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The Polar Bear Migration

The Polar Bear Migration

The Polar Bear Migration

The Polar Bear Migration

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This is a guided tour for groupsGuided tour Information

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Tours for Groups
Either escorted by a Tour Manager from and back to the UK, or alternatively, on arrival at your destination by a local guide who will accompany you throughout your group itinerary. Our average group sizes are between 12 and 18 people (can be smaller or larger).

9 days
From: £3925

The annual Polar Bear migration along the coast of the Hudson Bay in October is one of the world’s most wonderful natural phenomena. We have secured accommodation for two exclusive groups to see this amazing spectacle. The town of Churchill, on the shores of the Hudson Bay, is considered the ‘Polar Bear Capital of the World’. Each winter this tiny community is swelled by the arrival of these magnificent animals as they migrate to their traditional hunting grounds. This spectacular journey, through the pristine sub-arctic wilderness, allows a rare glimpse of one of nature’s truly awesome spectacles, as you enjoy unsurpassed encounters from the comfort of our specially adapted ‘Tundra Vehicles’.

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The Polar Bear Migration - Your Itinerary
9 days
From: £3925

What's included:

  • Scheduled flights, including U.K. airport taxes and applicable fuel surcharges
  • The services of an experienced local Tour Manager/Naturalist Guide in Canada, exclusive to the Bales group, who takes care of all the tipping on your behalf
  • Private transportation throughout, exclusive to the Bales group
  • As detailed, including entrance fees
  • Modern first class hotel in Winnipeg. Medium grade hotel in Churchill. 7 full breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners
  • Average group size 15 passengers

 
Day 1
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Day 1

Leave Heathrow by Air Canada via Toronto (7 hours 35 minutes) to Winnipeg (2 hours 35 minutes). On arrival your Tour Manager, an experienced naturalist, will meet you and take you to the Hilton Suites Winnipeg Hotel. Please note: the private transport to the hotel will be provided by the Hilton Hotel on arrival and on departure on day 8.
Meals: D
 
Day 2
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Day 2

Winnipeg, capital of Manitoba, lies at the geographical centre of Canada. City sightseeing includes a visit to the superb Museum of Man and Nature.
Meals: B, L & D
 
Day 3
3

Day 3

Transfer to the airport for the morning flight to Churchill (1½ hours), a former trading post on the Hudson Bay. Afternoon sightseeing, including the Eskimo Museum. Stay at the Aurora Inn.
Meals: B, L & D
Hotel: Aurora Inn
 
Day 4
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Day 4

The polar bears come to shore near Churchill as the ice forms for the winter and our itinerary includes full days on the icy tundra in specially-designed vehicles to witness the polar bear migration.
Meals: B, L & D
Hotel: Aurora Inn
 
Day 5
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Day 5

Watch the magnificent polar bear migration.
Meals: B, L & D
Hotel: Aurora Inn
 
Day 6
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Day 6

During the day, it may be possible (weather-permitting) to take an optional 1 hour helicopter ride for an aerial view of this amazing phenomenon and when night has fallen, there will be an excursion to view (again weather permitting) the incredible Northern Lights as they illuminate the Arctic skies.
Meals: B, L & D
Hotel: Aurora Inn
 
Day 7
7

Day 7

Fly back to Winnipeg for overnight stay at the Hilton Suites Winnipeg Hotel. You may wish to spend the afternoon exploring.
Meals: B, L & D
 
Day 8
8

Day 8

Midday departure by Air Canada via Toronto to Heathrow.
Meals: B
 
Day 9
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Day 9

Arrive in the morning.
Meals: