Thirteeen departures
include new in-depth Greenland Expedition
with the addition of a
Luxury Vessel to Arctic Fleet
Quark Expeditions, the
leader in polar adventure, is
pleased to announce the company’s Arctic 2013 season, featuring icebreaker
adventures to the North Pole and luxury ship expeditions to Spitsbergen,
Greenland and Iceland.
Many of the Arctic regions most sought after destinations are
coming back for the 2013 season. Two North Pole voyages departing June 19 and
June 30, as well as the “Three Arctic Islands: Iceland, Greenland, Spitsbergen”
trip named as one of “50 Tours of a Lifetime” in 2011 are highlights of the
season.
New Expedition Added
New to the Arctic 2013 season is the “Greenland Explorer: Valleys and Fjords”
expedition, which follows the dramatic coast of the world’s largest island,
Greenland. Passengers will get to visit the UNESCO World Heritage site, the
Illusiat Ice Fjord, one of the largest and fastest moving glaciers. It travels
approximately 100 feet per day while dropping huge icebergs into its narrow
coastal inlets. Explorers will also encounter indigenous Greenlandic communities
as well as the rich animal life surrounding this beautiful country, including
many varieties of seals, whales, dolphins, polar bears and sea birds. The
journey takes passengers to two of the world’s most northern capitals, beginning
in Ottawa and ending in Reykjavik –the reverse itinerary also available. Prices
start from £4,120 for 14 and 15 day itineraries for departures in August 2013.
Ships
For the first time in 2013, Arctic passengers will
be able to travel aboard Quark’s luxury all-suites adventure ship, the Sea Spirit, on any of the
Spitsbergen, Greenland or Iceland itineraries. Sea Spirit, previously used
exclusively in Quark’s Antarctic season, boasts larger “suite-sized” cabins, in
addition to private facilities and exterior views in every cabin.
No Arctic season would be complete without the
50 Years of Victory, a
Russian scientific ship that will be used to chart the path to
90°N, making its way through the ice to the North Pole. Victory is the most
powerful icebreaker on Earth and has her own helicopter onboard to help
travelers view the northernmost part of the world from every majestic angle.
Quark is one of only two operators in the world who take travelers to the North
Pole, and has been doing it for 22 years. It’s a once-in-a-life-time journey
with helicopter flights above
the Arctic Ocean included and optional aerial sightseeing by hot air
balloon is on offer.
Book Early & Save Quark Expeditions is giving those
who book by 30 June 2012 a free flight, hotel night accommodation and transfers
from Helsinki to Murmansk (save
£1,070) on one of two North Pole
voyages in 2013. Prices start from: 14 days (13 nights), from £14,190 for twin
occupancy with one night in Helsinki on B&B, transfers, group helicopter
trips, three meals a day, shore landings and on-board lectures. For further information please visit
www.quarkexpeditions.com or call (001) 203 803
2666
Quark Expeditions is also offering two family-friendly departures
(8 and 9 days) to Spitsbergen leaving Longyearben on 6 June and 28 July 2013.
The “Introduction to Spitsbergen: Polar
Bear Safari” voyages will offer special itineraries for those travelling
with children aged 12-17.
In addition, The Sea Spirit offers a 20%* discount on all
11 departures of the six Arctic 2013 itineraries when passengers book by 30 June
2012. Prices start from: 11 days (10 nights), from £2,530 for triple occupancy
(save £1,584) and includes shore
landings, hiking and snow-shoeing and on-board lectures. Flights are additional
and available from London Gatwick, Heathrow, Stansted, Edinburgh, Liverpool and
Manchester with Ryanair, Norwegian, British Airways, SAS and bmi to Oslo then
onto Longyearbyen with SAS. For further information
please visit www.quarkexpeditions.com or call (001) 203 803 2666
This is also the
first time that Quark is offering a lowest price guarantee** – no other
promotion this season will provide as much savings on a trip to the
Arctic.
Introduction to Spitsbergen: Polar Bear Safari – 8
& 9 days from £2,530
Spitsbergen Explorer: Wildlife Capital of the
Arctic – 11 days from £3,170
Spitsbergen Circumnavigation: Big
Island, Big Adventure – 13 days from £4,120
Three
Arctic Islands: Iceland, Greenland, Spitsbergen – 14
days from £4,430
Greenland Explorer: Valleys and Fjords – 14
and 15 days from £4,120
East
Greenland: Northern Lights – 14
days from £4,120
North
Pole – 14
days from £14,190
*20% discount not applicable on North Pole voyages. **Some
conditions apply.
