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8 Days Canada's Big Five Safari
  • 8 Days Canada's Big Five Safari

    $5,925.00Price

    Experience the spectacular wildlife of Canada with an adventure from the dense forest of Riding Mountain National Park, to the colourful tundra of Churchill. Our one-of-a-kind Big Five Safari is a salute to the incredible array of megafauna that populate the forests, prairies, tundra and waters of this beautiful country!

     

    Your journey begins in Winnipeg, the geographic centre of North America. Travel overland to Riding Mountain National Park where the boreal forest, meadows and lakes, lofty heights and deep gorges of the Manitoba Escarpment are home to moose, black bears, a captive bison herd and more. Enjoy daily wildlife drives to photograph the amazing wildlife and landscapes of the area.

     

    Next, fly north to Churchill, where the boreal forest gives way to the rugged tundra and northern waterways. Set out by boat and Zodiac amongst inquisitive beluga whales and explore the Churchill Wildlife Management Area in search of the majestic polar bear.

    Please click "Prices and Departures" above for departure dates and prices.

     

     

    DAY 01 WELCOME TO WINNIPEG

    Guests will arrive into Winnipeg and check into their hotel at the Winnipeg airport; Evening welcome dinner hosted by Interpretive Guide.

    Meals: D

     

    DAY 02 WILDLIFE SAFARI IN RIDING MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK

    Morning bus transfer to RMNP; Stop at Farmery Estate Brewery; Evening wildlife drive; Overnight at Lakehouse hotel.

    Meals: B, L, D

     

    DAY 03 LAKE AUDY BISON ENCLOSURE

    Morning wildlife drive; Interpretive walking tour of Wasagaming; Interpretive cruise on Clear Lake aboard The Martese; Evening wildlife drive to Lake Audy Bison Enclosure; Overnight at Lakehouse hotel.

    Meals: B, L, D

     

    DAY 04 FINAL WILDLIFE SAFARI IN RMNP

    Morning wildlife drive; Ominik Marsh interpretive hike; Return by bus to Winnipeg; Check in for the evening at Winnipeg hotel.

    Meals: B, L, D

     

    DAY 05 CHURCHILL ADVENTURE BEGINS

    Flight to Churchill; Tundra Buggy adventure in the Churchill Wildlife Management Area; Free time to explore Churchill; Overnight at Churchill hotel.

    Meals: B, L, D

     

    DAY 06 BELUGA WHALES AND PRINCE OF WALES FORT TOUR

    Churchill and area tour; PBI House; Boat tour of the Churchill River; Interpretive walking tour of Prince of Wales Fort; Dog carting and interpretive program; Overnight at Churchill hotel.

    Meals: B, L, D

     

    DAY 07 LAST DAY IN CHURCHILL

    Zodiac boat ride on the Churchill River; Parks Canada Visitor Centre; Itsanitaq Museum; Evening flight to Winnipeg; Guests will check into their Winnipeg hotel.

    Meals: B, L, D

     

    DAY 08 DEPART WINNIPEG

    Guests may depart Winnipeg at their leisure.

    Meals: None

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