Polar Bears Expedition by Train 7 days / 6 nights

Trip Overview

Travel one way by overnight train and one way by air for a visit with Churchill’s famous polar bears and an introduction to the rich history and culture of Churchill.

With a friendly and knowledgeable guide, you spend two days on a specially designed Tundra Buggy watching polar bears. You also get to explore the town on a tour and discover the Eskimo Museum and Parks Canada Interpretation Centre.

It’s the best of everything Churchill has to offer - only on vacations in Canada!

Map

Arrive Winnipeg
Churchill
Tundra Buggy Tours & activities
Departs Winnipeg

Detailed Itinerary


Day 1 - Depart Winnipeg
 This evening you board VIA Rail’s the Hudson Bay and depart Winnipeg. Watch the scenery change from wooded forests to plains to tundra as you leave the city and make your way North. The diverse scenery on Canada vacation packages is breathtaking. Overnight onboard the train.

Day 2 - Onboard the Hudson Bay on your Canada Vacation
 Spend a quiet day riding the rails across Manitoba. This is a full day onboard the train and is a great opportunity to meet your fellow travelers. The scenery becomes more arctic and barren, and the feeling of crossing such a vast landscape is quite incredible. Overnight onboard the train.

 Day 3 - Explore Churchill on Vacations in Canada
 Your train arrives in Churchill early this morning. You’re sure to get a good introduction to this community with a town and area tour. A visit to the Eskimo Museum will offer insight into the lives of the first settlers of the region.

To amp up the excitement for the days to come, enjoy an evening slide presentation by a local photographer all about the bears – baby cubs, bears at play, and more.

Once you learn more about these fascinating and lovable creatures, you’re sure to be anxious to get out there and see them!

Day 4 - Polar Bear Viewing on Vacations in Canada
 Spend the full day in a Tundra Buggy with a knowledgeable guide, viewing polar bears and other Arctic wildlife. The Tundra Buggies know just where to go, and with hundreds of bears congregating in anticipation of the ice forming on the Hudson Bay, there are plenty of bears at rest and at play to spot.

Day 5 - Dog Sledding & Arts
 Before heading out on your dog sledding excursion, you will then enjoy a visit to the Parks Canada Interpretive Centre, where you’ll learn more about the history, wildlife, and culture of the Churchill area before.

After, embark on an exciting dog sledding excursion - meet the dogs, learn about their lives and histories, and then take on the wild tundra mushing your very own team! A real highlight on Canada vacation packages in the north.

Day 6 - Return to Winnipeg
 Spend the day in a Tundra Buggy and enjoy your last sight of the polar bears and Arctic wildlife. This evening, fly back to Winnipeg and check-in to your hotel for a one-night stay.

Day 7 - Departure
 Much too soon, your polar bear vacation package comes to an end when you check-out from your hotel.

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Accommodations

There are no hotels for this trip.

Options & Upgrades

All our trips can be customized for your ideal vacation
 • Enjoy extra nights in Winnipeg before or after your polar bear tour

Dates & Prices

2010 Package Start Dates
October 21, 24, 31
November 7
7 day - Fly / Rail USD$ CAD$
Double Single Double Single
Oct 21 2010 5,691 6,344 5,691 6,344
Oct 24 - Nov 7 2010 5,898 6,551 5,898 6,551
Price Notes
 • Prices are per person based on two people sharing
• Package will be charged in Canadian dollars

Package Includes
 • VIA Rail Sleeper service between Winnipeg and Churchill one-way, typically a double bedroom
• Meals onboard the train
• Return air transportation between Churchill to Winnipeg
• Fully escorted group tour
• Hotel accommodations in Churchill for 3 nights, Winnipeg for 1 night
• Local tours: bus tour, Tundra Buggy Tour (2 full days)
• Tour of the Eskimo Museum and Parks Canada Interpretation Centre
• Dogsledding tour
• Transfers while in Churchill
• All meals in Churchill
• Group farewell dinner
• 3.5% HST

 Not Included • Transportation to Manitoba
• Items of a personal nature
• Accommodations in Manitoba, except as indicated above
• Gratuities
• GST
• Hospital, medical insurance, trip cancellation insurance

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