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Polar Bear Arctic Expedition

Are you up for the ultimate Arctic adventure? Seeing a polar bear in the flesh will give you the ‘chills’ for more than one reason. Begin the expedition in Winnipeg, once a fur-trading center and later a boomtown for Canadian rail. From there you’ll jet out to Churchill via private charter plane. This frontier town is home to less than a thousand people and a few hundred polar bears that congregate on the edge of Hudson Bay.

Explore the stark but truly mesmerising Arctic wilderness by Polar Rover. These custom vehicles have a steel mesh outdoor viewing platform, for the closest possible bear encounters. Watch the bears roam, play and interact—often putting on a show for guests at close range.

Take to the air and survey the frozen landscape by helicopter. From this vantage point you’ll be able to search for roaming bears and caribou below. Landing on the tundra, explore on foot, looking for Arctic fox and Arctic hare. For the brave, the opportunity to crawl inside a polar bear den (unoccupied of course).

From the skies take to the ground, and learn the life of a musher. Head out for an unforgettable ride under pure canine power behind an eager team of huskies. The immersion into Northern culture continues as hosts from Churchill’s indigenous culture share their traditions and daily routines. These storytellers offer insight into the vibrant nations that have flourished for generations in this harsh environment.

If the skies are clear, visit a heated Aurora Dome in hopes of finding the Northern Lights. The shimmering curtain of electric lights is the perfect crescendo to a once in a lifetime Arctic expedition.

Additional Information

Limited to 15 Travelers

Trip price includes: Accommodations, services of Nat Hab's professional Expedition Leader(s) and assistants, Polar Rover excursions, helicopter excursion to female bears' denning area, dog sledding excursion, evening wildlife and cultural presentations, all meals from dinner on Day 1 through breakfast on final day, cold-weather gear including a parka and boots during your trip, most gratuities, airport transfers on Day 1 and final day, all activities and entrance fees, all taxes, permits and service fees. Internal air cost includes: Round-trip private charter flights from Winnipeg to Churchill

This experience is only available between October - November, please check for exact dates

There have been 1,500 departures to Churchill to view polar bears, and missed seeing them on just a handful of occasions. Some of our sightings are up close, and others are from afar, or even from a helicopter.

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 while on the adventure

We recommend that you arrive a day early and either participate in our Extra Day in Winnipeg program or stay on your own. Please schedule your flights to arrive by 5 pm in order to attend a 7 pm orientation dinner on Day 1 of your program. You are free to depart at any time on the final day