine at which time you are allowed out onto the back viewing deck. You also cannot use the restroom while the vehicle is moving. It is important to not dangle anything out the window or over the side of the viewing deck. No use of selfie sticks! We saw more than a dozen bears including a mom with triplets. We also saw arctic fox and ptarmigan. We returned for dinner at the Ptarmigan Restaurant at 5 PM and then went to a presentation by a local indigenous trapper who explained his life and upbringing as well as his current family business. A little later start at 8 AM for Tundra Pub breakfast followed by a 10 AM presentation at the Parks Canada Visitor Center located in the train station. Discussion of the history of the region from the indigenous people to the Hudson Bay Company and it was fascinating. Skulls of a Black Bear, a Grizzly and a Polar Bear were used to show the differences in diet and needed strength of bite. Both the Black Bear and the Grizzly being omnivores have teeth designs for chewing, whereas the Polar Bear has even molars designed for slicing and shredding their nearly strict carnivore diet. The Polar Bear skull also has more space for the chewing muscles that provide the amazingly strong bite they use on their prey. There was even a beaver felt hat to show what almost led to their extinction just for European fashion style. We followed this with lunch at the Ptarmigan Restaurant. After lunch we had a short break at the hotel before loading up again for the Wapusk dog yard where we experienced sledding actually on snow. In Alaska we had done dog team but in May/June they were using wheeled vehicles with at least 6 guests and much larger teams of dogs. On this day they had just changed over to the actual sleds on snow with teams of 6 dogs. They have a specially designed sled where the first guest sits in front, the second guest can stand on the runners or sit if they prefer, and the actual musher is behind them. They call the experience the Ididamile. The owner also gave us a talk on the current state of affairs with dog racing which unfortunately doesn't seem very positive. We had a great time and returned for dinner at the Tundra Pub. Our last day started early again with 7 AM breakfast at the Tundra Pub and 8 AM transfer to the Tundra Buggy Dock. We had another full day on the tundra bringing our bear total to over 30. We saw more arctic fox and were treated to a sandwich lunch with soup. After departing the Tundra Buggy, we were taken directly to the airport for a charter flight back to Winnipeg. The Calm Air flight was smooth and quick with a charcuterie board snack on the way. The charter arrival was very easy, and we were soon on our way to the Lakeview Signature by Windham Hotel right at the airport. We got situated and then wandered down to the Sports Bar where we met our tour manager and many other guests for a farewell drink. This is not an inexpensive tour, but again, there is nowhere else in the world where you can be virtually guaranteed to safely get up close to this amazing apex predator. I forgot to mention that on our second night on the train we were able to see the best aurora we have ever experienced right through the train windows. This has to be a bucket list tour if wildlife is your thing.

LindaS334

14 Nov, 2023

This was definitely one of the best trips of our lives. So many polar bears! The itinerary was well planned and communicated. The staff worked hard to ensure they knew when we were coming and when we were leaving Winnipeg, our starting point. They communicated the itinerary in a number of ways. They worked hard to make sure we were sufficiently dressed for this very cold trip. We met with fellow tourists in our group the night before heading to Churchill and the morning of, which gave us a chance to meet a few people who we would be spending the next several days with. The charter flight to Churchill was flawless. Our hotel in Churchill was not fancy, but it was very clean, very comfortable and very quiet. Every single meal we had in Churchill (and Winnipeg) was perfect. Really. Breakfast buffets, hearty salads and soups, great sandwiches and entrees. Our tour guide Ian was fantastic. Very experienced, friendly, helpful and very protective of us in polar bear areas. The Tundra buggy is amazing and we saw dozens of polar bear, we also saw red foxes, arctic foxes and ptarmigan. We went dog sledding, listened to speakers about polar bears, trapping and dog sledding. Went to a beautiful museum in Churchill. And we enjoyed our fellow travelers so much. I feel like we have 2 dozen new friends. This is a trip of a lifetime.

lachie255060

29 Oct, 2023

We have recently returned from this trip which was everything we had hoped it would be. The accommodation both in Winnipeg and Churchill was good with the Tundra Inn being much more comfortable than we had thought. We could not have had a better guide with Bryan who was very knowledgeable, friendly and accommodating. Tundra Buggy driver, Jim, was also fabulous; knowledgeable, funny and brilliant at navigating the rough roads.   We saw several polar bears plus arctic and cross foxes and a muskrat but the highlight for me was the close encounter with three wolves. Absolutely amazing. We enjoyed learning about life in Churchill and the tracking and scientific work being done to ensure the survival of all these threatened species. We highly recommend this trip.

janetmccpa

24 Oct, 2023

What a fantastic trip! We saw numerous bears (including a mom and cub), red and Arctic foxes, and the Northern Lights. The staff made sure we were comfortable and safe and made the trip so much fun. The food was wonderful as well. The Tundra Buggy Lodge was much more comfortable than I was expecting, and it was in a prime location for seeing the bears. By staying at the Tundra Buggy Lodge, we were able to see more bear activity than by staying in Churchill and coming out for the day. I highly recommend this trip and the Northern Frontiers travel company.

User's Picture Gallery

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Frontiers North is first class

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The North, the People, the Bears, the Aurora... bucket list fulfilled

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I Still Can't Believe How Many Polar Bears We Saw and How Beautiful They All Are

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Trip of a lifetime!

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Once in a lifetime

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Must see before Global Warming ruins it all

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Well-organised tour to see the magnificent bears

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Greatest experience of my life seeing wild Polar Bears

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