Walk with Polar Bears
Walk with polar bears
Join us on this tour with unrivaled access to the Western Hudson Bay Polar Bear sub population. Canadian and Norwegian expert Polar Bear guides and photographers will lead the tour. The concept "walk with Polar Bears" is something we love to work with to give our groups close encounters and a deeper understanding og wildlife. Not to mention the pictures you will be in position to capture.
Polar Bears close up.
The lodge is situated in the wilderness close to the shorelines of Hudson Bay. We will walk with polar bears on the tundra during daytime. During night its a good chance for northern lights. Other wildlife like gray wolves, arctic foxes and ptarmigans is also possible to see. Everything within a concept of "closeness to nature", which gives our customers the ultimate wildlife encounters.
Arctic wildlife and winter conditions.
The polar bears await the oceans to freeze up in late autumn. As soon it does, they disappear out on the ice to hunt their main pray - seals. To encounter polar bears this is the best time to go. Snow covered landscapes and new born ice in the bay will be guaranteed.
Arctic Canada and Hudson bay.
Hudson Bay is located directly under the auroral oval. This means there is always the possibility of the Northern Lights making an appearance. If the lights come out during your trip we will take the group out to photograph in our favorite spots for no extra charge.
Flights are included from Winnipeg.
The tour includes air travels to Churchill and further from there to a remote location out in the field near Hudson bay. Accommodation, transportation, all meals, guiding and workshop for wildlife photography is also included.
Details
Dates: OCTOBER 25 - NOVEMBER 01 2025
Duration: 7 days
Price: EUR 13 500 pr person
Arrival: Winnipeg, Next day to Churchill
Departure: From Churchill back to Winnipeg
Available: 2 SPOTS (8 TOTAL)
Maximum participants: 8 in our group
Includes air travel from Winnipeg to Churchill and from Churchill to a remote location out in the wilderness. All food, transportation and guiding during the tour is included.
Arctic Canada Fall and winter
September, October and November bring cooler temperatures and the beginning of Northern Lights Season while daylight hours are still normal. In October the colors start to fade and winter is near. In November the snow start falling and the oceans freeze up in late November.
Adventure activities are in full swing and it is a great time to take advantage of fall travel deals. The season brings marvelous opportunities for encountering the "King of the Arctic", the Polar Bear.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Flight from Winnipeg to Churchill. Flight out to the lodge
Day 2 - 6 All day on the tundra hiking and being close to wildlife
Day 7 - Flight back to Churchill and then back to Winnipeg
We will experience Polar Bears and maybe Gray Wolves in all admit wintry landscapes, for spectacular photos. Pristine northern skies provide excellent aurora viewing opportunities to round out the adventure. Your adventure includes all air and ground transfers between Winnipeg and the lodge, winter pants, boots and parka and accommodations. Day 1 upon arrival dinner, day 2 - 6 all meals and day 7 no meals.
Highlights
- Daily, guided hikes across the tundra to view polar bears and other Arctic wildlife, up-close-and-personal, in their natural habitat.
- The geographical location beneath the Aurora Oval offers the opportunities to enjoy the greatest light show on earth from within the lodge or out in our secure compound.
- Educational evening presentations by our lodge managers or naturalist guides about the Arctic ecosystems.
- Sunrises, sunsets and blue hour - our photo safari give you ample opportunity to photograph the wildlife and landscapes of the Hudson Bay coast during the best light.
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