The world’s largest land carnivore, these majestic nomads are The Arctic’s ‘poster boy’ and so often the catalyst for many travellers to head north.
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Things to consider before Planning Polar Bear Tours:
The best chances of sightings happen in our favourite 'polar bear hotspots': Svalbard, Canada's Northwest Passage, Churchill and Wrangel Island in the Russian Arctic
Polar bear distribution isn't uniform across the Arctic, and even in these hotspots sightings aren't guaranteed
Trips to Svalbard, the Northwest Passage, and Wrangel Island all involve expedition ship-based travel, observing bears in their natural environment.
Bear viewing trips in the Churchill area are land-based with near-guaranteed bear sightings.
While Greenland has a healthy polar bear population, they’re generally located in inaccessible areas and other regions offer better opportunities.
When to see Polar Bears:
March - April(Spring)
Mothers and cubs begin to emerge from their winter dens after the birthing season, however seeing bears at this time of year is challenging; Wapusk National Park in Northern Canada is the only place where this is possible in very small numbers.
May - August(Summer)
By late August, Northern Canada’s Northwest Passage is also accessible for a few short weeks by ship. It’s common for polar bears to be sighted, typically collecting around areas of remaining ice or close to favoured hunting grounds where migrating whales are found.
September - October(Autumn)
Set against a background of autumnal colours, bears begin to descend on Churchill in Manitoba in October. As temperatures drop, more and more polar bears arrive in the area, all waiting for Hudson Bay to re-freeze. It’s the greatest concentration of bears on the planet for a few weeks only.
To know more about the Polar Bear Tour visit:
https://www.swoop-arctic.com/cruises/svalbard/polar-bear-safari