Quark Expeditions offers 9 trips/accommodations

Explorers' Quest

Ushuaia, Argentina for 20 Days • from $9,540* per person

Antarctica is a big place, and its diversity is best appreciated on longer trips, where greater distances can be covered. This is our premier tour for both nature lovers and history buffs, as it covers both the wildlife havens of South Georgia and the Falkland Islands, as well as historically significant spots like Shackleton’s grave, abandoned whaling stations and a tiny Norwegian church at Grytviken.On this cruise you’ll see more than 30 species of bids, including 7 kinds of penguins. … more

Offered January
Exertion level: 3
Luxury accommodations
Max group size:	24 people
Must form your own group?	No

Crossing the Antarctic Circle: Land of the Midnight Sun

Ushuaia Airport, Argentina for 14 Days • from $6,995* per person

Provider: Quark Expeditions

This expedition offers you the most in-depth exploration of the Antarctic Peninsula. Extended time in the region allows you to go beyond the Antarctic Peninsula and venture south of the Antarctic Circle. You’ll enjoy more time for communing with penguins and visits to less-frequented landing sites. Extend your time in Antarctica and make landings in less frequented sites south of the Antarctic Circle. Visit research stations on Adelaide Island. Witness the quintessential Antarctic wildlife, including penguins, elephant seals, whales and… more

Offered December-February
Exertion level: 3
Luxury accommodations
Max group size:	24 people
Must form your own group?	No

North Pole Cruise: The Ultimate Arctic Adventure

Helsinki, Finland for 15 Days • from $22,790* per person

Provider: Quark Expeditions

In 2012 - 2 departures [June 25 to July 8; July 6 - July 19] The crossing from Murmansk to the Pole will be one day shorter. When we reach the top of the world, you can ascend in a hot air balloon. The optional activity is limited to 50 people, and must be booked when you book the ultimate Arctic expedition. Drinks are on the house in 2012. more

Offered June, July
Exertion level: 3
Luxury accommodations
Max group size:	24 people
Must form your own group?	No

Antarctic Explorer: The Classic Adventure

Ushuaia Airport, Argentina for 12 Days • from $4,595* per person

Provider: Quark Expeditions

This expedition offers the perfect chance to discover the best of the Antarctic Peninsula, the last continent’s most northern region. You’ll be delighted by penguins, seals and seabirds as they accompany you on your journey along the Antarctic coastline. Landing on the continent itself is a memorable highlight, where you’ll explore the iconic sights that make this one of the world’s most pristine, exotic and unforgettable natural environments. more

Offered November-February
Exertion level: 3
Comfort accommodations
Max group size:	24 people
Must form your own group?	No

Greenland Semi-circumnavigation

Helsinki, Finland for 21 Days • from $17,990* per person

Provider: Quark Expeditions

(August 4 - 24, 2011) Covered in ice and shrouded in myth, Greenland was settled by two of the world's great heroic cultures: the nomadic ancestors of today's Inuit, and the ferocious land-hungry Vikings of Iceland and Norway.Today's Greenland is no less mysterious, and few travelers are privileged to see as much of it as you will aboard Quark's one-of-a-kind Greenland semi-circumnavigation of the Arctic Circle, your last chance to tour the Arctic seas aboard celebrated Russian icebreaker Kapitan Khlebnikov.The… more

Offered August
Exertion level: 3
Luxury accommodations
Max group size:	24 people
Must form your own group?	No

Spitsbergen Explorer - Wildlife Capital of the Arctic

Longyearbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen for 11 Days • from $4,990* per person

Provider: Quark Expeditions

(Depart June 26 or July 6) If polar bears and beluga whales top your list of must-see Arctic wildlife, choose an expedition to Spitsbergen. This remarkable island - largest in the northern archipelago called Svalbard - hosts an astonishing array of Arctic wildlife, protected within six national parks. The island itself has been nominated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.Quark's 11-day Spitsbergen Explorer tour is perfect for those who prefer frequent shore landings and Zodiac cruises to longer stretches at… more

Offered July
Exertion level: 3
Comfort accommodations
Max group size:	24 people
Must form your own group?	No

Spitsbergen In Depth - The world's newest adventure destination

Longyearbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen for 14 Days • from $5,790* per person

Provider: Quark Expeditions

July 26 to August 8, 2011) The Svalbard archipelago, including the "big island" of Spitsbergen, lies entirely within the Arctic Circle. It is rugged, wild, unspoiled - an utterly unforgettable. Quark's Spitsbergen tours are rapidly taking a place among the world's great adventure expeditions, on par with safaris to the Galapagos Islands or the African Serengeti.Here the mythic ice bear is king – Spitsbergen offers the world’s best opportunity to view these majestic predators in their natural habitat. Walrus populate… more

Offered July
Exertion level: 3
Comfort accommodations
Max group size:	24 people
Must form your own group?	No

Iceland, Eastern Greenland, Spitsbergen

National Geographic Tour of a Lifetime 2010/2011

Iceland, Eastern Greenland, Spitsbergen

Reykjavik, Iceland for 15 Days • from $4,790* per person

Provider: Quark Expeditions

This 15-day cruise begins in Reykjavik, Iceland and ends in Spitsbergen, largest of the many Norwegian islands known collectively as Svalbard. Explore the magnificent east coast of Greenland with its icy fjords, rugged coastline and massive glaciers. Along the way, you'll see plenty of Arctic wildlife, including bearded, ringed and harp seals, walrus, and whales - beluga and bowhead. more

Offered August
Exertion level: 3
Comfort accommodations
Max group size:	24 people
Must form your own group?	No

Antarctic Express: Crossing the Circle

Punta Arenas Airport, Chile for 11 Days • from $10,995* per person

Provider: Quark Expeditions

Enjoy Antarctica in style – by flying and then cruising south of the Antarctic Circle! A short three-hour flight is all it takes to travel between Punta Arenas, Chile and King George Island in Antarctica. Skipping all the extra days at sea, you’ll enjoy only the best scenery and wildlife experiences of the Antarctic. Prepare yourself for a sensory overload, as you’ll be inundated by the sheer beauty and dramatic landscapes of the white continent. Soon after, our team of… more

Offered Year-round
Exertion level: 3
Luxury accommodations
Max group size:	24 people
Must form your own group?	Yes (custom departure). Price based on group size.

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