Arctic
Auroras in Canada
Arctic
Arctic
Experience the magical night sky in Churchill on this 5-night winter adventure. Enjoy nightly northern lights viewing, dog sledding, snowshoeing, and a unique culinary experience at Dan’s Diner on the frozen Churchill River.
Duration: 6 days / 5 nights
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.
FROM:
$5.284.-
Confirmed departures 2027
February 23rd to February 28th, 2027
February 25th to March 2nd, 2027
March 2nd to March 7th, 2027
March 5th to March 10th, 2027
March 12th to March 17th, 2027
Single supplement: $587
Canadian taxes: +8.5% per person
Coach or Van tours More info about this activity
Coach, Bus or Van excursions with specialized guides or just as a means of transportation from one point to the next.
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.
Snow Shoeing More info about this activity
This popular alpine activity is easy to learn. No experience is necessary – all you need is a willingness to try. All training is provided and our team of guides will have you trained and ready to go in no more than half an hour.
Participants should be confident in their footing and have an average level of fitness – outings may be up to three hours in duration. Those who enjoy hiking trails or taking long walks at home will possess enough fitness to enjoy this activity. As with any other activity, you will get more enjoyment out of it with some preparation in advance, such as long walks with uphill sections or bike riding.
In Antarctica, the longest hike can be 2-3 hours long, while in the Arctic it can be a full day tour.
Communities More info about this activity
The experience is not only about nature, but about the people who live in the places we visit.
We are always welcomed by the locals and respectfully wander around their towns and villages, shareing their lifestyle for a few moments.
Cultural shows and folcloric dances and arts are part of the hightlights of this encounters.
Hiking More info about this activity
Hiking options include very easy beach hikes (good for photographers who need time for photography), easier short hikes, medium-difficulty extended hikes, and more challenging long hikes.
Dog Sled More info about this activity
Enjoy, participate or view a true Dog Sled and the Mushers on the spot! Believe it or not, this dog are at their happiest moments when they are racing or traversing in the wild.
Sometimes the activity just consists on a Kennel visit and guided tour.
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).
Located directly beneath the auroral oval, Churchill is one of the best places on Earth to experience the northern lights. Led by our experienced Frontiers North Interpretive Guides, this winter journey blends nightly aurora viewing with authentic cultural and outdoor experiences. This northern lights tour offers the chance to cross Churchill's aurora borealis off your bucket list with one of the most spectacular displays of light in the night sky.
Your true Canadian winter adventure awaits: travel on a Tundra Buggy® across the frozen Churchill River through looming ice hummocks, race through the boreal forest on a dog sled, snowshoe through pristine landscapes, and spend evenings watching the auroras light up and dance across the night sky. The trip is complete with Indigenous cultural presentations, visits to local interpretive centers, and an exclusive culinary experience at Dan’s Diner beneath the northern lights.
Highlights:
Three nights of northern lights viewing from secluded locations.
Exclusive Dan's Diner culinary experience on the frozen Churchill River.
Popular outdoor Canadian winter activities including dog sledding and snowshoeing.
Cultural and scientific presentations on local history and polar bear conservation.
Premium winter gear included to stay warm throughout the expedition.
Day 1: Welcome to Winnipeg!
Arrival and welcome reception
Arrive in Winnipeg and check into your hotel conveniently located at the airport; Welcome reception hosted by a Frontiers North Interpretive Guide; Overnight at Winnipeg hotel.
Day 2: Your Churchill Adventure Begins
Flight to Churchill and Dan's Diner
Early morning flight to Churchill; Churchill and area tour; Cultural Presentation from a local Indigenous person; Dan’s Diner Culinary Experience and northern lights viewing; Overnight at Churchill hotel.
Day 3: Polar Bears International & Thanadelthur Lounge
Culture, museums and northern lights
Parks Canada Visitor Centre; Itsanitaq Museum; Polar Bears International House; Evening visit to Thanadelthur Lounge for northern lights viewing; Overnight at Churchill hotel.
Day 4: Snowshoeing and Forest Excursion
Boreal forest adventure and Tundra Buggy®
Interpretive Snowshoe Trek and optional Fat Biking; Tundra Buggy® Adventure; Evening Forest Excursion to view the northern lights; Overnight at Churchill hotel.
Day 5: Last Day in Churchill
Dog sledding and return to Winnipeg
Dog Sledding and Interpretive Program; Evening flight to Winnipeg; Check in and overnight at Winnipeg hotel.
Day 6: Depart Adventure
End of adventure
Guests depart Winnipeg at their leisure.
Day 1: Welcome to Winnipeg!
Arrival and welcome reception
Arrive in Winnipeg and check into your hotel conveniently located at the airport; Welcome reception hosted by a Frontiers North Interpretive Guide; Overnight at Winnipeg hotel.
Day 2: Your Churchill Adventure Begins
Flight to Churchill and Dan's Diner
Early morning flight to Churchill; Churchill and area tour; Cultural Presentation from a local Indigenous person; Dan’s Diner Culinary Experience and northern lights viewing; Overnight at Churchill hotel.
Day 3: Polar Bears International & Thanadelthur Lounge
Culture, museums and northern lights
Parks Canada Visitor Centre; Itsanitaq Museum; Polar Bears International House; Evening visit to Thanadelthur Lounge for northern lights viewing; Overnight at Churchill hotel.
Day 4: Snowshoeing and Forest Excursion
Boreal forest adventure and Tundra Buggy®
Interpretive Snowshoe Trek and optional Fat Biking; Tundra Buggy® Adventure; Evening Forest Excursion to view the northern lights; Overnight at Churchill hotel.
Day 5: Last Day in Churchill
Dog sledding and return to Winnipeg
Dog Sledding and Interpretive Program; Evening flight to Winnipeg; Check in and overnight at Winnipeg hotel.
Day 6: Depart Adventure
End of adventure
Guests depart Winnipeg at their leisure.
INCLUSIONS
Round-trip airfare to Churchill
2 nights in Winnipeg (pre- and post-Churchill)
3 nights in a Churchill hotel
All meals, activities, transfers, and prepaid gratuities
Visits to Itsanitaq Museum, Polar Bears International House & Parks Canada Visitor Centre
Evening forest excursions
Small group of max 20 guests, led by a Frontiers North Interpretive Guide
Accommodations in Churchill Hotel and Winnipeg Hotel
Premium Winter Gear Program included with all 2027 Northern Lights Adventures (Canada Goose Down Parka, Canada Goose Down Snow Pants, Baffin Boots)
EXCLUSIONS
Travel to Winnipeg (guests are responsible for their own travel to Winnipeg)
Mandatory travel insurance (medical, evacuation, and trip cancellation/interruption)
Single-occupancy rooms available for an additional charge
Taxes (8.5% tax)
* 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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