Polar Bear Migration Fly-In Safari

Day 1 : Winnipeg

Arrive Winnipeg. Spend the night in a boutique hotel across from the Winnipeg airport.

Day 2 : Winnipeg > Churchill > Polar Bear Cabin

Fly from Winnipeg to Churchill, Manitoba. On arrival, transfer to a private charter aircraft waiting to whisk you away to the Nanuvik Polar Bear Cabins. During the 45-50 minute flight along the west coast of Hudson Bay aerial landscape photography may be possible. A lucky few may even get a chance to view and photograph Arctic wildlife from above.

Days 3 – 5 : Polar Bear Cabin

Spend time observing and photographing polar bears and other Arctic wildlife including Arctic hare, Arctic fox, pine martens, willow ptarmigan, snowy owls, gyrfalcons and possibly even wolverines in the wild, and admiring stunning natural landscapes and sunsets. Set your tripod up inside the protective, unobtrusive electric fence that surrounds the camp. In the company of local guides and staff, wait for the perfect close-up of the polar bears that wander by.

Safely led by Inuit guides, head out on short walks outside the perimeter of the camp fence. Often polar bears are friendly, in good spirits, and disinterested in humans. From time to time, there will be a curious polar bear who approaches you. The local Inuit guides have lived among polar bears for generations and know their behaviour well. Following their guidance provides the most authentic and intimate polar bear moments available, and ultimately ensures the safety of our guests and polar bears. Each evening after sunset await the unforgettable display of the northern lights – conditions permitting.

Day 6 : Polar Bear Cabin > Churchill

Capture a few last shots of the polar bear migration in the morning before flying back to Churchill where you’ll meet your Arctic Kingdom representative and transfer to your hotel to check in. From there, join a Private Polar Bear Safari around the Churchill area. On this half day safari, taken in the safety and comfort of 4X4 vehicles you will be tracking these majestic animals. Your local guide will regale you with tales of polar bears and the people of Churchill. Here you will learn about the Canadian Inuit dogs, called qimmiq or qimmit in the local language, and how polar bears interact and use these dogs to their advantage in their search for food. After dinner you will be treated to a Private cultural evening at a private yurt outside of town with a chance to see the Northern lights if the conditions are right. Transfer back to the hotel for a goods nights sleep.

Day 7 : Churchill > Winnipeg

We will enjoy a group breakfast at a local restaurant, then depending upon your departure time, we will do a heritage tour of Churchill and or souvenir shopping if time permits. Your Arctic Kingdom representative will then transfer you to the airport to check into your flight. After you depart Churchill, and arrive in Winnipeg either later afternoon or evening, where you will stay at a local hotel, you will find yourself sitting back reminiscing about stories filled with the beauty of the Arctic.

Day 8 : Winnipeg

Make your way to your next destination, or perhaps stay and explore Winnipeg.