Churchill's Belugas, Polar Bears & Arctic Wildlife
Natural Habitat · 7 days
Few of nature's marvels match the intense aliveness of an Arctic summer. In a region that's frozen, still and dark much of the year, the Canadian Northland awakens with a frenzy of energy during long days when the tundra turns green, wildflowers burst with color, animals come forth in great flocks and herds, and belugas return for their summer feasting. More than 3,000 of these amiable white whales congregate at the mouth of the Churchill River, and our motorized rafts and kayaks put us at eye level with them. On the surrounding tundra, look for terrestrial wildlife—we often spot caribou, Arctic fox, ptarmigan and roving polar bears, their creamy coats contrasting with the rocky shoreline…
The safari, in facts
| Operator | Natural Habitat |
|---|---|
| Length | 7 days |
| Region | CHURCHILL |
| Countries | Canada |
| Departures | Valid for Departures Now Through: 22 Aug 2027 |
Day by day
| Day | Where |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Winnipeg |
| Day 2 | Churchill |
| Day 1 | Winnipeg |
Every departure
This safari runs on request rather than to a fixed calendar — Valid for Departures Now Through: 22 Aug 2027. Dates are built around you.
What the fare includes
- Accommodations, services of Nat Hab's professional Expedition Leader(s) and operations staff, Zodiak and kayak excursions
- All meals from dinner on Day 1 through breakfast on final day, some gratuities
- Airport transfers on Day 1 and final day, all activities and entrance fees, all taxes, permits and service fees
- Internal air cost includes: a chartered round-trip flight from Winnipeg and Churchill (this will be listed separately on our invoicing).
Current offers
- $100 Gear Store Credit Per Person — through 2027-12-31 · Winter in Churchill, Manitoba aligns the right latitude with the right weather: directly beneath the auroral oval, long winter nights, dark horizons and cold, dry air over frozen Hudson Bay. From private heated sites away from town lights, marvel at this mystical phenomenon as you watch the northern lights dance overhead. Book a new Northern Lights trip by August 31, 2026 and you will receive a $100 Nat Hab Gear Store credit per person."
Supplier offers, from the Virtuoso promotions feed. They stack with the advisor benefits on the booking rather than replacing them — how that works.
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