Town & Polar Bears | Tundra Buggy Lodge

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Tour Overview

Experience the best of Churchill and the Canadian Arctic on a journey combining time in the Polar Bear Capital of the World with an unforgettable stay at the remote Tundra Buggy Lodge.

Explore Churchill’s fascinating history and culture, experience the tradition of dog sledding, then head deep onto the tundra, where your unique lodge places you right in the heart of polar bear country. Spend full eight-hour days exploring by Tundra Buggy®, giving you plenty of time to search for and observe polar bears and other Arctic wildlife in their natural habitat.

Back at the lodge, settle into your cosy berth, enjoy chef-prepared meals and presentations from polar bear experts, and keep watch for wildlife right outside your window. In October and November, there’s also the possibility of seeing the Northern Lights dancing across the Arctic sky.

With extended time on the tundra, expert interpretation and an extraordinary wilderness location, this is one of the most immersive ways to experience Churchill and its wild polar bears.

 

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Each October and November, hundreds of polar bears gather near Churchill as they wait for the sea ice to return to Hudson Bay, creating one of the world’s most remarkable opportunities to see wild polar bears in their natural habitat.

Journey across remote Arctic terrain aboard the world’s first Electric Vehicle Tundra Buggy®, reducing noise pollution for a more immersive experience as you search for polar bears and other Arctic wildlife amid the vast wilderness.

An extraordinary stay at the Tundra Buggy Lodge, a unique mobile wilderness retreat featuring comfortable upper and lower berths, a welcoming dining area, and shared spaces with viewing windows offering a front-row seat to the wild.

Tour Itinerary

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Day 1
Arrive at Winnipeg

Upon arrival in Winnipeg, check in to your conveniently located airport hotel. Later, join a welcome reception hosted by a Frontiers North Interpretive Guide, who will introduce you to the journey ahead.

Overnight in Winnipeg

Day 2
Churchill

This morning, take an early charter flight to Churchill, the Polar Bear Capital of the World, where you will set out on a guided tour of the town and surrounding area. Visit the Itsanitaq Museum and enjoy a cultural presentation led by a local Indigenous Churchill resident.

Overnight at your hotel in Churchill.

Day 3
Tundra Buggy Lodge

Begin the day with an exciting dog-sledding experience and interpretive program, followed by a visit to the Parks Canada Visitor Centre.

In the afternoon, travel across the tundra aboard a Tundra Buggy® to the Tundra Buggy Lodge, where you will spend the night.

Day 4
Tundra Buggy Adventures

Spend a full day exploring the vast Churchill Wildlife Management Area aboard a specially designed Tundra Buggy®. As you travel across the remote Arctic landscape, keep watch for polar bears and other northern wildlife while your guide shares insights into the region’s unique ecosystem.

Note: YOUR OWN WINDOW
Experience an intimate encounter with a wild polar bear from a Tundra Buggy®. Our Tundra Buggy® is furnished with dual-pane frost-free windows. Each guest has their own window seat for viewing.

Return to the Tundra Buggy Lodge for another memorable overnight stay in the heart of the tundra.

Day 5
Tundra Buggy Adventures

Another full day of thrilling Tundra Buggy® adventure in the Churchill Wildlife Management Area, searching for polar bears and Arctic wildlife.

Overnight at the Tundra Buggy Lodge.

Day 6
Final Tundra Buggy Adventure

Enjoy another full day exploring the Churchill Wildlife Management Area aboard a Tundra Buggy®, with further opportunities to observe polar bears and other Arctic wildlife in their natural habitat.

In the evening, fly back to Winnipeg and check in to your hotel for the night.

Day 7
Depart Winnipeg

Depart Winnipeg at your leisure.

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What’s Included

Accommodation
  • Included Copy 20 2 Nights' accommodation in Winnipeg
  • Included Copy 20 1 Nights pre-lodge accommodation in Churchill
  • Included Copy 20 3 Night's accommodation at the Tundra Buggy Lodge®
Food
  • Included Copy 20 All meals as per itinerary
Fees & Services
  • Included Copy 20 Welcome reception hosted by a lodge representative on Day 1 in Winnipeg
  • Included Copy 20 Return economy charter flights to/from Winnipeg and Churchill, Manitoba
  • Included Copy 20 All meals, excursions, and guide services while in Churchill & at the Lodge.
  • Included Copy 20 Gratuities are included in the price of your trip.
  • Included Copy 20 Guiding, Safety briefings and lectures by experienced expedition crew
  • Included Copy 7 International flights, travel insurance, visas and other personal expenses
  • Included Copy 31 Gear Rental: Canada Goose parkas, snow pants & Baffin boots

Activities

  • Included Spend a night in the Polar Bear Capital of the World, Churchill.
  • Included Experience an authentic dog-sledding adventure across the northern landscape.
  • Included Visit Parks Canada Visitor Centre for a deeper look into Churchill’s natural & cultural heritage
  • Included Experience an unforgettable 3 nights at Tundra Buggy Lodge, in the heart of polar bear territory.
  • Included Sample the local cuisine and discover a rich culinary tradition shaped by the land, sea and people.
  • Included Learn from an expert with wildlife presentations.
  • Included Journey across the vast tundra aboard a legendary Tundra Buggy® to witness Polar Bears up close.
  • Included Witness the Northern Lights - Churchill is a great places to see the aurora!
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Duration

7 days

Price from

$12,179 USD

Per person, twin share

Based on 7 Oct 2027 departure

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