What is the 7 Day Hudson Bay Odyssey tour?

The 7 Day Hudson Bay Odyssey is a guided Arctic wildlife expedition based at Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge — a National Geographic Unique Lodge of the World — in the Cape Tatnam Wildlife Management Area on Hudson Bay, Manitoba. It features guided daily tundra treks for polar bear and Arctic wildlife viewing, private charter flightseeing, Northern Lights opportunities, and a guided Churchill town tour including the Parks Canada exhibit, Itsanitaq Museum, and Polar Bear Jail.

What is Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge?

Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge is a remote wilderness lodge located in the heart of polar bear denning territory in the Cape Tatnam Wildlife Management Area on Hudson Bay, Manitoba. It is recognized as a National Geographic Unique Lodge of the World and is operated by Churchill Wild. The lodge serves as the base for daily guided polar bear and Arctic wildlife excursions.

What is included in the 7 Day Hudson Bay Odyssey?

Included are 2 nights hotel accommodation in Winnipeg, 5 nights at Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge, 16 meals (5 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 6 dinners), all guided wildlife excursions from the lodge, private charter flight between Churchill and Nanuk Lodge, and rain gear and rubber boots at the lodge (subject to size availability). Not included: tips and gratuities, pre/post accommodation, unlisted attractions and entrance fees, and travel insurance.

What wildlife can I expect to see on the Hudson Bay Odyssey?

The primary wildlife focus is polar bears in their natural denning habitat on the Hudson Bay coastline. Guests may also encounter Arctic wolves, Arctic fox, moose, migratory birds, and beluga whales. On clear nights, Northern Lights (aurora borealis) displays are also possible, as Churchill Wild staff actively monitor and wake guests for aurora sightings.

Where does the 7 Day Hudson Bay Odyssey start and end?

The tour starts and ends in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Flights from Winnipeg to Churchill and a private charter flight from Churchill to Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge are included in the tour price.

How physically demanding is the Hudson Bay Odyssey tour?

Daily guided treks involve walking through tundra terrain, which may include uneven surfaces, tidal flats, and beach ridges. All-terrain vehicles are also available for excursions. Guests who prefer to stay at the lodge can photograph wildlife from the lodge itself. Contact Anderson Vacations at 1-866-814-7378 to discuss specific mobility requirements before booking.

Can solo travellers join the Hudson Bay Odyssey?

Yes. Solo travellers can pay a Single Supplement for a private room throughout the tour, or opt for Twin Share — sharing accommodation with a same-gender co-traveller — to avoid the supplement. Contact Anderson Vacations for specific availability and pricing.

7-Day Hudson Bay Tour | Polar Bears, Belugas & Churchill

Name: 7 Day Hudson Bay Odyssey
Brand: Anderson Vacations
SKU: 7DHB
Availability: InStock

Tour Overview

Spend your time at Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge in the heart of polar bear denning territory. Enjoy daily treks through pristine terrain of Cape Tatnam Wildlife Management area on the search for polar bears, northern lights, howling wolves and other wildlife.

Start Location Winnipeg

End Location Winnipeg

Top Highlights

Remote experience at Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge (A National Geographic Unique Lodge of the World)
Wildlife viewing opportunities and guided daily treks from the Lodge
Flight seeing opportunities between Churchill and Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge
Guided Churchill tour with stops at Parks Canada exhibit, Itsanitaq Museum, Polar Bear Jail.

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The journey Begins

Day 1: Arrive Winnipeg

Settle into your hotel before joining the rest of your group for an orientation dinner.

Overnight: Winnipeg

Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Winnipeg to Chuchill

You will depart Winnipeg for Churchill early in the morning. Upon arrival in Churchill, you'll be transferred by private charter for your one-hour flight to Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge. You might even see wildlife on-route to the lodge so keep your cameras ready! Upon arrival, you'll have a quick tour of the lodge and shown your room. Enjoy lunch before heading out on your first excursion, you'll be thoroughly debriefed regarding your stay in polar bear country. Your first day includes an afternoon of exploring the coastline in search of the "Great Ice Bear." Back at the lodge, enjoy appetizer hour followed by one of our signature tundra-inspired meals. Evenings typically include an informative lecture or slide show presentation narrated by one of Churchill Wild's knowledgeable guides or staff. On clear nights, you may also have a chance to view one of the spectacular aurora borealis displays common at this latitude.

Overnight: Churchill

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 to 5: Nature, Polar Bears and Photography

Each morning after a hot breakfast, your guides will outline a plan for the day's excursions. If there are bears near the Lodge, your morning tour may be delayed to take advantage of these photo and observation opportunities. The lodge is always staffed, so you also have the option to stay behind and take photos of the wildlife around the Lodge or just relax and enjoy the pristine view. Daily outings may include the following, depending on weather and ground conditions:-Coastal exploration to the tidal flats and Hudson Bay shoreline on foot or one our specially outfitted all-terrain vehicles, another option may be an exploration of the river deltas and vast beach ridges of this pristine area or staying close to the Lodge to take advantage of opportunities to photograph the polar bears and other wildlife. Churchill Wild staff will monitor the skies after dark and provide a gentle wake-up call if the northern lights make an appearance.

Overnight: Churchill

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Final Wildlife Viewing Opportunities

After breakfast you will begin your journey back to Churchill. Some amazing aerial shots of the area will be viewable so keep your cameras handy. Before your flight back to Winnipeg you'll spend the day exploring Churchill with a tour guide learning about its rich history as a seaport and ex-military town. Visit the Parks Canada exhibit, the Itsanitaq Museum and the Polar Bear Jail. Have the opportunity to purchase some last-minute souvenirs before your group dinner. Your flight south to Winnipeg will take place this evening.

Overnight: Winnipeg

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Depart Winnipeg

Today you will depart your hotel and return home.

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What’s Included

2 Nights Hotel Accommodation in Winnipeg
5 Nights at Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge
Meals: 6 Dinners, 5 breakfasts, 5 lunches
Rain gear and rubber boots available at the lodge, subject to size availability.

What’s Not Included

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

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Tour Questions

Anderson Vacations specializes in Small Group Fully Escorted tours. If the tour is classified as a ‘Classic Tour’ up to 24 persons may join the tour although tours commonly travel with anywhere between 18 to 24 travellers. If the tour is classified as a 'Tour of Distinction’ only up to 18 persons may join the tour and many 'Tours of Distinction' travel with 12 to 18 travellers.

After dreaming about travel to an exciting destination, arranging for time off work, booking your flights the last thing you need is for your trip to be cancelled. Anderson vacation's pre-Guaranteed tours take the uncertainty away from planning your travel and give you peace of mind to book our tours. Pre-Guaranteed Tours are group tours that we have already confirmed as certain to travel on the specified date. All 'Guaranteed Tours' will travel except in the event of a natural disaster or a catastrophic event that is beyond our control. They may already have the minimum number of people booked or else are tours that are known to be popular. Only select departures of tours are 'pre-Guaranteed'.

We pride ourselves on providing “a small shared group experience.” In the event that we have fewer than ten participants on a tour we will offer a “small-group surcharge” to ensure that the tour runs as scheduled. This fee, which is up to 15% of the “land” portion of the tour, will be offered to you as an option to continue with the trip. This fee will cover the costs associated with handling a smaller group.

Our tours are suitable for all age demographics. The average age of travelers is typically 45+.

Some tours are mainly coach based and may not be physically demanding while others may require walking inclines or on rough surfaces to access interesting locations. Please check with us and your booking agent carefully and discuss your mobility restrictions before completing any tour booking to ensure this style of travel is right for you.

Yes, we do accommodate dietary restrictions (within reason) such as, food allergies, vegan, vegetarian, etc. There are many meals included on our fully escorted tours. Please inform us of any dietary restrictions at the time of booking so we can ensure there are alternative meal choices.

Booking & Flight Questions

Yes, we can assist you with airport transfers for you in most locations at a reasonable extra cost. Several tours have airport transfers already included. Please contact us for more details.

Yes, we can certainly assist with booking additional nights of hotel accommodation for you before and after your fully escorted tour. This is available upon request and subject to availability. Please inquire for further information and prices.

Each passenger may bring one large suitcase and one carry-on bag. The weight limit for baggage is 20 kilograms or about 40 pounds. Baggage handling is provided at the hotels in our tour packages but there may be places where you will be required to wheel in your bags for quicker access. Be sure to advise our reservations staff if you will be bringing additional items such as a cane, walker, or wheelchair. You may also bring one small soft-sided carry-on bag, which should easily fit into the overhead shelf of a coach. Each person is responsible for his/her own carryon luggage. Remember to check your airline baggage restrictions if you are flying, as they may differ from Anderson Vacations guidelines.

There are options for single travelers to join most tours. Solo travellers can choose to pay a Single Supplement and have their own room throughout the tour. For those willing to share with a co-traveller of the same gender, we have a Twin Share option that is offered for most tours where you share a hotel room with another same gender traveller. In this case, you will not be charged for Single Supplement.

Yes, it is possible to book triple share accommodations on select trips. Please inquire or contact us regarding this option, as prices and availability vary from tour to tour.

Yes, you can! Anderson Vacations works with many private groups and helps to customize a tour to traveller’s needs. Please contact us for more details.

For convenience, gratuities for local guides and meals that are specified in the itinerary are included in the tour price. For meals not included in your tour package please remember that it is customary to tip your server 10-20% in North America. Gratuities for your Coach Driver (where appropriate) and Tour Director are entirely at your discretion. We recommend about CDN $5.00 per person, per day, for your Driver and CDN$7.00 per person, per day for your Tour Leader.

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