A polar bear cub walks on the snowy tundra in Churchill, Manitoba Canada

Canada's Premier Polar Bear Adventure

Dates, Prices & Info


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Pricing
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Availability
Sep 29 - Oct 4 6-Day Trip
$8495
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Sep 30 - Oct 6 7-Day Trip
$9495
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Oct 1 - Oct 7 7-Day Trip
$9495
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Oct 1 - Oct 6 6-Day Trip
$8495
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Oct 2 - Oct 8 7-Day Trip
$9495
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Oct 2 - Oct 7 6-Day Trip
$8495
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Oct 3 - Oct 9 7-Day Trip
$9495
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Oct 3 - Oct 8 6-Day Trip
$8495
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Oct 5 - Oct 11 7-Day Trip
$9495
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Habitat Club Pricing Available
Oct 6 - Oct 12 7-Day Trip
$9495
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Oct 8 - Oct 14 7-Day Trip
$9495
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Habitat Club Pricing Available
Oct 9 - Oct 15 7-Day Trip
$9495
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Women's Journey
Oct 10 - Oct 16 7-Day Trip
$9495
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Oct 13 - Oct 19 7-Day Trip
$9495
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Oct 14 - Oct 20 7-Day Trip
$9495
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Oct 14 - Oct 19 6-Day Trip
$8495
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Oct 15 - Oct 21 7-Day Trip
$9495
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Oct 15 - Oct 20 6-Day Trip
$8495
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Oct 15 - Oct 20 6-Day Trip
$8495
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Women's Journey
Oct 16 - Oct 22 7-Day Trip
$9495
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Oct 17 - Oct 23 7-Day Trip
$9495
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Oct 17 - Oct 22 6-Day Trip
$8495
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Oct 17 - Oct 22 6-Day Trip
$8495
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Women's Journey
Oct 18 - Oct 24 7-Day Trip
$9495
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Oct 18 - Oct 23 6-Day Trip
$8495
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Oct 19 - Oct 25 7-Day Trip
$9495
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Oct 20 - Oct 25 6-Day Trip
$8495
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Oct 21 - Oct 27 7-Day Trip
$9495
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Oct 21 - Oct 26 6-Day Trip
$8495
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Oct 22 - Oct 28 7-Day Trip
$9495
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Oct 23 - Oct 29 7-Day Trip
$9495
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Oct 23 - Oct 28 6-Day Trip
$8495
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Oct 24 - Oct 29 6-Day Trip
$8495
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Oct 24 - Oct 30
$10495
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Photo Expedition
Oct 25 - Oct 31 7-Day Trip
$9495
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Oct 26 - Oct 31 6-Day Trip
$8495
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Oct 26 - Nov 1
$10495
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Photo Expedition
Oct 27 - Nov 1 6-Day Trip
$8495
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Oct 28 - Nov 3
$10495
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Photo Expedition
Oct 29 - Nov 4 7-Day Trip
$9495
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Oct 29 - Nov 3 6-Day Trip
$8495
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Oct 30 - Nov 5 7-Day Trip
$9495
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Oct 30 - Nov 4 6-Day Trip
$8495
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Oct 31 - Nov 5 6-Day Trip
$8495
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Nov 1 - Nov 6 6-Day Trip
$8495
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Nov 1 - Nov 7
$10495
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Photo Expedition
Nov 2 - Nov 8 7-Day Trip
$9495
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Nov 3 - Nov 8 6-Day Trip
$8495
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Nov 3 - Nov 9
$10495
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Photo Expedition
Nov 4 - Nov 10
$10495
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Photo Expedition
Nov 5 - Nov 11 7-Day Trip
$9495
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Nov 5 - Nov 10 6-Day Trip
$8495
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Nov 6 - Nov 12 7-Day Trip
$9495
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Nov 6 - Nov 11 6-Day Trip
$8495
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Nov 7 - Nov 12 6-Day Trip
$8495
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Nov 8 - Nov 14 7-Day Trip
$9495
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Special Climate Change Trip
Nov 8 - Nov 13 6-Day Trip
$8495
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Nov 9 - Nov 14 6-Day Trip
$8495
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Nov 9 - Nov 15
$10495
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Photo Expedition
Nov 10 - Nov 15 6-Day Trip
$8495
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Nov 10 - Nov 16
$10495
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Photo Expedition
Nov 11 - Nov 17 7-Day Trip
$9495
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Nov 12 - Nov 17 6-Day Trip
$8495
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Nov 12 - Nov 18
$10495
+internal air +air
Photo Expedition
Nov 13 - Nov 19 7-Day Trip
$9495
+internal air +air
Women's Journey
Nov 13 - Nov 19 7-Day Trip
$9495
+internal air +air
Nov 13 - Nov 18 6-Day Trip
$8495
+internal air +air
Women's Journey
Nov 14 - Nov 20 7-Day Trip
$9495
+internal air +air
Nov 15 - Nov 21 7-Day Trip
$9495
+internal air +air
Nov 16 - Nov 21 6-Day Trip
$8495
+internal air +air
Nov 17 - Nov 22 6-Day Trip
$8495
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Nov 19 - Nov 25 7-Day Trip
$9495
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Nov 19 - Nov 24 6-Day Trip
$8495
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Nov 20 - Nov 26 7-Day Trip
$9495
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Payment & Refunds

Trip prices are per person based on double occupancy and are given in U.S. dollars. Please read our Payment & Refund Policy here.

Group Size
Limited to 16

An important feature of our Churchill polar bear expeditions is the limited group size. Nature is always best experienced in smaller groups, and it is particularly important on this expedition to ensure that our guests have plenty of room on board our Polar Rover tundra vehicles, for comfort and easy access for photos.

Make It Private

Take this trip on a private basis, traveling exclusively with your immediate family, multi-generational family or group of friends.

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Make It Custom

Take this trip on a private basis, traveling exclusively with your immediate family, multi-generational family or group of friends.

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Our Chartered Flights

To maximize comfort and efficiency, we charter our own round-trip private flights between Winnipeg and Churchill. This direct service eliminates commercial airport connections and delays, ensuring a seamless journey and more time to enjoy the Arctic experience.

Included

Trip price includes: Accommodations, services of Nat Hab's professional Expedition Leader(s) and assistants, Polar Rover excursions, dog sledding excursion, evening wildlife and cultural presentations, all meals from dinner on Day 1 through breakfast on final day, cold-weather gear including the use of a parka and boots during your trip, some gratuities, airport transfers on Day 1 and final day, all activities and entrance fees, all taxes, permits and service fees.

Not Included

Travel to and from the start and end point of your trip, alcoholic beverages, some gratuities, passport and visa fees (if any), optional activities, items of a personal nature (phone calls, laundry, etc.), airline baggage fees, airport and departure taxes (if any), optional travel protection and medical evacuation insurance.

Internal air: Round-trip private charter flights from Winnipeg to Churchill (this will be listed separately on our invoicing).

Important Information About This Trip

This flagship polar bear tour has been our most popular adventure for more than two decades. Its longstanding success is due to the outstanding bear viewing opportunities in Churchill, the Polar Bear Capital of the World, as well as the broad introduction the trip offers to the natural and cultural history of the Hudson Bay region and daily life in the Canadian North. The trip includes two day trips by Polar Rover and a nighttime Rover excursion, complemented by time spent exploring the frontier outpost town of Churchill. All activities are enhanced by expert interpretation and personalized attention from our affable naturalist Expedition Leaders.
 
Regarding polar bears: They are typically in the Churchill area year-round. The highest concentration occurs in October and November as the bears gather to await freeze-up on Hudson Bay and the beginning of their winter hunting season. But bear viewing is never predictable. Sometimes the best viewing happens at the beginning of the season, sometimes it occurs in the middle, and sometimes it's at the end—we never know for sure. Once the bay freezes, many of the bears depart. Historically, this has happened in early December, but an unusually early cold spell can sometimes occur, hastening their departure to the ice. Please be aware that conditions vary, and polar bears here live wild and free: we can never guarantee that you will see them or promise exactly what your experience will be.

Click here to learn more about the "ebbs and flows" of our fall polar bear season.

Meals
Please understand that the meals in Churchill are specially planned and prepared for well in advance. With ample notice, dietary requirements due to serious medical conditions or strict personal restrictions can be met but must be adhered to during the trip. If you have a very restricted diet, we recommend bringing your own preferred snacks along with the understanding that certain foods are limited in this remote part of the world.

Mandatory Insurance

Since the areas we travel to are remote and wild (that's why we go there!), we require that all guests have, at minimum, medical evacuation insurance for this program. This is for the safety of all guests. We require that your chosen independent insurance plan includes at least $250,000 in medical evacuation coverage.

To protect your investment and to provide peace of mind while you travel, we also strongly recommend purchasing comprehensive travel insurance. Plans may cover everything from medical treatment to trip cancellations and delays and lost luggage. Please contact our office if you would like more information about the medical evacuation and comprehensive travel insurance policies we offer by calling 800-543-8917.

Getting There & Getting Home

This trip begins and ends in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Because weather delays are possible, we recommend that you arrive at least one night prior to Day 1 to rest from your travels and begin the trip refreshed. For guests who come in early, our recommended hotel will be included in your pre-departure materials. If you plan to arrive on Day 1, you must arrive in Winnipeg by 5 pm in order to attend the 7 pm orientation dinner.

You are free to depart Winnipeg at any time on the final day.

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