Day 1: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Arrive in Winnipeg and enjoy an orientation dinner.

Day 2: Winnipeg / Churchill
Fly to Churchill this morning. This hospitable outpost town, originally a fur-trading post, is our base for adventure. On the 6-day trip we head to the tundra this evening for our first glimpse of the bears, though we often see them from the bus leaving the airport, even before we board our tundra vehicle. On the 7-day trip, we have an evening presentation on polar bears and the northern environs by our professional staff of naturalists and scientists.

Days 3 & 4: Polar Bear Viewing
Unique tundra vehicles are our mobile means for spending time among the polar bears. Although they accommodate an average of 35 passengers, we take just 15, ensuring everyone a window seat. Our Expedition Leaders know the best places to view bears, which are waiting for the ice to solidify on Hudson Bay so they may begin the winter seal-hunting season. We spend hours watching them interact, delighted by their antics and rugged beauty. From the warmth of our vehicle, we may see mothers with cubs and young adult males play-fighting. Our knowledgeable Expedition Leader offers interpretation along the way, explaining the bears’ behavior and how they thrive in such a harsh environment. In the evenings, we meet for dinner, followed by presentations on wildlife or local cultures.

Day 5: Evening on the Tundra
On the 7-day trip we tour historic Churchill, then head out to the tundra for evening bear viewing and dinner aboard the vehicle. During our daytime exploration, we may visit local sled dogs en route to Cape Merry, where we often see Arctic fox and Arctic hare. If the skies are clear, our nighttime tundra excursion might provide one of nature’s most exhilarating experiences – a chance to view the Northern Lights away from the glare of town. Though they are never predictable, sometimes amidst the darkness of the sub-arctic tundra, the lights begin as a white glow in the northern sky, then begin to flicker and dance in shimmering curtains of color. On the 6-day trip (your nighttime tundra journey takes place on Day 2), there’s free time in Churchill or an opportunity for an optional helicopter excursion over the frozen tundra before boarding our flight back to Winnipeg.

Day 6: Churchill / Winnipeg
Our return flights are scheduled to depart in the mid - late afternoon, to offer as much time as possible to explore Churchill. Pick up last-minute native handcrafts and souvenirs or, if time permits, take an optional helicopter journey over the tundra or an authentic dog-sledding excursion.

Day 7: Return Home
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for flights home.

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. Itineraries may vary slightly, but inclusions are the same.

Note: 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!

Getting There & Getting Home
In case of flight or weather delays, we recommend that you arrive a day early and either participate in our Extra Day in Winnipeg program or stay on your own. Our small group tour begins with a 7:00 pm welcome dinner on Day 1. You are free to depart at any time on the final day.