Classic Polar Bear Photo Adventure

• Spend three full days on the tundra among the polar bears
• Perfect your wildlife photography skills with our renowned photographer guide
• Marvel at how close you’ll get for superb photos of these magnificent bears

You won’t find another Churchill-based polar bear tour odyssey that promises as much proximity and time among the King of the Arctic, coupled with our intensive focus on helping you gain superlative photos. With our Classic Polar Bear Photo Adventure, you'll start from our base in Churchill, where will we head out for three full days on the tundra at the edge of Hudson Bay, where polar bears congregate each fall waiting for freeze-up and the winter hunting season. Specially designed tundra vehicles take us into the heart of their wild habitat, with plenty of space for equipment and spreading out to get just the right shots. On-site guidance from our expert photographer guide is complemented by evening lectures on how best to capture the wonder of Arctic wildlife, most notably the famed Churchill polar bears, through the camera’s lens. 

Location of Adventure
Churchill, Manitoba, Canada

Group Size Limit: Approximately 15 Travelers
A very important feature of our polar bear trips is the limited group size. Nature is always best experienced in smaller groups and it is particularly important on this trip so our guests have plenty of room on board the tundra vehicles to take rare polar bear photos.

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
This trip requires very little to no walking. Buggies can sometimes offer a bumpy ride.

Important Information about This Trip

Our Classic Photo Adventure is based in town, giving us access not only to bears but also to the culture, people and history of Churchill. During the three full days spent on the tundra and our evenings in town, our expert photographer leaders will share their knowledge of the natural world around us as well as how to best capture its essence on film. 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 trip 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

NOTE: BEGINNING JANUARY 8, 2007, ALL U.S. CITIZENS TRAVELING VIA AIR OR SEA WILL REQUIRE A VALID PASSPORT TO ENTER CANADA. Please note that birth certificates and other government-issued photo I.D.’s will NO LONGER be accepted for entry.



Tundra Lodge Adventure
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!

Classic Polar Bear Expedition
Come face-to-face with the "King of the Arctic!" This flagship expedition allows our guests to travel on a guided, small group adventure to visit polar bears in their natural habitat.

2010 Fees
$5,095
Single Supp.: $675
Deposit: $500

Prices are per person based on double occupancy. Prices may increase for 2011.