HIGHLIGHTS
- We'll
take you deeper into Uummaanaaq and Eternity Fjords than any other
operator.
- Experience
the beauty of these landscapes from the air thanks to Ultramarine's
twin-engine H145 helicopters.
- Experience
Greenlandic culture by exploring with local partners.
- Visit
three of Greenland's most picturesque, iconic regions in a single
voyage.
- Join
unique and immersive optional activities, such as our exclusive
heli-landing and mountain biking adventures
DATES / RATES
Rates are listed per person
|
| Start Date | End Date | From EUR | From USD |
|---|
| Jul 14, 2024 | Jul 25, 2024 | 9,195 |
9,781 |
| Jul 23, 2024 | Aug 03, 2024 | 9,195 |
9,781 |
Mandatory Transfer Package Details:Price:$1,495 per person
Rates are listed per person
|
| Start Date | End Date | From EUR | From USD |
|---|
| Jul 14, 2024 | Jul 25, 2024 | 9,195 |
9,781 |
| Jul 23, 2024 | Aug 03, 2024 | 9,195 |
9,781 |
Mandatory Transfer Package Details:Price:$1,495 per person
ITINERARY
Day
1: Arrive in Reykjavik, Iceland
Arrive
in the Icelandic capital and make your way to your included hotel. You
will have the rest of the day to explore this fascinating and
incredibly walkable city on your own.
Day 2: Fly
to Kangerlussuaq and Embark
This
morning you’ll catch your charter flight to Kangerlussuaq,
where you’ll board your vessel and begin your expedition. Get
ready for a great adventure ahead! Expect a welcome and safety briefing
from your Expedition Leader.
Day 3: At
Sea
As
we sail north along the west coast to our first area of exploration,
your Expedition Team will prepare you for the adventures that lie
ahead. Once activity and excursion briefings are completed, our
education team will schedule presentations on the wildlife and
fascinating history of Greenland, its geology, ecology and climate, and
the incredible sights you will soon explore.
Days 4 to 6: Uummanaq
Fjord
Uummannaq
Fjord is the second-largest fjord system in Greenland surpassed only by
Scoresbysund in east Greenland. On these itinerary days you will have
the opportunity to become one of few people ever to explore this area
in depth and travel beyond the predictable tourist destinations. The
fjord is full of cultural and natural wonders. Potential excursions
include visits to the town of Uummanaq, venturing into Qilakitsoq (the
site where the famous Greenland Mummies were discovered) and excursions
focused around Store Glacier and its immense discharge zone.
You’ll embrace the expeditionary spirit as we pioneer new
destinations within the labyrinth of valleys and channels in the depths
of the fjord.
Quark
Expeditions’ core belief in working closely with our local
partners will enhance every experience as we explore alongside local
experts. We’ll draw on our team’s collective
knowledge and expertise to deliver incredible experiences.
Days 7 and 8: Disko
Bay
Disko
Bay Is a wide, southeastern inlet of Baffin Bay and is the largest open
bay in western Greenland. Try to get out on deck as we navigate into
this iconic bay where whales are often spotted. Disko Bay is full of
exciting destinations for us to explore. We will almost certainly visit
the community of Illulissat, which is situated at the head of outlet
fjord for Sermeq Kujalleq (Jakobshavn Glacier) , known for discharging
35 billion tons of ice each year. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site
in 2004, the fjord is immensely beautiful and we will encourage you to
explore it via one of the many marked hiking trails.
Another
area we will consider for this itinerary is the wild beauty of Equip
Sermia or Torsukatak Fjords, located in the northeast corner of Disko
Bay. Both of these remote areas offer fantastic vistas of large active
glacial faces and provide plenty of opportunities for hiking, paddling,
and Zodiac cruising. This is also an area where, if conditions allow,
we will consider utilizing our twin- engine helicopters to get you in
the air to appreciate the immensity of this region.
Days 9 and 10: Qeqqata
Qeqqata
(meaning centre) municipality is Greenland’s second smallest
administrative region. Situated in the middle of the
country’s western coast, Qeqqata is home to almost 20% of
Greenland’s populace, most of whom reside in Sisimiut and
Manitsoq.
During
these two days your expedition team will work with our local partners
to curate a balance of community and wilderness-focused activities. We
are likely to visit Sisimiut, where you can wonder through the open air
museum, participate in local tastings or join a hiking group to venture
beyond the town limits along one of many incredible hiking trails on
Sisimiut’s doorstep. This is where we will also offer the
(paid) mountain biking activity.
Further
south, the areas surrounding Manitsoq are equally stunning. One of our
favorite destinations in the area is the picturesque alpine lake of
Innussuit Tasersuat, which we can hike and share a picnic with friends
from Manitsoq. The fjord systems behind Manitsoq are deep and seldom
visited. Our team will seek to take you beyond the ordinary and into
these fjords for magical one-of-a-kind experiences, one of which is
Eternity Fjord, which is home to the tallest mountains in all of West
Greenland.
Day 11: Kangerlussuaq
Today,
we disembark in Kangerlussuaq and transfer you to your charter flight
to Reykjavik, where you’ll spend the night in your included
hotel.
Day 12: Reykjavik,
Iceland
Today,
make your way to the airport to catch your homeward flights, or spend
more time exploring this fascinating Icelandic city.
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 as per the daily program
- All
shore landings as 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.)
- Select
beer and wine during dinner; and coffee, tea and cocoa available around
the clock
- 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
Rates
do not include the following:
- Mandatory
Transfer Package*
- 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
- Mountain
Biking
- Paddling
Excursion - USD 195
per person
- Sea
Kayaking - USD 695 per person
- Tundra
to Table: Inuit Culinary Experience - USD 125 per person
Included
Activities
- Flightseeing
- Hiking
- Polar
Plunge
- Zodiac
Cruising
