Join us on this adventure in Churchill, Manitoba to look for polar bears in their natural habitat, hang out in a yurt watching for the Northern Lights, and tour all of the key sites of his magical little town!
Please note while this tour has the very likely chance of viewing a polar bear or polar bears in their natural habitat, as we are working with mother nature, we cannot with 100% certainty guarantee you will see one. The same goes for the Northern Lights.
Lodging
2 nights lodging at the Fort Garry Hotel, 2 nights at the White Whale Lodge in Churchill, MB, and 1 night at the Hampton Inn by Hilton near the airport in Winnipeg, MB
Internal flight
From Winnipeg to Churchill and back
Meals
Welcome dinner on Day 2, Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are included on Days 3, 4, and 5.
Churchill transfers
Transportation to and from necessary airports in Manitoba
Tour Director
A Cultured Travel tour director will be with you to assist in a smooth experience throughout your trip
Local Guides
Local guides in Churchill as applicable
Gratuities
Gratuities for guides, drivers, and included meals where tipping is expected
Transfer to Winnipeg
Roundtrip flights from your home, any costs associated with parking or lodging needed for your flight to/from Winnipeg
Airport Transfer
Airport transfer upon arrival to the Fort Garry Hotel or for departure home from the Fort Garry Hotel
Travel Insurance
Strongly recommended
Meals not specified
Alcoholic beverages
Personal expenses
Passport or Visa
Any required entry documents
Arrive in Winnipeg, check into the iconic Fort Garry Hotel, and enjoy dinner at a delightful restaurant in town with your friends (optional and on your own $$ - my suggestion is the James Avenue Pumphouse - click HERE for more info).
For a map with various suggestions on what to do while in Winnipeg as well as other locations we will be visiting throughout the tour, click HERE.
Please note due to the risk of flight delays or cancellations and the large financial loss to you if you miss the trip to Churchill, we are including a full day in Winnipeg to help mitigate issues which could arise.
Explore downtown Winnipeg on your own! You won't want to miss the Canadian Museum for Human Rights or the Forks Market. For dinner, reconvene with the group and dine at one of the best restaurants in the city: 529 Wellington (a former mansion turned into a fine dining establishment)!
Depart the hotel at approximately 5AM and prepare for our flight to Churchill departing at 6:15AM. We will have breakfast on the flight. We will spend the day looking at polar bears and other wildlife while bouncing around on a very unique vehicle known as a Tundra Buggy. Lunch will be eaten on the Tundra Buggy. At dusk, we will head into the town of Churchill for dinner. After dinner and then some shopping, you will transfer to the White Whale Lodge to relax and sleep after a long day.
For detailed information regarding days 3-5 of our tour, please view the tour document by clicking HERE.
In the morning, we will depart the lodge and take a tour of the town! This is the perfect tour for those wanting a proper introduction to the community and both its historical and modern-day treasures. Our guide will take us by 4x4 vehicle to all the important sites around town such as: Cape Merry, Miss Piggy, the Polar Bear Jail, Ithaca Shipwreck, the Sea Walls Project, and more. Walking is required to experience some sites. We will then head to the Churchill Northern Studies Centre for lunch and a tour.
Dinner will be catered at the White Whale Lodge where we will have time to rest and freshen up before heading out again.
In the evening, we will head to a private at the yurt with a local Churchill speaker present. The yurt's location gives you a dark sky, away from ambient light for aurora photography and viewing. This spot is tucked away in the trees, is warm and spacious, and allows a comfy break from the cold. Sit around the wood stove with some refreshments and snacks in between Aurora activity (we hope!). After the evening is through (at approxiately 11PM), sleep in peace at the White Whale Lodge.
Today, we will spend the morning exploring other areas of Churchill and also have a dog sledding program. In the evening, we will depart back to Winnipeg where we will spend the night at the Hampton Inn near the airport in preparation for flights back to the USA the following day.
Our flight will depart Churchill at 7:30PM.
Depart for home on your own with a camera full of awesome shots and a life more enriched with amazing memories!