Arctic Express: Greenland’s Northern Lights
Arctic Express: Greenland’s Northern Lights
» Arctic
» Sep 1 2018 – Sep 10 2018 (10 DAYS)
» EMBARKATION: Constable Point
» DISEMBARKATION: Constable Point
EXPEDITION IN BRIEF
- Enjoy the stunning and unique vistas of Greenland
- Explore the world’s largest fjord system
- Hike in the largest, most remote and northerly national park in the world
- Wildlife sightings may include whales, polar bears, and musk ox
- Cruise in a Zodiac
- Visit an Inuit community visit
- Take advantage of optional kayak adventure opportunities
ITINERARY OVERVIEW
- Day 1 – Reykjavik, Iceland
- Day 2 – Embarkation Day at Constable Point
- Days 3 – Alpefjord
- Days 4 – Brogetdal and Watershausen Glacier
- Days 5 – Blomsterbugten and Renbugten
- Day 6 – Ella Oya (Ella Island)
- Day 7 – Ittoqqortoormiit and Hall Bredning
- Day 8 – Frederiksdal and Sydkap
- Day 9 – Disembarkation in Constable Point
- Day 10 – Depart Reykjavik
SHIP
Ocean Nova
ADVENTURE OPTIONS
Kayaking
ACTIVITIES
Hiking
For those short on time, the benefits of this expedition are many. You’ll witness the delights of the world’s largest fjord system of Scoresby Sund, discover the fascinating Inuit settlements and people of Ittoqqortoormiit, and have the possibility of viewing some of the world’s most vivid displays of Northern Lights. As one of our more active adventures, you’ll have the chance to trek along the tundra and at Greenland National Park, climb mountains and watch grazing musk ox and other arctic wildlife on the horizon.
CABINS & PRICES
| Quad | USD 6,395 |
| Triple | USD 6,895 |
| Upper/Lower | USD 8,495 |
| Bridge Deck | USD 8,895 |
| Upper Deck | USD 9,395 |
All rates expressed in USD per person sharing
INCLUDES
- Shipboard accommodation with daily housekeeping
- All breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks on board
- All shore landings per the daily program
- Leadership throughout the voyage by our experienced Expedition Leader
- All Zodiac transfers and cruising per the daily program
- Formal and informal presentations by our Expedition Team and special guests as scheduled
- Photographic journal documenting the expedition
- Waterproof expedition boots on loan for shore landings
- Official Quark Expeditions® parka to keep
- Coffee, tea and cocoa available around the clock
- 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 the ship
- Emergency evacuation insurance to a maximum benefit of US$500,000 per person
- Greenland voyages cruise passenger tax
- One night’s pre-expedition hotel accommodation in Reykjavik with breakfast
- Group transfer from Reykjavik hotel to domestic airport on embarkation day
- Charter flight from Reykjavik to Constable Point on embarkation day
- Group transfers to and from ship
- Charter flight from Constable Point to Reykjavik domestic airport on disembarkation day
- Group transfer from domestic airport to Reykjavik hotel
- One night’s post-expedition hotel accommodation in Reykjavik with breakfast
EXCLUDES
- International airfare
- 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 international flights
- Mandatory waterproof pants for Zodiac cruising, or any other gear not mentioned
- Laundry, bar, beverage and other personal charges unless specified
- Phone and Internet charges
- Voluntary gratuity at the end of the voyage for shipboard staff and crew
- Additional overnight accommodation
- Optional kayaking activities
- Arrival and departure transfers between Reykjavik international airport and hotel on arrival and departure days
Note: Baggage allowance on charter flight is 33 lbs (15 kg) checked and 11 lbs (5 kg) carry-on.
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