Arrive in Winnipeg and make your way to the airport hotel. During the orientation dinner you will meet up with your guide and with the rest of your group.
Overnight at the Grand Winnipeg Airport Hotel (or similar).
This morning you will fly to the Seal River estuary, located 60km north of Churchill on the shores of Hudson Bay. During your 5 day stay at this wilderness ecolodge you can experience the thrill of walking with Polar Bears and enjoy some 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 recommended to nature lovers and photographers, whether amateurs or experts. Your tour hosts, Stan and Keltie Masters will be sharing photography hints and tips during the course of your safari.
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!
Daily, guided hikes across the tundra to view polar bears
Zodiac tours to view beluga whales
Half or full-day ATV tours
Bird watching
Educational evening presentations by naturalist guides
Sky gazing
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, bid farewell to your fellow travellers and head to the airport in time for your flight home.
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