North Pole: The Ultimate Arctic Adventure
North Pole: The Ultimate Arctic Adventure
» Arctic
» Jun 13 2018 – Jun 26 2018 (14 DAYS)
» EMBARKATION: Helsinki
» DISEMBARKATION: Helsinki
EXPEDITION IN BRIEF
- Stand at the top of the world at 90°N
- Experience the largest, most powerful nuclear icebreaker in the world, 50 Years of Victory
- Enjoy helicopter sightseeing above the Arctic Ocean
- Possibly view polar bears, walrus and other arctic wildlife
- Take advantage of optional tethered flight by hot air balloon (weather permitting)
- Cruise in a zodiac
- Visit Franz Josef Land historical sites, wildlife and wildflowers
ITINERARY OVERVIEW
- Day 1 – Helsinki, Finland
- Day 2 – Embarkation day in Murmansk
- Days 3 to 6 – Northbound in the Arctic Ocean
- Day 7 – 90°N
- Day 8 – Southbound in the Arctic Ocean
- Days 9 and 10 – Franz Josef Land and the Arctic Ocean
- Days 11 and 12 – Southbound at Sea
- Day 13 – Disembarkation in Murmansk
- Day 14 – Helsinki, Finland
SHIP
ADVENTURE OPTIONS
ACTIVITIES
Your icebreaker, 50 Years of Victory, will take you to a part of the world more commonly associated with fairy tales and folklore—the North Pole. Crushing through multiyear pack ice, the journey can take as long as a week, which only helps heighten the level of excitement. Celebrate with champagne upon your arrival, and if conditions permit, soar above the Earth on an optional hot air balloon ride.
INCLUDES
- Shipboard accommodation with daily housekeeping
- All breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks on board
- Beer, wine and soft drinks during lunch and dinner
- 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 bathrobes in every cabin
- Comprehensive predeparture 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
- Russian invitation letter for visa application provided after final payment
- Group helicopter flightseeing as part of the daily program
EXCLUDES
- Mandatory transfer package*
- International airfare
- Helicopter flying time in excess of that offered for the group
- 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
- 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
- Hot air ballooning at the North Pole
* MANDATORY TRANSFER PACKAGE INCLUDES
- One night’s pre- and post-expedition hotel accommodation in Helsinki with breakfast
- Round-trip flights from Helsinki to Murmansk
- Transfers to and from the ship
- Transfers between the airport and hotel in Helsinki
Package cost: $1,895
Note: Baggage allowance on charter flights is 44 lbs (20 kg) checked and 11 lbs (5 kg) carry-on.
IMPORTANT
Russian visas are required for tourists from most countries. This voyage requires double-entry Russian visas. See your country’s Russian consulate or embassy for details.
