Northern Lights & Arctic Cultures

• Experience the wonder of the Northern Lights in the most aurora-active place on earth
• Journey from southern prairie to Far North tundra on the Hudson Bay Railway
• Discover the traditions of northern native peoples on an array of winter adventures

In the same land that hosts the brief, brilliant summer of beluga whales and the polar bears of autumn, comes an amazing phenomenon that illumines the dark winter skies. The ethereal Northern Lights, also known as the aurora borealis, meaning “north wind of the dawn,” brighten the night in a mystical display of color. Churchill has one of the heaviest concentrations of aurora borealis activity in the world. On this grand subarctic adventure, our days are filled with distinctly northern activities such as dogsledding, and our nights with the potential for the

best aurora viewing on the planet.

Location of Adventure
Churchill, Manitoba, Canada

Group Size Limit: Approximately 14 Travelers
A very important feature of our trips is the limited group size as nature expeditions are best experienced as a small group expedition.

Included

R/T transportation between Winnipeg and Churchill (train and plane), accommodations, all meals (except those taken aboard the train and either lunch or dinner on your final day in Churchill), services of NHA Expedition Leaders and assistants, airport transfers, permits and entrance fees, all taxes. Not Included:

Not Included
Travel to and from start and end point of trip, meals aboard the train, lunch or dinner on your final day in Churchill, alcoholic beverages, most gratuities, optional activities, items of a personal nature (phone calls, laundry, etc.), optional travel insurance.

Physical Requirements
Easy / Flexible
The Northern Lights & Arctic Cultures program does not require a high degree of physical fitness. However, we will sometimes be exposed to cold weather for moderate periods of time and may walk in deep snow. Some nights we will stay up late searching for the lights. All of our activities are optional.

Important Information about This Trip

After the hubbub of the fall polar bear season (although there is still a small chance to see bears in the winter), we journey back to Churchill during the prime season to experience one of the world’s most remarkable sights - the Northern Lights. We explore the nature and culture of the North by day, then when night falls we’ll scan the skies for the amazing colors of the aurora borealis. Note on the moon: We run trips when there is a full moon, a new moon and all times in between. During a full moon, the foreground is brighter, making for better photographic images. During a new moon, the sky is darker so the lights may appear slightly brighter. However, since we are in a place where the lights are so bright anyway, this makes very little difference in viewing. Any time one views the Northern Lights in Churchill, it is an experience to behold!

Getting There & Getting Home
You should plan to arrive in Winnipeg on Day 1 in time for our 7pm welcome/orientation dinner. On Day 8 of the program, you are free to depart Winnipeg at any time.

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.

Greenland Hiking with Explorers' Corner

Join our partner company Explorers' Corner on an epic trekking and hiking journey across the Arctic landscape of eastern Greenland. 

2010 Dates

Full Moon: Jan 30, Feb 28, Mar 30

Jan 23 - 30

Jan 30 - Feb 6

Feb 8 - 15

Feb 15 - 22

Feb 24 - Mar 3

Mar 3 - 10

2011 Dates

Jan 29 - Feb 5

Jan 7 - Feb 14

Feb 14 - 21

Feb 23 - Mar 2

Mar 2 - 9

Mar 9 - 16

Prices are per person based on double occupancy and are given in US Dollars. Due to train schedules, 2010 & 2011 dates and fees may change slightly.