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Polar Bear Migration Fly-in

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Fly-in to a remote polar bear cabin camp set along the coast of Hudson Bay for an almost private polar bear viewing and photography experience like none other. Join this unique opportunity to photograph one of the world’s most magnificent predators from ground level in the Canadian Arctic! This is not just a polar bear trip – it’s an immersive experience in the land of the polar bears, the Inuit people, and the intricacies of the tundra. This Arctic program gets you as close to polar bears in their natural environment as possible. It’s an experience that leaves lifelong memories.
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Highlights
  • Stay in a cabin strategically placed for reliable polar bear encounters
  • Observe and photograph polar bears while they wait for the river to freeze
  • Head out on daily hikes outside the camp fence, safely led by Inuit guides
  • Delight in magical light shows created by the northern lights
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Activity Level: Relaxed
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
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Day 1: Winnipeg

Arrive in Winnipeg and spend the night in a 4-star boutique hotel attached to the Winnipeg airport. No meals are included. 

Day 2: Winnipeg to Churchill

Fly from Winnipeg airport to Churchill, Manitoba (the flight from Winnipeg to Churchill and back is not included in the trip price). On arrival, transfer to a private charter aircraft waiting on the tarmac to whisk you away to a Polar Bear Cabin. During the 40-50 minute flight, aerial photography is possible of the landscape halfway between Churchill, MB and Arviat, NU on the Hudson Bay coast, only a few miles south of the mighty Gellini River.

The cabin placement is strategic for reliable polar bear encounters and photography. As the river to the north of the cabins is 5 km wide, Churchill polar bears travelling north along the Hudson Bay coastline are not inclined to move farther north. The cabins, therefore, are placed directly in “polar bear alley.” Spend unforgettable moments living with the polar bears, observing and photographing them while they wait for the river and the Hudson Bay coast to freeze.

Day 3-6: Polar Bear Observation

  • Hotel
  • 4 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 4 Dinners
Spend the next few days observing polar bears in the wild and admiring the stunning natural landscapes. Set your tripod up inside the protective electric fence that surrounds the camp. Wait for the perfect close-up of the polar bears that wander by in the company of local guides and staff. The fence is approximately 1.2 meters (4 feet) high with wires spaced far enough apart to allow you to take unimpeded photographs of the visitors.

Come to rely on your local Inuit guides, who know the polar bears well. Their knowledge was gained from living among them for generations. Take their advice to ensure the safety of humans and polar bears alike!

Safely led by your Inuit guides, head out on daily hikes outside the perimeter of the camp fence. Approach polar bears to get unparalleled close-ups (generally 30 m (100 feet)). Often the polar bears are friendly, in good spirits, and uninterested in their human audience. From time to time, a curious polar bear approaches. Following the advice of your guides provides the most authentic, safe, and intimate polar bear moments available anywhere on the planet.

The location and timing of these adventures enrich an already outstanding experience. Delight in magical light shows created by the northern lights. Each evening after sunset, eagerly await the unforgettable display!

Day 7: Fly to Churchill | Winnipeg

Capture a few last shots in the morning before flying back to Churchill, and then Winnipeg, where you will spend the night.

Day 8: Winnipeg

Depart for home from Winnipeg.

Accommodations

Polar Bear Cabins

The dining cabin at Arctic Kingdom's Polar Bear Cabins

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Fares are based on current exchange rates from the Canadian Dollar. Contact us for current rates.

Rates may vary based on current exchange rate.

Included
  • 4 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 5 Dinners
  • 6 Nights Accommodations
  • 5 Days Locally Hosted Guide Service
  • Accommodations as listed
  • Ground transportation as listed
  • Activities as listed
  • Meals as listed
  • Access to a 24-7 Emergency line while traveling
  • Services of Inuit guides and expedition staff
  • Private aircraft charter from Churchill to the Polar Bear Cabins
Excluded
  • Travel Insurance
  • Personal Expenses
  • Flight costs (please request a quote)
  • Additional excursions during free time
  • Fuel and transportation surcharges (when applicable)
  • All participants will be required to provide proof of medical insurance while traveling in Canada. Each participant is responsible for any medical expenses and must be covered by their own sickness, accident, and evacuation insurance.
  • Gratuities at your discretion. A typical gratuity is $100 per Inuit/guide/chef and expedition leader per week.
  • Gratuities
  • International Flights
  • Accommodation in Ottawa
  • Travel, medical and evacuation insurance coverage
  • Polar Clothing Rental Package strongly encouraged
  • Additional costs associated with weather/flight delays and/or layovers beyond Day 2 in Churchill, Polar Bear Cabins, and Winnipeg including flight changes, additional hotels and meals
  • Round-trip flights from your home to Winnipeg
  • Meals in Winnipeg
  • Roundtrip Flight between Winnipeg to/from Churchill, Manitoba

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Our guide and driver were very good with their knowledge and were very helpful with our questions. It was a very pleasant visit that would have been impossible to do on our own. Hotels and restaurants were fantastic. The special places we got to go to, like the kitchens, were great. Enjoyed the entire trip!
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