NORTHEAST GREENLAND FLY & CRUISE 1st - 10th September 2018 with Ocean Nova NORTHEAST GREENLAND - FLY & CRUISE Join us on an expedition cruise to Northeast Greenland – one of the world’s last unspoiled wildernesses. Here we witness the delights of the world’s largest fjord system, Scoresbysund, discover the fascinating Inuit settlement of Ittoqqortoormiit and hopefully view some vivid displays of Northern Lights. This is an active adventure, where we have the chance to trek along the tundra and up the mountains. We sail along some of the most spectacular coastlines in the world and deep into the fjords. Surrounded by majestic peaks, tundra covered slopes and the largest ice cap in the northern hemisphere, we keep an eye out for grazing musk ox and other Arctic wildlife. With our sturdy Zodiacs we explore further afield, cruise amongst large stranded icebergs and make shore landings.
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Day 1: Reykjavik, Iceland Day 3: Alpefjord geology. Later, we travel to the impressive Our adventure begins with an overnight We are now in the largest and northern- and rarely visited Waltershausen Glacier stay in thoroughly-modern Reykjavik, most National Park in the world! In at the head of Nordfjord, named after the world’s northernmost capital city. breathtaking Alpefjord we explore and the German explorer Baron Wolfgang Zodiac cruise through a multitude of Sartorius von Waltershausen after his Day 2: Constable Point, Greenland dazzling icebergs in all shapes and failed attempt to reach the North Pole We fly from Reykjavik to Constable Point sizes. Narrow fjords with spectacular via East Greenland in1869. in Northeast Greenland, where we board ancient rocks make this area a dream the comfortable expedition ship Ocean for even the novice geologist. Be on Day 5: Blomsterbugten & Renbugten Nova – our home for the following seven the lookout for Arctic fox and musk ox, Blomsterbugten, “the bay of flowers”, in nights. The expedition has started! We which roam free here. the Kejser Franz Joseph Fjord is home are now in a part of the world where we to beautiful purple and gold coloured are totally dependent on ice and weather Day 4: Brogetdal & Waltershausen Glacier rocks that we admire in the distance or conditions. This itinerary is a tentative Multihued mountains surround the explore on a hike for those who wish. outline of what we will experience on lovely Brogetdal, which translates to In the afternoon we continue to Ren this voyage; please keep in mind that “the multicoloured valley”. Here we can bugten, called “Reindeer Bay” for the no specific itinerary can be guaranteed. enjoy the colorful vistas and fascinating herd of 12 reindeer seen on one of the NORTHEAST GREENLAND - FLY & CRUISE
first expeditions to the area. Arctic hare Its nearest neighbour is Tasiilaq, 800 approach Sydkap. The scenery here is is also a common and delightful sight kilometres to the south. We spend our unforgettable, with towering mountain in this area. time here with the Inuit people and gain sides and hundreds of monumental an appreciation of their way of life. There icebergs playing tricks with your sense Day 6: Ella Ø (Ella Island) is also a chance to purchase unique Inuit of perception. Within King Oscar Fjord lies Ella Ø - a handicrafts. With clear skies, we have hiker’s paradise. The area is surrounded a great opportunity to see the Northern Day 9: Constable Point - Reykjavik by ice-choked waters, rugged cliffs and Lights. Later, when crossing Hall Bredning, Today it is time to disembark and say sky-blue icebergs. Challenge yourself we marvel at huge icebergs - larger than goodbye to this impressive National to climb to the top of the island - football fields and taller than apartment Park. We board our airplane and a short the incredible views are worth it! The buildings. flight takes us back to Reykjavik and Danish navy unit Sirius Sledge Patrol Iceland. Here, we stay the night at a trains here in the summer and musk ox Day 8: Frederiksdal & Sydkap comfortable hotel. may be spotted. Considered by many as the most beautiful fjord system in the world, Day 10: Reykjavik Day 7: Ittoqqortoormiit & Hall Bredning Scoresbysund is definitely the longest We start our journey home or continue At the entrance of Scoresbysund lies and largest. The sound was named on to further adventures. Ittoqqortoormiit, East Greenland’s most after William Scoresby, a whaler, northerly community, which boasts a scientist and man of the cloth, who Please note: The itinerary is subject blend of traditional and modern life- was famed for mapping more than 644 to change. Our route will depend on styles. Ittoqqortoormiit is home to some km of Greenland’s coastline. Sailing weather conditions and wildlife sightings. 450 Greenlanders and is located 500 deeper into this enormous fjord system, Please keep in mind that flexibility is the kilometres north of the Arctic Circle. we encounter massive icebergs as we key to a successful adventure! THE EXPEDITION SHIP OCEAN NOVA The expedition ship Ocean Nova was built in Denmark in 1992 and in 2006 she was completely refurbished and has now a career as a small and comfortable expedition ship. The Ocean Nova takes 78 passengers in twin, triple and quad cabins, all with exterior views and en-suite facilities. The quad, triple and some of the twin cabins on upper deck have upper and lower berths. All other cabins have two lower berths. In your cabin you find a desk with a chair as well as storage space for clothes and equipment. In the dining room you are treated to delicious meals and in the panorama lounge you can enjoy a drink with breathtaking views of the surrounding polar landscape. This is where your guides entertain and educate you with lectures on the area’s flora, fauna and history. On board there is also a library with a collection of polar books and DVDs. Passengers are welcome on the bridge around the clock and there is always something to see or search for from the spacious observation decks. The atmosphere on board Ocean Nova is relaxed and very friendly. Travelling with this small expedition ship offers an entirely different experience and perspective than you get on a larger and more conventional cruise ship. THE EXPEDITION SHIP OCEAN NOVA DATES & PRICES Duration:: 10 days. Bridge deck Dates: 1st - 10th September 2018. 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Capt a 1 1 1 1 0 Lounge 0 0 0 6 0 2 4 2 6 4 8
Group Size: Maximum 78 participants. 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 i 0 n 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 9 1 3 5 7 5 3 Accommodation: Cabin on board Ocean Nova, Library 1 hotel in Reykjavik. Upper deck
Transport: Expedition ship, airplane, Zodiacs. 320 318 316 314 312 310 308 306 304 302
Price: From USD 6 395 per person. Dining 321 319 317 315 313 311 309 307 room 301 305 303 RATE INCLUDES: 7 nights on board Ocean Nova . 2 hotel nights in Reykjavik . Charter flight Reykjavik-Constable Cabin category Price per person in USD Point-Reykjavik . Transfers to/from the ship and between charter flight and hotel in Reykjavik . All meals on board Quad cabin (bunk beds) 6 395 Ocean Nova . Coffee and tea . An experienced Expedition Triple cabin (bunk beds) 6 895 Upper deck twin cabin (bunk bed) 8 495 Leader and knowledgeable guides . One PolarQuest tour Bridge deck twin cabin (two lower beds) 8 895 leader . All lectures/talks . All excursions . Waterproof Upper deck twin cabin (two lower beds) 9 395 expedition boots on loan . A parka to keep . Port charge . Emergency evacuation insurance to a maximum benefit of USD 500,000 per person . Comprehensive pre-departure material . A post-expedition logbook
NOT INCLUDED: International flights to/from Iceland . Transfers between Reykjavik international airport and hotel . Travel and cancellation insurance . Visa expenses . Voluntary gratuity for shipboard staff and crew . Beverages . Optional kayaking activities
KAYAKING OPTION Imagine gliding along the surface of a bay in the presence of icebergs and glaciers. Taken in small groups of 10 people, multiple times per voyage, kayaking adventures are only conducted during calm weather conditions. We recommend you have some prior kayaking experience, including the capability to do a wet exit. Price: USD 695 per person. Contact us for more information! P.O. Box 180 SE- 401 23 Göteborg, Sweden Phone: +46 31 333 17 30 e-mail: [email protected] www.polar-quest.com
PHOTO: ADRIAN NORDENBERG (P. 3 LOWER LEFT), DIERK RONNEBERGER (FRONT COVER, P. 3 UPPER MIDDLE & LOWER MIDDLE), KERSTIN LANGENBERGER (P. 3 BACK- GROUND), MIA LUNDQVIST (BACK COVER), OLAF KRÜGER (P. 4 BACKGROUND, UPPER LEFT, MIDDLE LEFT, MIDDLE MIDDLE), PETER OHLSSON (P. 2 BACKGROUND & UPPER RIGHT & P. 3 UPPER RIGHT & LOWER RIGHT)