This is an exclusive polar bear photography tour and a rare opportunity. This cabin-based photo safari is specially designed to get you close to one of the world’s most magnificent predators in their natural habitat. Your journey will begin in Churchill, where you can unplug from the hustle and bustle of the 'everyday'. Escape to our intimate, remote and rustic private cabin complex for a complete experience in the North. Bring your camera and be ready to capture incredible Arctic wildlife including arctic foxes, hares, willow ptarmigan, wolverines and of course, polar bears!
Details
Overview
Itinerary Highlights
- Safely observe polar bears up-close from our Polar Bear Cabins, surrounded by an unobtrusive electric fence
- Experience a remote and fascinating tundra environment with some of the world’s best polar bear viewing
- Enjoy the magical Northern Lights at night
- A 50-minute private charter flight over the tundra – perfect for aerial photography
- Stay in private guest cabins with en-suite bathrooms and private showers, and enjoy gourmet food prepared by a private chef
Itinerary in Brief
- Day 1: Arrive in Winnipeg and overnight stay
- Day 2: Fly to Churchill, and continue by air to Polar Bear Cabins
- Day 3-6: Arctic photography in the day, and Northern Lights viewing in the night
- Day 7: Depart Polar Bear Cabins to Churchill and fly to Winnipeg for overnight stay
- Day 8: Depart Winnipeg
Travelling with Eclipse
Peace of Mind
- Eclipse Travel is Australian owned and run, and an ATAS accredited travel agent.
- 24/7 emergency numbers and local contacts provided for support while you’re abroad.
- We provide all the information you need to organise your visas and vaccinations, making travel preparation stress-free.
- No currency surcharges. Once your deposit is paid, your price is guaranteed.
Specialists
- Our consultants are true destination experts, with firsthand experience and extensive travel in the regions we offer.
- Expect quick, professional responses and dedicated service from our knowledgeable team.
- We conduct regular checks on destinations, hotels, and services to ensure quality for every trip.
Authentic Travel
- Tailor-made itineraries designed around your unique requirements.
- Freedom to select your preferred style and standard of accommodation.
- Unique itineraries that take you beyond the major highlights, immersing you in each location.
- Committed to responsible travel: we reinvest in the environment and local communities across our destinations.
Day 1: Overnight stay in Winnipeg
On arrival to Winnipeg, spend the night in a 4-star boutique hotel close to the airport.
Day 2: Fly to Churchill and check in to Polar Bear Cabins
Fly from Winnipeg to Churchill, Manitoba. On arrival, transfer to a private charter aircraft waiting to whisk you away to our Polar Bear Cabins. During the 45-50 minute flight along the west coast of Hudson Bay aerial landscape photography maybe possible. A lucky few may even get a chance to view and photograph Arctic wildlife from above such as Hudson River and Churchill Polar Bears. Our Polar Bear Cabins are strategically placed in “polar bear alley” for reliable polar bear encounters.
Day 3-6: Arctic Photography & Northern Lights
Spend time observing and photographing polar bears and other Arctic wildlife, including Arctic hare, Arctic fox, pine martens, willow ptarmigan, snowy owls, gyrfalcons and wolverines in the wild, while admiring the stunning natural landscapes. Safely see and photograph polar bears from ground-level within the Polar Bear Cabins complex, from behind an unobtrusive electric fence, and take short treks over the frozen tundra with seasoned Inuit guides. Guides will get you as close to polar bears as safely possible for extraordinary viewing and photographs.
Delight in the magical Northern Lights at night. Weather permitting.
Day 7: Fly to Churchill and overnight stay in Winnipeg
Capture a few last shots of the polar bear migration in the morning before flying back to Churchill, and then Winnipeg, where you will spend the night.
Day 8: Departure
Your tour comes to an end today as you depart for your next adventure.
| Dates | From | Special Offer |
|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct 2025 - 19 Oct 2025 | USD$15340pp | Contact us |
| 16 Oct 2025 - 23 Oct 2025 | USD$15340pp | Contact us |
| 20 Oct 2025 - 27 Oct 2025 | USD$15340pp | Contact us |
| 24 Oct 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 | USD$15340pp | Contact us |
| 03 Nov 2025 - 10 Nov 2025 | USD$15340pp | Contact us |
| 07 Nov 2025 - 14 Nov 2025 | USD$15340pp | Contact us |
** Prices are per person based on twin / shared accommodation.
** Single supplements may apply
Suggested Accommodation
| City | Accommodation |
|---|---|
| Winnipeg | The Grand Winnipeg Airport Hotel or similar |
| Churchill | Polar Bear Cabins or similar |
Whats included?
- Meals: 5 breakfasts, 6 lunches and snacks, 5 dinners
- Accommodations:
- 5 nights in the Polar Bear Cabins
- 2 nights in a Winnipeg hotel
- Services of Expedition Leaders and Inuit guides
- Private charter aircraft from Churchill, MB to the Polar Bear Cabins
What’s not included?
- Round-trip flight to Winnipeg to Churchill, MB (Ask about our special rates!)
- Round-trip flights from your home to Winnipeg
- Tips, gratuities, personal expenses
- Travel, medical and evacuation insurance
- Additional costs associated with weather and/or layovers in Winnipeg or Churchill
- Meals in Winnipeg
- Polar Clothing Rental Package strongly encouraged
Price Assurance
At Eclipse Travel, our expert destination knowledge and decades of travel planning experience come at no extra cost to you. While many think booking through a tour operator is more expensive than planning a trip independently, that’s not the case. We’re paid by our travel partners—such as hotels, activity operators, and cruise providers—via commissions, not by our clients.
Our team negotiates the best rates for you and ensures you receive unbiased advice, with no preference for any particular supplier. In fact, where we secure higher commissions, we often pass the savings on to you, giving us a competitive price edge.
Additionally, we lock in exchange rates at the time of your deposit, ensuring no surprise costs when it’s time for final payment. You can rest easy knowing we’ll handle the details with our suppliers. The only exceptions are national park fee increases or fuel surcharges imposed after your booking, though these are rare.
Take advantage of our team’s expertise and let us help you plan the perfect holiday—hassle-free!
Destination: Arctic
Viking history, Inuit villages and an abundance of wildlife are just some of the wonders you’ll discover in the Arctic. You’ll be amazed by the natural beauty that surrounds you. Search for Polar Bears while cruising through breathtaking fjords or around the nature lovers dream, Spitsbergen.
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