Polar Bear Safari
November 10-17, 2009
from $5,395pp plus airfare
View the Polar Bears of Churchill, Manitoba
Trip Description -
Travel Masters is proud to offer a bit of variety for your
travel pleasure! This year, we are going to see the Polar Bears of
Churchill, Manitoba. Every year, in late October and early November,
the Polar Bears gather in Churchill as they wait for the Hudson Bay to
freeze. This is the only time of year when you can expect
concentrations of Polar Bears. There are families and singles,
playing, hunting, resting and cavorting as they anticipate the freezing of
Hudson Bay so they can go a hunting for seals!
Itinerary -
The trip actually begins in Winnipeg. We will spend
the first two nights in Winnipeg, allowing our bags to catch up to us and to
purchase any last minute items that we forgot to bring with us! We are
staying at the Fort Garry Hotel in Winnipeg. This historic hotel is
gorgeous and fabulous!
On November 11, we will have an orientation dinner at the
Fort Garry Hotel in Winnipeg. Parkas will also be distributed today
for use throughout the rest of the trip! The parkas are fabulous!!
Boots will also be distributed. But, we recommend wearing Uggs for
optimal warmth and comfort.
On November 12, we will take a charter flight from Winnipeg to Churchill. Take
a look at a map. There are no roads! So, we will fly 600 miles north to
Churchill. We will spend 4 nights in Churchill. We will venture
out on to the tundra in specially designed Polar Rovers for two full days of
viewing. And, we also get a chance to go out one evening!! If we
are lucky, we get to see the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights). Once we find
the bears, we just sit and wait for them to come to us! They may come
right up to the Tundra Buggy! So, you will need a telephoto zoom lens
and a lens for close up encounters!! In addition to the Polar Bears,
we may also see a variety of other wildlife including the Arctic Fox, the
Arctic Hare and Ptarmigans.
In addition to Polar Bear encounters, we will also take a
dog sled ride (weather permitting). There is also time put aside for
some special presentations and a tour of Churchill. The presentations
will give you insight into the history and culture of the area.
On November 16, we will fly back to Winnipeg for our last night at the Fort Garry Hotel.
This evening is at our leisure. We might enjoy a movie in town or just
a quiet dinner at the hotel.
On November 17, we are transferred back to the airport for
our flight back home.
Mike and Vickie are leading this trip. They have been
to see the Polar Bears on this same tour. So, talk to them and see
what it's all about!
How to sign up -
A $1,000 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your
space on this trip. Additional deposits will be due in February 2009.
And, final payment will be due in September 2009.
Price quoted is based on cash/check payment. Credit
card price is $5,560.
Single supplement is not available on this trip. If
single occupancy is required, the additional cost would be $5,395!
International airfare is not included. Travel Masters
can arrange your flights for you. If you choose to arrange your own
flights, you may arrive Winnipeg at any time on November 10. You may
depart Winnipeg at any time on November 17.
Call or email to sign up. (512)323-6961 in Austin,
Texas. (866)UW PHOTO for toll free long distance. Or email to
info@travel-masters.net
