Overview & Highlights

Experience the Arctic up close on the Great Ice Bear adventure, featuring three unforgettable nights at remote Dymond Lake Ecolodge. Led by expert guides, explore polar bear country on daily walking safaris, with opportunities to spot Arctic hare, foxes, snowy owls and other wildlife in their natural habitat.

Return to the warmth of the lodge for cozy fires, fine dining and the chance to witness spectacular Northern Lights. Your adventure continues in Churchill with a full-day Tundra Buggy® excursion for elevated polar bear viewing, along with visits to local museums and historic sites.

Combining intimate wildlife encounters, comfortable wilderness lodging and Arctic exploration, this journey offers an extraordinary way to experience Canada’s wild north.

# of Days: 8 Days
Starting Price: $17,189 including taxes
Includes:
• Daily, guided hikes across the tundra to view polar bears and other Arctic wildlife, up-close-and-personal, in their natural habitat.
• Indulging your taste buds with our tundra-inspired cuisine, complemented by select Canadian wines.
• Sky gazing! Our geographical location beneath the Aurora Oval offers the opportunity to enjoy the greatest light show on earth from within the lodge or out in our secure compound.
• Educational evening presentations by our lodge managers or naturalist guides about our Arctic ecosystems, landscape and lifestyle.
• Kayaking with beluga whales in the Churchill River.
• Exploring the historic port of Churchill, meeting local characters, and uncovering its charms.
A polar bear walking on snow with two cubs.
Two polar bears sparring on a snowy landscape.
A snowy owl with yellow eyes perched on a snow-covered field with tall, dry grass.
A frozen lake surface covered in circular ice formations under a pink and orange sunset.
A polar bear walks across a vast, snow-covered landscape under a sunset sky.
A red fox stands on sparse, frost-covered tundra.
A flock of white birds takes flight over a snow-covered landscape with a polar bear standing in the background.
A polar bear sitting upright in the snow with its front paws folded against its chest.
Two polar bears facing each other with mouths open in a snowy landscape.
A polar bear standing in a snowy, wooded landscape as seen by a person wearing a yellow jacket.
A mother polar bear and two cubs standing on sea ice.
A polar bear stands over a cub sitting in the snow.
A polar bear resting in the snow.
Vibrant green aurora borealis swirling over a row of small, lit houses at night.
A polar bear walks across a snowy landscape with another polar bear visible in the background.
Green aurora borealis waves above a lit cabin at night.
A bright sun sets over a snow-covered forest of coniferous trees.
A person with a backpack walks along a snowy path toward a lodge at sunset.
A white Arctic hare sitting in the snow.

Every Vacation Can Be Customized

Itinerary

  • 1

    Day 1 Welcome to Winnipeg

    Arrive in Winnipeg where you will enjoy a relaxing stay your hotel.

    Your winter gear fitting and collection will take place at 5 pm prior to meeting the rest of your group at an orientation dinner hosted by a Churchill Wild representative.  (Includes Dinner)

     
     
     
     
     
  • 2

    Day 2 Winnipeg to Dymond Lake Resort

    Arrive in Churchill by air where one of our expert staff will meet you at the airport and will provide you with instructions of the morning transfers. You will then be transferred by fixed wing aircraft to our Dymond Lake Ecolodge. This short flight takes you out over the historic Churchill River and then northwest up the rugged Hudson Bay coast. Keep a sharp eye en route for possible sightings of moose, wolves, and of course, the ‘Great Ice Bears’.

    Upon arrival, your hosts will provide a tour and show you to your room. Lunch will be served soon after, and before heading out on your first excursion, you’ll be thoroughly debriefed regarding your stay in polar bear country.

    This day includes a guided hike on our rugged and starkly beautiful coastline, an interpretive slide show featuring the wildlife of Hudson Bay, and hopefully a clear night for viewing the Aurora Borealis. Dymond Lake Ecolodge features an Aurora viewing tower for northern lights observation. All this will be topped off with a lunch and dinner where your hosts and guides will regale you with tales of life and adventures in Canada’s Arctic.

    (Includes Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

     
     
     
     
  • 3

    Day 3-5 Dymond Lake Resort

    Each morning after a hot breakfast, your guides will outline a plan for the day’s excursions. If there are bears near the Lodge, your morning tour may be delayed to take advantage of these photo and observation opportunities. The walks are comfortably paced as they are geared towards plenty of viewing and photo opportunities.

    Back at the lodge, enjoy appetizer hour followed by one of our signature tundra-inspired meals. Evenings typically include an informative lecture or slide show presentation narrated by one of Churchill Wild’s knowledgeable guides or staff. On clear nights, you may also have a chance to view one of the spectacular aurora borealis displays common at this latitude.

    Bedtime is at your leisure and you can rest easy knowing you won’t miss out on anything. Our staff monitor the compound and skies and will rouse you if the aurora or a nocturnal polar bear make an appearance.  (Includes Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

     
     
     
     
     
  • 4

    Day 6 Return to Churhill

    After another hearty Lodge breakfast, we will begin air transfers back to Churchill.  Have your cameras ready for the return flight as it affords excellent opportunities for great aerial shots.

    Back in Churchill, you’ll spend the day with one of our tour guides exploring Churchill and area and learning about its rich history as a seaport and ex-military town. Your tour will include stops such as the Parks Canada exhibit, the Itsanitaq Museum, and the Polar Bear Jail. Along the way, your guide will point out murals that were commissioned in 2016 as part of the SeaWalls mural festival. Before a group dinner, your guide will give you free time to shop for last-minute souvenirs at the unique gift stores in Churchill.

    Tonight you’ll overnight in Churchill at our brand new Blueberry Inn.  (Includes Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

     
     
     
     
     
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    Day 8 Homeward Bound

    After a restful sleep you will pack your bags in preparation for your flight home.

     
     
     

Pricing

Great Ice Bear Adventure

Departure Dates (2028)

Double

3rd/4th

Single

October 17, 21, 25, 29; November 2, 6, 10

$17189

Upon request

Upon request

* Prices are per person based on the occupancy shown and includes taxes and fees.
* 3rd and 4th person rates are available upon request.
* Unless otherwise indicated, all rates shown are per person in U.S. Dollars, sharing double occupancy. All rates are subject to change.
* Unless otherwise indicated, all tours are available for daily departure within the effective date range.
Additional terms and conditions:

  • * Single guests can sign up to share a room with another person of the same gender at the regular rate per person based on double occupancy. If a single guest prefers to have a private room option we also have a single private room rate as listed above. This rate guarantees a private room at the Lodge as well as at the hotels required within the package.

    Inclusions

    • Roundtrip airfare between Winnipeg and Churchill, Manitoba
    • Roundtrip airfare between Churchill and Dymond Lake Ecolodge
    • Two nights’ accommodations in Winnipeg
    • One nights’ accommodations in Churchill
    • Four nights’ lodge accommodations
    • Chartered Tundra Buggy® tour
    • All meals, excursions and guide services while in Churchill and at the Lodge
    • All alcoholic beverages – Canadian wines and beers
    • Winter gear*

    *The winter gear we provide is designed to fit guests from child to adult.  Boot sizes larger than a men’s size 13 or a very small child are customized sizes that we do not provide. Additionally, guests over 6’4” may be required to bring their own gear as we may not have clothing sizes to fit.

 

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