Conservation Journey®: Polar Bears
Visit the Polar Bear Capital of the World!
Duration
6 Nights
Departure city
Winnipeg
Season
Oct - Nov
Starting from
$15,894
Single Supplement
$624
Travel alongside leading polar bear experts and support Polar Bears International.
Our Conservation Journey®: Polar Bears adventure is where education and adventure come together on this exclusive tour, where you'll travel alongside a leading Polar Bears International Scientist. This journey is guided by one of Polar Bears International’s top researchers, whose expertise spans the globe. This is the experience of a lifetime for travellers seeking a meaningful adventure and a profound understanding of polar bears.
Gain a deeper understanding of polar bear biology, ecology, and conservation through first hand insights from an experienced researcher. Go behind the scenes on Tundra Buggy® One, a mobile broadcast and research station that serves as the hub for Polar Bears International’s live polar bear cameras on explore.org.
Partial proceeds from every guest on this trip is directly donated to Polar Bears International, supporting vital conservation efforts.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Travel alongside leading polar bear scientists
- Support polar bear conservation and Polar Bears International
- Stay amongst wild polar bears at the Tundra Buggy Lodge
- See Leatherdale International Polar Bear Conservation Centre
- View wild polar bears in their natural environment
A Polar Bears International-Guided Trip!
Day 1
Welcome to Winnipeg
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.
Winnipeg
Day 2
Your Churchill Adventure Begins
Early morning flight to Churchill; Churchill and area tour; Itsanitaq Museum; Polar Bears International House visit; Cultural Presentation from a local Indigenous Churchillian; Overnight at Churchill hotel.
Day 3
Dog Sledding and Tundra Buggy Lodge
Dog Sledding and Interpretive Program; Polar Bears International House; Afternoon Tundra Buggy® transfer to the Tundra Buggy Lodge; Overnight at Tundra Buggy Lodge.
Welcome to the Tundra!
Day 4
Tundra Buggy® Adventure and Polar Bears International Speaker
Full day Tundra Buggy® adventure in the Churchill Wildlife Management Area; Presentation from Polar Bears International Scientist; Overnight at Tundra Buggy Lodge.
BEST ACCESS TO WILD POLAR BEARS
Frontiers North Adventures has the most expansive access to the Churchill Wildlife Management Area and is granted the majority of permits to operate in this region.
POLAR BEAR VIEWING 24/7
Polar bear viewing never stops at the Tundra Buggy Lodge—one might wander past during your dinner, or you could even wake up to a bear right outside your bunk window!
Day 5
Tundra Buggy® Adventure and Polar Bears International Speaker
Full day Tundra Buggy® adventure in the Churchill Wildlife Management Area; Presentation from Polar Bears International Scientist; Overnight at Tundra Buggy Lodge.
Polar Bears
Day 6
Final Tundra Buggy® Adventure
Full day Tundra Buggy® adventure in the Churchill Wildlife Management Area; Evening flight to Winnipeg; Guests check into their Winnipeg hotel.
Day 7
Depart Winnipeg
Guests may depart Winnipeg at their leisure.
Full Trip Details
Conservation Journey: Polar Bears
What to Expect:
Frequently Asked Questions
This is more than a wildlife viewing trip—it's a chance to travel with purpose. Co-hosted with Polar Bears International, this adventure combines incredible polar bear encounters with expert-led education and real-world conservation insight. You’ll observe polar bears in their natural habitat while learning from scientists and researchers actively working to protect them.
Polar Bears International is the world’s leading polar bear conservation organization, dedicated to the survival of polar bears and the sea ice they depend on. Their team of scientists, educators, and advocates conducts vital research, shares science-based insights, and works to inspire action on climate change, which is the biggest threat to polar bears today.
By joining this tour, you directly support Polar Bears International, with a portion of your trip cost funding their conservation work. You’ll also return home with the knowledge and tools to advocate for climate action and wildlife conservation in your own community.
Itinerary
Day 1
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
Early morning flight to Churchill; Churchill and area tour; Itsanitaq Museum; Polar Bears International House visit; Cultural Presentation from a local Indigenous Churchillian; Overnight at Churchill hotel.
Day 3
Dog Sledding and Interpretive Program; Polar Bears International House; Afternoon Tundra Buggy® transfer to the Tundra Buggy Lodge; Overnight at Tundra Buggy Lodge.
Day 4
Full day Tundra Buggy® adventure in the Churchill Wildlife Management Area; Presentation from Polar Bears International Scientist; Overnight at Tundra Buggy Lodge.
Day 5
Full day Tundra Buggy® adventure in the Churchill Wildlife Management Area; Presentation from Polar Bears International Scientist; Overnight at Tundra Buggy Lodge.
Day 6
Full day Tundra Buggy® adventure in the Churchill Wildlife Management Area; Evening flight to Winnipeg; Guests check into their Winnipeg hotel.
Day 7
Guests may depart Winnipeg at their leisure.
Accommodations
- Tundra Buggy Lodge
- Churchill Hotel
- Winnipeg Hotel
Meals and Snacks
ALL MEALS ARE INCLUDED
While in Churchill, enjoy meals at restaurants like local favourites the Ptarmigan and the Tundra Pub.
While staying on the Tundra Buggy Lodge your meals will be served by an exclusive chef and team.
*Any special dietary needs can be accommodated, please notify our team in advance.
Activities
Tundra Buggy® Adventure
Search for wild polar bears on a full day Tundra Buggy® adventure in the Churchill Wildlife Management Area.
Activity Level:Moderate
Polar Bears International Interpretive Presentation
Hear from a Polar Bear International representative and tour the centre to learn about polar bear research and climate change. More Info
Activity Level:Low
Churchill Town and Area Tour
A guided bus tour of Churchill’s most notable sites, including the Polar Bear Holding Facility, and Inukshuk.
Activity Level:Moderate
On the Tundra Buggy®
Info about safety & comfort on the Tundra Buggy®, as well as the experience aboard—how many guides, what’s provided, and where you’ll go.
Getting to Churchill
Return airfare; direct from Winnipeg to Churchill.
*Guests are responsible for their own travel to Winnipeg.
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Upcoming Dates:
Oct 30, 2025 - Nov 5, 2025
Tour code #69
Conservation Journey Polar Bears
Oct 30, 2025 - Nov 5, 2025
Tour code #68
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Conservation Journey Polar Bears
Oct 30, 2026 - Nov 5, 2026
Tour code #68