Journey to Fireweed Island

Journey to Fireweed Island

  • Independent travel
  • 7 days
  • Winnipeg to Winnipeg
  • Jul, Aug
  • Tour code LBJI

About this tour

An all-inclusive experience on the new flagship vessel, the Matonabee. This tour offers the unique and exiting opportunity to view the belugas and polar bears underwater in the below water level viewing area while cruising to the remote location of Fireweed Island. You can catch the Northern Lights in any of the touring seasons since the aurora is active about 300 days of the year.

Trip highlights

  • Journey to Fireweed Island Boat Tour
  • Cultural and Heritage Tour of the Churchill area
  • Beluga AquaGlidingTM and kayaking
  • Beluga Whale Boat Tour/Fort Tour

Day by day

  1. Day 1 Arrive in Winnipeg

    Upon arrival, make your own way to the Winnipeg hotel. Free day to explore Winnipeg

    Overnight: Winnipeg
  2. Day 2 Check-in at Lazy Bear Lodge

    Check out from Winnipeg hotel. Group transfer included to the airport if designated hotel is included Flight from Winnipeg to Churchill. Check-in at Lazy Bear Lodge
    Cultural and Heritage Tour of the Churchill area, including historic Cape Merry and an outside tour of the Polar Bear Jail (approx. 2-3 hours)

    Overnight: Churchill Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  3. Day 3 Fireweed Island Boat Tour

    Full day Journey to Fireweed Island Boat Tour adventure via the Hudson Bay aboard the new Matonabee. Anticipate viewing Polar bears and other arctic wildlife.

    Overnight: Churchill Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  4. Day 4 Beluga Whale Boat Tour

    Beluga Whale Boat Tour/Fort Tour to see Beluga Whales in the water and walking tour of the historic Prince of Wales Fort (approx. 3 hours) followed by a Duke University presentation.

    Overnight: Churchill Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  5. Day 5 Kayaking and Beluga Auqua

    Kayaking (approx. 3 hours) - all equipment provided, Beluga AquaGliding™ (approx. 3 hours) - all equipment provided, Optional tour of dog mushing (on wheels) can be taken this day or any of the other days; dependent on weather, tide and schedule

    Overnight: Churchill Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  6. Day 6 Depart Lazy Bear Lodge

    Check-out from Lazy Bear Lodge
    Summer Tundra Tour on our Arctic Crawler™ (approx. 3 hours, professional photographer available)
    Transfer to airport to depart for Winnipeg
    Flight from Churchill to Winnipeg
    Check-in at Winnipeg hotel

    Overnight: Winnipeg Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
  7. Day 7 Depart Winnipeh

    Check-out from Winnipeg hotel and head home to finish your incredible adventure.

    Meals: Breakfast
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What's included

  • 4 nights at Lazy Bear Lodge in Churchill
  • 2 nights in Winnipeg (pre & post adventure)
  • Meals as Listed
  • Shuttle Service between the airport and the Lodge
  • Round-trip airfare between Winnipeg and Churchill

What's not included

  • Tips and gratuities
  • Items (attractions and sightseeing & entrance fees) not listed as included in the itinerary
  • Travel insurance (Strongly recommended, ask us for a quote!)
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