Holidays to see Polar Bears
The Polar Bear is the largest bear in the world with adult males weighing about 350 - 680 kg and adult females about half the size. They are closely related to the Brown Bear but have evolved into a niche way of living, adapted to sub zero temperatures. Most polar bears are born on land but do spend most of their life on the sea. When sea ice is not around they live off their fat reserves. Hunting has caused the decline in numbers of polar bears but they are...
Holidays to see Polar Bears
The Polar Bear is the largest bear in the world with adult males weighing about 350 - 680 kg and adult females about half the size. They are closely related to the Brown Bear but have evolved into a niche way of living, adapted to sub zero temperatures. Most polar bears are born on land but do spend most of their life on the sea. When sea ice is not around they live off their fat reserves. Hunting has caused the decline in numbers of polar bears but they are now making a comeback. They are important in the culture of the indigenous people of the Arctic, featuring in their spiritual and cultural lives.
Polar bear with cubs
Holidays to see Polar Bears in Churchill, Canada
A popular destination for a holiday to see polar bears in the wild, is Churchill in Canada where it's easy to see them at close range. However, Churchill itself is not such a pretty place! Therefore it is recommended to combine a trip to Churchill with other regions of Canada.
There are Polar Bear tours including the chance to stay in 'Tundra Buggy Lodge' which includes sleeper cars, lounge, dining and utility cars. Sleep out on the tundra and perhaps you will see the Northern Lights!
Northern Lights & Polar Bear, Canada
Polar Bears in Spitsbergen, Norway
One of the best places for an Arctic wildlife holiday is Spitsbergen in Norway, one of the most beautiful places on Earth. Spitsbergen is an island in the Svalbard archipelago.. Travel by large ship for a cruise in the short summer season, or get closer to the bears from rigid inflatable zodiac boats. For even more of an adventure, watch the bears from kayaks. When you come ashore to see the bears, you are accompanied by armed guards and must adhere to strict rules.
The good thing about Spitsbergen is that there is plenty of ice around even in summer, making it a great place to watch Polar Bears. Usually found on the sea ice where it meets the ocean, plenty of seals can be hunted. Cruises depart from the main town of Longyearbyen on Spitsbergen and vary from 6 - 14 days in length. You will also see spectacular glaciers and could watch walruses, seabird colonies, arctic foxes or reindeer. Plus, if you are lucky, Beluga or Minke Whales.
Arctic Fox, Spitsbergen
Cruise Season in the Arctic
The cruise season is June to early September and the highest number of Polar Bears are usually seen in late July to early August, usually the period of least ice so ships can get in close.
Polar Bear Cub Canada
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