Canada - Polar Bear Encounter (6 days)

The polar bear season in Northern Canada! For those who wish to get close to these magnificent creatures, undoubtedly one of the best ways is from a Tundra Buggy®. These special vehicles are renowned for offering simply unique polar bear viewing and photographic opportunities, whereas other vehicles, such as Tundra Busses, are not allowed to go out on the tundra where the bears congregate.

Polar Bears: From the comfortable hotel in Churchill, you will enjoy 2 full days in Tundra Buggies for close-up viewing of the magnificent polar bears. The polar bears gather here in October and November each year, waiting for the Hudson Bay to freeze over so they can cross the ice to begin hunting for their favourite meal - ringed seal. From the safety of your buggy, you'll see polar bears playing, fighting, feeding and living their daily lives. Expert guides accompany the trip and take you on daily Tundra Buggy excursions - their enthusiasm will bring you a greater appreciation of these intelligent and yet fearsome mammals.

Winnipeg & Churchill: In addition to the obvious highlights of viewing the polar bears, this trip also includes a wide variety of other activities. On arrival in Churchill, you'll take a tour of this historic town and enjoy a slide presentation by a local photographer. Try your hands at the traditional form of transport - dog sledding or visit the fascinating Parks Interpretive Centre for an insight into the natural history of this remote northern region. Fly back to Winnipeg for the final evening.

• Day 1: Join tour in Winnipeg
  
• Day 2: Fly to Churchill, tour of the town and slide presentation.
  
• Day 3 & 4: Excursions in Tundra Buggies.
  
• Day 5: Morning dog sledding, afternoon visit to Parks Interpretive Centre. Fly Winnipeg.
  
• Day 6: Tour ends Winnipeg.
  

Operated by Explore Worldwide (ACH)

Departures: October & November **limited departures

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