Antarctica
Antarctic Polar Circle
Antarctica
Antarctica
Experience one of nature’s most tender moments in the heart of the world’s largest polar bear denning region. Witness rare and magical moments as newborn polar bear cubs emerge from their dens alongside their protective mothers.
Duration: TBD
Starts: Winnipeg, Canada
Ends: Winnipeg, Canada
Language: English guided tour
The itinerary is a guide only and is subject to change due to weather conditions. The necessary adjustments will be made to ensure the best possible experience.
Photo Workshop More info about this activity
The photography workshops are composed of onboard lectures and practical activities led by dedicated expedition guide. Each session is meant to give you additional skills you can put into immediate practice out in nature.
You'll become more familiar with your own camera equipment while also learning best practices for taking pictures of moving wildlife and wide-open terrain in typical polar conditions, such as dim lighting and falling snow.
Enrichment Program More info about this activity
Expedition cruising must be one of the most incredible ways of travelling. Not only for the amazing places you visit and the unforgetable wildlife but for the wildlife, the sensory overload and the unimaginable memories.
But all of this needs a context in order to understand where you are and what you are experiencing.
On board your expedition vessell you will find a group of experts, naturalists, zodiac drivers and guides that that will translate the language of nature for you, telling you the stories of the places you are visiting, reviewing the historical, biological, ecological and geological aspects of your trips.
You will experience first hand what surrounds you and arrive back home wiser and loaded with new knowledge.
Train More info about this activity
As steel wheels roll along nearly 500 miles of track, the railroad offers reliable, regularly scheduled service connecting Alaska cities, towns and protected lands – from the larger hubs of Anchorage and Fairbanks, to the charming villages of Talkeetna and Seward, to the treasured wildlands of the Chugach National Forest and Denali National Park.
The Alaska Railroad travels along approximately 500 miles of track with three daily summer trains: the Coastal Classic to Seward, the
Denali Star to Anchorage, Talkeetna, Denali and Fairbanks, and the Glacier Discovery to Whittier, Portage, Spencer Glacier Whistle Stop and Grandview. The Hurricane Turn Flagstop Train runs Thursday through Monday out of Talkeetna during the summer, serving remote homes only accessible by rail.
All Terrain Excursions More info about this activity
Jump on an excursion off the beaten track on specially designed and guided vehicles, or do it by yourself with a GPS, depending on the location you are. A great way to get deeper into the wild.
Northern Lights More info about this activity
Debido a la naturaleza del campo magnético terrestre, las auroras solo aparecen en los polos. Por lo general, son visibles por encima de la marca de latitud de 60 ° en el norte y por debajo de la latitud de 60 ° en el sur (estas 'luces del sur' se denominan aurora austral).
Immerse yourself in the heart of the world’s largest polar bear denning region for an unforgettable polar bear photo safari. Be among the select few to witness the rare and magical moment when newborn polar bear cubs emerge from their dens and take their first wobbly steps in the snow under the watchful eyes of their mothers. You will stay at a rustic, off-grid lodge inside Wapusk National Park, a refurbished naval communications base on a beach ridge south of Churchill.
Accompanied by expert guides on snowmobiles and heated, tracked vans, you will explore the denning habitats. Along with wildlife viewing including caribou and ptarmigan, you will enjoy hot dinners at the lodge and the unique opportunity to watch the dancing Northern Lights at night when conditions are right.
Highlights:
Exclusive access to the world’s largest polar bear denning region in Wapusk National Park.
Unique opportunity to photograph polar bear mothers and newborn cubs in their natural environment.
Rustic and remote accommodation at a refurbished naval communications base inside the tundra.
Arctic exploration using heated tracked vans and the chance to witness the magical Northern Lights.
Arrive in Winnipeg
Arrival in Manitoba
Arrive in Winnipeg, Manitoba and transfer to an airport hotel. Once settled into your hotel, join your Arctic Kingdom Expedition Leader and become acquainted with your travel companions. If you participated in our polar rental clothing program, exchanges for alternate sizing if requested will be at 7pm, followed by a briefing at 8 PM served with complimentary appetizers and a drink.
Flight to Churchill & Travel to Lodge
Heading to the Polar Bear Base
Fly to Churchill in the morning and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. In the evening, join the group for dinner followed by a private cultural experience with wine and cheese at the Aurora Yurt, with the chance to see the Northern Lights. Overnight in Churchill. The next day, gather for a group breakfast, then visit the Parks Canada Visitor Centre and Polar Bears International for educational talks about Wapusk National Park and the polar bears you’ll encounter. Enjoy a group dinner before transferring to the train station to board the evening train to Chesnaye, then continue to the Newborn Polar Bear Cub Lodge with assistance from your Expedition Leader.
Mother Bear & Newborn Cubs
Encounters in the Tundra
Spend the next few days witnessing the grace and majesty of mother polar bears in their natural habitat while their cubs tumble and explore. On snowmobiles, guides will scout the polar bear's dens in advance. When they find their dens, they radio the location to our heated, tracked vans offering unprecedented and comfortable access to denning habitats. On some days, we'll enjoy visits to known denning locations, while on other days, we may seek new, unknown dens.
Other Wildlife & Northern Lights
Wonders of the Arctic Environment
Travel time from the lodge to the dens will vary, but you can generally expect a 20 to 60 minute or more drive. Wildlife viewing, including caribou and ptarmigan, is also possible. Enjoy hot dinners at the lodge, and if the conditions are right, watch the dancing Northern Lights at night.
Churchill Tour & Return
End of the Polar Journey
Transfer back to Churchill, where you will enjoy a town tour followed by a group lunch and a visit to the Northern Studies Centre for a tour of their state-of-the-art eco-friendly facility. Afterward, enjoy snacks, souvenir shopping, and/or dinner before overnighting at a Churchill hotel. The following morning, enjoy a group breakfast before transferring to the airport to fly to Winnipeg, where you will overnight at a hotel. Depart for home the next day.
Arrive in Winnipeg
Arrival in Manitoba
Arrive in Winnipeg, Manitoba and transfer to an airport hotel. Once settled into your hotel, join your Arctic Kingdom Expedition Leader and become acquainted with your travel companions. If you participated in our polar rental clothing program, exchanges for alternate sizing if requested will be at 7pm, followed by a briefing at 8 PM served with complimentary appetizers and a drink.
Flight to Churchill & Travel to Lodge
Heading to the Polar Bear Base
Fly to Churchill in the morning and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. In the evening, join the group for dinner followed by a private cultural experience with wine and cheese at the Aurora Yurt, with the chance to see the Northern Lights. Overnight in Churchill. The next day, gather for a group breakfast, then visit the Parks Canada Visitor Centre and Polar Bears International for educational talks about Wapusk National Park and the polar bears you’ll encounter. Enjoy a group dinner before transferring to the train station to board the evening train to Chesnaye, then continue to the Newborn Polar Bear Cub Lodge with assistance from your Expedition Leader.
Mother Bear & Newborn Cubs
Encounters in the Tundra
Spend the next few days witnessing the grace and majesty of mother polar bears in their natural habitat while their cubs tumble and explore. On snowmobiles, guides will scout the polar bear's dens in advance. When they find their dens, they radio the location to our heated, tracked vans offering unprecedented and comfortable access to denning habitats. On some days, we'll enjoy visits to known denning locations, while on other days, we may seek new, unknown dens.
Other Wildlife & Northern Lights
Wonders of the Arctic Environment
Travel time from the lodge to the dens will vary, but you can generally expect a 20 to 60 minute or more drive. Wildlife viewing, including caribou and ptarmigan, is also possible. Enjoy hot dinners at the lodge, and if the conditions are right, watch the dancing Northern Lights at night.
Churchill Tour & Return
End of the Polar Journey
Transfer back to Churchill, where you will enjoy a town tour followed by a group lunch and a visit to the Northern Studies Centre for a tour of their state-of-the-art eco-friendly facility. Afterward, enjoy snacks, souvenir shopping, and/or dinner before overnighting at a Churchill hotel. The following morning, enjoy a group breakfast before transferring to the airport to fly to Winnipeg, where you will overnight at a hotel. Depart for home the next day.
INCLUSIONS
Meals:
All meals (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) while in Churchill & The Lodge
Appetizers and a drink will be provided during your briefing at 8 PM on day 1
Accommodations:
TBD nights, Newborn Polar Bear Cub Lodge
2 nights, hotel in Churchill
2 nights, hotel in Winnipeg
Round-trip train ticket from Churchill, MB to Chesnaye, MB
Flights/Transfers from Winnipeg, MB (YWG) to Churchill, MB (YYQ)
EXCLUSIONS
Meals enroute to/from the lodge, unless noted*
Tips, gratuities, personal expenses
Travel, medical and evacuation insurance
Additional costs associated with weather and/or layovers in Winnipeg or Churchill
Satellite phone or internet usage
*Meals in Winnipeg are the responsibility of the guest and are not included in trip pricing excluding welcome drink and appetizer.
* The prices are per person in US Dollars, unless expressly specified in a different currency. In that case, payment will be in US dollars at the exchange rate of the day.
** Rates are correct at the time of publication. All prices will be re-confirmed by email at the time of booking.
NOTE: Embracing the unexpected is part of the legacy—and excitement—of expedition travel. When traveling in extremely remote regions, your expedition staff must allow the sea, the ice and the weather to guide route and itinerary details. This itinerary is a tentative outline of what you’ll experience on this voyage; please be aware that no specific itinerary can be guaranteed.
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