CHURCHILL POLAR BEAR ADVENTURE
CHURCHILL POLAR BEAR ADVENTURE
Churchill, Manitoba is known as the polar bear capital of the world. Join us on an adventure that will take you right into the heart of polar bear country as you explore on world-famous Tundra Buggies.
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Start Location: Winnipeg
End Location: Winnipeg
TOP HIGHLIGHTS
- Polar Bear Viewing
- Tundra Trekking
- Museum of Human Rights
- Churchill Aerial Tour
- Legislative Building
- Assiniboine Park
ITINERARY
Day 1: Arrival in Winnipeg, MB
Arrive in Winnipeg where you will enjoy a relaxing stay at the Inn at the Forks. A welcome dinner will be held at the hotel, where you will meet your group and your adventure specialist. You will need your rest for your early morning departure to Churchill.
Overnight: Winnipeg
Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Winnipeg, MB
This morning enjoy breakfast in the hotel before departing for the day to enjoy the City of Winnipeg. A guided tour of the Museum of Human rights, strives to build understanding, promote respect and encourage reflection and is the first museum solely dedicated to the evolution, celebration and future of human rights. This afternoon, a visit to the famous Assiniboine Park and a guide tour of The Leaf. You will journey through four distinct biomes; the Hartley and Heather Richardson Tropical Biome, the Mediterranean Biome, Babs Asper Display House, and the Shirley Richardson Butterfly Garden. Experience a stunning showcase of our diversity, expressed through plants that shape our lives here and across the globe.
This evening enjoys a guided tour and learn of The Hermetic Code, for an unforgettable tour of magic, mystery and architectural wonder. Meet inside the Manitoba Legislative Building and begin to unlock mysteries of Canada’s most unique architectural landmark.
Return to the hotel for a goodnights rest, as the morning flight is an early departure.
Overnight: Winnipeg
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Winnipeg – Churchill, MB
Arrive in Churchill by air, where one of our expert staff will meet you at the airport and provide you with instructions regarding your morning transfer. You will also pick up winter gear if you are renting. You will then be transferred by fixed-wing aircraft to the Lodge. This scenic flight takes you along the Hudson Bay coast over historic waterways and landmarks on your way to Canada’s most exclusive polar bear viewing properties. Keep a sharp eye en route for caribou, seals, wolves and of course the “Great Ice Bears”.
Upon your arrival, your hosts will provide a tour of Churchill, the polar bear holding facility and Inukshuk. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before visiting the Itsanitaq Museum, containing one of Canada’s finest collections of Inuit carvings, kayaks and artifacts dating from pre- Dorset, Dorset, Thule, and modern Inuit times.
Next settle heck into the Lodge and get you settled into your room. A thorough orientation on travelling in polar bear country will be provided prior to any outings. Tonight, dinner will be enjoyed at a local restaurant.
Overnight: Churchill
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Days 4: Churchill, MB
This morning after breakfast, Experience an intimate encounter with a wild polar bear from an authentic Tundra Buggy. Tundra Buggies are furnished with dual-pane frost-free windows. Each day, we depart early and board our Tundra Buggies looking for polar bears and other wildlife out on the tundra. Enjoy picnic style lunches and refreshments while you are bear watching. This evening, enjoy a presentation from a local resident on the culture, history, wildlife and/or lifestyles of the Churchill area.
Overnight: Churchill
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Churchill, MB
After enjoying breakfast, Hosted by a local resident and dog sledding expert, you will learn about Métis culture and the history of dog sledding in northern Canada. Enjoy an exhilarating ride behind a strong team of sled dogs on a custom-made sled or cart. Lunch at a local restaurant, before a walk back in time at the Parks Canada Visitor Centre viewing detailed and exciting wildlife dioramas and fur trade exhibits. Leave chock-full of natural and historical information about the Churchill region. End the day with a local dinner.
Overnight: Churchill
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Churchill – Winnipeg, MB
After another hearty breakfast it’s time to pack for the flight back to Churchill, not before have the opportunity to view wild polar bears from a Tundra Buggy on the final full-day adventure. Today guests will be be accompanied by a Polar Bears International species expert who will join guests on board for an in-depth discussion on polar bears and their habitat.
Say good-byes and snap a few more pictures before meeting up with our expeditor and you will be transferred to the airport in preparation for your flight back to Winnipeg. Upon arrival, collect your bags, head out of the arrivals doors to be transferred to your overnight accommodations.
Overnight: Winnipeg
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Depart Winnipeg, MB
After a wonderful sleep full of polar bear dreams, you will enjoy breakfast at your hotel before your trip back home.
Meals: Breakfast
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Without the distractions of tipping.Activities and excursions included as part of the tour.
(Not as add-ons.)Sustainability
Planting one tree for every passenger that travels with us.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Museum of Human Rights
- Legislative Building
- Assiniboine Park
- Churchill Aerial Tour
- Tundra Trekking
- Polar Bear Viewing
- Photography Opportunities
- Flights Between Winnipeg and Churchill
- 2 Nights of Hotel Accommodation (3.5-4 star)
- 4 Nights of Unique Lodge Accommodation
- Professional Tour Leader
- Ground Transportation in Churchill
- 15 Meals: 6 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 5 Dinners
EXCLUSIONS
- Gratuities to driver (Recommend $3-$4 per person per day)
- Gratuities to guide (Recommend $5-$7 per person per day)
- Meals not listed
- Attractions not listed
- Credit card payment fees, where applicable
- Travel insurance (Strongly recommended, ask us for a quote!)
- Items of a personal nature
- 5% provincial tax on top of tour base rate
Why Take An Anderson Tour?
Seasoned Tour Guides
Get a deeper understanding with storytelling tailored to your interests.
Space To Breathe
We never max out buses even if we use the same size bus as the competition.
All Inclusive
No hidden expenses along the way. Competitors offer activities as an extra - we don't
Our guide training manual is accredited by ACTA/CITC Canadian Educational Standard Inc. Now used as the standard in educational college programs.
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Tour Questions
What is the maximum number of travellers in a group?
Anderson Vacations specializes in Small Group Fully Escorted tours. If the tour is classified as a ‘Classic Tour’ up to 24 persons may join the tour although tours commonly travel with anywhere between 18 to 24 travellers. If the tour is classified as a 'Tour of Distinction’ only up to 18 persons may join the tour and many 'Tours of Distinction' travel with 12 to 18 travellers.
What are Guaranteed Departures?
After dreaming about travel to an exciting destination, arranging for time off work, booking your flights the last thing you need is for your trip to be cancelled. Anderson vacation's pre-Guaranteed tours take the uncertainty away from planning your travel and give you peace of mind to book our tours. Pre-Guaranteed Tours are group tours that we have already confirmed as certain to travel on the specified date. All 'Guaranteed Tours' will travel except in the event of a natural disaster or a catastrophic event that is beyond our control. They may already have the minimum number of people booked or else are tours that are known to be popular. Only select departures of tours are 'pre-Guaranteed'.
What happens if I book on a tour that is not Guaranteed?
We pride ourselves on providing “a small shared group experience.” In the event that we have fewer than ten participants on a tour we will offer a “small-group surcharge” to ensure that the tour runs as scheduled. This fee, which is up to 15% of the “land” portion of the tour, will be offered to you as an option to continue with the trip. This fee will cover the costs associated with handling a smaller group.
What is the average age of passengers for this tour?
Our tours are suitable for all age demographics. The average age of travelers is typically 45+.
How physically demanding is this tour? Are you able to accommodate people with mobility restrictions/limitations?
Some tours are mainly coach based and may not be physically demanding while others may require walking inclines or on rough surfaces to access interesting locations. Please check with us and your booking agent carefully and discuss your mobility restrictions before completing any tour booking to ensure this style of travel is right for you.
Can you accommodate passengers with dietary restrictions (food allergies, vegan, vegetarian etc.)?
Yes, we do accommodate dietary restrictions (within reason) such as, food allergies, vegan, vegetarian, etc. There are many meals included on our fully escorted tours. Please inform us of any dietary restrictions at the time of booking so we can ensure there are alternative meal choices.
Booking & Flight Questions
Do you arrange airport transfers?
Yes, we can assist you with airport transfers for you in most locations at a reasonable extra cost. Several tours have airport transfers already included. Please contact us for more details.
Can you assist with booking additional accommodation?
Yes, we can certainly assist with booking additional nights of hotel accommodation for you before and after your fully escorted tour. This is available upon request and subject to availability. Please inquire for further information and prices.
How much luggage should I bring?
Each passenger may bring one large suitcase and one carry-on bag. The weight limit for baggage is 20 kilograms or about 40 pounds. Baggage handling is provided at the hotels in our tour packages but there may be places where you will be required to wheel in your bags for quicker access. Be sure to advise our reservations staff if you will be bringing additional items such as a cane, walker, or wheelchair. You may also bring one small soft-sided carry-on bag, which should easily fit into the overhead shelf of a coach. Each person is responsible for his/her own carryon luggage. Remember to check your airline baggage restrictions if you are flying, as they may differ from Anderson Vacations guidelines.
I am a solo traveller. Is there a single surcharge?
There are options for single travelers to join most tours. Solo travellers can choose to pay a Single Supplement and have their own room throughout the tour. For those willing to share with a co-traveller of the same gender, we have a Twin Share option that is offered for most tours where you share a hotel room with another same gender traveller. In this case, you will not be charged for Single Supplement.
Is it possible to book a triple share accommodation?
Yes, it is possible to book triple share accommodations on select trips. Please inquire or contact us regarding this option, as prices and availability vary from tour to tour.
Can we book this tour with our exclusive group?
Yes, you can! Anderson Vacations works with many private groups and helps to customize a tour to traveller’s needs. Please contact us for more details.
Are gratuities included in the tour cost?
For convenience, gratuities for local guides and meals that are specified in the itinerary are included in the tour price. For meals not included in your tour package please remember that it is customary to tip your server 10-20% in North America. Gratuities for your Coach Driver (where appropriate) and Tour Director are entirely at your discretion. We recommend about CDN $5.00 per person, per day, for your Driver and CDN$7.00 per person, per day for your Tour Leader.
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Seasoned Tour Guides
Get a deeper understanding with storytelling tailored to your interests.
Space To Breathe
We never max out buses even if we use the same size bus as the competition.
All Inclusive
No hidden expenses along the way. Competitors offer activities as an extra - we don't
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Churchill Polar Bear Adventure
7 days
Created On: 21 Nov 2024
Highlights
- Polar Bear Viewing
- Tundra Trekking
- Museum of Human Rights
- Churchill Aerial Tour
- Legislative Building
- Assiniboine Park
Inclusions
- Museum of Human Rights
- Legislative Building
- Assiniboine Park
- Churchill Aerial Tour
- Tundra Trekking
- Polar Bear Viewing
- Photography Opportunities
- Flights Between Winnipeg and Churchill
- 2 Nights of Hotel Accommodation (3.5-4 star)
- 4 Nights of Unique Lodge Accommodation
- Professional Tour Leader
- Ground Transportation in Churchill
- 15 Meals: 6 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 5 Dinners
Exclusions
- Gratuities to driver (Recommend $3-$4 per person per day)
- Gratuities to guide (Recommend $5-$7 per person per day)
- Meals not listed
- Attractions not listed
- Credit card payment fees, where applicable
- Travel insurance (Strongly recommended, ask us for a quote!)
- Items of a personal nature
- 5% provincial tax on top of tour base rate
Dates & Prices
AVAILABILITY
START DATE
END DATE
PRICE
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
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Fri, 24 Oct 2025
Thu, 30 Oct 2025
$8,950 USD
$1,400 USD
$500 USD
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Winnipeg, MB
Arrive in Winnipeg where you will enjoy a relaxing stay at the Inn at the Forks. A welcome dinner will be held at the hotel, where you will meet your group and your adventure specialist. You will need your rest for your early morning departure to Churchill.
Overnight: Winnipeg
Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Winnipeg, MB
This morning enjoy breakfast in the hotel before departing for the day to enjoy the City of Winnipeg. A guided tour of the Museum of Human rights, strives to build understanding, promote respect and encourage reflection and is the first museum solely dedicated to the evolution, celebration and future of human rights. This afternoon, a visit to the famous Assiniboine Park and a guide tour of The Leaf. You will journey through four distinct biomes; the Hartley and Heather Richardson Tropical Biome, the Mediterranean Biome, Babs Asper Display House, and the Shirley Richardson Butterfly Garden. Experience a stunning showcase of our diversity, expressed through plants that shape our lives here and across the globe.
This evening enjoys a guided tour and learn of The Hermetic Code, for an unforgettable tour of magic, mystery and architectural wonder. Meet inside the Manitoba Legislative Building and begin to unlock mysteries of Canada’s most unique architectural landmark.
Return to the hotel for a goodnights rest, as the morning flight is an early departure.
Overnight: Winnipeg
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Winnipeg – Churchill, MB
Arrive in Churchill by air, where one of our expert staff will meet you at the airport and provide you with instructions regarding your morning transfer. You will also pick up winter gear if you are renting. You will then be transferred by fixed-wing aircraft to the Lodge. This scenic flight takes you along the Hudson Bay coast over historic waterways and landmarks on your way to Canada’s most exclusive polar bear viewing properties. Keep a sharp eye en route for caribou, seals, wolves and of course the “Great Ice Bears”.
Upon your arrival, your hosts will provide a tour of Churchill, the polar bear holding facility and Inukshuk. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before visiting the Itsanitaq Museum, containing one of Canada’s finest collections of Inuit carvings, kayaks and artifacts dating from pre- Dorset, Dorset, Thule, and modern Inuit times.
Next settle heck into the Lodge and get you settled into your room. A thorough orientation on travelling in polar bear country will be provided prior to any outings. Tonight, dinner will be enjoyed at a local restaurant.
Overnight: Churchill
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Days 4: Churchill, MB
This morning after breakfast, Experience an intimate encounter with a wild polar bear from an authentic Tundra Buggy. Tundra Buggies are furnished with dual-pane frost-free windows. Each day, we depart early and board our Tundra Buggies looking for polar bears and other wildlife out on the tundra. Enjoy picnic style lunches and refreshments while you are bear watching. This evening, enjoy a presentation from a local resident on the culture, history, wildlife and/or lifestyles of the Churchill area.
Overnight: Churchill
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Churchill, MB
After enjoying breakfast, Hosted by a local resident and dog sledding expert, you will learn about Métis culture and the history of dog sledding in northern Canada. Enjoy an exhilarating ride behind a strong team of sled dogs on a custom-made sled or cart. Lunch at a local restaurant, before a walk back in time at the Parks Canada Visitor Centre viewing detailed and exciting wildlife dioramas and fur trade exhibits. Leave chock-full of natural and historical information about the Churchill region. End the day with a local dinner.
Overnight: Churchill
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Churchill – Winnipeg, MB
After another hearty breakfast it’s time to pack for the flight back to Churchill, not before have the opportunity to view wild polar bears from a Tundra Buggy on the final full-day adventure. Today guests will be be accompanied by a Polar Bears International species expert who will join guests on board for an in-depth discussion on polar bears and their habitat.
Say good-byes and snap a few more pictures before meeting up with our expeditor and you will be transferred to the airport in preparation for your flight back to Winnipeg. Upon arrival, collect your bags, head out of the arrivals doors to be transferred to your overnight accommodations.
Overnight: Winnipeg
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Depart Winnipeg, MB
After a wonderful sleep full of polar bear dreams, you will enjoy breakfast at your hotel before your trip back home.
Meals: Breakfast
