Northern Lights & Arctic Exploration
Natural Habitat · 7 days
In the same land that hosts the beluga whales in summer and polar bears in autumn comes an amazing phenomenon that illumines the dark winter skies. The northern lights—also called the aurora borealis—brighten the night in an ethereal display of color. Churchill has some of the most intense auroral activity on Earth, with often-clear skies that make it the ideal viewing destination. Look for the lights from a selection of six heated vantage points exclusively for our guests. Your visit may include a cabin in the boreal forest that we access via private snowcoach over a frozen creek, or our custom-built Aurora Pod®, with a 360° view of the night sky through its glass top and sides—and several…
The safari, in facts
| Operator | Natural Habitat |
|---|---|
| Length | 7 days |
| Region | CHURCHILL |
| Countries | Canada |
| Departures | Valid for Departures: 22 Jan 2027 - 19 Apr 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: 22 Jan 2027 - 19 Apr 2027. Dates are built around you.
What the fare includes
- Accommodations, services of Nat Hab's professional Expedition Leader(s) and assistants
- Excursions to our exclusive Aurora Pod and Aurora domes, dog sledding excursion, all activities and entrance fees, all taxes, permits and service fees
- All meals from dinner on Day 1 through breakfast on final day, some gratuities
- Airport transfers on Day 1 and final day
- Cold-weather gear including a parka, fleece neck buff, fleece jacket, waterproof pants, mittens and Arctic boots for use during your trip
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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