HIGHLIGHTS
- We'll
take you deeper into Disko Bay 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
DATES / RATES
Rates are listed per person
|
| Start Date | End Date | From EUR | From USD |
|---|
| Aug 10, 2025 | Aug 19, 2025 | 8,695 |
9,038 |
Mandatory Transfer Package Details:Package
Price: USD 1,495
Includes
- One
night's pre-expedition hotel accommodation in Reykjavik
- Charter
flight from Reykjavik to Kangerlussuaq
- Group
transfer from the ship to the Kangerlussuaq airport on disembarkation
day
- Charter
flight from Kangerlussuaq to Reykjavik
- One
night’s post-expedition airport hotel accommodation in
Reykjavik
Rates are listed per person
|
| Start Date | End Date | From EUR | From USD |
|---|
| Aug 10, 2025 | Aug 19, 2025 | 8,695 |
9,038 |
Mandatory Transfer Package Details:Package
Price: USD 1,495
Includes
- One
night's pre-expedition hotel accommodation in Reykjavik
- Charter
flight from Reykjavik to Kangerlussuaq
- Group
transfer from the ship to the Kangerlussuaq airport on disembarkation
day
- Charter
flight from Kangerlussuaq to Reykjavik
- One
night’s post-expedition airport hotel accommodation in
Reykjavik
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 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. 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
3 to 5: 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
6 to 8: 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
Maniitsoq.
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, 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. Another fascinating community in this region is Itilleq.
Surrounded by sea and mountains, Itilleq is located about a mile (2 km)
above the Arctic Circle.
The
Quark Expeditions team has enjoyed a longstanding relationship with the
people of Itilleq, who often gather and invite our staff and guests for
a pick-up game of soccer or football.
Day
9: Kangerlussuaq Disembarkation
Today,
we disembark in Kangerlussuaq, formerly known as Søndre
Strømfjord, and transfer you to your charter flight to
Reykjavik, where you’ll spend the night in your included
hotel.
Day
10: Depart Reykjavik
Today,
you can make your way home at your leisure or continue your independent
explorations of Iceland.
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 the voyage by our experienced Expedition Leader
- An
official Quark Expeditions® parka to keep
- 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.)
- 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
- 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
above 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, beverage 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
- Polar
Plunge
- Flightseeing
aboard Ultramarine
- Zodiac
Cruising
