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A unique opportunity to view the Polar
Bear in in Churchill, Manitoba, Canada. The trip runs
as either a 6 or 7 day expedition.
A very important feature of our polar
bear trips is the limited group size. Nature is always
best experienced in smaller groups and it is particularly
important on this trip so our guests have plenty of
room on board the tundra vehilces. Groups are approximately
15 in size.
This expedition has run since 1989,
providing travelers with the opportunity to view polar
bears from our buggies during two day-long outings and
one evening journey to the tundra. Through years of
experience, we have determined that this offers just
the right amount of time with bears – long enough
for nature enthusiasts to keep their excitement, but
not too long to the point of monotony. During the daytime,
wildlife activity is well documented – young males
play fight, mother bears cautiously explore with their
cubs at their sides, and solitary adults lumber across
the tundra. But it is the rare traveler indeed who has
the opportunity to experience the tundra at night, when
the northern environs provide an eerie and remote adventure,
and a possible chance to catch a sight of the remarkable
aurora borealis – the northern lights.
Dates
(2006) :
6-Day Expedition
Oct 11 - 16
Oct 18 - 23
Oct 25 - 30
Nov 1 - 6
Nov 8 - 13
Nov 15 - 20
7-Day Expedition
Oct 14 - 20
Oct 16 - 22
Oct 21 - 27
Oct 23 - 29
Oct 28 - Nov 3
Oct 30 - Nov 5
Nov 4 - 10
Nov 6 - 12
Nov 11 - 17
Nov 13 - 19
Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive Winnipeg
Upon arrival you will be transferred
to our hotel where we gather for an informal dinner
orientation at 7:00pm.
Day 2: Winnipeg to Churchil
This morning, we fly to Churchill.
On the 6-day trip we will head to the tundra this evening
where we will get our first glimpse of the bears (we
often see them from our bus which picks us up at the
airport, even before we board our tundra vehicle). On
the 7-day trip we will have an evening presentation
on polar bears and the northern environs presented by
our professional staff of naturalists and scientists.
Days 3 & 4: Bear Viewing
These days will be spent exploring
the tundra on our Polar Buggies where we will view bears
and other wildlife. We travel outside of town by bus
and meet our vehicles at a special boarding site. Here,
our Expedition Leader will begin his/her nature interpretation,
telling you all about how polar bears thrive in such
a harsh environment. From the warmth and comfort of
our vehicle (we only take 15 travelers in vehicles that
can accommodate on average 30 travelers, allowing plenty
of room for a window seat and to store your gear), 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
we can. On one of these days, we may schedule our tundra
vehicle for either early morning or the afternoon with
plans to catch the sunrise or sunset, spending the other
portion of the day visiting the famed sled dogs or exploring
the rocky coast by foot. In the evenings, we gather
for a well-deserved meal before our leaders provide
an evening presentation on wildlife or local cultures.
Day 5: Evening on Tundra
On the 7-day trip we take a full-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 have the opportunity to travel to Cape Merry
where Arctic fox and Arctic hare tend to appear as well
as to the local sled dogs, should we miss them previously
on the trip. Our nighttime tundra excursion provides
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 sub-arctic tundra, the lights begin as white
streaks across the northern sky, then begin to dance
and flicker in myriad of colors, creating a captivating
natural light show. We return late in the evening having
experienced the true north! On the 6-day trip (your
nighttime journey to the tundra takes place on Day 2),
we will have some free time to explore Churchill or
participate in an optional helicopter excursion before
boarding our flight back to Winnipeg.Day 6: Churchill
to WinnipegWe have scheduled, weather permitting, for
our flights to depart in the mid to late afternoon to
give our travelers as much time as possible to explore
this remote and intriguing town, pick up last-minute
crafts and souvenirs, and, time permitting, to participate
in an optional helicopter journey over the tundra or
an authentic dog sledding excursion. Transfer to the
airport for our flight back to Winnipeg. Day 7: Return
HomeAfter breakfast, we will transfer you to the airport
for your return flight.
Note:
On the 6-day trip we return to Winnipeg
on Day 5 and return home on Day 6. Occasionally, on
our 7-day trip, the schedule for the night tundra trip
alternates between Day 4 and Day 5.
We have had, historically, a 60% chance
of seeing the Northern Lights on our nighttime trip
to the tundra. On some occasions they are more brilliant
than others but they are always quite a thrill!
Included:
R/T flight Winnipeg to Churchill, accommodations,
all meals (except either lunch or dinner on your final
day in Churchill), services of NHA's professional Expedition
Leaders and assistants, all activities/entrance fees,
evening wildlife and cultural presentations, all taxes
and service charges.
Not Included:
Air transportation unless otherwise
noted, passport/visa expenses, baggage/ accident/cancellation
insurance, items of a personal nature, such as alcoholic
beverages, email, laundry.
Price
Guide:
6-Day Expedition:
£2,020 per person double occupancy
Single Supplement: £240
7-Day Expedition:
£2,135 per person double occupancy
Single Supplement: £280
Call 01903 816500 for further details or email
info@exquisiteworld.com
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