Polar Bear Fly-In Safari
About the Experience
8 Days/ 7 Nights
DESIGNED FOR EXCLUSIVITY & THE ADVENTURE OF A LIFETIME
Walk with polar bears on one of our most unique Arctic photography and polar bear tours. This Arctic adventure offers alike a rare opportunity to photograph one of the world’s most magnificent predator species in their natural habitat. The spectacular environment of remote Arctic tundra is sure to leave an unforgettable impression and memories to last a lifetime.
The adventure begins with a 45-50-minute flight aboard a private, Turbo Otter aircraft
from Churchill, Manitoba flying north along the west coast of Hudson Bay to our basecamp. The flight path follows the route polar bears take when they migrate in search of the first sea ice to form on the bay.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Observe polar bears up close from our Polar Bear Cabins.
• Experience a remote and fascinating tundra environment
with some of the world’s best polar bear viewing.
• Short walks over frozen tundra with seasoned Inuit guides
who will get you as close to polar bears as possible for
unforgettable viewing and photographs.
• Enjoy the magical Northern Lights at night ( if clime conditions are favorable).
• A private charter flight over the tundra – perfect for aerial
photography.
Trip Itenarary
Day 1
Spend the night in a boutique hotel across from the Winnipeg
airport.Day 2
Fly from Winnipeg to Churchill, Manitoba. On arrival, transfer
to a private charter aircraft waiting to whisk you away to our
Polar Bear Cabins. During the 45-50 minute flight along the
west coast of Hudson Bay aerial landscape photography maybe
possible. A lucky few may even get a chance to view and
photograph Arctic wildlife from above. Our Polar Bear Cabins
are strategically placed in “polar bear alley” for reliable polar
bear encounters.Days 3 - 6
Spend these days observing polar bears and other Arctic
wildlife including; Arctic hare, Arctic fox, pine martens,
Willow Ptarmigan, Snowy Owls, Gyrfalcons and possibly
even wolverines in the wild, and admiring stunning natural
landscapes and sunsets.
Set your tripod up inside the protective, unobtrusive electric
fence that surrounds the camp. In the company of local guides
and Arctic Kingdom staff, wait for the perfect close-up of the
polar bears that wander by,
Safely led by our Inuit guides, head out on short walks outside
the perimeter of the camp fence. Often polar bears are friendly,
in good spirits, and disinterested in humans. From time to time,
there will be a curious polar bear who approaches us. Our local
Inuit guides have lived among polar bears for generations and
know their behavior well. Following their guidance provides
the most authentic and intimate polar bear moments available,
and ultimately ensures the safety of our guests and polar bears.
Each evening after sunset await the unforgettable display of
the Northern Lights – conditions permitting.Day 7
Capture a few last shots in the morning before flying back to
Churchill on the charter flight. Spend the night in a local hotel.Day 8
Depart Churchill and arrive into Winnipeg either later afternoon
or evening, where you will continue your journey home.