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Birds, Bears and Belugas
| The above prices include transatlantic scheduled flights. |
Tour Information
Seal River Heritage Lodge, located 60 beautiful kilometers by air from Churchill, Manitoba, will be your home away from home for this exciting week. Known as the Polar Bear capital of the world, this area is also the best place to see some of the thousands of beluga whales that make the Hudson Bay their summer home. Both bears and whales, along with an endless array of birds, will be in your backyard-literally.
Day 1
Fly from the UK-Winnipeg. Independant transfers to your hotel. Overnight Winnipeg.
Day 2
Arrive in Churchill by air or train. Your tour escort will greet you at the airport or train station and escort you to the Aurora Inn, your hotel for the evening. All meals are on your own this day. You should also have some time to take a walk around town and get your ‘bear’ings which will give you a chance to plan your afternoon in Churchill on your departure day.
Day 3
After breakfast, the tour representative will arrive at the hotel to escort you to Landing Lake where your adventure begins with a breathtaking aerial tour of the winding Hudson Bay coast enroute to your home for the next 6 days - Seal River Heritage Lodge. Be prepared to see huge pods of whales, countless birds, as well as caribou and of course, the magnificent Ice Bears. The Seal River Estuary is a summer favorite for these goliaths and they are regularly seen swimming or basking near the water’s edge. Upon your arrival, your hosts, Mike and Jeanne Reimer and their children, a true (and thus rare) Churchillian family, will provide a tour of the lodge and get you settled into your room. A thorough orientation on travel in polar bear country will be provided prior to any outings.
After a full-course lunch Churchill Wild-style, you will experience the coast for the first time. The combination of diversity and sheer natural elegance will amaze you. Ensure your camera battery is charged as if you’re like previous Churchill Wild guests, you will be eager to document each and every moment in this extraordinary and rare ecosystem.
Your first day at the lodge will be rounded out by the first of many gourmet full-course meals and a cozy fireplace for evening wind down. Relax, recharge and get a good rest because you have 6 amazing days to go!
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
Day 3-7
In the coming days, your gourmet breakfasts will be served at 8:00 a.m. and the tour of the day will typically depart the lodge at 9:30 a.m. Depending on both weather and group interest, you will enjoy the following activities:
Marine Tours – Tides and weather permitting we will do at least two expeditions by boat to view beluga whales, seals, seabirds, and polar bears. Marine tours are conducted in large, 12-person zodiacs. Each expedition is a half day in order to coordinate with the high tides. Expect to see hundreds of whales per outing! Beluga whales are very curious socialites and will investigate our presence with a bold courage expressed by few other creatures.
Coast by Buggy – See the Hudson Bay coast on our custom made Tundra Tracker. A day trip in one of these vehicles allows us to cover a lot of shoreline while searching out wildlife. Lunch is a picnic en route. We provide ample time for exploration and photography.
Trekking/Walking Tours – These are a daily part of the program and they range from short jaunts to photograph a passing caribou perhaps, to day trips with a pack lunch. There is no better way to experience the sheer vastness of the Arctic’s flora and fauna. Nesting bird life, fox dens, wild flowers, and caribou are just a few of the sights you will take in. When polar bears are sighted, your guide will advise you on the best way to maintain a safe viewing distance.
Whale Swim and exploration by zodiac – Take to the bay for the ultimate plunge and join the belugas in their watery world. Dry suits will be provided to offset the chill of the Hudson Bay.
Ocean Paddles – We have several sea kayaks and canoes on site for your use at any time. Perfect tranquility with only the sound of your dipping paddle and the “sea canaries” is truly awe-inspiring!
Aurora Watching – Yes, you can enjoy the greatest light show on earth in summer especially in the latter part of our season. The northern skies are a perfect ballroom for the aurora but remember, the aurora are best photographed with a tripod so if you have one, bring it along.
Bird Watching – Over 100 species of birds visit this area and our expert guides can help you locate and identify a wide variety of these – chances are you will add several “lifers” to your book.
Photo Presentations and Lectures – From lectures on “Travelling in Bear Country” to “Wildlife of the Arctic,” our own northern adventurers will regale you with photos and stories. These conversations provide you the opportunity to learn about the Arctic wildlife, landscape, and people.
Rest and Relaxation – Should you decide that curling up by the fireplace with a good book or enjoying a hot drink and sharing stories with your fellow adventurers is what you need, you can feel free to do that too.
Generally by 4:00 p.m. you are back at the Lodge for hot or cold drinks and appetizers. Your full course and delectable dinners are served at 7:00 p.m. after which, the fireplace is almost always central. Your guides will give informative lectures and slide presentations as well as initiate a discussion about the activities for the following day. The entire Lodge area is patrolled for polar bears all night by one of our night watchmen so be prepared to have your sleep cut short by a nocturnal visit by one of the great Ice Bears (or by one of the dazzling displays of northern lights!).
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8
After another hearty lodge breakfast, you will fly back to Churchill. Have cameras ready again for the return flight as it affords excellent opportunities for great aerial shots. Today is your last day in the Churchill region. Your flight south to Winnipeg will take place at some point today. Upon your return to Churchill, the tour representative will store your luggage. The balance of the day is then free for browsing the shops and exhibits of Churchill. Overnight Winnipeg.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 9
After a restful sleep enjoy a good breakfast and pack your bags in preparation for your flight to the UK.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 10
Arrive back in the UK in the early afternoon
What's Included
- Return transatlantic flights from the UK-Winnipeg-UK
- Return flights from Winnipeg to Churchill
- 7nts on the Birds, Bears and Belugas Tour (see details above)
- 1nt post-tour accommodation in Winnipeg
- Meals as shown in itinerary above
| Dates | Price | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jul + 21 Jul + 26 Jul + 31 Jul 11 | £5,269 | |||
| 5 Aug + 10 Aug + 15 Aug 11 | £5,269 | |||
| The above prices include transatlantic scheduled flights. | ||||
| For other dates, please call for your tailor made quote. | ||||
Tour Information
Seal River Heritage Lodge, located 60 beautiful kilometers by air from Churchill, Manitoba, will be your home away from home for this exciting week. Known as the Polar Bear capital of the world, this area is also the best place to see some of the thousands of beluga whales that make the Hudson Bay their summer home. Both bears and whales, along with an endless array of birds, will be in your backyard-literally.
Day 1
Fly from the UK-Winnipeg. Independant transfers to your hotel. Overnight Winnipeg.
Day 2
Arrive in Churchill by air or train. Your tour escort will greet you at the airport or train station and escort you to the Aurora Inn, your hotel for the evening. All meals are on your own this day. You should also have some time to take a walk around town and get your ‘bear’ings which will give you a chance to plan your afternoon in Churchill on your departure day.
Day 3
After breakfast, the tour representative will arrive at the hotel to escort you to Landing Lake where your adventure begins with a breathtaking aerial tour of the winding Hudson Bay coast enroute to your home for the next 6 days - Seal River Heritage Lodge. Be prepared to see huge pods of whales, countless birds, as well as caribou and of course, the magnificent Ice Bears. The Seal River Estuary is a summer favorite for these goliaths and they are regularly seen swimming or basking near the water’s edge. Upon your arrival, your hosts, Mike and Jeanne Reimer and their children, a true (and thus rare) Churchillian family, will provide a tour of the lodge and get you settled into your room. A thorough orientation on travel in polar bear country will be provided prior to any outings.
After a full-course lunch Churchill Wild-style, you will experience the coast for the first time. The combination of diversity and sheer natural elegance will amaze you. Ensure your camera battery is charged as if you’re like previous Churchill Wild guests, you will be eager to document each and every moment in this extraordinary and rare ecosystem.
Your first day at the lodge will be rounded out by the first of many gourmet full-course meals and a cozy fireplace for evening wind down. Relax, recharge and get a good rest because you have 6 amazing days to go!
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
Day 3-7
In the coming days, your gourmet breakfasts will be served at 8:00 a.m. and the tour of the day will typically depart the lodge at 9:30 a.m. Depending on both weather and group interest, you will enjoy the following activities:
Marine Tours – Tides and weather permitting we will do at least two expeditions by boat to view beluga whales, seals, seabirds, and polar bears. Marine tours are conducted in large, 12-person zodiacs. Each expedition is a half day in order to coordinate with the high tides. Expect to see hundreds of whales per outing! Beluga whales are very curious socialites and will investigate our presence with a bold courage expressed by few other creatures.
Coast by Buggy – See the Hudson Bay coast on our custom made Tundra Tracker. A day trip in one of these vehicles allows us to cover a lot of shoreline while searching out wildlife. Lunch is a picnic en route. We provide ample time for exploration and photography.
Trekking/Walking Tours – These are a daily part of the program and they range from short jaunts to photograph a passing caribou perhaps, to day trips with a pack lunch. There is no better way to experience the sheer vastness of the Arctic’s flora and fauna. Nesting bird life, fox dens, wild flowers, and caribou are just a few of the sights you will take in. When polar bears are sighted, your guide will advise you on the best way to maintain a safe viewing distance.
Whale Swim and exploration by zodiac – Take to the bay for the ultimate plunge and join the belugas in their watery world. Dry suits will be provided to offset the chill of the Hudson Bay.
Ocean Paddles – We have several sea kayaks and canoes on site for your use at any time. Perfect tranquility with only the sound of your dipping paddle and the “sea canaries” is truly awe-inspiring!
Aurora Watching – Yes, you can enjoy the greatest light show on earth in summer especially in the latter part of our season. The northern skies are a perfect ballroom for the aurora but remember, the aurora are best photographed with a tripod so if you have one, bring it along.
Bird Watching – Over 100 species of birds visit this area and our expert guides can help you locate and identify a wide variety of these – chances are you will add several “lifers” to your book.
Photo Presentations and Lectures – From lectures on “Travelling in Bear Country” to “Wildlife of the Arctic,” our own northern adventurers will regale you with photos and stories. These conversations provide you the opportunity to learn about the Arctic wildlife, landscape, and people.
Rest and Relaxation – Should you decide that curling up by the fireplace with a good book or enjoying a hot drink and sharing stories with your fellow adventurers is what you need, you can feel free to do that too.
Generally by 4:00 p.m. you are back at the Lodge for hot or cold drinks and appetizers. Your full course and delectable dinners are served at 7:00 p.m. after which, the fireplace is almost always central. Your guides will give informative lectures and slide presentations as well as initiate a discussion about the activities for the following day. The entire Lodge area is patrolled for polar bears all night by one of our night watchmen so be prepared to have your sleep cut short by a nocturnal visit by one of the great Ice Bears (or by one of the dazzling displays of northern lights!).
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8
After another hearty lodge breakfast, you will fly back to Churchill. Have cameras ready again for the return flight as it affords excellent opportunities for great aerial shots. Today is your last day in the Churchill region. Your flight south to Winnipeg will take place at some point today. Upon your return to Churchill, the tour representative will store your luggage. The balance of the day is then free for browsing the shops and exhibits of Churchill. Overnight Winnipeg.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 9
After a restful sleep enjoy a good breakfast and pack your bags in preparation for your flight to the UK.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 10
Arrive back in the UK in the early afternoon
What's Included
- Return transatlantic flights from the UK-Winnipeg-UK
- Return flights from Winnipeg to Churchill
- 7nts on the Birds, Bears and Belugas Tour (see details above)
- 1nt post-tour accommodation in Winnipeg
- Meals as shown in itinerary above
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