Our Freedom of Choice program offers flexibility, by allowing you to choose from different options on pre-selected days.
Our per person price includes one tour on each Freedom of Choice day, as follows:
- One "Freedom of Choice" tour on day 5
Expand the itinerary below for more details.
Please note, if more than one room is selected during the booking process, our team will contact you afterwards to discuss options.
Itinerary
Transfer from Winnipeg Airport to Grand Winnipeg Airport hotel on arrival. The afternoon is at your leisure.
Overnight in Winnipeg at the Grand Winnipeg Airport Hotel.
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, which 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. This afternoon and during your holiday, you will have a limited amount of free time to independently explore Churchill. You may also inquire with the front desk about optional tours and excursions you may book during your time at the lodge.
Overnight stay at Lazy Bear Lodge.
Please note: Your package includes one dinner at the Lazy Bear Cafe. It may be taken on any night while at the lodge.
Today you depart on a full-day Hudson Bay Coastal Tour by boat with 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.
Overnight stay at Lazy Bear Lodge.
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.
Overnight stay at Lazy Bear Lodge.
After breakfast, enjoy your pre-selected tour from our Freedom of Choice options below.
Overnight stay at Lazy Bear Lodge.
Freedom of Choice Options
- Guided Kayaking :
Paddle amongst Beluga Whales in the Churchill River with an with an experienced guide. Beluga Whales are curious creatures and on occasion they may trail behind the kayaks! The excursion takes place at low tide and focuses on spending time with the beluga whales in their natural environment. This adventure is safe for beginners and first time kayakers; a short instructional session will be provided prior to going on the water. Included are equipment (single or double kayak, wet suit, life jacket and neoprene boots), experienced guide, and dockside transfers. Some passengers choose to wear bathing suits or thermal clothing under the wet suits. It is best that clothing be close fitting. The excursion is subject to weather conditions.
Duration: 3 hours
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- Beluga AquaGliding™:
Glide above the water for a truly unique ultimate water adventure. The specialized Beluga AquaGliding™ creates a non-threatening posture, encouraging some of the thousands of friendly and curious Beluga Whales to approach us in their natural habitat. Recommended for ages 12 and older, wet or dry suits are provided, as well as neoprene boots, gloves and lifejackets (with wet suits). Please note: It is best that clothing be close fitting bathing suits or similar under the wet suits; under the dry suits, sweatpants and a sweatshirt is ideal. Activity is subject to weather and water conditions.
Duration: 3 hours
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.
Overnight in Winnipeg at the Grand Winnipeg Airport Hotel.
After breakfast, check out from your hotel and transfer independently to the Winnipeg International airport for your return flight.
Hotel options
Churchill
At Lazy Bear Lodge, the thrill of the arctic doesn't end when you return to the Lodge. That's because the Lodge itself is an authentic northern wonder! This is no regular log cabin. The timber was reclaimed from a fire in the boreal forest. Using hand tools, the logs fit together so well as to appear as if they were melted into each other. The windows were recycled from an 1800's Hudson Bay Trading Post, and if you look closely, you'll see the characteristic wave of the old glass.Come inside and feel the warmth of the massive stone fireplace, crafted from a 20,000 pound block of stone and mortar
