The Place Every Nature Photographer should visit：
Polar Bear and Cubs Photography Journey
Booking Available for
2023
Booking Available for
2023
(per person)
The Place Every Nature Photographer should visit
Polar Bear and Cubs Photography Journey
The Place Every Nature Photographer should visit：
Itinerary
17 Days
Departing From
Winnipeg, Canada
Transportation
Plane & Train
- Overview
Polar bear babies are typically born during November to December. After four months darkens in the bear’s den, in the next spring, polar Bear cubs emerge from their arctic den and gaze out into their new world for the very first time with curiosity. Only a few dozen photographers annually are able to see this precious scene.
This polar bear-themed tour is specially designed for photography enthusiasts who love wildlife and nature. In the world’s largest polar bear denning area, you will witness polar bear cubs emerge from their den for the first time, watch them clumsily and excitedly take their first bear steps on the snow, follow in their mother’s footsteps and explore the world; After a few days of observation and shooting, you will capture countless precious moments. In addition, you can also see the northern lights lighting up the night sky.
- Itinerary Details
Arrive in Winnipeg. Take a tour of the city on your own.
The Polar Bear photography journey begins with a morning flight from Winnipeg to Churchill. You will be picked up at the airport and taken to the Seaport Hotel for an overnight stay and a day room the following day.
You have plenty of time to prepare for your following journey in the hotel or spend time discovering the city. Board the evening train to Chesnaye, the transfer to the Polar Bear Mother and Cub Lodge, assisted by your expedition leader.
Immerse yourself in the world’s largest polar bear denning area in the next 8 days. Spend these days observing polar bear cubs emerge from their Arctic den and explore this world under bear mothers’ companions.
Breakfast at the lodge starts at about 7 AM. Departure from the lodge at about 9 AM. Lunch is served in the transport vehicles. Soup, sandwiches, fruit, coffee and tea. Return to the lodge about 5 PM. Fruit and appetizers are served. Dinner is served at about 7 PM. If skies are clear Northern Lights can be photographed in the evenings.
Leave this magic place, take the morning train back to Churchill and spend an overnight at Seaport Hotel.
Board the afternoon flight from Churchill to Winnipeg.
Leave Winnipeg. End this fantastic journey with huge smiles and a lot of precious shot images.
Polar Bear Mother and Cubs Lodge is a lodge located just beside the Wapusk National Park, which is the biggest Polar bear denning area on the earth. The lodge is specifically designed for serving wildlife photographers and explorers, also is definitely a destination on their bucket list.
After a long day of outdoor photography, you will enjoy the cozy atmosphere, communicate with other photographers beside the fireplace.
*Included:
- Accommodation:
- 12 nights: Polar Bear Mother and Cubs Lodge
- 2 nights, Hotels in Churchill
- 2 nights, Hotels in Winnipeg
- Transportation:
- Round Trip Flight Ticket from Winnipeg to Churchill
- Round Trip Train Ticket from Churchill to Newborn Polar Bear Cub Lodge
- Meals:
- Breakfast at Churchill Seaport Hotel
- Breakfast and dinner at Polar Bear Mother and Cubs Lodge
- Lunch and drinks during the filming
*Not Included:
- Meals and transportations not explicitly provided during the tour
- Tips, gratuities, personal expenses
- Travel, medical and evacuation insurance
- Additional costs associated with weather and/or layovers in Churchill
- Departure Date
- 2023 2.14 – 3.2
- 2023 3.07 – 3.23
Forward planning is vital to secure your spot on this expedition. Contact us today to plan your lifetime photography journey in 2023.
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The Place Every Nature Photographer should visit：
Polar Bear and Cubs Photography Journey
Itinerary
17 Days
Departing From
Winnipeg, Canada
Transportation
Plane & Train
Booking Available For
2023
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