Introduction to Churchill's Bears

Day 1: Arrive in Winnipeg

After flying into Winnipeg head to the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, which is based right next to the airport making for the easiest travels tomorrow. 

Check in and then head to an evening meet and greet with your fellow travellers and an expedition leader. This will give you the opportunity to ask any last minute questions and discuss the plans for the adventure ahead.

Day 2: Begin the Churchill Adventure

Have an early breakfast at the hotel and then board the transfer bus for the short trip to the airport departures. The flight to Churchill is two and a half hours. Upon arrival, you'll take an interpretative transfer into Churchill, seeing points of interest highlighted by the bus driver throughout the journey. You may also stop at the Polar Bear Holding Facility on the way.

After the tour, arrive at your hotel in the town and enjoy the rest of the day as you please, getting to know the area. You might visit Churchill's Itsanitaq Museum, home to a huge collection of Inuit artifacts, and wander around the many unique shops that Churchill has to offer. If you fancy taking to the tundra you could try out dog sledding, or to gain a very privileged perspective of the region you could book a helicopter tour. 

Meals: Breakfast

Day 3: Tundra Buggy Adventure

The first day on a Tundra Buggy! Be picked up from the hotel in the morning and transferred to the Tundra Buggy Dock where you'll board your buggy. Hit the trails and travel into the Churchill Wildlife Management Area (CWMA), looking out for polar bears and other Sub-Arctic wildlife while the interpretative guide points out interesting facts about the area's geology and history. 

You'll stop for a picnic lunch as you continue to watch and photograph the local wildlife, then carry on the journey on the tundra. 

In the late afternoon, return to town for a warm dinner and relaxing evening.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch

Day 4: Second Tundra Buggy Adventure

Look forward to your second Tundra Buggy adventure in search of more polar bears and extraordinary wildlife sightings. In the midst of your exploring, lunch will be eaten picnic style out on the tundra again. You'll want your camera to capture some of the encounters in the wild!

As the day draws to an end, so does your time in Churchill. You will be transferred back to the Churchill airport for your return flight to Winnipeg. Upon arrival you'll return to the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, in time to spend the evening as you wish.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 5: Depart Winnipeg

Check out of your hotel and then depart Winnipeg at your leisure, for home or onward travel.

NOTE: This itinerary is for guidance only as each voyage will vary depending on ice and weather conditions, and opportunities to see wildlife. Flexibility is key and all part of the adventure of an expeditionary cruise.