Vancouver, Northern Lights & Whistler
Classic Churchill Polar Bear Adventure
7nt independent tour from
£ 1449pp
5nt short tour experience from £ 6949pp
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Whistler
Alaska, Yukon & Manitoba- Tours
Vancouver, Northern Lights & Whistler
7nt independent tour
vibrant Vancouver • hope to view the Northern Lights • fun in Whistler
DAY 1 Vancouver
On arrival make your own way to your hotel and the rest of the day is free.
DAY 2 Vancouver
At leisure to explore. Take your pick from Gastown, Chinatown, Commercial Drive or Robson Street for shopping, Stanley Park, and fascinating Granville Island.
DAY 3 Vancouver / Whitehorse
Make your way to the airport for a flight to Whitehorse and on arrival you are transferred to your hotel. After free time, set off at around 10pm for your first viewing( fingers crossed!) of the Aurora Borealis, commonly known as the Northern Lights. Travel to a prime viewing area and while waiting, you are treated to hot drinks and snacks.
DAY 4 Whitehorse
This morning take a tour of scenic Whitehorse, a former Gold Rush settlement set against a stunning backdrop of mountains. Highlights include Main Street, Log Skyscraper, Log Church, the Sternwheeler SS Klondike and Schwatka Lake. After time to relax depart for another chance to spot the Northern Lights.
DAY 5 Whitehorse
At leisure to relax or perhaps embark on an optional thrilling activity such as snowshoeing, dogsledding or tobogganing( all at extra expense). Later, there’ s another opportunity to see the Northern Lights.
DAY 6 Whitehorse / Whistler
Transfer to the airport and fly back to Vancouver. On arrival, take a shuttle transfer to legendary Whistler, Canada’ s premier year round mountain playground.
DAY 7 Whistler
Discover no end of outdoor adventures to get stuck into, from mountain biking and canoeing, to ziplining and hiking. Alternatively, simply wander around charming Whistler Village, stopping here and there at an inviting cafe or restaurant.
DAY 8 Whistler
Return to Vancouver airport where the tour concludes with your onward journey.
What you need to know:
Departures on selected dates Aug-Mar
3H Century Plaza, Vancouver; 3H Best Western Gold Rush Inn, Whitehorse & 3H Crystal Lodge, Whistler.
Room only. Hot drinks and snacks included on excursions to view the Aurora Borealis.
The price shown includes return flights from Vancouver to Whitehorse, meet & greet at Whitehorse airport *, return airport transfers *, accommodation as shown, sightseeing as highlighted * and shuttle transfers between Vancouver and Whistler. International flights are not included.
Note: Minimum age 6 years. * If arriving after 8.30pm, you will need to take the complimentary airport shuttle bus and will miss the first night of Aurora Borealis viewing.
Tundra Buggy
Classic Churchill Polar Bear Adventure
5nt short tour experience
once-in-a-lifetime adventure • incredible Arctic wildlife • dog sledding
DAY 1 Winnipeg
Make your own way to Winnipeg and meet your guide at the hotel for a brief orientation.
DAY 2 Winnipeg / Churchill
Depart on an early flight to the remote town of Churchill in Manitoba. On arrival, transfer to your hotel and later embark on a Churchill area tour, plus visit the Parks Canada Visitor Centre and PBI House( Polar Bear International), where you can learn about polar bears and the research being undertaken.
DAY 3 Churchill
The excitement ramps up as you board an official Tundra Buggy ®- a specially constructed vehicle that travels across the frozen plains to explore polar bear habitat. Along with the chance to spy polar bears you may also see Arctic foxes, ptarmigan and other unique arctic wildlife. Return to town early evening and later, enjoy a cultural presentation by a local resident.
DAY 4 Churchill
Today’ s adventure is a dog sledding excursion in the company of a local musher for what is sure to be a thrilling ride as you travel across the tundra. This is followed by a visit to the Itsanitaq Museum which has a fascinating collection of Inuit carvings and artefacts.
DAY 5 Churchill / Winnipeg
This morning, look forward to the thrill of another Tundra Buggy ® adventure to hopefully see more amazing Arctic wildlife. In the late afternoon, transfer to Churchill Airport for your return flight to Winnipeg.
DAY 6 Winnipeg Your memorable tour concludes.
What you need to know:
Departures on selected dates Oct-Nov
3H Lakeview Signature Airport Hotel, Winnipeg; and 3H hotel in Churchill which is allocated on arrival.
Full board, starting with breakfast on day 2 and ending with a light dinner on board the plane on day 5.
The price shown includes round trip flights from Winnipeg to Churchill, transfers in Churchill, sightseeing as outlined, Frontiers North Adventures interpretive guide, and accommodation as shown. International flights are not included.
Note: Minimum age 3 years. Suitable insulated clothing is required.
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