Friday, January 15, 2016

Preparing For Polar Bear Tours Churchill

By Peter Wilson


Churchill, based in Canada, is a popular tourist destination for those who wish to see the polar bear living in its natural habitat. Many Americans visit this place annually around October and November because this is the peak season. This is a prime time to see these animals and so it is very popular with visitors. The area is known for the coexistence between beast and man thus the reason for the popular polar bear tours Churchill.

Tourists will get a unique chance to explore this great Arctic landscape everyday for the duration of their visit. In this exploration, they will experience the polar bear living in this beautiful part of the world. This exploration is done on either foot or using tundra vehicles. The latter are custom made to travel on snowy and icy terrain. To enjoy the experience, it is important for tourists to do proper prior preparations in advance.

Make sure to get an excellent travel agency to plan this trip. A good option will tell you what to expect while in the area in terms of the weather and climate conditions. In addition, they will tell clients about the food commonly eaten and advice them on what to carry. This includes clothing and accessories. Always beware of unscrupulous people who con people of their money by pretending to run tour agencies. Search online for legitimate options and do background checks before committing to them.

It is very important to carry a good camera to enable you return with photos and captured memories of every activity. Photos allow you to reminisce on old memories. One can take photos of the polar bears and the snowy landscape. This provides a good backdrop for photos. In addition, tourists can take photos of the beautiful northern lights that are displayed in clear skies common in the region.

Warm clothing and accessories are very important to carry. It is very important to be prepared for rain, the cold and windy conditions in the area. Make sure to get several pairs of good, warm boots. Carry either rubber insulated ones, neoprene boots. Carry raincoats and rain pants of jackets that are waterproof or seam sealed. As for the pants, they should be comfortable, tightly woven and wind resistant. Do not carry cotton pants.

Make sure to carry warm hats. Fleece hats and wool toque are made from quick to dry materials. Pack gloves and mittens made from a wind resistant fabric as well as long underwear of synthetic or wool material. Socks are also very important as they keep feet warm.

As for the accessories, carry personal items like toiletries, sunglasses, phones and alarm clocks. Do not forget medicine and vitamins since what you use may not be available. In addition, carry a waterproof backpack to keep everything in dry.

Remember to carry a credit or debit card plus some folding cash. This allows you the freedom to have quick cash when you need it as well as pay large bills easily. It may be a good idea to take your own Internet. A smart phone that allows one to tether with their laptop is an easy option one could also carry a MiFi card that can link many devices to the Internet.




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