Ultimate Churchill: Tundra Lodge & Town

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Why Choose Us?

The Unmatched Experience of Our Tundra Lodge

Our exclusive Tundra Lodge, which offers access to polar bear terrain around the clock, is the most exciting way to immerse yourself in the King of the Arctic's realm. This novel itinerary brings both experiences together: stay in wild polar bear habitat at the Tundra Lodge, positioned each season for secluded proximity to bears—then add two nights in Churchill to experience the culture of the Canadian North.

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   The Best Polar Bear Viewing Spot on the Planet!

   Our Tundra Lodge, private for our guests alone, is strategically placed on a small spit of land that juts into Hudson Bay. This is where the sea ice first begins to form, attracting polar bears at the start of the bear-viewing season. The Tundra Lodge is set amid the highest polar bear density in the world.

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   Private Cabins & Spacious Viewing Areas for Bear Observation

   You won't find a more comfortable way to spend leisurely time watching polar bears than from the Tundra Lodge. Aboard this unique hotel with accommodations fashioned after train sleeper cars, each guest has an individual cabin with sleeping berth and a window for private bear observation. The lounge also features large windows so you'll never miss any action.

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   Outdoor Viewing Platforms Facilitate Safe Close Encounters

   Watch bears in the open air from outdoor viewing platforms with see-through steel-mesh decking—bears sometimes wander directly beneath! These platforms provide a safe alternative for outdoor viewing since we can't walk on the ground among the bears.

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   Exclusive Permits for the Best Bear-Viewing Area

   Not every polar tour operator holds permits to access the entire Churchill Wildlife Management Area where the best—and sometimes only—polar bear viewing occurs. Of course, our team possesses such a permit. Other operators are confined to the road to Halfway Point—which, as the name suggests, is only halfway to the prime polar bear area.

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   Travel with Two Naturalist Expedition Leaders

   Ensuring the richest interpretive experience and exceptional personal attention, two Expedition Leaders guide this trip. Their in-depth knowledge and experience mean better, closer and more inspiring encounters with the northern landscape and its Arctic wildlife. You won't find a better guide-to-guest ratio!

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   Our Polar Rovers Are the Most Impressive Vehicles in the North

   Our custom-built Polar Rovers have an advanced drive train that allows us to safely traverse the tundra with virtually no chance of breakdown, plus a custom-designed heavy-duty suspension system that evens out the ride over rugged terrain. And, with onboard flush toilets, our guests enjoy a superior level of comfort.

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   Steel-Mesh Decking Facilitates Close-Up Polar Bear Viewing

   Built into the rear viewing platform of every Polar Rover—and into the platforms that separate the individual "cars" of the Tundra Lodge—is a pioneering feature that greatly enhances our opportunities to watch polar bears up close: corrugated steel-mesh floors, allowing close proximity to curious bears that sometimes walk underneath the platforms!

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   The Smallest Groups for a Superior Nature Adventure

   While it may cost us more to offer, the benefits of a small group are well worth it. Inside the Tundra Lodge, which accommodates 29 guests, there's plenty of room to view bears through sliding windows and from the spacious deck. And while our Polar Rovers can hold 30-plus passengers, we generally travel with just 15 per vehicle on excursions from the Tundra Lodge.

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   Private Chartered Flights Maximize Our Time with the Bears

   To achieve the most time with polar bears, rather than making you wait around airports and endure the hassle of security screenings, we charter our own aircraft to take us directly from Winnipeg to Churchill at a time that works best for our itinerary.

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    We Provide Heavy Parkas & Winter Boots for Your Use

    No need to spend a lot of money buying heavy outdoor gear you may use just once—we provide Arctic-style parkas and heavy-duty winter boots for your use in Churchill, at no cost.

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    The Finest Naturalist Guides on the Planet

    We are known for employing the top guides in the industry. Our Expedition Leaders average more than 10 seasons guiding polar bear tours, and they receive additional training from leading scientists—you won't find more knowledgeable guides in Churchill. They meet each guest in Winnipeg and travel with the group throughout the trip, sharing a multitude of insights.

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    Local Cultural Experiences Enhance Your Adventure

    We've been taking travelers to Churchill for decades, and we've built close relationships with the local people. As a result, our guests get exclusive opportunities to meet revered elders of First Nations, Inuit and Metis communities, who graciously share their history and traditions.

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    Our Quality-Value Guarantee Ensures Your Outstanding Experience

    You receive our exclusive guarantee that clearly states we will meet the high expectations set forth in our promotional materials. To our knowledge, this is the most ambitious guarantee made by any adventure travel company.

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    Feel Good About Your Carbon-Neutral Journey

    We care deeply about our planet, as we know you do. When you travel with us, the carbon emissions from your trip are 100% offset—including your round-trip flights from home. We have been the world's first carbon-neutral travel company since 2007.