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Photo Adventure: Polar Bears at Tundra Buggy Lodge
Visit the Polar Bear Capital of the World!
Duration
6 Nights
Departure city
Winnipeg
Season
Oct - Nov
Starting from
$16,220
Single Supplement
$228
Designed specifically for photographers seeking the chance to capture iconic shots of wild polar bears and tundra landscapes.
Our Photo Adventure: Polar Bears at Tundra Buggy Lodge is a photographer’s dream, offering unmatched access to wild polar bears in their natural habitat.Guiding your adventure is a dedicated Photo Specialist, helping you refine your skills and capture the shots most photographers dream about.
Churchill, Manitoba is one of the best places on earth for wildlife photography, where timing and location make all the difference. Staying at Tundra Buggy Lodge, situated at Polar Bear Point in the Churchill Wildlife Management Area offers incredible photo opportunities 24/7—from polar bears to the aurora borealis.
This unique lodging combines wilderness and comfort and luxury, with fine dining, guest lectures from polar bear scientists and photographers, and, if you're lucky, a view of the northern lights from the rooftop observation deck. Staying on the tundra means early starts, late finishes, and the most time in prime photography locations.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Optimized itinerary for photographing wild polar bears
- Eat and sleep in the heart of polar bear country
- Four full days on the tundra photographing polar bears
- Activities curated with photographers in mind
- Learn about polar bear conservation from experts
- Enjoy photography presentations and workshops
A Photo Specialist-Guided Adventure!
Day 1
Welcome to Winnipeg
Arrive in Winnipeg and check into your hotel conveniently located at the airport; Welcome reception hosted by a Frontiers North Photo Specialist; Overnight at Winnipeg hotel.
Day 2
Your Churchill Adventure Begins
Early morning flight to Churchill; Churchill and area photography tour; Polar Bears International House; Cultural Presentation from a local Indigenous Churchillian; Afternoon Tundra Buggy® transfer to the Tundra Buggy Lodge; Photo Workshop; Overnight at Tundra Buggy Lodge.
Photo by Jolie Luo
Day 3-5
Tundra Buggy® Adventures
Spend three full days out in the Churchill Wildlife Management Area photographing polar bears and other subarctic wildlife on a Tundra Buggy® and in the evenings return back to the Tundra Buggy Lodge.
Lock Eyes With Wild Polar Bears
Day 6
Final Day Photographing Polar Bears
Full day Tundra Buggy® excursion in the Churchill Wildlife Management Area photographing wildlife; Evening flight to Winnipeg; Guests check into their Winnipeg hotel.
MULTIPLE DAYS
ON THE TUNDRA
Photography is all about being in the right place, patience, and honing your skills. On this adventure with four full days out on the tundra you will have ample opportunities to photograph subarctic wildlife.
BEST ACCESS TO WILD POLAR BEARS
Frontiers North Adventures has the most expansive access to the Churchill Wildlife Management Area and is granted the majority of permits to operate in this region.
LIMITLESS PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES
When you stay at the Tundra Buggy Lodge the photography opportunities never end as wild polar bears may roam by at any moment— even interrupting dinner. If you are lucky the northern lights may even make an appearance.
Day 7
Depart Winnipeg
Guests may depart Winnipeg at their leisure.
Full Trip Details
Photo Adventure: Polar Bears at Tundra Buggy Lodge
What to Expect:
Frequently Asked Questions
This adventure is thoughtfully curated for photographers. From extended time on the tundra to maximize opportunities for the perfect shot, to photography workshops and guidance from a Photo Specialist, every detail is designed to support your craft.
That said, we welcome guests of all photography experience levels — whether you’ve never picked up a camera or have decades of practice behind the lens. If you’re excited to capture wildlife, landscapes, and possibly the Northern Lights (even on your phone), you’ll fit right in.
Yes—this adventure is designed to give you the most time possible for photography. With four full days on the tundra, you’ll have ample opportunities to observe and photograph wild polar bears in a range of settings, light conditions, and natural behaviours. The itinerary is intentionally paced to give photographers the time and flexibility needed to get the perfect shot.
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive in Winnipeg and check into your hotel conveniently located at the airport; Welcome reception hosted by a Frontiers North Photo Specialist; Overnight at Winnipeg hotel.
Day 2
Early morning flight to Churchill; Churchill and area photography tour; Polar Bears International House; Cultural Presentation from a local Indigenous Churchillian; Afternoon Tundra Buggy® transfer to the Tundra Buggy Lodge; Photo Workshop; Overnight at Tundra Buggy Lodge.
Day 3
Full day out in the Churchill Wildlife Management Area photographing polar bears and other subarctic wildlife on a Tundra Buggy® and return back to the Tundra Buggy Lodge in the evening.
Day 4
Full day out in the Churchill Wildlife Management Area photographing polar bears and other subarctic wildlife on a Tundra Buggy® and return back to the Tundra Buggy Lodge in the evening.
Day 5
Full day out in the Churchill Wildlife Management Area photographing polar bears and other subarctic wildlife on a Tundra Buggy® and return back to the Tundra Buggy Lodge in the evening.
Day 6
Full day Tundra Buggy® excursion in the Churchill Wildlife Management Area photographing wildlife; Evening flight to Winnipeg; Guests check into their Winnipeg hotel.
Day 7
Guests may depart Winnipeg at their leisure.
Accommodations
- Tundra Buggy Lodge
- Winnipeg Hotel
Meals and Snacks
ALL MEALS ARE INCLUDED
While in Churchill, enjoy meals at restaurants like local favourites the Ptarmigan and the Tundra Pub.
While staying on the Tundra Buggy Lodge your meals will be served by an exclusive chef and team.
*Any special dietary needs can be accommodated, please notify our team in advance.
Activities
Tundra Buggy® Adventure
Search for wild polar bears on a full-day Tundra Buggy® adventure in the Churchill Wildlife Management Area.
Activity Level:Moderate
Churchill and Area Photography Tour
A guided bus tour to photograph Churchill’s most notable sites, including the Polar Bear Holding Facility, and Inukshuk.
Activity Level:Moderate
Photography Workshop
Partake in an introductory photo workshop led by one of our Photo Specialist guides.
Activity Level:Low
Polar Bears International Interpretive Presentation
Hear from a Polar Bear International representative during an evening presentation at the Tundra Buggy Lodge to learn about polar bear research and climate change.
Activity Level:Low
Cultural Presentation
An evening presentation from a local Indigenous Churchill resident about the culture, history, wildlife and/or lifestyle of Churchill.
Activity Level:Low
On the Tundra Buggy®
Info about safety & comfort on the Tundra Buggy®, as well as the experience aboard—how many guides, what’s provided, and where you’ll go.
Getting to Churchill
Return airfare; direct from Winnipeg to Churchill.
*Guests are responsible for their own travel to Winnipeg.
Photo Adventure: Polar Bears at Tundra Buggy Lodge - Guest Testimonial
Ann , 2019, Photo Adventure: Polar Bears at Tundra Buggy Lodge“We went for the photo specialist tour at the start of November. We picked the dates after a careful review of when is the best time to see bears, and luckily this paid off and we saw lots of Polar Bears enjoying themselves in the cold weather. They are very curious animals, and great fun to watch. The Tundra Buggy Lodge is slightly different to your usual hotel with bunk beds and shared showers and toilets, but it is certainly the best way to live among the bears as some sleep right beside your window! The food and staff in the lodge were excellent, and wine was served with dinner. The only slight inconvenience was having to wait for a shower at peak times. Overall we had an excellent trip and the Arctic experience was certainly very memorable. Our driver Alex and guide Mike were both very professional and worked hard to make sure we were in the right place to see bears, foxes, ptarmigan, caribou and even a pine marten. It was certainly a very different and special experience. We can strongly recommend visiting the Tundra Buggy Lodge.”
Upcoming Dates:
Nov 6, 2025 - Nov 12, 2025
Tour code #72
Limited