HIGHLIGHTS
- Experience
highlights of Greenland and the Canadian Arctic
- Explore
colorful Greenlandic villages and shop for traditional Inuit handicrafts
- View
iconic arctic wildlife, such as whales, walrus and muskoxen
- Hike
the colorful tundra
- Cruise
in a Zodiac to get up close to glaciers, fjords, icebergs and more
DATES / RATES
Rates are listed per person
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Mandatory Transfer Package Details:Package
Cost: USD 2,895 per person
- One
night's pre-expedition airport hotel accommodation in Toronto
- Group
transfer from the Toronto hotel to the airport
- Charter
flight from Toronto to Resolute
- Group
transfer from the Resolute airport to the ship on embarkation day
- Group
transfer from the ship to the Kangerlussuaq airport on disembarkation
day
- Charter
flight from Kangerlussuaq to Toronto
- One
night's post-expedition airport hotel accommodation in Toronto
Rates are listed per person
|
| Start Date | End Date | From EUR | From USD |
|---|
Mandatory Transfer Package Details:Package
Cost: USD 2,895 per person
- One
night's pre-expedition airport hotel accommodation in Toronto
- Group
transfer from the Toronto hotel to the airport
- Charter
flight from Toronto to Resolute
- Group
transfer from the Resolute airport to the ship on embarkation day
- Group
transfer from the ship to the Kangerlussuaq airport on disembarkation
day
- Charter
flight from Kangerlussuaq to Toronto
- One
night's post-expedition airport hotel accommodation in Toronto
ITINERARY
Day
1 - Arrive in Toronto, Canada
Your
Arctic expedition begins in Toronto. Explore this vibrant city on your
own before spending the night at your well-appointed hotel.
Day
2 - Fly to Kangerlussuaq, Greenland and Embark
After
breakfast, board your charter flight to Kangerlussuaq, a small seaside
community that's your gateway to Greenland. Enjoy your first Zodiac
ride as you're transferred from shore to ship. Out on deck, take in
your new surroundings before you set sail on your Arctic adventure.
Days
3 and 4 - Exploring West Greenland
Cruising
around the remote regions of Greenland and the Canadian Arctic aboard
Ultramarine, the newest ship in our fleet, you'll navigate the same icy
inlets, channels and bays that fascinated legendary explorers of long
ago. Designed to give polar adventurers unprecedented access to the
hardest-to-reach places on the planet—and equipped with two
onboard twin-engine helicopters for unparalleled access to areas only
Quark Expeditions can bring you—this one-of-a-kind ship, in
its inaugural year, will take you beyond the familiar in polar
exploration. Throughout your journey, your Expedition Team will keep an
eye toward immersing you in the best the Arctic has to offer at the top
of the world. Locals call Maniitsoq the Venice of Greenland, as it's
situated in an archipelago intersected by natural canals. Soaring,
snow-capped mountains surround the small, rocky town, whose name means
“the uneven place.” Playful humpback whales spend
summer in the waters around here.
The
Greenlandic capital of Nuuk is a haven for history and culture lovers.
Stroll down to the waterfront to see the Hans Egede Church and Hans
Egede statue, named for the missionary who established the settlement
in 1728. Marvel at the famous remains of 500-year-old fully dressed
mummies, discovered under a rock outcrop in 1972 by two brothers out
hunting, at the Greenland National Museum. The Nuuk Art Museum and
Katuaq Culture Centre are also worth visiting.
Day
5 - At Sea
Say
goodbye to Greenland's shores as you traverse the Davis Strait in
pursuit of the Canadian Arctic. Presentations by on-board experts will
prepare you for the adventures that lie ahead.
Days
6 to 15 - Exploring Canada's High Arctic
Visit
towering fjords, historical sites and traditional Inuit communities as
you follow in the footsteps of famous explorers from long ago in the
Canadian High Arctic.
The
picturesque Inuit hamlet of Pangnirtung, nicknamed the Switzerland of
the Arctic, is nestled beneath the jagged peaks of Mount Duval. An
artist's hub, Pang is renowned for its traditional Inuit arts and
crafts, especially lithographs and intricate tapestries. At the
Uqqurmiut Centre for Arts & Crafts, watch craftspeople in the
tapestry studio and pick up a limited-edition print. A must for
visitors, a colorful Pang hat will keep you warm during the remainder
of your Arctic voyage. You'll also visit nearby Kekerten, an
uninhabited island that was a major whaling destination in the 1800s.
At
the southern tip of the Cumberland Sound, Cape Mercy was named by
British explorer John Davis (yes, he of the Davis Strait), who sailed
through it in 1585. The site of an old Distant Early Warning Line
installation, it's an ideal spot to go ashore for a hike.
As
icebergs travel down the Davis Strait, they're naturally trapped at
Qikiqtarjuak (formerly known as Broughton Island), the iceberg capital
of the world. The icy waters here are sometimes also home to narwhals,
beluga and right whales, and ring and harp seals. A hike up to the
hilltop inukshuk (a stone figure made by the Inuit) rewards with
spectacular views of the community.
Cruising
farther north along the east coast of Baffin Island, we'll approach
Isabella Bay, an important summer and fall feeding area for a large
population of bowhead whales.
Stacked
side by side, the dozens of soaring cliffs of Sam Ford Fjord make for a
majestic site as you sail by. One of the most isolated places on the
planet, the big-wall playground attracts climbers eager to scale the
sheer rock faces that shoot straight out of the sea.
At
the northern tip of Baffin Island, near the eastern entrance to the
Northwest Passage, is the picturesque hamlet of Pond Inlet. Spend some
time exploring this traditional Inuit community that's surrounded by
scenic mountains, fjords, glaciers and icebergs.
The
area around Lancaster Sound affords several hiking opportunities. At
Dundas Harbour, on Devon Island, you'll visit an abandoned beachside
outpost of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. At nearby Croker Bay,
cruise in a Zodiac (at a safe distance) along the face of an actively
calving glacier. Your Expedition Team will also keep its eyes peeled
for the muskoxen and walrus that are known to visit the bay. A hike to
a nearby archaeological site is another possible excursion.
Farther west, some of the best ancient Thule remains in the Arctic are
at Radstock Bay, beside the soaring Caswell Towers, a polar bear
observation site. Exploring the area, you'll gain insight into how
these pre-Inuit people lived.
At
the western end of Devon Island, the windswept Beechey Island might be
small, but it's steeped in history. Named after famed British explorer
Frederick William Beechey, it's a Canadian National Historic Site.
You'll visit the small marked graves of three crew members who died
during Sir John Franklin's tragic 1845–46 expedition. Roald
Amundsen landed here in 1903, during the first successful voyage by
ship through the Northwest Passage.
Sailing
down the east coast of Somerset Island, you may be fortunate to spot
beluga whales and narwhals, as they feed on the large numbers of Arctic
char that enter Creswell Bay in late summer. An Important Bird Area,
the bay also attracts such species as black-bellied plovers, king
eiders and white-rumped sandpipers. You'll also have time to explore
Fort Ross, where the Hudson's Bay Company established a now-abandoned
trading post in 1937. At the midpoint of the Bellot Strait, a narrow
channel that separates Somerset Island from mainland North America,
you'll reach the northernmost area of the continental landmass, Zenith
Point.
Day
16 - Disembark in Resolute, Canada & fly to Toronto
After
disembarking in Resolute, you'll be transferred to your charter flight
to Toronto, where you'll spend the night at your included hotel.
Day
17 - Depart Toronto
Today,
make your way to the airport to catch your homeward flights, or spend
the day exploring this fascinating city.
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Shipboard
accommodation with daily housekeeping
- All
meals, snacks, soft drinks and juices on board
- Beer
and house wine during dinner
- All
shore landings per the daily program
- Leadership
throughout the voyage by our experienced Expedition Leader
- All
Zodiac transfers and cruising per the daily program
- Formal
and informal presentations by our
- Expedition
Team and special guests as scheduled
- Photographic
journal documenting the expedition
- Waterproof
expedition boots on loan for shore
- landings
- Official
Quark Expeditions® parka to keep
- Coffee,
tea and cocoa available around the clock
- Complimentary
reusable water bottle
- Hair
dryer and bathrobe in every cabin
- Comprehensive
onboard materials, including a map
- and
an informative Arctic Reader
- All
miscellaneous service taxes and port charges
- throughout
the program
- All
luggage handling aboard the ship
- Emergency
evacuation insurance to a maximum
- benefit
of US$500,000 per person
- Greenland
voyages cruise passenger tax
ADVENTURE
OPTIONS
- Kayaking:
USD 695
- Paddling: USD 195
- Flightseeing: Free
- Heli-landing: Free
