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Arctic Trip Offerings
By Land: Small Group Land Expeditions:
These unique land itineraries are carefully designed
to allow travelers to personally witness some of the
most remarkable natural events found on our planet.
All of these adventures offer a small group size and
excellent guides.
Click on a Trip Name to request more information.
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| Churchill
- An Arctic Summer: |
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Prices
from |
Days |
Passengers |
Departures |
| $3,395 |
9 |
15 |
6/29/2008, 7/9/2008,
7/18/2008, 7/27/2008, 8/6/2008 |
| Experience the "Tundra Train," encounter
caribou, polar bears, Arctic fox, and even snorkel & kayak
with Beluga Whales! The Arctic has become accessible to those
with an adventurous spirit. This trip takes advantage of Churchill’s
unique location -- a coastal village on the border of northern
tundra and boreal forest which attracts nearly every sought-after
Arctic animal, from thousands of belugas, to polar bear mothers
and cubs, to a thriving caribou migration. In the company
of your professional Expedition Leader, you’ll travel
by train, boat, Zodiac and tundra vehicle to explore this
rewarding region. |
| In
Search of Northern Lights & Wildlife: |
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Prices
from |
Days |
Passengers |
Departures |
| $2,995 |
8 |
15 |
1/23/2008, 2/2/2008,
2/11/2008, 2/23/2008, 3/3/2008, 3/12/2008, 3/22/2008 |
| Small group expedition that focuses on viewing
the Aurora Borealis and exploring the North's wildlife and
culture. Aurora borealis means “dawn of the north,”
and due to its position beneath the Van Allen belt, Churchill
has one of the heaviest concentrations of aurora borealis
activity in the world. Your days are filled with northern
adventures such as authentic dog-sledding, igloo building
and traditional northern cultural activities. Your nights
offer offer potentially the best aurora activity on the planet!
On this adventure, you’ll explore the facts and native
fables surrounding this miracle of nature, as well as the
intriguing cultures and wildlife they illuminate. |
| Classic
Polar Bear Expedition: |
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Prices
from |
Days |
Passengers |
Departures |
| $3,795 |
6 |
15 |
10/11/2007, 10/18/2007,
10/25/2007, 11/1/2007, 11/8/2007, 11/15/2007 |
| View Polar Bears in the Polar Bear Capital of
the world by day as well as by night, and beautiful Northern
Lights. This Polar Bear adventure offers just the right amount
of time with bears – two daylong outings and one evening
journey! During the daytime, young males play fight, mother
bears explore with their cubs at their sides, and solitary
adults lumber across the tundra. And, at night, the tundra
provides an eerie and remote escapade, and a possible chance
to witness the remarkable aurora borealis – the northern
lights. |
| Classic
Polar Bear Expedition: |
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Prices
from |
Days |
Passengers |
Departures |
| $3,995 |
7 |
15 |
10/14/2007, 10/16/2007,
10/21/2007, 10/23/2007, 10/28/2007, 10/30/2007, 11/4/2007,
11/6/2007, 11/11/2007, 11/13/2007 |
| View Polar Bears in the Polar Bear Capital of
the world by day as well as by night, and beautiful Northern
Lights. This Polar Bear adventure offers just the right amount
of time with bears – two daylong outings and one evening
journey! During the daytime, young males play fight, mother
bears explore with their cubs at their sides, and solitary
adults lumber across the tundra. And, at night, the tundra
provides an eerie and remote escapade, and a possible chance
to witness the remarkable aurora borealis – the northern
lights. |
| Tundra
Lodge Polar Bear Adventure: |
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Prices
from |
Days |
Passengers |
Departures |
| $4,995 |
7 |
15 |
10/14/2007, 10/21/2007,
10/28/2007, 11/4/2007 |
Stay in a comfortable a rolling hotel (Tundra
Lodge) that is ideally positioned for viewing polar bears!
Join an adventure that promises total immersion in a spectacular
tundra environment! Stay at the newly-constructed Great White
Bear Tundra Lodge, situated outside of Churchill on the tundra
itself. As evening falls, only a select few travelers remain
in the domain of the polar bear to watch the solitude and
serenity of sunset intensify across the barren landscape.
Your lodge is a “train” of connected single rooms
and dining and lounge areas, accommodating 35-plus travelers
(group size limited to 22-30). And, because it’s on
wheels, it is sure to be situated in the best bear-viewing
area each season.
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| Tundra
Lodge Polar Bear Adventure: |
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Prices
from |
Days |
Passengers |
Departures |
| $5,195 |
8 |
15 |
10/11/2007, 10/18/2007,
10/25/2007, 11/1/2007, 11/8/2007 |
| Stay in a comfortable a rolling hotel (Tundra
Lodge) that is ideally positioned for viewing polar bears!
Join an adventure that promises total immersion in a spectacular
tundra environment! Stay at the newly-constructed Great White
Bear Tundra Lodge, situated outside of Churchill on the tundra
itself. As evening falls, only a select few travelers remain
in the domain of the polar bear to watch the solitude and
serenity of sunset intensify across the barren landscape.
Your lodge is a “train” of connected single rooms
and dining and lounge areas, accommodating 35-plus travelers
(group size limited to 22-30). And, because it’s on
wheels, it is sure to be situated in the best bear-viewing
area each season. |
| Ultimate
Churchill: |
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Prices
from |
Days |
Passengers |
Departures |
| $5,195 |
7 |
15 |
10/13/2007, 10/20/2007,
10/27/2007, 11/3/2007, 11/10/2007 |
| View polar bears from a tundra vehicle, visit
a polar bear den, and discover the culture & history of
Churchill. This adventure complements wildlife viewing tundra
trips with an exploration of Churchill and its rich culture.
View polar bears, arctic fox, arctic hare and other northern
wildlife from polar buggies. Additionally, this trip offers
an optional helicopter journey to the female bears’
denning area where you can, remarkably, have the chance to
crawl inside an unoccupied polar bear den. |
| Polar
Bear Photo Tour: |
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Prices
from |
Days |
Passengers |
Departures |
| $5,395 |
8 |
15 |
11/11/2007 |
| Award-winning photographer guides. Spend 5 nights
at new Tundra Lodge, designed for premiere polar bear viewing.
Photographers have flocked to Churchill for many years to
take advantage of the nature encounters this remarkable region
has to offer. This new, special photography expedition is
designed to provide the very best polar bear photo opportunities
available. From the newly-constructed Tundra Lodge, situated
outside of Churchill on the tundra itself, you can photograph
bears as they approach your “hotel.” An on-site
vehicle will be available for daily excursions around the
tundra, and accompanying you will be some of the most accomplished
photography leaders, all of whom have extensive experience
shooting in Churchill! |
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