 
Classic Polar Bear Expedition
Our "flagship" polar bear expedition. Polar bear watching in the polar bear capital of the world - Churchill, Manitoba!
Trip Overview
- See the world’s greatest concentration of polar bears, just outside Churchill, Manitoba
- Experience the frozen wilderness on Hudson Bay from the comfort of warm tundra vehicles
- Discover the challenges and joys of life in the far north in the outpost town of Churchill
 Looking out onto the vast ice floe, we spy them, white on white. Alternately regal and whimsical and always awe inspiring, polar bears in the wild offer a natural encounter charged with drama and magic. Yet a warming climate and melting ice sheet are affecting Arctic ecosystems, threatening the future of all polar bears. Natural Habitat Adventures is responding with measures like our carbon offset program, and we have faith that humanity will rally to protect the frozen home of these engaging beasts. There’s no better time than now to see polar bears in their natural habitat, and no one better to take you up close than us. Come face to face with these kings of the north on a polar bear tour with Natural Habitat Adventures.
Location of Adventure
Churchill, Manitoba, Canada
Group Size Limit: Approximately 15 Travelers
A very important feature of our polar bear expeditions is the limited group size. Nature is always best experienced in smaller groups and it is particularly important on this expedition so our guests have plenty of room on board the tundra vehicles.
Included
R/T flight from Winnipeg to Churchill, accommodations, all meals (except either lunch or dinner on your final day in Churchill), services of NHA's professional Expedition Leaders and assistants, all activities/entrance fees, evening wildlife and cultural presentations, all taxes and service charges.
Not Included
Travel to and from Winnipeg, lunch or dinner on your final day in Churchill, alcoholic beverages, gratuities, travel insurance, items of a personal nature (telephone calls, laundry, etc.).
Physical Requirements
Easy
A polar bear expedition with Natural Habitat Adventures requires very little to no walking. Polar Rovers can sometimes offer a bumpy ride.
Important Information about This Trip
This flagship polar bear tour has been our most popular adventure for over 20 years. Its longstanding success is due to the extraordinary polar bear viewing opportunities afforded our guests as well as the broad introduction to life in the North over the course of a six- or seven-day adventure. Two tundra vehicle day trips and a night trip are complemented by time spent exploring this subarctic outpost, all in the company of our professional and experienced Expedition Leaders. Regarding polar bears in general: Polar bears are typically in the Churchill area all year round. The highest concentration occurs in Oct. and Nov. Sometimes the best viewing is in the beginning of the season, sometimes the middle and sometimes the end - we never know for sure. The bears are waiting for Hudson Bay to freeze, and when it does, many of them depart. Historically, this has been in early December, but an unusually early cold spell may occur, hastening their departure.
Getting There & Getting Home
In case of flight or weather delays, we recommend that you arrive a day early and either participate in our Extra Day in Winnipeg program or stay on your own. Our small group tour begins with a 7:00 pm welcome dinner on Day 1. You are free to depart at any time on the final day.
Proof of Citizenship
All U.S. citizens must carry a valid passport or passport card to enter Canada. Birth certificates and other government-issued photo IDs are no longer accepted for entry.
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Stay at our Tundra Lodge located in an area of high bear density. This remarkable adventure allows us early mornings and late evenings among the bears on the tundra!
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 2010 Dates
6-Day Trip
Oct 14 - 19
Oct 15 - 20
Oct 18 - 23
Oct 25 - 30
Oct 28 - Nov 2
Oct 31 - Nov 5
Nov 7 - 12
Nov 8 - 13
Nov 10 - 15
Nov 11 - 16
Nov 13 - 18
7-Day Trip
Oct 10 - 16
Oct 11 - 17
Oct 14 - 20
Oct 17 - 23
Oct 19 - 25
Oct 21 - 27
Oct 23 - 29
Oct 25 - 31
Oct 27 - Nov 2
Oct 29 - Nov 4
Nov 2 - 8
Nov 3 - 9
Nov 6 - 12
Nov 7 - 13
Nov 10 - 16
Nov 14 - 20
2010 Fees
6-Day Expedition: $4,595
Single Supp.: $595
7-Day Expedition: $4,895
Single Supp.: $675
Deposit: $500
2011 Fees
6-Day Expedition: $4,895
Single Supp.: $645
7-Day Expedition: $5,295
Single Supp.: $725
Deposit: $500
Prices are per person based on double occupancy. Fees may increase for 2012.
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