Polar Bear Expedition by Train
7 days from $5,764 per person
The ‘Bear’ Essentials
Travel one way by overnight train and one way by air for a visit with Churchill’s famous polar bears known to many locals as the lords of the arctic. With a friendly expert guide, you spend two days on a specifically designed Tundra Buggy watching polar bears in their natural habitat. Time off the tundra is spent exploring the town, the Eskimo Museum and the Parks Canada Interpretation Centre. Experience the best of everything Churchill has to offer.
What we love about this trip• Close-up polar bear encounters• Journey through the arctic tundra by train • Spectacular photo opportunities from a specially adapted vehicle • Includes exciting day activities • This trip is popular – book early!
Itinerary(Please note, like most of our Canada rail packages & tours, this railway vacation can be customized to your needs - just ask one of our local experts when you call.)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 is breathtaking. Overnight onboard the train. Day 2 - Onboard the Hudson Bay 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 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 Spend the full day in a Tundra Buggy with a knowledgeable guide, viewing polar bears and other Arctic wildlife. The Tundra Buggy guides 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 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. Please note that the order of activities may vary
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What's IncludedHere are just a few of the things to look forward to on this trip...  Tundra Buggy escorted group tours  Eskimo Museum interpretive tour  An authentic dogsledding experience  Chance of seeing northern lights
Customize this trip a little... or a lotThink of this itinerary as just a starting point. Work with us to personalize this trip by adding some amazing side trips & activities, like...  Extending your stay in Winnipeg  Taking the train to Toronto or Vancouver  Combining with a grizzly bear trip |
Accommodation Options
Below you'll find examples of this trip's accommodation options. Please call us for the full list or advice on how to customize your experience.
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Prices & Dates
Trip Start Dates - 2013October 20, 29
November 3, 5
Price notes for polar bear tours
• Prices are per person based on two people sharing, please ask for single, triple, and child prices
| Tour prices | USD$ | |
| Double | ||
| Oct 20, 2013 | 5,764 | |
| Oct 29 - Nov 05, 2013 | 5,968 | |
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Trip Map & Outline
2 nights Via Rail
3 nights Churchill
1 night Winnipeg
Depart Winnipeg
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