November 7th to November 12th, 2024

  5 nights/6 inclusive days  |  Maximum of 12 participants, and a minimum of 6 participants

Photography Tour Overview: Churchill, Manitoba is considered to be the Polar Bear capital of the world, so why not join our Polar bear photo tour and see for yourself?! The bears linger around Churchill while waiting for Hudson Bay to freeze over, and two of our three and a half days in Churchill will be spent out on the tundra in pursuit of great images of the bears. Other wildlife in the immediate vicinity include the Red and Arctic Fox, the Arctic Hare and various wildfowl. We'll also set up tripods after dark to catch the Aurora Borealis [northern lights] as they'll most likely bless us with their appearance during our stay. You'll also have the opportunity to go dog sledding [or dog carting based on the amount of snow coverage], pictures of which we'll arrange for the best effects. Lastly, there's an optional helicopter ride that will take you to additional remote areas where Polar Bears forage in differing habitats than those we are able to access during our days on the tundra buggy. As with all of our photography tours, early and late shooting is scheduled for each day.
 

Photo Tour Photographer/Leader: John Baker, Travel Images Photography Tours
The preceding itinerary is a copyrighted work by John Baker Photographer LLC, and Travel Images Photography Tours

Enhancing Your Photography Skills
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Exertion level: This photography tour is classified as 'non strenuous'

A majority of images are accessed from the tundra buggy, or in proximity of our van

In every other respect this photography tour is considered non-strenuous to mildly strenuous

Do you need a Visa for travel to Canada?
Travelers from all countries can do a quick check of visa requirements here or here
Our international clients may need to contact the embassy of their intended destination in their own country for a visa. Go here or here
 

Photography Tour Cost, Deposit, Cancellation Policy and Enrollment Guidance

Trip Cost: $6,738 USD per person double occupancy.

Trip Cost: $7,503 USD per person, single occupancy . . . The single supplement of $765 is included in this single occupancy rate

• The rate is completely all-inclusive. See below.

• The deposit for this photography tour is $750. Make a deposit, or pay your tour balance here

• As we are using a local supplier, room sharing discounts do not apply. All other discounts do apply.

• The tundra buggy operator will require that each participant agree to their own terms and conditions.

Cancellation policy: Go here

Enrollment guidance: Go here

Included in the Trip Cost: The following items are included in the trip cost . . .

• Photography instruction throughout the trip by John

• Round trip airfare Winnipeg-Churchill-Winnipeg

• Winnipeg and Churchill airport transfers

• All meals and non-alcoholic drinks from dinner on day 1 to dinner on day 5

• All accommodations with private facilities [en-suite], which includes 3 nights in Churchill and 2 nights in Winnipeg

• 2 full-day tundra buggy tours: Interpretive-Guided Tundra Buggy excursion: Each day, we depart early and board a tundra vehicle in search of polar bears and other wildlife out on the tundra.

• Picnic style lunches and refreshments are included while out on the tundra

• Churchill regional tour: Included is a guided bus tour of local and historical points of interest surrounding Churchill, plus Cape Merry, Port of Churchill and Manitoba Conservation's Polar Bear Holding Facility (weather permitting)

• Dog Sledding: Hosted by a local resident and dog sledding expert, you will learn about the history associated with dog sledding in Northern Canada. Enjoy an exhilarating ride behind a strong team of huskies on a custom-made sled (or cart, weather permitting)

• Eskimo Museum: The museum contains one of Canada's finest collections of Inuit carvings, kayaks and artifacts dating from pre- Dorset, Dorset, Thule, and modern Inuit times.

• Parks Canada Interpretive Centre: Walk back in time viewing detailed and exciting wildlife dioramas, fur trade exhibits. View a series of videos on the history, culture and wildlife of the area.

• Local minibus excursions guided by John

• All ground transportation

• Field notes describing the time, place and subject of each photo stop

• Images of clients 'in action' during the trip which are uploaded onto our website via a 'client only' web page.

Not Included in the Trip Cost: The costs for these items are the responsibility of each participant . . .

• Transportation costs incurred going to or from the gateway airport

• Pre or post tour accommodation costs

• Alcoholic beverages

• Entrance fees or costs related to optional sites or activities not included in the itinerary or a part of the trip such as a helicopter ride

• Baggage fees

• Medical costs

• Personal items such as the hotel mini-bar, laundry et cetera

• Incidental charges incurred at our accommodations such as movie rentals, internet and phone

• Baggage and/or travel insurance

• Passport or visa expenses

• Airport departure taxes, if applicable.

Optional, and not included
Helicopter ride on day 4: Estimated at around $550-$600 CAD per person for a 60 minute excursion.