Polar Bear Photo Tour
CAD $5,999 per person
Round trip CalmAir ticket from Winnipeg is included
There is no better time to go Polar Bear filming work in the Tundra than in early November – an amazing time to visit Churchill!
Churchill is a small town with only 800 residents. There is no road access, therefor all tourists and supplies must be transported by air or train into Churchill.
Beginning in October each year, polar bears gather here to wait for the sea to freeze and start their hunting season!
At this time, Churchill’s nickname is “more bears than people.”
Monday, November 6th, 2023
The airline ticket has been prepared in advance, arrived at 2000 Wellington Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba (YWG) Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport by yourself on Monday, November 6th, 2023. take CalmAir Flight number MO1441, departing at 4 pm and heading to Churchill.
At 6:30 pm our staff will warmly welcome you with a 14-seat tour bus at the Churchill Airport to start the first day of the polar bear tour.
After check-in, a full-course dinner will be prepared at the Seaport Hotel for all group members to enjoy.
Aurora Borealis workshops – **Weather Permitted**
Under clear winter skies, you can watch the colorful artistry of the aurora borealis light up the pitch-black nights.
On each day of the trip, Angela will lead the team to look for the wonderful Northern Lights in Churchill and will provide free photos as souvenirs.
Although Churchill is a popular destination, there are no roads that lead here. The only options for travel to Churchill Manitoba are via air and train. Air travel to Churchill is run by Calm Air. This small Manitoba airline runs flights from Winnipeg and Thompson through Churchill and up to Rankin Inlet in Nunavut.
November 7 and 8th, 2023
At 7 am, we will begin our special, Tundra buggy tour to view and photograph the majestic polar bear. From the Iceberg Inn, we will journey to the Churchill Wildlife Management Area and spend the day in the realm of the polar bear. We will have ample opportunity to quietly watch these animals as they go about their day. Lunch will be provided on the tundra buggy.
A simple breakfast of coffee and toast will be served at 06:00AM in our lounge area
After Breakfast around 7:00 am, experienced photographer, Angela Mak. will lead a cruise in her mini buggy and head to the tundra area for an exploration tour. The Official Tundra buggy will lead the group to track polar bears in the tundra area. During this trip, you will be able to stop often to watch and photograph polar bears and other arctic animals.
After completing the busy journey of the day, a full-course dinner will be prepared at the Seaport Hotel for all group members to enjoy.
Iceberg inn is specially leasing a exclusively Tundra Buggy for this special private photo tour, since we chartered the whole buggy, team member will have a lot of time to taking their photo, the driving route and parking angles are fully directed by our instructor.
Aurora Borealis workshops – **Weather Permitted**
Under clear summer skies, you can watch the colorful artistry of the aurora borealis light up the pitch-black nights.
On each day of the trip, Angela will lead the team to look for the wonderful Northern Lights in Churchill and will provide free photos as souvenirs.
Thursday, November 9th, 2023
After full breakfast in Seaport hotel, eyes to eyes photo tour is starting, Aboriginal real gun lives ammunition protection for full navigation, follow experienced photography enthusiasts and leaders, photography in the vast Arctic tundra. Exploring wildlife in a mini buggy, greatly increases the chances of catching various rare wild animals such as polar bears, arctic foxes, hares, and snowy owls.
At 8:30 am in the morning, our team members will have Full Breakfast at the seaport hotel
The 6 hours Photo tour will begin at 9:30 am, led by experienced photographer, Angela Mak, cruising in her mini buggy to visit all of Churchill’s hidden trails. On this exciting 6-hour expedition, we explore all of Churchill’s coastal roads in search of polar bears, where it is sometimes possible other Arctic wildlife can be seen such as the Arctic Fox and Arctic Hare.
Angela will film tourists along the way, and the photos will be given as souvenirs after the trip.
During the shooting process, wild animals will suddenly appear around you at any time, our bear monitor will maintain watch to ensure that no bears present a risk during the ground tour or excursion.
Churchill Airport Drop off
Thursday, November 9th, 2023
As you say farewell to this world-class adventure, we hope you have found some wonderful souvenirs, experienced our town’s cultural scenery and the entire photography journey will give you memories for a lifetime.
The home to Polar Bear journey is completed, CalmAir flight ticket has been per-purchased, will take the MO 149 at 18:15 pm to Winnipeg and returns to your warm homes.
Full Board Package Deal
Breakfast and Dinner at Seaport Hotel
Accommodation
Queen or Twin room at iceberg inn
Transportation
CalmAir Round trip ticket from Winnipeg to ChurchillTicket
Professional equipment rental
Pro rental Full line Canon EOS R3, R5, R6, RF 70-200mm F2.8, RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1, 1DX mk 3, EF 200mm F2, 300mm F2.8, 400mm F2.8, 500mm F4, 600mm F4, 800mm F5.6
204-675-2228
info@iceberginn.ca