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15 Day Polar Bear Migration

 

Start Date Sep 29, 2024
End Date Oct 13, 2024
5 Other Dates
 

Starts: Dunseith, ND Ends: Winnipeg/Iles De Chene, MB

Embark on a life-changing Arctic Safari in the Polar Bear Capital of the World – Churchill, Manitoba. Experience up-close encounters with polar bears and their cubs as you explore their natural habitat on a privately chartered Tundra Buggy. Discover a once-in-a-lifetime adventure that few will ever experience. Don't miss your chance to encounter majestic polar bears in their element. Book your Arctic Safari now!
  • 11 Camping Nights
  • 3 Hotel Nights
  • 38 Events & Meals
  • Daily Itinerary
  • What's Included
  • Enhance Your Trip
  • Pricing & Offers
  • Activity Level
  • Travel Insurance
  • Traveler Reviews

Daily Itinerary

  • 1154 Driving Miles
  • 231 Avg Miles Per Travel Day
 

  • Orientation & Get Acquainted Social – meet your Ambassadors and fellow guests
  • International Peace Garden Guided Tour – unique for its location straddling the border, the gardens are a symbol of harmony between the US & Canada with floral displays, scenic beauty & symbolic monuments
  • Welcome Dinner at International Peace Garden

  • EN-ROUTE: Boissevain Murals – view over 20 professionally painted murals that narrate the local community’s history & culture
  • Fort Dauphin Tour with Afternoon Tea and Bread Baking – a historic site that preserves the remnants of a fur trading post with prehistoric fossils, a one-room schoolhouse & more
  • Ukrainian Church Tour – a stunning architectural gem adorned with intricate domes & vibrant murals, reflecting the region's vibrant Ukrainian heritage
  • Ukrainian Dining Experience – savor an authentic dinner at the Ukrainian Church
  • Ukrainian School Dancers – enjoy a unique cultural performance at the Ukrainian Church

  • Dinner Buffet at Aseneskak Casino

  • Dinner at Local Restaurant – enjoy local dining with a special guest appearance!
  • Heritage North Museum – preserves the region's cultural heritage through an array of exhibits and historical displays, including First Nation, fur trade & mining artifacts

  • 3 Nights of Included Hotel Accommodations at the Tundra Inn
  • Chartered Flight from Thompson to Churchill Included
  • Private Transportation from Airport to Hotel
  • Lunch at Local Restaurant
  • Churchill Bus Tour – includes Cape Merry Hudson Bay Tour, Polar Bear Jail, Miss Piggy Plane Site, Ithaca Shipwreck, plus try to spot bears along the way!
  • 3 Nightly Dinners at the Tundra Inn
  • Cultural Presentation by Local Artist – learn about the local arts community from Sandra Cooke as she shares her unique paintings
  • Chance to View Northern Lights – guests MAY be able to witness the Aurora Borealis; however, due to natural conditions, their appearance is NOT guaranteed
  • 3 Days of Buffet Breakfast at the Tundra Inn
  • Private Transportation from Airport to Hotel
  • 3 Days of Polar Bear Viewing on a Private Tundra Buggy – explore the Arctic tundra in these unique vehicles to view polar bears & their cubs in their natural habitat… a once-in-a-lifetime adventure!
  • 2 Days of Daily Lunch on Tundra Buggy
  • Itsanitaq Museum – showcases Inuit art & artifacts, providing a cultural & historical journey through the rich heritage of the indigenous people in the Arctic

  • OPTIONAL: Dog Sled Ride, Helicopter Ride
  • Lunch at Tundra Inn
  • Private Transportation from Hotel to Airport
  • Chartered Flight from Churchill to Thompson Included

  • Campground Cookout – food, fun and friends!

  • Royal Canadian Mint Tour – a captivating behind-the-scenes experience, witnessing the intricate process of coin production & fascinating coin exhibits
  • Winnipeg Guided Motorcoach Tour – a private sightseeing tour of the city’s highlights featuring Assiniboine Park & Conservatory, Wellington Crescent, Legislative Building, Broadway Avenue, Exchange District, French Quarter, St. Boniface Basilica, Forks Market
  • Manitoba Museum Guided Tour – features a captivating and immersive experience with exhibits on the province's natural and human history, showcasing artifacts, interactive displays & a planetarium
  • OPTIONAL: Journey to Churchill Exhibit at Assiniboine Park Conservancy
  • Private Transportation to Farewell Dinner
  • Farewell Dinner at Local Restaurant
  • Goodbye Continental Breakfast – grab some food and coffee before we part ways



What's Included


3 Days of Polar Bear Viewing on Private Tundra Buggy

See Polar Bears & Cubs in Natural Habitat in Churchill

Look for Caribou, Arctic Fox & Moose!

Includes Roundtrip Flights to Churchill

Chance to View Northern Lights

Explore Winnipeg, Churchill & Dauphin

International Peace Gardens on US/Canada Border

Tour the Royal Canadian Mint

Ukrainian Church, Dining & Dance Experience

Local Cultural & Historical Museums




  • 1154 Driving Miles
  • 231 Avg Miles Per Travel Day
 

We want to make your RV Vacation as stress-free and as enjoyable as possible, so we take care of all the planning and reservations for you. Once your vacation is booked, all you need to do is show up in your RV and enjoy these inclusive benefits:

  • 11 Nights of Camping Fees
  • 38 Events & Meals
  • 1 Deluxe Hotel Night(s)
  • Professionally Planned Route and Itinerary specifically prepared for 15 Day Polar Bear Migration
  • Guaranteed Campground Reservations
  • Transportation Provided for Most Included Activities
  • Expert Guides – WagonMasters and TailGunners*
  • 15 Day Polar Bear Migration's Detailed Trip Log with Turn-by-Turn Directions, Fuel Stops & Popular Landmarks
  • Regular Briefings and Travel Tips Report from WagonMasters
  • Pre-Trip Information Packet & Vehicle Checklist
  • Special Socials & Get-Togethers
  • Gratuities for Included Meals and Excursions
  • In-Country Flights as Outlined in Itinerary
  • Customer Appreciation Gift
  • Frequent Traveler Rewards Program includes $100.00 in Future Travel Credits

 

Even though there’s an itinerary and planned route, we want you to enjoy your vacation to the greatest extent. We’ll give you time to independently explore and have the freedom to choose the stops along the route that interest you. Additionally, our Travel Ambassadors are there to assist you with optional activities in the area that are not included in the itinerary to make the most of your vacation.

*TailGunners only on Caravans with 14 or more guest rigs

Enhance Your Trip

More than ever, our guests are spending more time on the road and are excited to make the most out of their vacation. By choosing from the 127 pre- and post-trip extensions that we offer, or adding on optional activities to the itinerary, there are many ways you can personalize your experience to make it the vacation of your dreams.

Many Guests Choose Pre- or Post-Trip Extensions

Chances are, you’re traveling quite far to join us on one of our tours. Why not make the most of it with pre- and post-trip extensions? By adding on another tour, it will give you the opportunity to extend your vacation and maximize your time in the geographical region. On this 15 Day Polar Bear Migration trip, you will have no pre- or post trip extensions; however, we have 127 trips we offer that do.

Maximize Your Time in the Area

Consider building in extra time for yourself in Dunseith, ND (Rally Point) or Winnipeg/Iles De Chene, MB (End Place) to relax and get adjusted or give yourself time to explore on your own before or after your 15 Day Polar Bear Migration trip. Extending the length of your stay can truly make your trip everything you’ve ever dreamed about and give you the opportunity to enjoy more of what each destination has to offer.

Even though there’s an itinerary and planned route, we want you to enjoy your vacation to the greatest extent. With their unmatched understanding of the area and commitment to enriching your travel experiences, your WagonMasters will be there to help you choose and schedule the best optional activities that aren’t included in the itinerary. Here’s a sampling of the optional activities offered on the 15 Day Polar Bear Migration. Here’s a sampling of the optional activities offered on the 15 Day Polar Bear Migration trip:


    • On Day 10: Dog Sled Ride, Helicopter Ride

    • On Day 14: Journey to Churchill Exhibit at Assiniboine Park Conservancy




Pricing & Offers

Price includes all items listed in daily itinerary
  • 11 Camping Nights
  • 3 Hotel Nights
  • 38 Events & Meals

Price Includes


3 Days of Polar Bear Viewing on Private Tundra Buggy

See Polar Bears & Cubs in Natural Habitat in Churchill

Look for Caribou, Arctic Fox & Moose!

Includes Roundtrip Flights to Churchill

Chance to View Northern Lights

Explore Winnipeg, Churchill & Dauphin

International Peace Gardens on US/Canada Border

Tour the Royal Canadian Mint

Ukrainian Church, Dining & Dance Experience

Local Cultural & Historical Museums




Pricing & Payment Options

$10,695

  • 11 Camping Nights
  • 3 Hotel Nights
  • 38 Events & Meals

$9,495

Our exclusive, interest-free, monthly payment plan to budget your vacation. Your first monthly payment secures your reservation.

  • $891.25 USD Monthly Payment*
  • 12 Monthly Payments
  • 08/30/2024 Balance Due
  • Monthly Payments are available at this time.

A tour deposit of 15% and the $89.00 non-refundable processing fee confirms your reservation. Final balance due 90 days prior to departure.

  • $1,693.25 USD 15% Deposit*
  • $9,001.75 USD Final Balance*
  • 07/01/2024 Balance Due
  • 15% Deposit option is available at this time.

If your original tour cost is more than $1,500 and choose to pay your final balance by check, you will receive a discount according to the schedule below:

Original Tour Cost

  • $2,000 - $5,000
  • $5,001 - $7,500
  • $7,501 - $10,000
  • $10,001 - $15,000
  • $15,001 - $20,000
  • $20,001 - $25,000
  • $25,001 and up

Discount

  • $50
  • $100
  • $200
  • $250
  • $300
  • $400
  • $500

Ways to Save

Take advantage of these special offers to maximize the value of your next RV adventure!

Payment Options
We have various payment options, some of which offer deep discounts. Plus, we offer an interest-free, monthly payment plan to help you budget your vacation. Read More>>
Exclusive Travel Partners
We’re proud to be the official travel partner of some of the largest RV clubs and manufacturers in the world, which allow us to offer discounts to their members and customers. Read More>>
Frequent Traveler Credits
We appreciate you traveling with us, so we want to reward you with instant credit back on every tour you take. The more you travel, the greater the rewards! Read More>>
Refer & Earn
Receive future travel credits for each new customer you refer to us. Plus, learn how referrals can also increase your Lifetime Loyalty Rewards! Read More>>
Special Offers
By joining our email list, you’ll stay up to date on the latest tours and offers. Be in the know for any additional discounts to help you save even more! Read More>>
Exclusive Price Guarantee
Once you make your deposit, we guarantee the price! If our suppliers increase their prices, you won’t be stuck with any additional costs for your trip. Read More>>

Activity Level - MODERATE

Group Size

  • This trip has a group size up to 17 rigs plus WagonMasters and TailGunners* exclusive to 15 Day Polar Bear Migration

Pacing

  • 1154 Driving Miles
  • 231 Average Daily Miles
  • 15 days, with 11 camping nights including 38 events & meals

Physical Requirements

  • Moderate walking distance (30 to 45 minutes); some excursions may include gradually graded ramps, hills and/or stairs.



    Tours require that you are responsible for yourself and your ability to get on and off all Transportation Services.



    Activity Ratings are intended to provide information for those who do not use mobility devices.



    If you require a mobility device, please be aware that guests must travel with a companion that is responsible for loading, unloading and securing their device on all excursions.



    Guests with mobility challenges and walking limitations may not be able to participate in all activities.

  • No scooters are allowed on this tour

*TailGunners only on Caravans with 14 or more guest rigs

Protect Your Travel Investment with Trip Cancellation Insurance

 

RV travel is fun and exciting, but the unexpected can happen. Losing the cost of a trip due to cancellation or an unexpected medical emergency during your trip can add the expense of physicians, hospitalization, or a medical evacuation, all of which can be overwhelming.

Travelers want to move about with confidence and peace of mind that comes from protecting both their health and finances. There are NO infectious disease exclusions - meaning that COVID-19 is covered as any other illness.

TME Travel Insurance provides a suite of insurance options for all styles of travel. Additional benefits are available when you purchase COMPREHENSIVE TRIP CANCELLATION, such as optional Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) coverage on the TME Elite Plan when purchased within 14 days of booking your tour. Plans cover both domestic and international travel.

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Traveler Reviews

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