From Canada and Alaska to Finland and Spitsbergen, our bear watching holidays are bristling with adventure. From the mighty brown bear to the mystical spirit bear, our carefully selected bear watching trips will not disappoint.
Explore the Arctic tundra on a Polar Rover to get eye-to-eye with the world’s largest land predator. Immerse yourself in British Columbia’s pristine bear country while staying at a wilderness lodge. Join an Arctic expedition voyage in search of polar bears and other wildlife. Or spend a night in a hide deep in the magical forests of Finland watching for brown bears.
The early bird finds peace and space. When it comes to the Yukon, book early and get off the beaten track to discover hiking, wildlife, and history in the most incredible landscapes. Less peoply than the Rockies so it's just you and nature.
Bear watching holiday ideas
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Grizzly Bear Adventure at Knight Inlet
Canada IndependentThis pristine wilderness is the perfect place for grizzly bear encounters.
From £1341 Excluding Flights
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Around Spitsbergen
Arctic Small Ship CruiseVoyage along the Spitsbergen coast in search of polar bears and explorer history.
From £6773 Excluding Flights
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Wild Brown Bear Adventure
Finland Short BreakEncounter brown bear, wolverine and lynx in East Finland's wilderness on this short break.
From £830 Excluding Flights
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Ultimate Alaska Wildlife Safari
Alaska EscortedHead off the beaten track into the Alaskan wilderness in search of wildlife
From £16640 Excluding Flights
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Classic Polar Bear Adventure
Canada EscortedMarvel at mighty polar bears, caribou and foxes on the Arctic tundra.
From £7290 Excluding Flights
Read our blog
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Canada’s Bear Watching Lodges
Read about the best properties to stay in if you want to watch bears in the wild in Canada. All the lodges are perfectly located for seeing plenty of wildlife and provide welcoming hospitality.
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Bear Essentials with William Gray
Award-winning travel writer and photographer, William Gray heads to Canada's Churchill to catch a glimpse of the mighty polar bear.
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Did you know this about Polar Bears?
The King of the Arctic, the mighty polar bear is only found in the northernmost regions of the world, including Svalbard and Canada. Here are 10 interesting facts about these majestic creatures.
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Meet the Guides of Canada’s Bear Watching Lodges
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Taking a closer look at Polar Rovers in Churchill, Canada
Polar bears can weigh 600kg and sprint over 25mph. They are fearless, powerful hunters that can smell you coming from miles away. This is where Polar Rovers come in.
