Home
Holiday Types- Wildlife Holidays
- Polar Bears
- Ultimate Arctic Summer Adventure
Ultimate Arctic Summer Adventure
From £7,119 pp
-
6 nights
-
Economy flights
-
Available July - August
Summer is an amazing time to visit the wilds of Churchill, in Northern Manitoba. This adventure lets you see polar bears, beluga whales and other Arctic wildlife including seals, Arctic hare and Arctic fox.
What’s included?
- International flights from the UK based on economy class
- 6 nights hotel accommodation
- Return flights from Winnipeg to Churchill
- Group transfer from Winnipeg hotel to Winnipeg Airport
- Return transfers from Churchill Airport to hotel
- Guide services in Churchill
- Hudson Bay Coastal Tour
- Summer Tundra Tour on Arctic Crawler™
- Beluga Whale Boat Tour including Prince of Wales Fort
- Cultural and heritage tour of Churchill and area
- Full board whilst in Churchill
Holiday Map
Explore our interactive map to discover your holiday route and key points of interest.
Start
Finish
Stops
Point of interest
Your day-to-day plan
Day 1
Winnipeg
Fly into Winnipeg Airport and make your own way to your hotel for a restful evening. The remainder of the day is at leisure for you to explore and discover downtown Winnipeg. Make sure to visit the Canadian Museum for Human Rights as it is a must see.
Day 2
Churchill
After breakfast, a group transfer will take you to the airport for your flight to Churchill. A Lazy Bear Lodge guide will meet you upon arrival at Churchill Airport and escort you to the lodge where you embark on the Cultural and Heritage Tour. This takes you to Churchill and the surrounding area where you will be exploring various historic sites. These include Cape Merry, an outside tour of the polar bear holding facility, the wreckage of the famous plane, “Miss Piggy”, and many other historic sites that make Churchill the town it is today. Afterwards, check in and meet your hosts for the next five days.
Day 3
Churchill
Today you depart on a full-day Hudson Bay Coastal Tour on the new flagship ‘Matonabee’, the only arctic cruising vessel with underwater viewing windows. You’ll have the opportunity to view the polar bears along the coast of Hudson Bay and other local river estuaries. These magnificent creatures can be seen in these areas, swimming in the water or cooling off on the rocks. A day of fun and learning is complemented by lunch served on board during the tour.
Day 4
Churchill
After breakfast, you take to the waves again on a 3-hour Beluga Whale Boat Tour in search of the ivory-coloured beluga whales. Also included in the excursion is a walking tour of the historic Prince of Wales Fort, giving you a taste of the region’s past days.
Day 5
Churchill
Today you may embark on any postponed or optional tours requested that were not able to be taken earlier during your stay due to weather or other factors. Or perhaps independently visit some sites like the Itsanitaq Museum and the Canada Parks Museum as well as unique shops in town and see the authentic Native Art.
Day 6
Winnipeg
Following your last delicious breakfast at the Lazy Bear Lodge Café. This 3-hour Tundra Tour will allow you to experience the Arctic Crawler™ and take you to explore the beauty of the tundra, the flora and fauna and possibly various wildlife in the comfort of a specially constructed all-terrain vehicle. The lodge shuttle takes you to Churchill Airport for your return flight to Winnipeg. Upon arrival in Winnipeg, you will transfer to Grand Winnipeg Airport Hotel.
Day 7
Fly Home
After breakfast, check out from your hotel and transfer independently to Winnipeg International for your flight home with a bag full of polar bear and beluga whale memories!
Special Offers
Take advantage of the following offers on this holiday
Save up to £500 per booking
Book by 30th June and take advantage of our exclusive savings
• Save £500 on bookings over £10,000
• Save £350 on bookings between £7,500 - £9,999
• Save £300 on bookings between £5,000 - £7,499
• Save £250 on bookings between £2,500 - £4,999
5GB of FREE data
Stay connected with up to 5GB of FREE data
Stream, surf, and share more with up to 5GB data on us. Book by 30th June 2025.
Related Itineraries
Rockies Winter Escape
The Banff and Jasper national parks both offer a whole host of winter activities that adults and children alike can enjoy. Snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, ice climbing, hiking to frozen waterfalls and dog sledding are all on offer in this winter wonderland.
6 Nights From
£1,569
ppOverview
The Banff and Jasper national parks both offer a whole host of winter activities that adults and children alike can enjoy. Snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, ice climbing, hiking to frozen waterfalls and dog sledding are all on offer in this winter wonderland.
What’s included?
- International flights from the UK based on economy class
- 6 nights hotel accommodation
- Scheduled transfer from Calgary Airport to Banff
- Johnston Canyon Ice Walk
- Scheduled transfer from Banff to Jasper
- Wildlife Of Jasper And The Ecology Of Fire Tour
- Scheduled transfer from Jasper to Lake Louise
- Lake Louise Ski Area Scenic Showshoe Tour
- Scheduled transfer from Lake Louise to Calgary Airport
Mountain Adventure
Explore Whistler in the summer and you will find excitement and adventure around every corner!
7 Nights From
£1,909
ppOverview
Explore Whistler in the summer and you will find excitement and adventure around every corner!
What’s included?
- International flights from the UK based on economy class
- 7 nights hotel accommodation
- Return transfers between Vancouver and Whistler
- Peak-2-Peak Gondola
- Bear viewing tour
- Zipline adventure
Vancouver Island Explorer
From the historic capital of Victoria in the south to windswept beaches and rocky headlands at its northern tip, this self-drive gives you time to explore the best of Vancouver Island and some of the hidden gems in between.
14 Nights From
£2,229
ppOverview
From the historic capital of Victoria in the south to windswept beaches and rocky headlands at its northern tip, this self-drive gives you time to explore the best of Vancouver Island and some of the hidden gems in between.
What’s included?
- International flights from the UK based on economy class
- 14 nights hotel accommodation
- 13 days Intermediate car hire with Fully Inclusive insurance
- BC Ferries from Horseshoe Bay to Nanaimo
- BC Ferries from Swartz Bay to Tsawwassen
Pacific Rim Whales & Bears
Experience it all on this 7-day action packed tour, its full of wildlife searching & picturesque scenery around the beautiful Vancouver Island.
6 Nights From
£2,389
ppOverview
Experience it all on this 7-day action packed tour, its full of wildlife searching & picturesque scenery around the beautiful Vancouver Island.
What’s included?
- International flights from the UK based on economy class
- 6 nights hotel accommodation
- Scheduled Transfer from Vancouver to Victoria
- 3 hour whale watching tour in Victoria
- Scheduled flight from Victoria to Tofino
- 2 hour bear watching tour in Tofino
- Transfer from Tofino Hotel to Tofino Airport
- Scheduled flight from Tofino to Vancouver
Ontario The Home Of Outdoor Adventure
Ontario is a beautiful province & this perfectly packaged tour offers you the chance to escape to a playground of the great outdoors to uncover its unique charms.
15 Nights From
£2,499
ppOverview
Ontario is a beautiful province & this perfectly packaged tour offers you the chance to escape to a playground of the great outdoors to uncover its unique charms.
What’s included?
- International flights from the UK based on economy class
- 11 nights hotel accommodation
- 14 days Intermediate car hire with Fully Inclusive insurance
- 2 nights at Elmhirst's Resort
- Use of kayaks, SUP boards, bicylces at Elmhirst's Resort
- Horse drawn wagon rides and farm tours at Elmhirst's Resort
- 2 nights package at Algonquin Log Cabin
- Full board at Algonquin Log Cabin
- Services of a guide at Algonquin Log Cabin
- Paddle to Kitchie Island & interpretive hike
- Hike to beaver pond lookout
- Twilight park excursion to listen for wildlife calls
- Paddle excursion with bonfire dinner
- Sunrise paddle
Whales, Bears & Vancouver Island
Experience it all, lively urban centres, remote wilderness at Sonora Resort, unrivalled beauty & fascinating aboriginal culture.
8 Nights From
£3,429
ppOverview
Experience it all, lively urban centres, remote wilderness at Sonora Resort, unrivalled beauty & fascinating aboriginal culture.
What’s included?
- International flights from the UK based on economy class
- 6 nights hotel accommodation
- 5 days Intermediate car hire with Fully Inclusive insurance
- 2 nights package at Sonora Resort
- Full board at Sonora Resort
- Whale watching tour by Covered Boat
- Bear watching tour by Covered Boat
- Eco Adventure tour
- Return water taxi transfer from Campbell River to Sonora Resort
- BC Ferries from Nanaimo to Horseshoe Bay
- Easy to follow roadbook with pre-planned stops & things to do along the way
Bear Viewing At Knight Inlet Lodge
If you have always dreamt of viewing bears in their natural habitat in a lush forest setting with dramatic snow-capped peaks & a rugged coastline, this holiday is the one for you.
6 Nights From
£4,919
ppOverview
If you have always dreamt of viewing bears in their natural habitat in a lush forest setting with dramatic snow-capped peaks & a rugged coastline, this holiday is the one for you.
What’s included?
- International flights from the UK based on economy class
- Domestic flights between Vancouver and Campbell River
- 3 nights hotel accommodation
- 3 nights Knight Inlet Lodge package inclusive of a pre night in Campbell River
- Scenic floatplane to/from Campbell River to Knight Inlet Lodge
- Bear viewing tours
- Knight Inlet sightseeing cruise
- Kayak tour of Glendal Cove
- Walking tour through the Kwalate River Valley
- Full board at Knight Inlet Lodge, starting with lunch on arrival day and ending with breakfast on the last day
Grizzly Bears & Pacific Shores
Stay at the Knight Inlet Lodge, where that first glimpse of a grizzly bear in the wild is a memory that will stay with you forever, and explore the coastal cities and National Parks of British Columbia.
9 Nights From
£5,139
ppOverview
Stay at the Knight Inlet Lodge, where that first glimpse of a grizzly bear in the wild is a memory that will stay with you forever, and explore the coastal cities and National Parks of British Columbia.
What’s included?
- International flights from the UK based on economy class
- 6 nights hotel accommodation
- 8 days Intermediate car hire with Fully Inclusive insurance
- BC Ferries from Horsehoe Bay to Nanaim including vehicle
- 3 nights Knight Inlet Lodge package inclusive of a pre night in Campbell River
- Scenic floatplane to/from Campbell River to Knight Inlet Lodge
- Bear viewing tours
- Knight Inlet sightseeing cruise
- Kayak tour of Glendale Cove
- Walking tour through the Kwalate River Valley
- Full board at Knight Inlet Lodge, starting with lunch on arrival day and ending with breakfast on the last day
- BC Ferries from Swartz Bay to Tsawwassen including vehicle
Islands, Bears & Sunshine
Explore the Southern Gulf Islands, Vancouver Island, and the Sunshine Coast and stay in the award winning Klahoose Wilderness Resort.
14 Nights From
£5,149
ppOverview
Explore the Southern Gulf Islands, Vancouver Island, and the Sunshine Coast and stay in the award winning Klahoose Wilderness Resort.
What’s included?
- International flights from the UK based on economy class
- 11 nights hotel accommodation
- 3 nights at Klahoose Wilderness Resort
- All meals at Klahoose Wilderness Resort from dinner on the first day to breakfast on departure day. House wine and beer are included with dinner
- Culture and Wildlife Tours including:
- Whale Watching Tours (all season)
- Spring Bear Viewing Tours by boat (May/Early June)
- Grizzly Bear Tours from viewing platforms (late August/September/October)
- Activities such as Indigenous storytelling, cedar weaving, wood carving, ocean foraging and a visit to a seasonal Klahoose village site led by Klahoose cultural interpreter
- Self-guided activities including: kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, ocean swimming, woodfire sauna and nature hikes and walks
- Return boat transfers between Lund and Klahoose Wilderness Resort
- 12 days Intermediate car hire with Fully Inclusive insurance
- BC Ferries from Tsawwassen to Salt Spring Island, Comox to Powell River, Saltery Bay to Earls Cove and Langdale to Horseshoe Bay
Discover Vancouver Island & Farewell Harbour Lodge
Discover some of Vancouver Island's lesser visited gems and spend 3 nights at the remote Farewell Harbour Lodge looking for humpback whales and grizzly bears.
13 Nights From
£5,559
ppOverview
Discover some of Vancouver Island's lesser visited gems and spend 3 nights at the remote Farewell Harbour Lodge looking for humpback whales and grizzly bears.
What’s included?
- International flights from the UK based on economy class
- 10 nights hotel accommodation
- 12 days Intermediate car hire with Fully Inclusive insurance
- BC Ferries from Horseshoe Bay to Nanaimo including vehicle
- 3 nights at Farewell Harbour Lodge
- Full board at Farewell Harbour Lodge starting with lunch on day 1 and ending with lunch on day of departure
- Return water taxi transfers between Alder Bay and Farewell Harbour Lodge
- Wildlife excursions during your stay at Farewell Harbour Lodge including a full day excursion to one of the grizzly bear viewing areas
- BC Ferries from Swartz Bay to Tsawwassen including vehicle
This holiday requires an ETA for entry to Canada, for full details and to apply please see below:
Please note Parks Canada charge fees at most national parks and historic sites across the country. Parks Canada passes can be purchased as part of your holiday, speak to your sales advisor for more details. Early booking is recommended.
For further information about national parks and historic sites in Canada or to reserve campsites and activities, please visit:
