Classic Polar Bear Expedition

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Winnipeg

Upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel where you gather for an informal dinner orientation at 7:00 pm. D

Day 2: Winnipeg to Churchill

This morning, fly to Churchill. Enjoy an evening presentation on polar bears and the northern environs presented by our professional staff of naturalists and scientists. B,L,D

Days 3-4: Bear Viewing

These days will be spent exploring the tundra on your Polar Buggies where you will view bears and other wildlife. You travel outside of town by bus and meet your 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. B,L,D

Day 5: Evening on Tundra

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 your daytime exploration, you 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 you miss them previously on the trip. Your 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. You return late in the evening having experienced the true north! B,L,D

Day 6: Churchill to Winnipeg

Your return flights are scheduled, weather permitting, to depart in the mid to late afternoon to give you 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. B,L/D

Day 7: Return Home

After breakfast, you are transferred to the airport for your return flight. B

Trip Details

Tour Type	Land-based Adventures
Highlights	View Polar Bears in the Polar Bear Capital of the world by day & by night. Beautiful Northern Lights, and one extra day in Churchill.
Trip Notes	Departure dates subject to change. Please contact ExpeditionTrips to confirm departure schedule before purchasing air tickets.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!Included:R/T flight from Winnipeg to Churchill; accommodations; all meals (except either lunch or dinner on your final day in Churchill); services of professional Expedition Leaders and assistants; all activities/entrance fees; evening wildlife and cultural presentations; all taxes and service charges.Not Included:Travel to and from Winnipeg; lunch or dinner on your final day in Churchill; alcoholic beverages; gratuities; travel insurance; items of a personal nature (telephone calls, laundry, etc.).
Payment Policy	The deposit amount required to confirm your reservation varies by itinerary. Your final payment, including the cost of full coverage travel insurance unless previously declined, is due 90 days prior to departure (120 days for some Expedition voyages). This will automatically be charged to your credit card unless other arrangements are made with us.ALL TRAVEL INSURANCE IS NON-REFUNDABLEPayment MethodsCredit cards are accepted for both deposit and final payments (VISA, MC, AMEX, Discover).

When can I go?

Start Date	Finish Date	Places Available
2008-10-11	2008-10-17	+
2008-10-15	2008-10-21	+
2008-10-16	2008-10-22	+
2008-10-19	2008-10-25	+
2008-10-21	2008-10-27	+
2008-10-23	2008-10-29	+
2008-10-25	2008-10-31	+
2008-10-27	2008-11-02	+
2008-10-28	2008-11-03	+
2008-10-30	2008-11-05	+
2008-10-31	2008-11-06	+
2008-11-02	2008-11-08	+
2008-11-04	2008-11-10	+
2008-11-06	2008-11-12	+
2008-11-08	2008-11-14	+
2008-11-11	2008-11-17	+
2008-11-12	2008-11-18	+
2008-11-13	2008-11-19	+

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