HIGHLIGHTS
- Explore
remote ridges and vast peaks during an Exclusive Heli Landing, which is
included in the trip
- Marvel
at the Northern Lights lighting up the skies above South Greenland's
stunning fjords
- 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 in USD. Promotional offers are not reflected in the rates below.
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| Start Date | End Date | Explorer Triple | Solo Panorama | Explorer Suite | Balcony Suite | Deluxe Balcony Suite | Terrace Suite | Penthouse Suite | Owner's Suite | Ultra Suite |
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Mandatory Transfer Package Details:Package Price: $1,495 USD Includes - Charter flights between Reykjavik and Narsarsuaq
- Group transfers between the Narsarsuaq airport and the ship
- Group transfer from Reykjavik airport (Keflavik) to hotel on disembarkation day
- One night's post-expedition airport hotel accommodation in Keflavik
- Shuttle transfer to Keflavik airport on last day of itinerary
Rates are listed per person in USD. Promotional offers are not reflected in the rates below.
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| Start Date | End Date | (Starting from)
Explorer Triple | (Mid-range)
Deluxe Balcony Suite | (High-end)
Ultra Suite |
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Mandatory Transfer Package Details:Package Price: $1,495 USD Includes - Charter flights between Reykjavik and Narsarsuaq
- Group transfers between the Narsarsuaq airport and the ship
- Group transfer from Reykjavik airport (Keflavik) to hotel on disembarkation day
- One night's post-expedition airport hotel accommodation in Keflavik
- Shuttle transfer to Keflavik airport on last day of itinerary
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 the city on your own.
Day
2: Fly to Narsarsuaq, Greenland
In
the early afternoon we will transfer you to Keflavik Airport for our
private charter flight from the Icelandic capital to Narsarsuaq,
Greenland, where you'll set sail on Ultramarine. A scenic community
deep in Tunulliarfik Fjord, Narsarsuaq is the gateway to South
Greenland. Originally established in the 1940s as a U.S. military base,
the approximately 2,000–metre paved runway and small terminal
are now managed by Mittarfeqarfiit (the Greenlandic Airport Authority).
Days
3 and 4: The Wild East
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.
Days
5 to 7: 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
8 to 10: The Westland
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, 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.
Before
you depart on your charter flight back to Reykjavik in the early
evening of day 10, we plan to spend the day visiting the sites
surrounding Narsarsuaq, including 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, before heading
back across the bay to Narsarsuaq to visit the museum, hike to Signal
Hill for a panoramic view, and enjoy the frontier–town
ambience.
Before
our early evening charter flight, we will celebrate our voyage with a
‘Farewell to Greenland' dinner ashore at the iconic Hotel
Narsarsuaq.
Upon
landing back at Reykjavik's international airport in the evening, you
will be transferred to a hotel in nearby Keflavik.
Day
11: Depart Reykjavik, Iceland
Today,
you can make your way home at your leisure or continue your independent
explorations of Iceland.
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Complimentary
bar service
- Included
Wi-Fi
- 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
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 domestic and 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
- Greenland
Camp Experrience
- Heli-Hiking
- Tundra
to Table: Inuit Culinary Experience
Included
Activities
- Exclusive
Heli-landing
- Hiking
- Ice
Sheet Experience
- Paddling
Excursion
- Polar
Plunge
- Zodiac
Cruising
