Location: Churchill, Canada
VIP Polar Bear Photography Expedition
A VIP bear expedition like no other!
Our polar bear photography expedition is open to anyone that would like to enjoy world-class intimate encounters with polar bears on the Canadian Tundra but photography pros or serious amateurs will find this trip especially rewarding.
Seeing the bears from one of the well known, high-sided tundra vehicles can be fun but the unstable platform, mobility restrictions, and lofty perspectives are not ideal for capturing dynamic images.
We have the ability to move quickly across the tundra to take advantage of the best light and the movements of the bears. You will be able to leave your SUV, set up a tripod (when it is safe to do so) and photograph the bears at eye level.
THE ENCOUNTER
Intimate, eye level encounters with polar bears on the sub-arctic tundra
2019
DATE
November 3-9 1 SPOT AVAILABLE
PRICE (USD)
$4,995 per person double occupancy
$7,795 single occupancy
LEADER
Andy Murch
2020
DATE
November 1-7 5 SPOTS AVAILABLE
PRICE (USD)
$4,995 per person double occupancy
$7,795 single occupancy
LEADER
Andy Murch
DETAILS
ACCOMMODATION
The Churchill Hotel
FITNESS LEVEL
Some minor hiking on snow and ice
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Six nights accommodation in the most comfortable hotel in Churchill
Breakfast at the hotel - Five days on the tundra viewing polar bears (approx 6-8hrs per day)
- Licensed polar bear guide: we work with the most experienced bear guides in the industry. They are experts in bear behavior and armed for your protection.
- Exclusive group use of a luxury heated SUV that holds 3 photographers (or bear watchers) and one driver guide.
NOT INCLUDED
- Flights
- Lunches and dinners
- Drinks
The polar bear capital of the world
During the fall months, polar bears congregate along the southern shoreline of Hudson Bay waiting for the sea ice to freeze. At that point they leave land for the winter season to hunt on the ice.
The ideal time to see polar bears around Churchill is during October and November. In particular, early November (when we schedule our trips) is widely considered to be the perfect time to look for bears.
Northern Lights
Although bear season is often overcast, the northern lights (Aurora Borealis) are often visible on clear nights and the nights are long in November so there is plenty of time to look for them.
Arctic foxes
You also have an excellent chance of seeing arctic foxes hunting on the tundra. It is not uncommon to see numerous foxes everyday; sporting their white, winter pelage. Arctic foxes are another species that is best photographed from ground level.
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Big Fish Expeditions Founder Andy Murch has spent the last two decades chasing big animals all over the world. Few people have Andy’s knowledge and organizational skills necessary to put together a professional expedition. Have a look through some of the comments from our guests: testimonials.
Guest Feedback
WHALE SHARKS 2016
A truly remarkable experience which exceeded all of my expectations. I have always wanted to snorkel with the whale sharks and this was absolutely the best way to fulfill that ambition with a world class company. Andy and Laura are awesome!
Alan M. Aliskovitz
Pittsburgh, PA, USA
TIGER BEACH 2018
You HAVE TO go on these trips!
I had a chance last week to go swim in the Atlantic Oceans on the Tiger Shark trip and it was nothing short of life changing. We were treated like VIP guests the entire time and we ended up swimming with 6 different types of sharks including Tigers, Great Hammerhead, Lemon, and many others. Andy is a legend of a tour guide. The guy smiles all day and takes so much joy in doing these adventures.
Jimmy Rex
Salt Lake City, Utah
GORILLAS AND PRIMATE SAFARI 2018
Oh, how I miss Uganda! Such a wonderful trip with you and Laura !! Great group of people, including our drivers, and all our guides!! Thank you so much for the most incredible time bigfishexpeditions!
Shanda R.
California
OCEANIC WHITETIP
SHARKS 2018
I had an awesome time diving with you guys .. oceanic white tips had been on my list for so long! I look fwd to diving again with you some time soon!
Muraari
New York, NY
GREAT HAMMERHEADS, BAHAMAS 2017
Thanks Andy for having coordinated such a spectacular trip and especially for the group of divers that we had the pleasure of knowing and learning from their experiences.
Guillermo J. Ricart
Dominican Republic
ABOUT BIG FISH EXPEDITIONS
5 stars!
I’ve been on three trips with Big Fish Expeditions. Each one was well organized and jam packed with unique wildlife encounters. I am booked for another trip next year and for many more to come. Highly recommended!!
