Overview & Highlights

Experience the Arctic wilderness on the Birds, Bears & Belugas Safari at Seal River Heritage Lodge in July and August. Encounter polar bears at ground level, explore the tundra on guided excursions, and discover incredible wildlife, including sandhill cranes, snow geese, Arctic foxes and hares. Cruise the Seal River estuary by zodiac, where thousands of beluga whales gather in summer, and listen to their songs through underwater hydrophones. Return to the comfort of the lodge for tundra-inspired cuisine, Canadian wines and spectacular views of the surrounding wilderness. This intimate Arctic adventure combines extraordinary wildlife encounters with warm hospitality and unforgettable moments in one of the world’s most remote destinations.

# of Days: 8 Days
Starting Price: $16,036 including taxes
Includes:
  • Daily, guided hikes across the tundra to view polar bears and other Arctic wildlife, up-closeand-personal, in their natural habitat.
  • Indulging your taste buds with our tundra-inspired cuisine, complemented by select Canadian wines.
  • Educational evening presentations by our lodge managers or naturalist guides about our Arctic ecosystems, landscape and lifestyle.
  • Travelling further afield on one of our half or full-day ATV tours. Our low-impact tundra vehicles give you access to areas up and down the coast.
  • Viewing beluga whales near the mouth of the Seal River estuary where they congregate by the thousands in the summer months.
Aerial view of a yellow lodge with a red roof on a rocky shoreline at sunset.
A polar bear sits in a grassy field near a rocky coastline, with a group of people observing in the background.
A mother polar bear standing on a rocky shore with two cubs.
Four white beluga whales swimming in dark water.
A polar bear sitting on a rocky shore with two cubs resting against it.
A metal building with a large mural of a polar bear and a sign that reads “Polar Bear Holding Facility.”
A polar bear resting in a field of purple flowers.
A polar bear and her cub standing in green brush.
A white-crowned sparrow perched on a small branch with an insect in its beak.
A gray dolphin surfacing in blue, choppy water.
Pricing

Birds, Bears & Belugas

Departure Dates (2028)

Double

3rd/4th

Single

July 2, 7, 12, 22, 27; August 1, 6, 11

$16,036

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 Seal River Heritage Lodge
    • Two nights’ accommodations in Winnipeg
    • Five nights’ lodge accommodations
    • All meals, excursions, and guide services while in Churchill and at the Lodge
    • All alcoholic beverages – Canadian wines and beers
    • Excursion gear*

    * The equipment we provide at the Lodge (rain gear, rubber boots, and gear for use during marine excursions) 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.

 

Promotional poster for 2027 Alaska, Western Canada, and Pacific Northwest tours by Knightly Tours, featuring a whale breaching in front of a forested mountain.

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