ALASKA , YUKON & CHURCHILL TOURS
7 night independent tour from £ 1399pp
5 night short tour experience from £ 5449pp
Whitehorse Churchill
Park ’ s Highway , Denali National Park
VANCOUVER , NORTHERN LIGHTS & WHISTLER
7 NIGHT INDEPENDENT TOUR
vibrant Vancouver • spy the Northern Lights • outdoor fun in Whistler Vancouver 2 nights ~ Whitehorse 3 nights ~ Whistler 2 nights
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 spy the Northern Lights .
DAY 5 Whitehorse
At leisure to relax or take an optional activity such as snowshoeing , dogsledding or tobogganing ( all extra cost ). Later , there ’ s another chance to spot 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
Outdoor adventures have no end to get stuck into , from mountain biking and canoeing , to ziplining and hiking . Alternatively , simply wander around charming Whistler Village .
DAY 8 Whistler Return to Vancouver airport where the tour concludes with your onward journey .
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Departures : Daily on selected dates between Oct-Apr & Aug-Mar .
Accommodation : 3H Century Plaza , Vancouver ; 3H Best Western Gold Rush Inn , Whitehorse ; 4H Crystal Lodge , Whistler .
Tour price : The price shown includes return flights from Vancouver to Whitehorse , meet & greet at Whitehorse airport *, return airport transfers *, 7 nights accommodation , sightseeing tour of Whitehorse on day 4 , three excursions to view the Aurora Borealis * and shuttle transfers between Vancouver and Whistler . International flights are not included .
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 .
Whistler
CLASSIC CHURCHILL POLAR BEAR ADVENTURE
5 NIGHT SHORT TOUR EXPERIENCE
once-in-a-lifetime experience • see wildlife in natural habitat • dog sledding Winnipeg 1 night ~ Churchill 3 nights ~ Winnipeg 1 night
Churchill
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 enjoy a Churchill area tour , a visit to the Parks Canada Visitor Centre and PBI House ( Polar Bear International ), where you can learn about polar bears and 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 you embark on 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 : Selected dates Sep-Nov .
Accommodation : 3H Lakeview Signature Airport Hotel , Winnipeg ; and 3H hotel in Churchill which is allocated on arrival .
Meals : Full board beginning with breakfast on day 2 and ending with a light dinner on board the plane on day 5 .
Tour price : The price shown includes round trip flights from Winnipeg to Churchill , transfers in Churchill , sightseeing as outlined , Frontiers North interpretive guide , and accommodation as stated .
Minimum age 3 years . Suitable insulated clothing is required .
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