7 Day Canada’s Polar Bears and Beluga Whales Summer Adventure

• Incredible sightseeing, including a Hudson Bay Coastal Tour to view polar bears, Beluga Whale boat tour, and travel onboard the purpose built Arctic Crawler tundra vehicle searching for polar bears and other Arctic wildlife
• 4 nights at the cosy Lazy Bear Lodge in the heart of Churchill
• 2 nights in deluxe 4-star accommodation in Winnipeg
• Daily breakfast, 4 lunches and 4 dinners
• Spend a day witnessing polar bears in their natural habitat on the tundra
  Hudson Bay Coastal Boat Tour with the opportunity to view Beluga Whales, Polar Bears and other arctic wildlife
• Zodiac tour to see Beluga Whales and a walking tour of the historic Prince of Wales Fort
• Guided Churchill Heritage Tour including historic Cape Merry and the infamous Polar Bear Jail
• Return flights from Winnipeg to Churchill
• Expert naturalist guides during all tours in Churchill
• Comfortable, dedicated transportation throughout

• Winnipeg – Enjoy a night in the cosmopolitan Forks region of Winnipeg, home to artisan shops, cafes and restaurants
• Churchill – Explore one of the more remote Polar Bear viewing areas and witness Polar Bears swimming, exploring around the rocks and wildflowers, as well as sunbathing along the shore
• Churchill – Board a zodiac to get up close and personal with the thousands of Beluga Whales who call Churchill home in the summer months
• Churchill – Search for Polar Bears on the Summer Tundra Tour on the custom-built Arctic Crawler vehicle
• Churchill – Learn about First Peoples and Indigenous culture during our Churchill Heritage Tour. Explore historic sites including Cape Merry, the ‘Polar Bear Jail’, the famous plane crash site of ‘Miss Piggy’ and more that make Churchill the town it is today
• Churchill – After your day's adventures, return home to your cosy wood-fire heated log lodge, sumptuous local cuisine at Lazy Bear Café, and your warm room with comfy beds and all the modern amenities

Secure your trip with a $99.00 deposit per person.
Once we receive your deposit, we will send you an invoice with your remaining balance and payment options.

Installment Schedule:

1. At the time of booking pay a $99.00 deposit per person.
2. Pay a 1st instalment of $ per person within days.
3. Pay a 2nd instalment of $ per person within days.
4. You will then be invoiced for final payment 120 days prior to departure.

This is a land only package.

This package does not include international airfares. If you would like to add airfares to your booking our flight portal will be available via your Traveller Hub. The flight portal will allow you to search for all available airfares to your destination. The function works like most general flight search engines allowing you to select your preferred airline, book different cabin classes (eg. Business class) and view flight durations and transit times to your destination. 

The flight portal will be available via your Traveller Hub once the following criteria has been met:

• Your booking is confirmed
• Your departure date is within 11 months
• You  have completed your passenger detail form

Visit our Flight Hub for more information on terms and conditions, amending your flights and information on luggage allowances.

Some of our packages will include airport transfers in either one or both directions when arriving or departing from your destination. To know if transfers are included please view the ‘inclusions’ section of your selected package. If airport transfers are stated, transfers will be included as advised.

If transfers are not included, we also offer the option to book your airport transfers using our online portal. Access to this portal is available through your Traveller Hub once your booking is confirmed. Transfers are readily available and do not need to be booked until your final hotel list has been confirmed. Once you have made a transfer booking, please refer to your confirmation email for all transfer details including a local contact number for the transfer company.

If you book pre and/or post-tour accommodation on your own arrangement, and the tour includes transfers, note that these will be forfeited. The transfers are only provided in line with the tour dates and pre and/or post-tour accommodation purchased through Inspiring Vacations when available.

Fitness Requirements
While the tour itinerary should give you some guidance and overview to the expected requirements, to determine if this tour is right for you we categorise each of our tours in terms of their intensity. These guidelines are to ensure that each tour group is conducted as expected and to ensure the overall satisfaction of all Inspiring Vacations customers.

As a general rule, porterage is not included, therefore at all times you are expected to handle your own luggage where help may not be available.

This particular tour is categorised as a”2”

Leisurely Paced Tour: This itinerary will be conducted at a relaxed pace. You will typically spend several nights at one location which means less time spent packing and unpacking, and more sightseeing. You will be required to move about unassisted, including getting on and off vehicles, walking up and down stairs and handling your own luggage.

Accommodation
The accommodation listed is subject to change. Any changes will be of an equal or higher standard. Bedding configurations (double or twin) are requests only. All efforts will be made to meet your preferences, but we can’t guarantee your request will be available at all properties.

Single travellers
When booking this tour, solo travellers will be presented with two options:

1 - Single Supplement
By paying an additional $811.00 per person, in addition to the twin-share price, you guarantee the privacy of your own room throughout the entire trip.

2- Shared Room with a known friend
If travelling together with a friend, you can opt to share your room with him/her and avoid paying a single supplement. 

You and your friend can create a unique booking each. Creating a unique booking, gives each of you the flexibility of making different travel arrangements (such adding extra accommodation, flights, etc), make separate payments and have individual access to our Traveller’s Hub

During the purchase path, you will need to provide your friend’s booking ID (if known) or at a minimum, your friend’s full name.

Insurance
Due to the remote nature of this tour, we strongly recommend trip cancellation/medical evacuation insurance. Churchill is a remote community with limited facilities including a major hospital. In light of that fact, please ensure that you take the necessary precautions with regards to your insurance and ensure it covers you for medical evacuation.

Carry On & Baggage Allowance for flights to Churchill
Maximum two (2) pieces of baggage not to exceed combined weight of 30kg and maximum outside linear dimensions not to exceed 62 in or 158 cm.  Each bag must weigh 23kg or less.

Passengers are permitted two (2) pieces of carry-on baggage per person, free of charge - provided their combined weight does not exceed 9kg and their combined dimensions (L x W x H) do not exceed 10in x 16in x 12in or (25cm x 40cm x 30cm).

Packing Suggestions
It is important to bring warm layered clothing such as snug but comfortable fitting windproof outerwear with an attached hood or very warm hat, a pair of ski or wind pants, long underwear, as well as a fleece jacket and/or sweater. Please bring gloves/mittens and warm boots with ample insulation. Weather permitting, there will be short walks in patrolled areas.

Please consider bringing items of a personal nature to be used for hiking and the outdoors: light jacket, windbreaker, rain gear, shorts and long pants, hats, gloves, extra socks, sun glasses with UV protection, sun block lotion, lip protector and insect repellent with deet, bug jacket and bug hat.

Tipping
Tipping in Canada is a complex cultural practice. While not technically mandatory, it's deeply ingrained in the service industry and considered a crucial part of an employee's income. Understanding the tipping etiquette can be confusing for visitors, as it varies depending on the type of service, location, and even the bill amount.

Here is some information to assist you with tipping in the Canada.
Tipping in the Canada is expected, but not mandatory. Generally 15-20% of the bill (before tax) is considered standard for good service, while higher tips are customary for exceptional service. Some restaurants may automatically add gratuity, so check your bill carefully.

Tipping your tour leader in the Canada is not as common as tipping in restaurants, but it's certainly a kind gesture and a way to show your appreciation for their hard work and guidance throughout your trip. If you had a good experience, CAD$5-$10 per person per day is a decent starting point. For exceptional service or longer tours, aim for CAD$10-$20 or a lump sum at the end.

Ultimately, tipping your tour leader is a personal decision. If you felt they provided a valuable service and made your trip more enjoyable, a tip is a thoughtful way to express your thanks. Remember, even a small gesture can go a long way in showing your appreciation for their hard work.

While navigating the intricacies of tipping can feel overwhelming at first, understanding the basics will ensure you navigate this cultural practice confidently during your visit to Canada.

Children
Children must be 5 years old or above and share a room with parents at all times. Children are charged the same price as adults.

Tour Style
To meet the needs of various types of travelers, we choose to operate various types of tours, and depending on your selected package will mean different services are provided throughout your trip. The following descriptions of each tour style we hope will ensure that each traveller has appropriate expectations before they start their travels:

• Local Guides - During this tour you will be escorted by a professional local guide in each city whilst you will be unaccompanied when traveling from city to city (by plane, train or bus)

To enhance your journey, we are offering guests a choice of the following optional activities (prices are per person):

• Kayak with Beluga Whales (Day 5) - $143 per person
  AquaGliding with Beluga Whales (Day 5) - $181 per person
  

Optional tours can be selected once you have finalised your tour purchase and paid your deposit. When completing your Passenger Booking Form, you will be asked if you would like to add Optional Tours, where any applicable cost will be added to your final balance. If you choose not to select them at this time, you can choose to add them later by logging in to your Account online.

Please note that you must select your Optional Tours no later than 70 days before departure, after which you will be required to purchase them on tour. Please keep in mind that anything purchased on-tour is subject to availability and prices may vary as you will be paying in local currency. We appreciate your understanding.

• International airfares
• Airport transfers
• Visas
• Travel insurance
• Tipping
• Optional activities
• Personal expenses
• Anything not mentioned in the itinerary

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