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Highlighted on both maps are some of our most popular itineraries available across the following seasons: , ARCTIC 2021 (May to September 2021) , ANTARCTICA 2020.21 (November 2020 to October 2021) For the full roster of voyages, please visit QUARKEXPEDITIONS.COM THE ARCTIC
CANADA’S REMOTE ARCTIC: Northwest Passage to Ellesmere and Axel Heiberg Islands
JEWELS OF THE RUSSIAN ARCTIC: Franz Josef Land and Novaya Zemlya HIGH ARCTIC ODYSSEY: Remote Russian Archipelagos NORTH POLE: The Ultimate Arctic Adventure
ESSENTIAL GREENLAND: Southern Coasts and Disko Bay THREE ARCTIC ISLANDS: Iceland, Greenland, Spitsbergen SPITSBERGEN EXPLORER: Wildlife Capital of the Arctic
NORTHWEST PASSAGE: In the Footsteps of Franklin NORTHWEST PASSAGE: Epic High Arctic GREENLAND ADVENTURE: Explore by Sea, Land and Air
Scheduled routes Flights paths Approximate limit of exploration area
GEOGRAPHIC NORTH POLE 90º
Franz Josef Land
Arctic Ocean
SVALBARD Spitsbergen
Severnaya Zemlya
Axel Heiberg Island
Longyearbyen
Ellesmere Island
Barents Sea
Qaanaaq
GREENLAND
Resolute
Greenland Sea
Beechey Island
Novaya Zemlya
Baffin Bay
Ella Island
Sam Ford Fjord
Milne Land
Norwegian Sea
Ittoqqortoormiit
Murmansk
Kangerlussuaq
ARCTIC CIRCLE
Baffin Island
Reykyjavik
FINLAND
Narsarsuaq
ICELAND
Helsinki
NORWAY
RUSSIA
Oslo
Atlantic Ocean
CANADA
GREENLAND (Kalaallit Nunaat)
UNITED STATES
Narsarsuaq
Greenland Ice Sheet
Tasermiut Fjord
Lindenow Fjord
Labrador Sea
ANTARCTICA
Santiago
Buenos Aires
ANTARCTIC EXPLORER: Discovering the 7th Continent ANTARCTIC EXPRESS: Fly the Drake ESSENTIAL PATAGONIA: Chilean Fjords and Torres del Paine
CELEBRATING SHACKLETON: Journey from Antarctica to South Georgia EPIC ANTARCTICA: Crossing the Circle via Falkands (Malvinas) and South Georgia FALKLANDS, SOUTH GEORGIA AND ANTARCTICA: Explorers and Kings
CROSSING THE CIRCLE: Southern Expedition
SOUTH AMERICA
CHILE
ANTARCTIC EXPRESS: Crossing the Circle
ARGENTINA
ANTARCTIC EXPLORER: Discovering the 7th Continent plus Cape Horn & Diego Ramírez
South Atlantic Ocean
Punta Arenas
Stanley
FALKLAND ISLANDS (Islas Malvinas)
Ushuaia
SOUTH GEORGIA
Cape Horn
Drake Passage
Diego Ramírez
King George Island
Deception Island
Elephant Island
Southern Ocean
Port Lockroy
Paradise Bay
Weddell Sea
Lemaire Channel
ANTARCTIC CIRCLE
Scheduled routes
Scheduled flights
Return flights from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia offered on Ultramarine voyages only
ANTARCTICA
* Maps represent a selection of voyages offered by Quark Expeditions. For more information, please visit QuarkExpeditions.com
Maps are not to scale.
WHEN TO GO MAY TO JULY
Head north of the Arctic Circle through the icy channels of the legendary Northwest Passage, connect with indigenous cultures in Greenland, see iconic wildlife in Spitsbergen or have a drink at the North Pole. Choose from some of the most diverse Arctic adventures possible and discover what real expedition travel is all about. THE ARCTIC
This is an ideal time to head to the rugged terrain of Spitsbergen to encounter wildlife in their natural habitats, including the ever-elusive polar bear. JUNE & JULY The brief window for reaching the North Pole occurs during these months, while dramatic fjords also open up on the coasts of Greenland and the islands of the Canadian and Russian High Arctic. SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER A summer’s worth of newly calved icebergs glow in the sunset as the narrow channels of the Northwest Passage become navigable and the Northern Lights electrify the sky in Greenland.
WHEN TO GO NOVEMBER & DECEMBER
Cross the notorious Drake Passage by ship, then zip through icy bays on Zodiacs. Watch penguins put on their show, take photos of breathtaking, sculpture-like icebergs or kayak through the crystal- clear waters. With such an unexpected variety of experiences, setting foot on the 7th Continent is a bucket-list adventure just waiting to happen. ANTARCTICA
Pristine, white snow covers the Peninsula, enormous icebergs crowd the waters and penguins parade their courtship rituals in sprawling rookeries. DECEMBER TO FEBRUARY With the onset of summer, daylight lasts up to 22 hours, penguin colonies come alive with playful chicks, and humpback whales return to the surrounding waters. FEBRUARY TO APRIL Receding ice enables exploration past the Antarctic Circle, while penguin chicks shed their fluffy coats for waterproof adult feathers.
POPULAR ARCTIC ITINERARIES
SPITSBERGEN EXPLORER: WILDLIFE CAPITAL OF THE ARCTIC Discover the best of Spitsbergen, home to polar bears, walruses, whales and vast colonies of seabirds. GREENLAND ADVENTURE: EXPLORE BY SEA, LAND AND AIR A first in polar adventure travel, Quark Expeditions has teamed up with municipal, regional and national partners to offer the most extensive array of adventure activities and curate an authentic Greenland active adventure. HIGH ARCTIC ODYSSEY: REMOTE RUSSIAN ARCHIPELAGOS One of Earth’s last regions to be explored, the High Russian Arctic is a place of mystery, beauty and wonder. On this voyage along Russia’s coastlines, we invite passengers to visit this little-known region and encounter sights rarely seen by humans. NORTH POLE: THE ULTIMATE ARCTIC ADVENTURE Crush through multi-year ice aboard 50 Years of Victory —one of the most powerful nuclear icebreakers in the world. Take sightseeing helicopter flights or be on the lookout for walrus, whales, seals and polar bears. Top off the experience with a tethered hot-air balloon ride directly at 90º N.
POPULAR ANTARCTIC ITINERARIES ANTARCTIC EXPLORER: DISCOVERING THE 7 TH CONTINENT
Experience the spectacular wilderness of the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula. Find out why these unique environments have been inspiring explorers for over a century.
CROSSING THE CIRCLE: SOUTHERN EXPEDITION This in-depth exploration of the Antarctic Peninsula ventures farther south to cross the Antarctic Circle, a milestone achieved by only a few. ANTARCTIC EXPRESS: FLY THE DRAKE Get to the heart of the action by skipping the Drake Passage via a short charter flight from Punta Arenas, Chile, to King George Island in Antarctica. SOUTH GEORGIA AND ANTARCTIC PENINSULA: PENGUIN SAFARI Visit the sandy beaches of South Georgia, coming face-to-face with curious king penguins and lounging elephant seals, as gigantic albatross soar overhead. Then, sail on to the Antarctic Peninsula.
Getting to the polar regions is just the beginning. Quark Expeditions truly goes beyond, offering robust off-ship exploration activities that make these unique environments come alive. These include overnight camping, paddleboarding, kayaking, hiking, photography—and a bracing polar plunge. OFF-SHIP EXPERIENCES
Exclusive Heli-Landing
Flightseeing
Alpine Kayaking
Heli-Landing
Mountain Biking
Heli-Hiking
Greenland Camp Experience
Ice Sheet Experience
Sea Kayaking
Alpine Heli-Trekking Let us take you on an active adventure high up in the Antarctic Peninsula. You’ll be part of an intimate group
Hiking
Paddling Excursion
Zodiac Cruising
Ski Trekking
of adventurers to board one of Ultramarine ’s two twin-engine
Polar Plunge
Mountain Trekking
helicopters for a trekking excursion in an area only safely accessed by air.
Lectures
Stand-up Paddleboarding
Photography
Camping
* Not all activities are included on all voyages. See itinerary details online.
Culture & Community
Hot-Air Ballooning
POLAR EXPERTS
Our highly qualified team of Polar Travel Advisers can customize the perfect polar expedition for just about anyone. And onboard, the Expedition Teams have more combined field experience than any other operator. Global experts include zoologists, marine biologists, historians, geologists, and other special guest scientists and speakers. All Expedition Staff members have completed the rigorous Quark Academy training for excellence in field operations and safety.
Quark Expeditions maintains the most diverse fleet in the polar regions. Our vessels range from a nuclear-powered icebreaker that navigates safely to the North Pole to the game-changing Ultramarine , which is equipped with two helicopters, 20 zodiacs, incredible wildlife-viewing stations and a beautifully-designed sauna that looks out over the polar landscape. To deepen the connection to the polar regions, guests enjoy daily talks from polar experts, photography workshops and recaps by the Expedition Team as part of the exciting agenda. ON-SHIP EXPERIENCES
THE LARGEST AND MOST DIVERSE FLEET IN BOTH POLAR REGIONS Here are just two of our extraordinary vessels:
WORLD EXPLORER The sophisticated expedition ship World Explorer is custom-designed to marry intensive off-ship exploration with exceptional service in all-balcony, all-suite accommodations. This chic new addition to our fleet features environmentally friendly, hybrid-powered Rolls-Royce engines. FOR 2021! ULTRAMARINE Equipped with two twin-engine helicopters, Ultramarine offers the most robust portfolio of adventure activities in the industry, and features the category’s most spacious suites, breathtaking public spaces, and more outdoor wildlife viewing spaces than other expedition ships its size. It also features an innovative mix of sustainability features that exceeds all industry standards.
With all this and more, Ultramarine is perfectly positioned to deliver the ultimate polar expedition experience.
WHY TRAVEL WITH QUARK EXPEDITIONS?
As the Leader in Polar Adventures, we’re committed to taking travelers on life-changing journeys in the Arctic and Antarctic. For three decades, we’ve been driven to discover what’s out there—to journey beyond the predictable. That’s enabled us to take our guests places no one else can.
WE HAVE THE MOST EXPERIENCED TEAM IN THE POLAR REGION: After 30 years of polar adventure, our seasoned expedition team and polar specialists have unparalleled knowledge to share. WE BELIEVE IN BEING ENGAGED TRAVELERS— NOT PASSIVE OBSERVERS: Quark Expeditions invites guests to experience the polar regions by land, sea, air and ice—not merely just see it through a window. WE IMMERSE YOU IN NATURE: Our expert guides, innovative itineraries and quick-deploy Zodiacs enable spontaneous, wildlife encounters never before imagined!
And here are 5 more reasons why Quark Expeditions should be your first choice for your polar expedition:
WE ONLY DO POLAR: Polar is all we’ve been doing for the last three decades. You can have absolute trust in the expedition team that knows the Arctic and Antarctic inside out. WE OFFER MORE OFF-SHIP ADVENTURE OPTIONS THAN ANYONE ELSE: We offer more off- ship activities than any other polar expedition company. Our robust portfolio of adventure options means passengers can truly personalize their polar experience.
BOOK YOUR POLAR ADVENTURE NOW: Toll free and local numbers: NORTH AMERICA (Toll Free): 1 888 332 0008 U.K. TEL: +44 203 514 2712
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Updated: June 2020
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