A journey across the Arctic - to the land of Vikings, fjords and volcanoes! Quark’s award-winning expedition packs more wildlife and dramatic Arctic coastlines into 14 days than you can imagine. Visiting Iceland, Greenland and Spitsbergen, you'll have great chances to see Bearded Seals as well as walrus, whales, sea birds and - of course - Polar Bears.
A journey across the Arctic - to the land of Vikings, fjords and volcanoes! Quark’s award-winning expedition packs more wildlife and dramatic Arctic coastlines into 14 days than you can imagine. Visiting Iceland, Greenland and Spitsbergen, you'll have great chances to see Bearded Seals as well as walrus, whales, sea birds and - of course - Polar Bears.
Named one of National Geographic Travelers’ 50 Tours of a Lifetime
Glaciers and Wildlife of Spitsbergen
Remote coast of Greenland
Zodiac cruising
Tundra Hiking
Optional kayak adventure option on selected expeditions
Your expedition ship Ocean Nova: Designed to carry travelers in comfort to the most remote corners of the world, Ocean Nova is a modern and comfortable vessel carrying just 78 passengers on our Arctic Voyages. Quark is also pleased to offer certified CarbonNeutral® voyages on the Ocean Nova.
Only 78 guests.
38 outside cabins with exterior views and en-suite facilities
Chef-prepared meals (all meals and daily snack included)
Spacious dining room with unreserved seating
Glass-enclosed observation lounge and presentation room
Zodiac Cruising (included)
Hiking & snowshoeing (Special Interest Activity, included)
Cabins and amenities:
38 outside cabins with exterior views and en-suite facilities
Facilities en suite
Flat-screen TVs and DVD players
220 voltage plugs
Chef-prepared meals (all meals and daily snack included)
Spacious dining room with unreserved seating
Polar Library with a large collection of polar books and DVDs
Glass-enclosed observation lounge and presentation room
Bar staffed by a professional bartender
24 hour beverage service
Polar Boutique
Clinic, with onboard licensed doctor
Exercise Room
Shipboard accommodation with daily housekeeping
All breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and snacks on board throughout your voyage
All shore landings per the daily program
Leadership throughout the voyage by our experienced Expedition Leader
A daily program of lectures by noted naturalists
All Zodiac transfers and cruising per the daily program
Formal and informal presentations by our Expedition Team and Special Guests as scheduled
Photographic Journal on DVD, documenting the voyage
A pair of waterproof expedition boots on loan for shore landings
An official Quark Expeditions parka to keep
Coffee, tea and cocoa available around the clock
A selection of alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages
Hair dryer and bathrobe in every cabin
Comprehensive pre-departure materials, including a map and an informative Arctic Reader
All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program
All luggage handling aboard ship
Arrival transfer from Longyearbyen airport to your hotel if you arrive one day prior to embarkation
On embarkation day transfer from your hotel or Longyearbyen airport to the ship
On disembarkation day group transfer to downtown Reykjavik
Emergency Evacuation Insurance for all passengers to a maximum benefit of USD $100,000 per person
Pre and/or post night accommodations as indicated in the itinerary
Greenland voyages Cruise Passenger Tax
International airfare
Passport and any applicable visa expenses
Government arrival and departure taxes
Any meals ashore with the exception of breakfast at the host hotel
Baggage, cancellation, interruption, and medical travel insurance
Excess baggage charges
Laundry and other personal charges
Telecommunications charges
The voluntary gratuity at the end of the voyage for shipboard staff and crew
Any overnight accommodation required due to flight connections
Optional sea-kayaking activities
Govt. service Tax @3.50% extra on total selling price.
Disclaimer
ROE subjects to change. The final amount for the tour would be subject to the current exchange rate at the time of the final payment
Grant-of-visa is solely on the discretion of the country's Immigration Authority and We are not responsible for non-grant of visa to any traveler
Shall not be held responsible for ensuring the safety of your personal belongings, travel documents, etc. at any time before, during or after the holiday
Adventure Travel
Three Arctic Islands
ICELAND, SPITSBERGEN, GREENLAND
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