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6. The Great Ice Bear
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Experience Type: Tour
Valid Period:01/12/06 - 01/03/08

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The Great Ice Bear

6 Days from £3020

This unique journey of exploration allows you to experience the polar bears in the popular town of Churchill, and combines tundra buggy viewing with a three-night stay at an intimate, remote lodge.

Departures:
Oct 16, 19, 28, 31.

Day 1: Arrive Winnipeg
On arrival into Winnipeg, make your own way to your downtown hotel, and enjoy time at leisure.
Accommodation: Overnight: Delta Hotel, Winnipeg

Day 2: Winnipeg - Churchill - Polar Bear Lodge
Make your own way back to the airport for your flight to Churchill, from where you'll transfer by helicopter or fixed-wing aircraft to the Polar Bear Lodge, watching for wildlife as you fly over the coast of Hudson Bay. On arrival, your hosts will provide an orientation, before you enjoy a guided hike of this beautiful coastline. (LD)
Accommodation: Overnight: Polar Bear Lodge

Days 3 & 4: Polar Bear Lodge Activities
Spend two full days experiencing the home of the polar bears, as up to 1,200 of these well-adapted creatures wait for Hudson Bay to freeze over. Enjoy photography workshops and walking tours to view the bears, which are kept at a safe distance by knowledgeable guides, or just wait for them to saunter by the Lodge! (BLD)

Day 5: Polar Bear Lodge - Churchill
The tour continues with another exciting flightseeing transfer back to Churchill. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, followed by an orientation tour and afternoon at leisure. Tonight's dinner is served in the home of Helen Webber, co-author of local cookbooks. (BLD)
Accommodation: Overnight: Local B&B or hotel, Churchill

Day 6: Churchill - Winnipeg
This morning, you'll travel in the world-famous Tundra Buggies for more polar bear viewing and photography. Transfer back to the airport for your flight back to Winnipeg, where your tour concludes. You will need an overnight stay in Winnipeg, please ask for details. (BL)

Prices Include:
• Accommodation as detailed in the itinerary
• Return flights between Winnipeg and Churchill
• Flightseeing transfers between Churchill and the Polar Bear Lodge
• Meals as specified in the itinerary (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
• Full programme of wildlife viewing and activities
• Tundra Buggy and sightseeing tours in Churchill

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