Manitoba, Canada
Ultimate Bears & Belugas Summer Adventure Tour!
July 14-20, 2027
Denver Divers & Lazy Bear Expeditions are bringing you to Churchill, Manitoba, Canada for a true adventure of a lifetime. The "Ultimate Bears & Belugas Summer Adventure" includes chances to come face to face with Beluga Whales, view Polar Bears in their natural habitat and much, much more! During the summer months 60,000 Beluga Whales come to the Hudson Bay to feed, mate and give birth in the warm, shallow waters. Along the coastline, Polar Bears are leaving the melting sea ice, exploring their arctic summer and swimming along the shore.
Your seven-day expedition will be packed with activities, including Beluga AquaGliding, Polar Bear viewing from land and sea and a summer tundra tour on the signature Lazy Bear Expeditions Arctic Crawler. While not quite snorkeling, Beluga AquaGliding is the best way to see this most curious whale species while protecting them from human interference. During your AquaGlide, you will be dressed in arctic snorkel gear before adventuring to your floating platform to submerge your face into the water where you will witness many Belugas playing in the wake behind the boat and checking YOU out as well.
As one of Time Magazine's Top 100 Greatest Places, Churchill, Manitoba is a destination you don't want to miss! Sign up today - a $1,000 deposit will secure your spot and interim payments will be due beginning March, 2026.
trip details
- 4 nights stay at the Lazy Bear Lodge in Churchill
- 2 nights stay in a local hotel in Winnipeg
- 2 Beluga AquaGlide Adventures
- Multiple additional unique tours with Lazy Bear Expeditions
- All meals at the Lazy Bear Lodge's Cafe
- Breakfast at Winnipeg hotel
- Professional Local Tour Guides
- Shuttle service in Churchill
- Roundtrip airfare between Winnipeg and Churchill
- Group Escorts: Ali Miller & Trevor Updegraff
- Roundtrip Airfare to/from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
- Meals and beverages not mentioned above
- Gratuities
- Travel Insurance (recommended)
- Any unforeseen additional expenses not specified
Price subject to change based on the USD to CAD exchange rate time of each payment
Payment Schedule:
- A non-refundable $1,000 deposit due to confirm space on the trip
- First interim payment of $2,000 due March 15, 2026
- Second interim payment of $3,000 due May 15, 2026
- Final payment due January 15, 2027
Please refer to our Denver Divers Travel Participant Terms & Conditions for full details on our booking terms.
Ultimate Belugas & Bears Expedition 2027 Brochure
Required Paperwork:
- Denver Divers Travel Participant Terms & Conditions
- If you do not use our booking software to fill out participant information, you can fill out our Travel Participant Application instead.
Non-Diver Course Recommendations:
- Marine Ecology
- Marine Mammal Ecology
- Underwater Photo and Video
While Lazy Bear Expeditions will be providing most of the gear necessary for a successful Beluga AquaGlide experience, we do recommend you at least bring your own professionally-fitted mask and snorkel.
We will also be providing a full specialty packing list prior to departure.
Weather Conditions: We will be traveling during the summer in Manitoba, where air temperatures will range between 55-75 degrees Fahrenheit.
Water Conditions: Water temperatures will typically be between 42-55 degrees Fahrenheit.
Typical Animal Sightings: While we are mostly looking for Beluga Whales and Polar Bears, many different arctic fauna will be out and about during the summer months, so it is a good idea to pack a good camera and be ready for amazing sights!
Physical Activity Level: We recommend that you have at least some snorkeling experience and that you are in good physical condition and able to move about in the arctic vehicles provided by Lazy Bear Expeditions.
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