Grizzlies, Polar Bears and Orcas, a photographer & wildllife enthusiasts dream.

This unique tour will take you into the Canadian wilderness, home to some of the largest predators on the planet. Discover grizzly bears as they feed on migrating salmon amongst the breathtaking scenery of British Columbia, and search for orca whales, black bears, pacific white-sided dolphins, minke whales and bald eagles. Then you head east to Churchill in Manitoba, "polar bear capital of the world", to view these magnificent bears. The group will be restricted to 16 which means plenty of room on the Tundra Buggies in Churchill (which normally take from 21 to 38 people).

Tour Highlights

• 4 nights at Knight Inlet Lodge during salmon spawning where you will witness one of the largest concentrations of grizzly hears in B.C.
• Exclusive use of Tundra Buggy in Churchill for maximum of 16 clients to view the majestic polar bears.
• Marine excursions (weather permitting) to view seals, sea lions, porpoises, dolphins, orcas and possibly minke and humpback whales.
• Knight Inlet is one of the largest fjords on the B.C. co with spectacular scenery and over 200 species of bird.
  
• Oct is the only time you can combine trips to see both grizzly bears and polar bears.
  
• Town and area tour Churchill on the shores of the Hudson Bay. Includes a visit to the Inuit (Eskimo) museum and Parks Canada Interpretation Centre.
  Incredible opportunities for wildlife viewing & photography 
  

Price

Only departure 13 October, 2009 fully escorted from Australia
14 days (minimum 2 people)

$ 15555 AUD

Amanresorts has again been rated the world’s leading international hotel group. Stay at Amangani and experience  first class in this uniquely located resort which offers panoramic views of the snow-capped peaks around Grand Teton National Park.

About Amangani

mangani (means “peaceful home” ) opened in 1998 and is Amanresorts' first North American resort. Nearly 2,135 metres (7,000ft) above sea level, the resort overlooks meadows and grazing land. Across the valley is Teton Pass, which divides the Snake River Range from the snow-capped Tetons. The 40-suite, 3-storey resort is set on the cliff-edge of a butte. Its roof, crafted of cedar shakes, flows like a natural outcropping. Amangani makes extensive use of Oklahoma sandstone and Pacific redwood. A soaring ceiling and a wide, two-storey window with stunning mountain views opens up from the lobby.

Experience

Amangani is located at the southern end of the Greater Yellowstone ecosystem, a huge expanse of mountain and meadow, sage flats rivers, national forests, wildlife refuges and two parks – Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park.

Facilities and Activities

40 suites, 35m heated swimming pool, whirlpool, restaurant, bar, library, boutique and gallery, special occasion room, health and beauty centre, gym, ski lounge, snowmobiling, sleigh rides, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, dog-sledding, snowcat powder skiing, heliskiing, ice skating, wildlife safari, hiking, paragliding, horseback riding, biking, fly-fishing, canoeing, kayaking, rafting, lake and river cruising, hot-air ballooning, rock and ice climbing, tennis, golf, museums, shopping.

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Price

5 nights in suite accommodation per room from

$ 3295 AUD

(price includes room only) 

THE POLAR BEAR CAPITOL OF THE WORLD

Only departures 16, 20 & 25 October, 2008 

Manitoba, is known as the "Polar Bear capitol of the World". Every year, polar bears congregate in large numbers, waiting for the ice to form on Hudson Bay.

"I'd have never thought there could be so many shades of white. The undulating frozen wilderness stretched out to a far, crisp horizon where whispy blue meets sparkling ice. Suddenly the driver called our urgent attention to an even more thrilling flash of white. The awesome giant strode resolutely towards us as the Tundra Buggy inched forward. And suddenly we had eye contact. Just him and me. Extraordinary connection with the king of the Arctic. I felt privileged in his pressence."

Inclusions: Airfare Winnipeg to Churchill return, 5 nights accommodation, 2 full day Tundra Buggy tours with lunch, Churchill town tour, admission to Eskimo Museum and Parks Canada centre, slide presentation, transfer in Churchill, dog sledding program, cultural arts program, taxes included. Price is based on travel ex Winnipeg

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Price

5 nights from per person twin share

$ 5500 AUD pp

Grand Voyages, a grandexperience indeed, these voyages are like no other. Aboard our gracious all-suite flagship, the Spirit of Oceanus, these 13- to 25-day cruises take you in comfort and style to extraordinary lands and waters explored by few. Join us as we sail from Vancouver to Nome to the Arctic Circle and beyond.

Price

13 days/12 nights from per Person twin share

$ 7374 AUD pp

Gold Rush, follow the Seattle to Juneau route of the original stampeders from the 1898 Klondike Gold Rush. From dense, forested shores to stunning fjords, immense glaciers and unspoiled waterways, the entire length of the Inside Passage is a world of spectacular beauty. Sail the pristine waters of the San Juan Islands, the Strait of Georgia, Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, Frederick Sound and Tracy Arm, and get to know the towns of Sitka, Haines and Skagway, the jumping off points for thousands of early gold seekers.

11 day/10 nights, cruise only Seattle to Fairbanks or reverse

Book now to be part of this great adventure

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Price

11 days/10 nights from per Person twin share 

$ 4499 AUD pp