Current Photo Tours 2012 / 2013 Schedule

- Polar Bear Photo Tour - October 27th to November 1st, 2012

- India Photo Tour - Novebmer 18th to December 1st, 2012

- Holiday Photo Tour Frankenmuth - Sunday December 9th, 2012

- India Photo Tour - February 3rd to 17th, 2013

Polar Bear Photo Tour - "Explore Canada's Arctic Landscape"

Polar Bear Photo Tour - "Join us for the opportunity to photograph one of the world's wonderful natural phenomena - the annual Polar Bear migration occurs along the Hudson Bay Coast in Churchill, Manitoba - The Polar Bear Capital of the World"

Photographers this is an experience not to be missed. During our six day trek you will have opportunity to photograph the polar bears from the vantage point of unique tundra vehicles, then from above via optional helicopter tour, by dogsled and on foot.

Each year during late October to mid November the migration of the Polar Bears through this region opens up for great photographic opportunities. The vast Canadian Shield offers up other wildlife such as Caribou, Arctic Fox, Arctic Hare and Lemmings. We may also encounter the Snowy Owl, Gyrfalcon and many other arctic birds that call this region home.

Our journey begins with an overnight in Winnipeg, Manitoba where we will be staying at the Hilton Suites Hotel. On this first evening we will hold a Welcome dinner and orientation session, presenting the activities of the week.

After breakfast the following morning we will fly from Winnipeg to Churchill via Calm Air. Enroute to our hotel, we will have a brief tour of Churchill. Later in the day we will visit the Eskimo Museum, and then evening dinner followed by a presentation of the Arctic region by photographer Mike Macri. Mike is one of the region's well known nature photographers. This is a presentation not to be missed. Images of the beauty of the seasons comes alive as Mike presents photographs of what we will encounter over the next few days of our adventure.

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner are included each day of our tour and picnic lunches of hot soup and sandwiches during our tundra vehicle explorations. We will be staying at the Aurora Inn, during our time in Churchill.

Tour highlights:

We have created a packed schedule of activities during our stay in Churchill, Manitoba. We will have two full days out on the Tundra in unique Tundra Vehicles. Each vehicle can hold up to 40 people, but we will be limiting it to our 15 guests, therefore giving every photographer a window seat. The Tundra Vehicles are also equipped with a washroom and an outdoor observation deck located high enough off the ground to safely photograph the polar bears.

On the fourth day of the tour photographers will have the opportunity to spend the morning taking a helicopter tour along the Hudson Bay coast and Cape Churchill. This is a great opportunity to photograph the polar bears from a different perspective. (Guests who wish to opt for the helicopter tour may do so, see pricing schedule for details) In the afternoon of day four we will experience the tundra via dogsledding.

Early evening we will be flying back to Winnipeg. We will again overnight at the Hilton Suites, have a finale dinner party in the evening. The following morning, breakfast then transfer back to the Winnipeg airport for our return flight (s) home. Those traveling with James will fly back to London arriving back into the city mid afternoon.

For those wishing to join us from London and region we are offering WestJet direct flights to Winnipeg.

Please download the brochure for full trip details, and a day by day schedule of events and places we will be visiting during our journey.

We look forward to you joining us on this photo adventure.

The cost of the Polar Bear Adventure Tour is $4650.00 per person CAD plus HST. If you wish to take the optional helicopter tour it is an additional $300.00 plus HST. (Price is based on double occupancy) from Winnipeg. Guests joining us from London and region airfare London to Winnipeg direct via WestJet is $313.20 per person plus air tax of 86.25 and HST.

Your tour includes:

Round Trip Airfare from Winnipeg to Churchill via Calm Air
All Coach transportation and transfers during the tour
Two nights accommodations Hilton Suites Hotel, Winnipeg, pre & post Churchill
Three nights accommodations at the Aurora Inn, Churchill, Manitoba
Guides, porterage, all tips to the restaurant & hotel staff
All other meals during tour, Breakfast, Lunch, Picnic Lunches and Dinners
Two Full Days on Tundra Vehicle Excursion
Dogsledding Excursion
Helicopter Tour of Hudson Bay Coast and Cape Churchill (optional tour $300)
Northern Lights Excursion (weather permitting)
Photo Workshops, Orientation and Churchill Slide Presentations by Mike Marci
Tour hosted and escorted by photographer James Cowie

** Schedule may vary according to weather conditions

** Due to space limitations on this tour, single supplement is not available

** Please note this tour is limited to 14 guests

Non refundable deposit of $1000 CAD is required at time of booking, and balance is due July 20th, 2012. We recommend the purchase of travel and health insurance. (This tour takes us out of the province, so health insurance is recommended)

For booking information on the tour click here for our online registration or contact Carlson Wagonlit Travel and speak with James or Shari. You may contact James by email at jcowie@carlsonwagonlit.com or by phoning at 519-679-8520 ext. 2223. You may contact Shari by email at s.parker@carlsonwagonlit.com or by phone at 519-679-8520 ext. 2231.

Carlson Wagonlit Travel / Photo Tour Trekkers 224 Central Ave. London, Ont. N6A 1M8

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