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
- Enjoy
flightseeing on one of Ultramarine’s two twin-engine
helicopters.
DATES / RATES
Rates are listed per person
|
| Start Date | End Date | From EUR | From USD |
|---|
| Aug 07, 2026 | Aug 23, 2026 | 24,295 |
25,255 |
Mandatory Transfer Package Details:Package Price: USD 1,995 Includes - One night’s pre-expedition hotel accommodation in Reykjavik
- Group transfer from the Reykjavik hotel to the airport on Day 2
- Charter flight from Reykjavik to Kangerlussuaq
- Group transfer from the Kangerlussuaq airport to the ship on embarkation day
- Group transfer from the ship to the Resolute airport on disembarkation day
- Charter flight from Resolute to Calgary
- Group transfer from Calgary airport to hotel
- One night’s post-expedition hotel accommodation in Calgary
Rates are listed per person
|
| Start Date | End Date | From EUR | From USD |
|---|
| Aug 07, 2026 | Aug 23, 2026 | 24,295 |
25,255 |
Mandatory Transfer Package Details:Package Price: USD 1,995 Includes - One night’s pre-expedition hotel accommodation in Reykjavik
- Group transfer from the Reykjavik hotel to the airport on Day 2
- Charter flight from Reykjavik to Kangerlussuaq
- Group transfer from the Kangerlussuaq airport to the ship on embarkation day
- Group transfer from the ship to the Resolute airport on disembarkation day
- Charter flight from Resolute to Calgary
- Group transfer from Calgary airport to hotel
- One night’s post-expedition hotel accommodation in Calgary
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, Greenland and Embark
After
breakfast, board your charter flight to Kangerlussuaq, a small
community nestled deep inside a 118 mile (190 km) long fjord. 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.
Day
3 & 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 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.
See for yourself the unique and thriving culture of contemporary
Greenland that mingles the ancient with the modern in surprising and
wonderful ways. 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: Cruising
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.
Day
6 to 15: Exploring Canada's High Arctic
Visit
towering fjords, historical sites and Inuit communities as you follow
in the footsteps of famous explorers from long ago in the Canadian High
Arctic.
At
the southern tip of the Cumberland Sound, you’ll visit Cape
Mercy, which was named by British explorer John Davis (yes, he of the
Davis Strait), who sailed through it in 1585. This is the site of an
old Distant Early Warning Line installation, dating back to the Cold
War. These and many other stations were set up to detect Soviet
bombers. It’s an ideal spot to go ashore for a hike.
As
icebergs travel down the Davis Strait, they’re naturally
trapped at Qikiqtarjuaq (formerly known as Broughton Island). The icy
waters here are also home to ring and harp seals. A hike up to the
hilltop inuksuk rewards with spectacular views of the community.
Inuksuks are stone figures or cairns that traditionally call attention
to the location for navigation, abundant harvesting or spiritual
significance.
Cruising
further north along the mountainous east shore of Baffin Island,
we’ll approach Isabella Bay, an important summer and fall
feeding area for the largest concentration of bowhead whales in Canada.
Bowheads are a truly a remarkable arctic leviathan that research has
revealed may live more than 200 years of age – the oldest
mammal.
At
the northern tip of Baffin Island, near the eastern entrance to the
Northwest Passage, is the Inuit hamlet of Pond Inlet, surrounded by
scenic mountains, fjords, glaciers and icebergs. Many in the community
still follow a nomadic lifestyle and hunt for their food.
At
the top of Baffin Island sits Lancaster Sound, a true arctic oasis.
Known by the Inuit and their predecessors for thousands of years, this
channel and the surrounding lands are extremely rich in wildlife and
history, both indigenous and European.
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 walrus that are known to visit the bay. Farther west,
some of the best ancient Thule remains in the Arctic are at Radstock
Bay, beside the soaring Caswell Towers.
At
the western end of Devon Island, the windswept Beechey Island is
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. Over 150 years later, 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 if you’re very fortunate, narwhals, as they
feed at Creswell Bay. 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, the 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 and Fly to Calgary
After
disembarking in Resolute, you’ll be transferred to your
charter flight to Calgary, where you’ll spend the night at
your included hotel.
Day
17: Depart Calgary
Today,
make your way to the airport to catch your homeward flights, or spend
the day exploring this unique Western Canadian city.
Ocean Explorer (Luxury Expedition, 138-guests)
Ocean Explorer, the newest addition to our fleet, is modern, elegant
and purpose-built for polar exploration. The 138-passenger vessel has
been designed with the latest in expedition ship technology. One of the
ship’s key features is the ULSTEIN X-BOW®, a marine
engineering innovation that ensures a comfortable and smooth sailing
experience thanks to the inverted bow. Located at the bow is the
two-story, light-filled library, which introduces a welcome airiness to
the expedition ship.
(Click image to view Ship details)
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Specialist
Expedition Leaders:
Our
team is comprised of the most professional and passionate Expedition
Leaders in the world, who bring a wide range of experience and
expertise to every adventure.
Immersive
Off-ship Activities:
Itineraries
are packed with adventure options designed to immerses travelers in the
polar wilderness, enabling them to connect with the natural wonders of
their surroundings.
On-Ship
Experiences & Facilities:
Designed
for comfort and adventure, each ship accommodates no more than 200
guests. Facilities include comfortable cabins, exceptional dining
options, wellness treatments, and breathtaking panoramic views of the
polar landscape.
Food
& Beverages :
Premium
dining, with a wide selection of options that accommodate a variety of
dietary preferences.
Quark
Expedition Perks :
Complementary
Wi-Fi, alcohol on all voyages, and the Official Quark Expeditions parka
to take home.
Transfers
:
Select
voyages include essential transportation and accommodation arrangements
for guests, ensuring seamless travel to and from the expedition
starting point.
Adventure
Options
- Flightseeing in the Arctic, Aboard Ultramarine
- Hiking in the Arctic
- Zodiac Cruising in the Arctic
Optional
Activities
- Paddling
Excursion in the Arctic - USD 295
- Sea
Kayaking in the Arctic - USD 1,495
