November 2: Winnipeg, Churchill
We will have an early morning transfer back to Winnipeg International Airport for our flight on Calm Air to Churchill. Upon arrival, we’ll be taken on a tour of Churchill. Founded in l700, Churchill is rich in history. The town remains small and informal and retains the feel of the frontier. We will conclude our day checking in at the four-star Churchill Motel located in downtown Churchill, just minutes from local stores and restaurants. Churchill Motel (B)

November 3: Churchill / Bear watching
Today, we will ride the famous "Tundra Buggy." This unique vehicle is heated and washroom equipped. It also has a platform at the rear for unrestricted and unparalleled view of the bears. Its over-inflated tires allow unparalleled access to the tundra. Our experienced naturalist guide is well versed in local bear conditions and our knowledgeable driver will make every effort to ensure the most favorable conditions for viewing and photography. Also, a hearty lunch, prepared by Gypsy’s Bakery, will be served aboard the Tundra Buggy. Churchill Motel (B,L,D)

November 4: Churchill / Bear watching
Today, we have our second and final full day out on the tundra exploring this fragile sub-Arctic ecosystem. We’ll observe how the Great White bear relate with their harsh climate and the other forms of wildlife. We will also take a 30-minute helicopter ride. Upon our return, we’ll have a farewell dinner as we bid farewell to Churchill. Churchill Motel (B,L,D)

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November 5: Churchill, Winnipeg
We’ll have the morning free for any last minute souvenir shopping in Churchill before we board our afternoon flight back to Winnipeg. Once we arrive in Winnipeg, we’ll return to the Hotel Fort Garry for the evening. Hotel Fort Garry (B)

November 6: Winnipeg
On our final day, we’ll have breakfast and then transfer to Winnipeg International Airport for our flight back home (B,D

Tour Package Includes:
All accommodations as per itinerary or similar, round-trip internal airfare (Winnipeg - Churchill), meals as indicated (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner), all transfer and baggage handling, Tundra Buggy Vehicle excursions, 30-minute helicopter ride, naturalist tour leader, tour handbook, all Canadian PST & GST taxes, entry fees to museums, comprehensive assortment of Big Five tour planning materials and amenities.

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Not Included:
Any airport taxes, passport and visa fees, travel insurance, excess baggage charges, shipping charges, gratuities, and other items of a personal nature such as telephone/telex/fax charges, laundry, beverages, and meals not specified.

The Tundra Buggy is a large 4-wheel drive vehicle that moves over the frozen tundra on massive rolling-pin-shaped low pressure tires. Passengers are about 6 feet above the ground at window level. The Tundra Buggy is heated, has large operable windows, and is equipped with a restroom. The vehicle seats a maximum of 22 people. We will travel to areas of bears and their yearling cubs, solitary sub-adults, and gigantic males. The Tundra Buggies allow us to view the bears safely and get remarkably close to them with a minimum of disturbance. The large operable windows are perfect for wildlife viewing and photography. From our vantage point, we can observe their behavior, as well as their striking beauty. On previous trips, we have been thrilled to watch the friendly wrestling matches of adults as they wait along the shore of the bay for its impending freeze. There are many "take downs" and rolls, and until recently, it was not known that the big adults engaged in play.