Ultimate Bears & Belugas Summer Adventure

Experience the summer wonders of Churchill, Manitoba with polar bears and beluga whales!

Travel to the edge of the Arctic and the western shore of Hudson Bay during the magnificent time of year when 60,000 beluga whales fill the Hudson Bay and polar bears are making their way off the sea ice. This once in a lifetime journey also incorporates the capital city of Winnipeg into our sightseeing adventure.

 

Highlights of this Signature Tour include: 

Four nights hotel in Winnipeg – Manitoba’s vibrant and historic Capital City • Private guided tour of the Assiniboine Park Zoo’s Journey to Churchill exhibit • Spend an evening at the Manitoba Museum - an award-winning museum that highlights the history of the Hudson Bay area – including a special after-hours private tour and dinner • Discover Winnipeg’s rich historic past and its connection to Churchill through the fur trade during a guided city tour • Four nights at Lazy Bear Lodge in Churchill – an authentic northern lodge with modern amenities - selected as one of North America’s top hotels by National Geographic Traveler magazine • Hudson Bay Coastal Tour - travel into the Hudson Bay aboard the Matonabee - a one-of-a-kind arctic cruise ship featuring below water level viewing areas! • Beluga Whale Boat Tour/Fort Tour – cruise to see the Belugas in the water and take a walking tour of the historic Prince of Wales Fort •  Half Day Tundra Tour in Arctic Crawlers™ that travel into the Churchill Wildlife Management Area • Cultural and Heritage Tour - explore the various historic sites in Churchill including Cape Merry, the Polar Bear Jail, the famous plane crash site of "Miss Piggy" and more • Naturalist Tour Guide while in Churchill • Additional tours such as kayaking, Beluga AquaGliding™ or dog mushing (on wheels) may be offered based on weather, tide and schedules (additional fee, details TBA)

 

THIS TOUR DEPARTS FROM CONCORD, NH and includes all transportation and accommodations (round-trip): Motorcoach from Concord to Montreal; Commercial Flights - Montreal to Winnipeg; Chartered Flights - Winnipeg to Churchill; Shuttle Service between airports and hotels; all hotel accommodations, taxes, attractions, sightseeing and meals as indicated in itinerary; Terrapin Tours Tour Director

 

Maximum of 18 Passengers ~ Limited number of single rooms available.

 

INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL: All passengers MUST carry a valid U.S. Passport or U.S. Passport Card to travel between the United States and Canada.  Passengers without proper documentation will be denied boarding and refunds will not be given. Travelers convicted of a felony or misdemeanor will not be allowed to cross the border. 

 

ACTIVITY/ACCESSIBILITY:  Due to the remote nature of this tour, participants should be in good physical health to participate. Some activities will require walking on uneven, unpaved pathways, and climbing stairs to enter elevated sightseeing vehicles.

 

Payment Terms:  $2,000.00 per person deposit, plus the cost of the optional travel protection, if purchased, required at time of reservation. SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLY TO THIS TOUR.

• 4 nights accommodations in Winnipeg

• Guided tour of the Assiniboine Park Zoo’s Journey to Churchill exhibit

• Private tour and dinner at the Manitoba Museum

• Guided city tour of Winnipeg

• 4 nights accommodations in Churchill

• Hudson Bay Coastal Cruise tour

• Beluga Whale Boat Tour/Fort Tour

• Tundra Tour into the Churchill Wildlife Management Area Cultural and Heritage Tour

• Naturalist Tour Guide while in Churchill

• Luxury motorcoach transportation

• Services of a Professional Tour Director

 

TOUR DURATION:  9 Days / 8 Nights

 

INCLUDED MEALS: 7 Breakfasts / 4 Lunches / 6 Dinners

 

Tour Inclusions:

• Hotel accommodations, including taxes

• Meals as indicated, including gratuities

• Admission to attractions, guided tours, and entrance fee as noted

 

Tour Exclusions:

• Meals that are not included on the published itinerary

• Gratuities to your coach driver (recommended $4-$6 per person, per day), tour director (recommended $6-$8 per person, per day), any local guides (recommended $2-3 per person), and housekeeping staff (recommended $2-3 per room/day) are not included in your package

• All items and expenses of a personal nature

• Optional Travel Protection

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