Arrive in Winnipeg and make your way to the airport hotel. Later, meet the rest of your group during an orientation dinner.
This Arctic summer safari combines the thrill of walking with Polar Bears and bird watching . Yes - you can actually walk with polar bears and live to tell the tale! The lodge is situated in the “polar bear waiting room” on the Hudson Bay coast, and the bears provide fantastic viewing opportunities as they wait for the sea ice to return.
It isn’t unusual for birders to see 100 species over the course of their adventure, including ptarmigan, Smith’s Longspur, Ross’ and Bonaparte gulls, jaegers etc. And you’ll have the opportunity to see other Arctic wildlife as well, such as Beluga whales, Arctic fox and hare, and more.
This Arctic adventure is highly conducive to family participation (min age 8) and right at the time that children are out of school for the summer. Now you and your family can experience polar bears in their natural habitat, together!
A typical day at the lodge :
After breakfast, head out for either a marine tour or hike. Lunch will be back at the lodge, unless your guides take you on an ATV excursion further down the coast. Marine tours are tide-dependent, so scheduled mealtimes may be adjusted to accommodate whale watching.
Relive the excitement of the day during daily appetizer hour before sitting down to dinner, then top up your glass of wine and settle in for the evening’s presentation.
While you are sleeping, staff will be on the look-out for a nocturnal visit from one of the great ice bears or a dazzling displays of northern lights. So be prepared to have your sleep cut short - you won't want to miss out!
After a hearty breakfast, you will be air transferred back to Churchill to spend the day exploring the town and surrounding area, learning about its rich history as a seaport and ex-military base. Visit the Parks Canada exhibit, the Itsanitaq Museum, and the Polar Bear Jail. Before a group dinner, you'll have free time to explore this frontier town or to shop for souvenirs at the unique gift stores in Churchill.
Return to Winnipeg this evening and head back to airport hotel for overnight.
After a restful sleep , pack your bags one last time in preparation for your flight home.
