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This extraordinary holiday combines close encounters in the wild with one of the most endangered species the mighty polar bear at a time when the Northern Lights are at their most active.
Typical Itinerary
Day 1. Depart London [D]
Flight London – Toronto – Winnipeg
Assisted transfer - the elegant Hotel Fort Garry.
Day 2. [B, L, D]
Flight Winnipeg – Churchill
Churchill, the 'Polar Bear Capital of the World', is the only human settlement where Polar Bears can be observed in the wild and it lies right in the bear’s migratory path.
Evening Polar Bear Viewing
Day 3 & 4. Polar Bear-viewing [B, L, D]
October and November, at the time of the annual migration towards the Cape Churchill area. The bears generally spend the summer along Churchill’s coastline not hunting, but conserving energy and trying to stay cool - they will have been here since mid-June. As winter approaches they begin to move towards the Cape which is where the sea freezes over first and as soon as the ice is thick enough, the bears head north where they spend the winter hunting.
Maximum group size 15 to maximise viewing and photographing the bears.
Evening presentations
Northern Lights Viewing *
Northern Lights are spectacular in this area, with the highest intensity of Arctic auroral activity said to occur over this region.
Tundra Buggies
The “Polar Bear” trips go out on the tundra in specially designed ‘Tundra Buggies’ with heaters and toilet facilities on board. Lunch and refreshments are provided on board too in order to maximise your bear-viewing day. During Days 3 and 4, you will enjoy 2 full day trips aboard the tundra buggies, giving you the best possible opportunity to see the remarkable wildlife of the area. In addition to bears you may see Arctic Fox, Caribou, Snowy Owls and Ptarmigan.
Day 5. Winnipeg [B, L, D]
After some free time to pick up last-minute crafts and souvenirs, transfer to the airport for your flight back to Winnipeg and the Hotel Fort Garry.
Days 6 [B,]
Assisted transfer to Winnipeg airport
Flight back to the UK arriving the next day.
Additional Choices:
Add an extra night in Churchill, allowing enough time for a full-day tour of the historic town of Churchill. You may also have the opportunity to visit Cape Merry where Arctic Fox and Hare tend to appear and also visit the local sled dogs, where Polar Bears can often be seen interacting with the dogs.
No obligation quotation on application
B= Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner
* Northern Lights viewing is not guaranteed as this natural phenomenon is a gift of nature and dependent on climatic conditions
For more information about all dates possible in October and November 2012 please contact us. |
