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Polar Bears of Churchill

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Specialist Hotel-Based Packages

A specialized tour that spends the maximum time on the tundra viewing or photographing polar bears, aboard the famous Tundra Buggies. If you are interested in wildlife photography or your main intent is to see and learn about the bears and other wildlife, these tours are intended for you. Our leaders on these trips are biologists, naturalists and wildlife photographers who are dedicated to helping you get the perfect shot or gain intimate insight into life in the boreal regions. In addition, these trips are all-inclusive of meals, lodging transportation and guiding to allow you to concentrate on why you’re here – to experience, learn and have a great time!

Specialist Tundra Buggy Lodge Packages

For those who would like a more in-depth experience with the bears, we offer the Tundra Buggy Lodge at Polar Bear Point, some 25 miles east of Churchill. Unlike the hotel-based tours, these trips are based in our camp near the shores of Hudson Bay. The Tundra Buggy Lodge is a specially-designed facility—five large, modular units on huge tires, linked together like a train but with a larger-scale interior. Between each unit and at each end, are open-air platforms which provide safe viewing and photography areas. During the day you will explore the tundra aboard a Tundra Buggy, looking for bears

Specialist Hotel-Based Tours
Typical Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Winnipeg. Dinner with guide and group. Overnight Winnipeg.

Day 2: Fly to Churchill. Town orientation. Overnight Churchill hotel.

Days 3-6: Days spent on the tundra with expert guide, viewing and photographing polar bears and other Arctic wildlife. Overnight Churchill hotel.

Day 7: There will be time for some souvenir shopping before flight back to Winnipeg. Farewell dinner with leader and group. Overnight Winnipeg.

Day 8: Fly home.

Specialist Tundra Buggy Lodge-Based Tours
Typical Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Winnipeg. Enjoy a welcome dinner with your guide. Overnight Winnipeg

Day 2: Early morning flight to Churchill. After a short town orientation, transfer to buggy and begin your exciting trip to the Tundra Buggy Lodge. Overnight Lodge

Day 3 - 6: Using the Lodge as a base for wildlife observation, you will take full-day excursions on the Tundra Buggy in the Gordon Point area. Guides will provide expert naturalist interpretation and photo tips. Enjoy evening presentations and socializing in the Tundra Lounge. Watch the night sky for Northern Lights.

Day 7: After breakfast, depart the lodge by buggy, and transfer to the airport. Morning air departure from Churchill. Enjoy your last group dinner in Winnipeg. Overnight Winnipeg.

Day 8: Fly home.

Additional Activities

Churchill Area Tour
A guided bus tour of local and historical points of interest surrounding Churchill, including such attractions as Cape Merry, Port of Churchill and Manitoba Conservation's Polar Bear Holding Facility (weather permitting).

Rate Information

(All prices in Canadian Dollars)

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Please note that this is the "spot" rate, and the actual bank exchange rate may vary a few points from this. Your exact rate will be determined at the time of your booking and payment in full. VISA and MasterCard accepted.

PLEASE NOTE: Prices do not include G.S.T/P.S.T.

2012 CAPE CHURCHILL LODGE PACKAGES Package Iicludes: Round-trip airfare Winnipeg - Churchill, two nights in Winnipeg, seven day trips on Tundra Buggy, all meals. Trip capacity: 40 Additional activities: Churchill area tour
Tour #	Dates	Nights Lodge	Leader Type	Tour Cost CAN$	Single Supplement	Status
1	Nov. 17-28	8	Pro Photo	$11,349	$375	Open

2012 SPECIALIST TUNDRA BUGGY LODGE PACKAGES Package Includes: Round-trip airfare Winnipeg - Churchill, two nights in Winnipeg, five day trips on Tundra Buggy, all meals. Trip Capacity: 20 Additional activities: Churchill area tour
Tour #	Dates	Nights Lodge	Leader Type	Tour Cost CAN$	Single Supplement	Status
76	Nov 7-14	5	Pro Photo	$8699	$195	Open
78	Nov 12-19	5	Pro Photo	$8699	$195	Open

2012 SPECIALIST HOTEL BASED PACKAGES Package includes: Round-trip airfare Winnipeg - Churchill, two nights in Winnipeg, four nights in Churchill, all meals. Trip capacity: 18 Additional activities: Churchill area tour, dog sledding
Tour #	Dates	Day Trips on Buggy	Leader Type	Tour Cost CAN$	Single Supplment	Status
74	Nov 9-15	4	Specialist	$6999	$1075	Open
75	Nov 13-19	4	Specialist	$6999	$1075	Open

PLEASE NOTE: Prices do not include G.S.T/P.S.T.

Tour Details

Registration
To confirm your space on this tour, please send a deposit of $750 USD to our office. Balance is due 120 days prior to departure. Please note: Tour rates are based on Canadian Dollars.

Cancellation Policy
In the event you must cancel your reservation, refunds will be made according to the following schedule: Deposit $750 non-refundable. 90 to 61 days prior to departure, 50% of total is non-refundable; less than 60 days prior to departure, 100% non-refundable.

Insurance

Because many advance logistical arrangements have been made prior to the running of this trip, we must adhere to the above policy. In addition, please be aware that many insurance policies do not cover illness and accident expenses outside of the U.S., and Medicare does NOT cover any such expenses at all. In light of this, we strongly recommend trip cancellation and supplemental insurance.

A travel insurance form will be sent to you upon registration, or you can purchase it from our site by clicking on the "Purchase Travel Insurance" in the left-hand column. Our insurance carrier is Travelex.

Hotel-based tour:

Winnipeg
The first and last night of your trip are spent at the Sheraton Four Points in Winnipeg. The hotel is located at Winnipeg International Airport and is conveniently connected to the airport via skywalk. This first-class, full-service hotel features 132 guest rooms.
Churchill
Churchill area hotel (to be announced), depending on tour number.

Lodge-based tour:

Winnipeg
The first and last night of your trip are spent at the Sheraton Four Points in Winnipeg. The hotel is located at Winnipeg International Airport and is conveniently connected to the airport via skywalk. This first-class, full-service hotel features 132 guest rooms.

Churchill
The Tundra Buggy Lodge is a specially-designed facility—five large, modular units on huge tires, linked together like a train but with a larger-scale interior. Between each unit and at each end, are open-air platforms which provide safe viewing and photography areas.The five units consist of two sleeping modules (complete with shared bathrooms and shower facilities), a lounge module, a dining module, and a module which houses supplies and the camp’s power station.

A safe haven from the bears and an excellent base for wildlife observation, the warm and casual Tundra Buggy Lodge provides more time for viewing and photographing than our hotel-based trips. Imagine watching the bears day or night, from inside or out, and, on clear nights, under the ghostly northern lights! In addition, a Tundra Buggy is available for a full day excursion into the same observation areas that our other tours explore. In the evening enjoy relaxation, excellent meals and informal talks, slide shows, videos, and bear stories in the lounge. The proximity and viewing of the bears is exceptional, and the accommodations make even the barren tundra comfortable.