HIGHLIGHTS
- Marvel
at South Greenland's alpine peaks and remote ridges during included
Heli Hiking and Flightseeing adventures
- Experience
Greenlandic cultural highlights with local partners
- Set
foot on the Greenland Ice Sheet, the second-largest ice mass in the
world
- Choose
from off-ship activities geared to all levels of fitness and interests,
ranging from relaxed camping to heli-hiking
- Visit
the Kujataa UNESCO World Heritage site to learn about the intersection
of Inuit and Viking cultures
DATES / RATES
Rates are listed per person
|
| Start Date | End Date | From EUR | From USD |
|---|
| Jul 29, 2025 | Aug 10, 2025 | 13,295 |
13,814 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Aug 30, 2026 | 15,295 |
15,892 |
| Aug 29, 2026 | Sep 11, 2026 | 15,295 |
15,892 |
Mandatory Transfer Package Details:Package
Price: USD 1,195 (Arctic 2025)
Package
Price: USD 1,495 (Arctic 2026)
Includes
- One
night's pre-expedition hotel night at Helsinki airport hotel, with
breakfast
- Charter
flight from Helsinki to Longyearbyen
- Arrival
and departure transfers in Longyearbyen
- Charter
flight from Longyearbyen to Helsinki
Rates are listed per person
|
| Start Date | End Date | From EUR | From USD |
|---|
| Jul 29, 2025 | Aug 10, 2025 | 13,295 |
13,814 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Aug 30, 2026 | 15,295 |
15,892 |
| Aug 29, 2026 | Sep 11, 2026 | 15,295 |
15,892 |
Mandatory Transfer Package Details:Package
Price: USD 1,195 (Arctic 2025)
Package
Price: USD 1,495 (Arctic 2026)
Includes
- One
night's pre-expedition hotel night at Helsinki airport hotel, with
breakfast
- Charter
flight from Helsinki to Longyearbyen
- Arrival
and departure transfers in Longyearbyen
- Charter
flight from Longyearbyen to Helsinki
ITINERARY
Day
1: Arrive in Reykjavik
Arrive
in the Icelandic capital and make your way to your included hotel. You
will have the rest of the day to explore the city on your own.
Day
2: Fly to Nuuk
In
the morning after breakfast, guests and their luggage will be
transferred to the airport for their charter flight to the Greenlandic
capital of Nuuk. This picturesque city of 17,000 is situated on a fjord
with the Sermitsiaq mountain in the background. Upon arrival, guests
will be transferred to their ship.
Days
3 to 5: From Nuuk to the Westlands
Today,
we’ll head south along the spectacular west coast of
Greenland on our way to the The Westlands. Following in the footsteps
of the Greenlandic Norse into the Western fjords, it’s easy
to appreciate why Erik the Red chose this land as his home and gave
Greenland its name: every direction you look rewards visitors with
vistas of blue, ice– strewn waters set against a breathtaking
backdrop of lush, verdant valleys and pastures bursting with blooms.
Unique
to Greenland, and indeed the entire Arctic, warm microclimates deep in
the fjords have created a surprisingly fertile Arctic Garden of Eden.
South Greenlandic farming traditions dating back to Viking days are
still kept alive. Many families work their remote sheep farms along the
shores of the fjords, their lives very much attuned to the seasons as
they produce a variety of organic home–grown produce (such as
potatoes, turnips and kale).
Also
in the West, we find the perfect access points to the Greenland Ice
Sheet, which we’ll reach by helicopter. You’ll
enjoy the most incredible views of the largest mass of ice in the
northern hemisphere and second largest in the world, flowing from the
heights of the polar plateau to sea level. Become one of the very few
people to ever set foot on this incredible body of ice during our
included Greenland Ice Sheet Experience. Over these two days you will
have the opportunity to explore the Ice Sheet, hike the surrounding
foothills, cruise or paddle through the azure ice–filled
waters, and engage with our local friends and partners during the most
meaningful and in–depth community experiences offered on any
Quark Expeditions voyage.
Guests
will learn more about the history and culture of this region at the
Kujataa UNESCO World Heritage Site, which is a living history lesson in
Viking farming. We hope to offer you the opportunity to visit charming
Qassiarsuk, a small sheep farming settlement across the fjord from
Narsarsuaq, where you can experience true South Greenland hospitality
and gain insight into the fascinating lives of sheep farmers living at
the edge of the Ice Sheet. We suggest you take time to explore the
remains and replicas of Brattahlíð, Erik the
Red’s estate, once the epicenter of the Greenland Norse
Eastern Settlement.
Days
6 to 8: Arctic Patagonia
The
stunning maze of fjords, sounds, islets, inlets and skerries (rocky
islands) in and around Cape Farewell (Nunap Isua) at
Greenland’s most southern tip possesses its own particular
magic. Transiting the 100–km long Prins Christian Sund
(Ikerasassuaq)—one of the world’s most scenic
fjords—will be truly unforgettable. Guests can then look
forward to dramatic mountain and seascapes with glaciers tumbling down
to down to the sea, and stunning vistas around every corner. Inhabiting
this domain are Southern Greenlanders living on the frontier, a people
as unique as the landscape they call home. This is where the migrating
hunting peoples from the east finally settled around the European
trading posts.
The
few villages in this southern region have gained a level of fame thanks
to the inhabitants who remain steadfastly faithful to their hunting and
fishing heritage. We hope to visit Aappilattoq, perched on the shores
of Prins Christian Sund (Ikerasassuaq), to introduce you to our friends
and partners there. We hope to offer you the opportunity to listen to
their stories, hear their music, taste their food, learn about their
hunting traditions, and perhaps even join a friendly game of soccer as
a player or spectator.
If
you are looking for the most iconic peaks of South Greenland,
you’ll be in your glory when we reach the Tasermiut Fjord in
the heart of what’s known as “Arctic
Patagonia,” where guests can sign up for overnight camping
(with local hosts) along the 70–km fjord. Marvel at the
impressive Sermeq glacier at its head with rivers of ice tumbling
almost down to sea level, and the imposing peaks of Nalumasortoq and
Ulamertorsuaq dominating the skyline, making for the most scenic
backdrops to your hike or helicopter–enabled excursions.
Days
9 to 11: The Wild East & Journey Back to Nuuk (Northbound)
We
set out for the wild fjords of the uninhabited east coast, one of which
is Lindenow Fjord, also known by its Greenlandic name,
Kangerlussuatsiaq. Thousands of years ago, groups of paleo–
Inuit hunters and fishermen made their home in these isolated fjords,
living off the land and surviving mostly on the resources the sea
provided, before European explorers and the subsequent establishment of
settlements prompted one of the biggest waves of migration in
Greenland. Traces of these once proud peoples can still be found today
against the backdrop of cascading glaciers and steep–walled
mountains.
These
fjords are frequented by marine mammals. Rare sightings of polar bears
are possible, as they drift down from the north on sea ice floes
propelled by the East–Greenland current. Humpback whales are
often sighted when entering fjords as the shallowing seas bring an
upwelling of nutrients to the surface. While we keep our eyes peeled
for wildlife, the magnificent alpine terrain invites us to explore by
sea, land and air to immerse ourselves completely in the remote
icescapes of the region. The wild east is ideal for heli landings and
hiking, paddle excursions, Zodiac cruises and shore landings.
Day
12: Disembarkation, Explore Nuuk, Flight to Reykjavik
After
breakfast, guests will be transferred from the pier to the town. You'll
have time to wander the streets of the historic Old Nuuk neighborhood
and see the Hans Egede Church and Hans Egede statue near the
waterfront. You will also have an opportunity to visit the Greenland
National Museum & Archives to view the collections and
exhibitions and to better understand Greenland's cultural heritage,
such as the significance of the kayak, which is Greenland's national
symbol and can be traced back over 4,000 years. There will also be an
opportunity to visit the famous 500-year-old Greenlandic mummies.
After a half-day of exploring Nuuk, guests will meet at a designated
spot in town for the transfer to the airport for their charter flight
to Reykjavik.
Day
13: Depart Reykjavik
After
a restful night at your included hotel, make your way to Keflavik
international for your onward flight, or continue your independent
explorations of Reykjavik at your leisure.
Ultramarine (Luxury Expedition, 199-guests)
Ultramarine is designed to go beyond the familiar in polar exploration, to discover new places, and immerse you in the best the region has to offer. Equipped with two twin-engine helicopters, Ultramarine offers the most robust portfolio of adventure activities in the industry, the most spacious suites in its category, breathtaking public spaces, and more outdoor wildlife viewing spaces than other expedition ships its size. It also features a best-in-class 70-day operational range and an innovative mix of sustainability features that exceed all industry standards.
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Leadership
throughout your voyage by our experienced Expedition Leaders, including
shore landings and other activities
- All
Zodiac transfers and cruising per the daily program
- All
shore landings per the daily program
- Shipboard
accommodation with daily housekeeping
- All
meals, snacks, soft drinks and juices on board throughout your voyage
(Please inform us of any dietary requirements as far in advance as
possible. Unfortunately, the ships’ galleys cannot prepare
kosher meals.)
- Free
beer, standard wines, spirits, and cocktails during bar service hours
and dinner
- Formal
and informal presentations by our Expedition Team and guest speakers as
scheduled
- A
photographic journal documenting the expedition
- A
pair of waterproof expedition boots on loan for landings and Zodiac
cruising excursions
- An
official Quark Expeditions® parka to keep
- Hair
dryer and bathrobes in every cabin
- All
miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program
- All
luggage handling aboard the ship
- Emergency
Evacuation insurance for all passengers to a maximum benefit of USD
$500,000 per person
- Greenland
voyages cruise passenger tax
- Complimentary
Wi-Fi service on one device permitting basic Internet browsing, email,
posting on social media and voice applications. (Premium packages are
available for more data intensive applications.)
Rates
do not include the following:
- International
airfare
- Arrival
transfers in Reykjavik
- Passport
and visa expenses
- Government
arrival and departure taxes not mentioned above
- Meals
ashore unless otherwise specified
- Baggage,
cancellation, interruption and medical travel
insurance—strongly recommended
- Excess-baggage
fees on international flights
- Mandatory
waterproof pants for Zodiac cruising, or any other gear not mentioned
- Laundry,
bar and other personal charges unless specified
- Phone
and Internet charges (connectivity may vary by location)
- Voluntary
gratuity at the end of the voyage for shipboard staff and crew
- Additional
overnight accommodation
- Adventure
Options not listed in Included Activities
ADVENTURE
OPTIONS
Included Activities
- Hiking
- Heli-Hiking
- Polar
Plunge
- Flightseeing
aboard Ultramarine
- Ice
Sheet Experience
- Paddling
Excursion
