 
Tundra Lodge Adventure
Stay at the unique Tundra Lodge designed for polar bear observation!
Trip Overview
- See polar bears at all times of the day in their natural habitat
- Overnight directly on the frozen arctic tundra in the comfort of our unique mobile hotel
- Safari along the ice-bound shores of Hudson Bay in search of arctic wildlife
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Polar Bear Adventures Here!
We are thrilled to offer travelers an extraordinary polar bear adventure – a stay at the Great White Bear Tundra Lodge, situated outside Churchill on the arctic tundra itself. On this one-of-a-kind polar bear tour, guests remain in the domain of the polar bear to experience sunset across the snow and ice. Safe inside our custom lodge, we experience surprising comfort, considering our environs. This “train” of connected bedrooms, dining room and lounge car is on wheels, allowing it to be stationed for optimal bear viewing each season. There’s no more thorough immersion in the world of the polar bear than on this most unique polar bear tour to the north.
Location of Adventure
Churchill, Manitoba, Canada
Group Size Limit: Approximately 28 Travelers
A very important feature of this polar bear adventure 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. On this trip our Tundra Lodge holds 32 guests plus staff but we limit the group to approximately 28 guests. On our arctic tundra drives we generally accommodate 14 guests which leaves plenty of room to move about the Polar Rovers and see polar bears.
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
A stay at our exclusive Tundra Lodge gives our guests the true feel of the Far North, with polar bears ambling across the tundra right outside the windows. Despite the sense of isolation, the facility is remarkably comfortable, with private bedrooms and a common living room. The onboard kitchen prepares delectable meals served in the spacious dining room. The specialized tundra vehicle on site allows us to explore the tundra during our half-day excursions. An important feature of our polar bear trips is the limited group size. Nature is always best experienced in smaller groups, a particularly important element of this trip. The Tundra Lodge holds 32 guests plus staff, but we limit our group to approximately 28 guests. Tundra drives generally accommodate 14 guests, which ensures a window seat for everyone and plenty of room for moving about the vehicle. 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 expedition 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.
Harp Seal Watch
The world's most heartwarming adventure! Journey from our hotel to the ice floes where 250,000 mother seals give birth to adorable whitecoats.
Churchill: An Arctic Summer
Our small groups encounter hundreds of beluga whales from our Zodiacs, as well as caribou, polar bears, Arctic fox, and much more on this sub-Arctic expedition!
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7 Days
 2010 Dates
Oct 11 - 17
Oct 15 - 21
Oct 19 - 25
Oct 23 - 29
Oct 27 - Nov 2
Oct 31 - Nov 6
Nov 4 - 10
Nov 8 - 14
Nov 12 - 18
2010 Fees
$5,995
Single Supp.: $225
Deposit: $500
2011 Fees
$6,595
Single Supp.: $250
Deposit: $500
Prices are per person based on double occupancy. Prices may increase for 2012.
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