Starting and ending in Winnipeg, get ready for an incredible six-night escorted tour across epic landscapes. The smaller group size means there's even better chances for up-close polar bear sightings. Plus, you'll have exclusive access to the whole Churchill Wildlife Management Area, while other tour groups can only go halfway.
Polar Bear Watching Tours
Join us on an unforgettable adventure with our polar bear viewing tours in Churchill, Manitoba. Led by expert guides, our tours offer the chance to get up close with the world’s largest bears for an unforgettable encounter.
The best time for a polar bear watching tour is October to November, when they prowl for seals. Hop aboard a Tundra Buggy for effortless exploration of the polar bears’ natural habitat and prepare for a journey brimming with excitement. Some of our tours even include a stay on the mobile Tundra Lodge, or exclusive access to the entire Churchill Wildlife Management Area.
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A fantastic five-night adventure. Explore the stunning tundra on board a Tundra Buggy, with plenty of opportunities to take photos and get up close to beautiful polar bears. The maximum number of guests per Tundra Buggy is 22, meaning you'll have plenty of space to spot wildlife whilst also having the opportunity to socialise.
A unique and enticing adventure. This five-night tour takes place on board a mobile lodge in the Churchill Wildlife Management Area, meaning you'll have the chance to see polar bears throughout the day and early evening. As the night draws in, you may even get to see the Northern Lights. You'll also enjoy presentations from world-renowned polar bear researchers, alongside daily Tundra Buggy excursions.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to explore central Canada and spot the Manitoba Big Five: polar bear, black bear, moose, beluga whale and bison. This seven-night tour takes place in the summer months, yet you'll still have the opportunity to see polar bear on the Tundra Buggy in Churchill. Plus, you'll explore the phenomenal Riding Mountain National Park, explore the Churchill River estuary on a boat tour, and perhaps even see the Northern Lights.
A beautiful five-night tour, including a few nights at the unique Tundra Lodge, a mobile lodge increasing the chance to see polar bears throughout the day. With a lounge car, dining car and individual sleeping compartments – all with large windows – you can see magnificent polar bears in warmth and comfort. You’ll also explore the tundra on board a Polar Rover, and you'll get exclusive access to the entire Churchill Wildlife Management Area.
A brilliant six-night, small group escorted tour starting and ending in Winnipeg. Enjoy unforgettable excursions across Churchill’s tundra in search of beautiful polar bears, try your luck at seeing the alluring northern lights, marvel at the Hudson Bay on a helicopter tour, and whizz through a boreal forest on a dog-sled ride. The small tour group means you won't have to battle for a view of the amazing views and wildlife.