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Northern Lights & Polar Bears in Manitoba

  • Winnipeg
  • Churchill
  • 6 nights from
  • £5,469 per person
  • Trip Code: 1313

Holiday Overview

Northern Lights & Polar Bears in Manitoba 

Experience the Northern Lights, fabulous falls colours, fantastic wildlife, and an unforgettable experience at Lazy Bear Lodge that will last a lifetime!

Beginning your Manitoba adventure in the capital Winnipeg a cosmopolitan city with a variety of attractions to explore. Make sure to visit the Diversity Gardens and Canadian Museum for Human Rights. After exploring Winnipeg take a short flight to Churchill the ‘Polar Bear Capital of the World’ spending three nights at the Lazy Bear Lodge.

During your adventure to historic Churchill, Manitoba your days will be packed with colourful adventure, and an immersion into the culture of Churchill. The Northern Lights can be seen 300 days out of the year in Churchill included in this itinerary you will have an opportunity to view the Northern Lights over three nights depending on the weather.

Soar over the vast tundra in a helicopter while enjoying views of the magnificent coastline of Hudson Bay and the town of Churchill. Look for Polar Bears, Beluga Whales, Moose, Caribou, Red and Arctic Fox, Ptarmigan and Arctic Hare.

This tour is available in August and September on select dates. 

Northern Lights & Polar Bears in Manitoba includes:

  • International Flights
  • Domestic Flight (Winnipeg - Churchill)
  • 3 Nights Accommodation in Winnipeg
  • 3 Nights at the Lazy Bear Lodge
  • Opportunity to see the Northern Lights on 3 nights
  • Artic Crawler Excursion
  • Helicopter Tour in Churchill
  • Cultural & Heritage Tour of Churchill
  • 5 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 3 Dinners, as per listed on itinerary
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Day 1 - UK to Winnipeg

Today fly from the UK to Winnipeg. Upon arrival making own way from the airport to your Winnipeg hotel, spending the evening at your leisure.

Welcome to Winnipeg, Manitoba’s diverse and multi-lingual capital! Nearly 800,000 residents live in the province’s largest city. Visitors here find every feature desirable in urban centres - including museums, music and the arts, sports, popular entertainment, as well as a thriving culinary scene.

Featured accommodation

Inn at the Forks

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Day 2 - Winnipeg

Spend to today exploring the sights of Winnipeg the Capital city of Manitoba! Winnipeg is a vibrant, cosmopolitan city. There is plenty to see and do in Winnipeg visit the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, visit Diversity Gardens or take a city tour! See our suggestions below or speak to your consultant about booking an excursion.

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Inn at the Forks

Unmissable Experiences

Winnipeg Experiences

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Day 3 - Winnipeg to Churchill

Check out of the Winnipeg hotel and shuttle with the group to the airport for your flight to Churchill. Today you will have a Cultural and Heritage Tour to explore the town and area plus a Parks Canada Presentation (based on availability). Check in at the Lazy Bear Lodge which is the only authentic northern lodge in Churchill. Meet a real-life dog musher. You will be regaled with entertaining stories and learn about the history of dog mushing! Take a short but exhilarating 1 mile ride, pulled by the dogs on a summer cart. Evening excursion with the opportunity to view the Northern Lights.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

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Lazy Bear Lodge

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Day 4 - Helicopter Ride & Walking Tour

Soar over the vast tundra in a helicopter while enjoying views of the magnificent coastline of Hudson Bay and the town of Churchill. Look for Polar Bears, Beluga Whales, Moose, Caribou, Red and Arctic Fox, Ptarmigan and Arctic Hare. Experience the beautiful fall colours in Churchill on a Boreal Forest Walking tour with an interpretive talk. Evening excursion with the opportunity to view the Northern Lights.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 

Featured accommodation

Lazy Bear Lodge

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Day 5 - River Cruise & Tundra Tour

Take a cruise down the Churchill River to meet and greet our ‘Ambassadors of the North’, the gentle and curious Beluga Whales! Hop on a tundra tour to the Churchill Wildlife Management Area aboard our brand new, custom-built, state of the art Arctic Crawler™ tundra vehicles with all the modern amenities including USB ports, with a chance to view various wildlife including arctic fox, ptarmigan, arctic hare and sometimes even polar bears! Settle in for your last night at the lodge. Evening excursion with the opportunity to view the Northern Lights.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Featured accommodation

Lazy Bear Lodge

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Day 6 - Last day Churchill and return to Winnipeg

After you enjoy your scrumptious breakfast, your guide will take you to the Churchill Northern Studies Centre where you will have an interpretive hike to the Rocket Range as well as a walking tour of their facility. After an opportunity for lunch, you will be transported to the airport for your flight to Winnipeg. Overnight at Winnipeg hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast & Lunch

Featured accommodation

Inn at the Forks

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Day 7 - Winnipeg to UK

Check out off your Winnipeg hotel and making your own way to Winnipeg hotel for your onward flights.

Meals Included: Breakfast

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