Polar Bear & Churchill Adventure

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrive Winnipeg

Arrive into Winnipeg on your own and check into your hotel. You have a free day to explore Winnipeg before an evening meet and greet with your tour representative. Overnight Winnipeg.

Day 2 - Train from Winnipeg

Explore the area before you board VIA Rail this afternoon to travel more than 1,000 miles north through Manitoba toward Hudson Bay. Overnight train.

Includes

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3 – From Prairie to Tundra

Continue your journey toward Churchill and enjoy the incredible scenery outside your window. Today you'll have a long stop in Thompson, the "Hub of the North" before continuing your rail journey. Overnight train.

Includes

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 - Arrive Churchill

Wake up in the subarctic as Churchill greets you on your morning arrival. Enjoy a tour of this town including a visit to the Churchill Eskimo Museum. Overnight Churchill.

Includes

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5 – Tundra Buggy Adventure

Today embark on a full-day Tundra Buggy excursion in the Churchill Wildlife Management Area. Enjoy this amazing search for polar bears and other arctic wildlife while your expert guide informs you about the area's geology and history. Take in a picnic lunch on the buggy as you watch wildlife in their natural habitat and capture amazing pictures. Wrap up this adventure with a warm dinner back in town. Overnight Churchill.

Includes

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6 – Dog Sledding Excursion

Take part in an amazing dog sled program that includes incredible dog sledding stories and a mile-long dog sled ride. Then visit the Parks Canada Interpretive Centre to learn about the historical significance of Churchill. Overnight Churchill.

Includes

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7 – Final Tundra Buggy Adventure

Gear up for your second full-day Tundra Buggy excursion in the Churchill Wildlife Management Area. As your day comes to an end, so does your time in Churchill. This evening you will be transferred back to the Churchill airport for your included flight to Winnipeg. Upon arrival in Winnipeg check into your airport hotel. Overnight Winnipeg.

Includes

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8 – Day of Departure

Depart Winnipeg at your leisure.

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Additional information

Hotel Accommodations

The first night in Winnipeg will be at the Inn at the Forks, conveniently located within walking distance to the VIA Rail Station in Downtown Winnipeg. Churchill accommodations include the Tundra Inn, the Polar Inn, the Aurora Inn, and the Iceberg Inn. The Churchill hotels will vary by departure date. Your final night in Winnipeg will be spent at the Four Points by Sheraton, located adjacent to the Winnipeg International Airport.

Please note

Travel to/from Winnipeg is not included. Cabins purchased on VIA rail for a single traveler are Cabins for 1. For upgrade options, ask your rail specialist for details.

VIA Rail accommodations are in Sleeper Plus class in a private cabin.

Departure times

Departure times vary based on selected rail vacation. This information will be provided in your final documents. For more information please speak with your rail specialist.

Mobility information

Due to the nature of our tours they are generally unsuitable for those with restricted mobility. If you’d like to discuss any particular vacation with us in this respect, then please don’t hesitate to call us.

Polar Bear & Churchill Adventure

This trip includes an amazing train excursion into Canada's subarctic, followed by once in a lifetime experiences with Churchill's polar bears.