ARCTIC EXPRESS ’s Northern Lights EXPEDITION IN BRIEF Enjoy the stunning and unique The Trip Overview vistas of Greenland Explore the world’s largest fjord system One of our more active expeditions is a nature-lover’s dream. This fly/cruise voyage Hike in the world’s largest, most remote and most northerly national park shaves off the ocean crossings, taking you straight to the adventure. Trek the tundra, View wildlife, such as whales, watch muskoxen grazing the hillside and explore the world’s largest fjord system polar bears and muskoxen by kayak. You can wander through Thule ruins one day, then drop in to visit the Cruise in a Zodiac townspeople of Ittoqqortoormiit the next. Possible displays of the Northern Lights Visit an Inuit community Take advantage of optional kayak may keep you up long past bedtime. adventure opportunities

For trip inquiries, speak to our Polar Travel Advisers at 1.844.205.0837 | Visit QuarkExpeditions.com for more details or get a free quote here. DAY 4 | BROGETDAL AND Itinerary WALTERSHAUSEN GLACIER Multihued mountains surround the lovely Brogetdal, which originally translated GREENLAND as “painted valley” and now means Milne Land DAY 1 | REYKJAVIK, ICELAND “multicolored valley.” You’ll discover why Constable Point Your adventure begins with an overnight firsthand as you marvel at the valley’s Ittoqqortoormiit stay in thoroughly modern Reykjavik, the colorful vistas and fascinating geology. world’s northernmost capital city. Scoresby Sund

Later, you’ll travel to the impressive ARCTIC DAY 2 | EMBARKATION DAY CIRCLE AT CONSTABLE POINT and rarely visited Waltershausen Atlantic Ocean You’ll fly from Reykjavik to Constable Glacier, an imposing ice floe at the Point to board your vessel and begin head of Nordfjord. It was named after your expedition. Get ready for a great German explorer Baron Wolfgang Akureyri adventure ahead! Sartorius von Waltershausen, after his ICELAND Reykjavik failed 1869 attempt to reach the North DAY 3 | ALPEFJORD Pole via East Greenland. You’ll cruise through breathtaking Alpefjord, where fjords punctuate the DAY 5 | BLOMSTERBUGTEN ARCTIC EXPRESS AND RENBUGTEN Greenland’s Northern Lights scenery all around. Your day will be Blomsterbugten, also known as the Bay Flight to and from Reykjavik spent exploring and Zodiac cruising of Flowers, is home to beautiful purple- On the Ocean Nova through a multitude of dazzling fjords, and-gold-colored rocks that you’ll view sounds and icebergs in all shapes and from distance or on a hike, if you wish. sizes. Be on the lookout for arctic fox and Later, we’ll continue to Renbugten, muskoxen, which roam free here.

For trip inquiries, speak to our Polar Travel Advisers at 1.844.205.0837 | Visit QuarkExpeditions.com for more details or get a free quote here. or Reindeer Bay, named for the herd their way of life. Later, we’ll see huge DAY 10 | DEPART REYKJAVIK of 12 reindeer seen on one of the first icebergs—larger than football fields and Make your own way to the airport for expeditions to the area. Arctic hare are a taller than apartment buildings—as we your return flight home, or spend some common and delightful sight here. cross Hall Bredning, part of the sounds. extra time in Reykjavik—you’ll be amazed at the variety of attractions and must-see DAY 6 | ELLA OYA (ELLA ISLAND) DAY 8 | FREDERIKSDAL AND SYDKAP places of interests the city has to offer. Ella Oya is a hiker’s paradise. The area is Sailing on, deeper into Scoresby Sund surrounded by ice-choked waters, rugged you’ll encounter massive icebergs and an cliffs and sky blue icebergs. Challenge ancient Thule settlement as we approach yourself with a climb to the top of the Sydkap. The scenery here is unforgettable, IMPORTANT REMINDER island—the views are worth it. with towering mountains and hundreds of Embracing the unexpected is part monumental icebergs playing tricks with DAY 7 | ITTOQQORTOORMIIT of the legacy—and excitement—of AND HALL BREDNING your sense of perception. expedition travel. When traveling in extremely remote regions, your At the start of the Scoresby Sund, DAY 9 | DISEMBARKATION AT Ittoqqortoormiit is East Greenland’s most CONSTABLE POINT expedition staff must allow the northerly community and boasts a blend Today, we’ll arrive at Constable Point sea, the ice and the weather to guide route and itinerary details. of traditional and modern lifestyles. and disembark the ship. Sit back This itinerary is a tentative outline With clear skies, you’ll have a great and enjoy your charter flight from of what you’ll experience on this opportunity to see the northern lights. Constable Point to Reykjavik, the voyage; please be aware that no You can also support local Inuit artisans vibrant and artistic capital of Iceland, specific itinerary can be guaranteed. by purchasing unique handicrafts. Our then overnight in your comfortable time here is spent bonding with the Inuit Reykjavik hotel. people and gaining an appreciation of

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Ready for a little adventure beyond your LECTURES ship? Each Quark Expeditions® voyage Daily chats with on-board experts— offers a variety of fun recreational activities our guides, scientists and other special to enhance your polar experience. guests—let passengers rub shoulders with historians, botanists, ornithologists, Included Activities zoologists, geologists and more. HIKING POLAR PLUNGE Led by experienced staff, exploring on foot This rite of passage, experienced just is the best way to appreciate the landscape, once per expedition, sees you safely communities and shorelines. jumping into icy ocean waters under the watchful eye of our staff—and just about every single camera lens on board!

For trip inquiries, speak to our Polar Travel Advisers at 1.844.205.0837 | Visit QuarkExpeditions.com for more details or get a free quote here. ZODIAC CRUISING Zodiacs are the workhorses of polar expeditions, safely transporting guests to remote shorelines and shallow inlets— places the ships can’t reach. Hopping in and out of them is super-easy.

PHOTOGRAPHY Documenting your voyage so you can take the memories home is both rewarding and constructive. Plus, it is next to impossible to take a bad picture of the Polar Regions.

OTHER EQUIPMENT ON BOARD Walking poles are provided at each landing for your convenience. This equipment is available at no cost.

More information about your Included and Paid Activities, including the necessary experience, physical requirements and cost, is available by contacting your Polar Travel Adviser or your travel professional.

For trip inquiries, speak to our Polar Travel Advisers at 1.844.205.0837 | Visit QuarkExpeditions.com for more details or get a free quote here. Paid Activities SEA KAYAKING Imagine gliding across the surface of a bay in the presence of icebergs and glaciers. Our Sea Kayaking adventures are the best way to feel at one with the sea. A small group of kayakers will plan to go out multiple times per voyage instead of shore landings. The number of opportunities to kayak is weather dependent and will only be conducted during calm conditions. Prior kayaking experience is required for you to feel comfortable on the water, and you must have the capability to do a wet exit to participate. Beginners interested in kayaking should consider participating in the Paddling Excursion described below.

PADDLING EXCURSION If you’re interested in kayaking and would like to try something less in-depth than Sea Kayaking, you can still enjoy the benefits of adding an on-water experience to your expedition with a Paddling Excursion. Sign up for a one-time paddle on our sit-on-top kayaks, which are stable and unencumbered: perfect for anyone with little to no experience with kayaking. We take rotating groups of passengers out on calm days to connect with the sea. No experience is necessary.

FROM TOP: Sea Kayaking; Paddling Excursion

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As you prepare for your journey, you On arrival at the hotel, you will receive may be interested to know the details a welcome letter outlining the departure of your arrival and departure. Since air information for the following day’s transportation to and from your voyage flight. An agent representing Quark is not included in the cost of your Expeditions® will be available in the expedition, you have some flexibility lobby of the hotel this evening to answer in planning your flights. Looking to any questions about the charter flight(s) extend your adventure beyond your scheduled for the following morning. polar cruise? Arrange for a layover in the CONSTABLE POINT AND destination of your choice, or add on a EMBARKATION pre- or post-expedition stop—or both!— Your flight to the Arctic is expected to in our gateway city. Quark Expeditions® depart from Reykjavik to Constable Point can help you book your flights, or feel on Day 2 of the itinerary, after breakfast. free to contact your preferred travel Although the scheduled flight time will agent or airline. be communicated in your welcome letter, there is significant variability PLEASE NOTE Arrival based on weather conditions. You should Baggage allowance on charter flight ARRIVING IN REYKJAVIK be prepared to depart the hotel for the is 33 lbs (15 kg) checked and 11 lbs You may arrive in Reykjavik at any time airport on our group transfer at any time. (5 kg) carry-on. during Day 1 of the itinerary and make your own way to the included hotel.

For trip inquiries, speak to our Polar Travel Advisers at 1.844.205.0837 | Visit QuarkExpeditions.com for more details or get a free quote here. Final Day and Included Hotel Departure Accommodations PLEASE NOTE DISEMBARKATION IN Your included accommodation begins on Weather conditions can always CONSTABLE POINT Day 1 of your itinerary, and the specific delay our arrival, and airline On disembarkation day, after breakfast, hotel(s) will be indicated on your final schedule changes have also been and once the ship has anchored, you voyage confirmation. If you are arriving known to occur. Booking flexible will have time to bid farewell to your prior to Day 1 of your expedition or are tickets is always encouraged, as Expedition Team and shipmates before staying after the disembarkation day, and we cannot be held responsible completing your disembarkation. The would like help booking a pre/post stay, for delays due to unforeseen process takes about an hour. After please contact your Polar Travel Adviser circumstances. disembarkation, you will head to the for hotel options. airport for the return charter flight to the domestic airport in Reykjavik. Arrival and Departure Transfers CONTINGENCY PLAN DEPARTING FROM REYKJAVIK In the unlikely event that the plane is REYKJAVIK AIRPORT TRANSFERS Upon arrival in Reykjavik, there will be unable to depart on the planned date of Arrival transfers in Reykjavik are not a group transfer to your included post- the charter flight, you will be provided included; however, your Polar Travel expedition hotel. After breakfast the a full day of activities in Reykjavik, Adviser can arrange them for you. A final following morning, you may make your meals included. If the weather is not transfer is provided from the Reykjavik way to the airport to connect with your suitable on Days 3 or 4, you will enjoy an domestic airport to a central downtown homeward flight, or stay longer if you additional day of activities and meals in location at the end of the expedition. have booked additional accommodation. Reykjavik. On Day 5, should the charter flight not be able to take off by 1159am, Quark Expeditions® will officially cancel the voyage and provide letters for all clients to submit to their travel insurance providers under the trip delay/ interruption and cancellation clause. Quark Expeditions® will make every effort to ensure that your program takes place, but due to weather conditions, flying in this region can be difficult and is beyond our control. Quark Expeditions® will offer passengers a refund in the event of a trip delay or cancellation due to the charter flight being unable to depart as planned. We strongly recommend that all expedition guests purchase a comprehensive travel insurance policy, including trip delay, cancellation and interruption insurance, in addition to the required medical coverage. Please note that international airfare may not be covered by insurance in the event of a cancellation. Please ask your Polar Travel Adviser about travel insurance. Reykjavik, Iceland

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PRE- AND POST-EXPEDITION TRIP EXTENSIONS You can extend your trip by booking extra days to explore our gateway city before or after the voyage. Since you’re traveling such a long way, you may want to spend extra time in Reykjavik. We have a variety of pre- and post-expedition packages in this fascinating city, known for its vibrant music and art scenes. Enjoy an extensive city tour, explore the Golden Circle, taking in Iceland’s most stunning natural wonders, and soak in the famous Blue Lagoon. And maybe fit in some whale watching, too! To discover the best options for extending your adventure, get in touch with your Polar Travel Adviser via email, at [email protected] or phone (1.888.892.0073) for seamless, worry-free booking of all trip extensions.

FROM TOP:View of Reykjavik; Blue Lagoon

For trip inquiries, speak to our Polar Travel Advisers at 1.844.205.0837 | Visit QuarkExpeditions.com for more details or get a free quote here. Inclusions • All miscellaneous service taxes and • Meals ashore unless otherwise specified port charges throughout the program • Baggage, cancellation, interruption and • All luggage handling aboard the ship medical travel insurance—strongly recommended YOUR ARCTIC EXPRESS • All gratuities EXPEDITION INCLUDES • Emergency evacuation insurance to • Excess-baggage fees on international • Shipboard accommodation with a maximum benefit of US$500,000 flights daily housekeeping per person • Mandatory waterproof pants for • All meals, snacks, soft drinks and • Greenland voyages cruise passenger tax Zodiac cruising, or any other gear not mentioned juices on board • One night’s pre-expedition hotel • Beer and wine during dinner accommodation in Reykjavik, • Laundry, bar, beverage and other • All shore landings per the daily program with breakfast personal charges unless specified • Leadership throughout the voyage by • Group transfer from Reykjavik hotel to • Phone and Internet charges our experienced Expedition Leader domestic airport on embarkation day • Additional overnight accommodation • All Zodiac transfers and cruising per • Charter flight from Reykjavik to • Optional kayaking activities the daily program Constable Point on embarkation day • Arrival and departure transfers between • Formal and informal presentations by • Charter flight from Constable Point Reykjavik international airport and hotel our Expedition Team and special guests to Reykjavik domestic airport on on arrival and departure days as scheduled disembarkation day • Photographic journal documenting • Group transfer from domestic airport the expedition to Reykjavik hotel • Waterproof expedition boots on loan • One night’s post-expedition hotel for shore landings accommodation in Reykjavik, • Official Quark Expeditions® parka with breakfast to keep • Coffee, tea and cocoa available around THIS EXPEDITION EXCLUDES the clock • International airfare • Hair dryer and bathrobe in every cabin • Passport and visa expenses • Comprehensive onboard materials, • Government arrival and departure taxes including a map and an informative not mentioned above Arctic Reader

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Bridge Deck Upper Deck Dates Days Start/End Quad Triple Upper/Lower Twin Twin ARCTIC EXPRESS GREENLAND’S NORTHERN LIGHTS | OCEAN NOVA

SEP 2–11, 2019 10 Reykjavik $6,695 $7,195 $8,895 $9,295 $9,795 $695 $225

SEP 9–18, 2019 10 Reykjavik $6,695 $7,195 $8,895 $9,295 $9,795 $695 $225

SEP 16–25, 2019 10 Reykjavik $6,695 $7,195 $8,895 $9,295 $9,795 $695 $225

SEP 23–OCT 2, 2019 10 Reykjavik $6,695 $7,195 $8,895 $9,295 $9,795 $695 $225

All rates per person in USD.

Sea Kayaking Paddling Excursion

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OCEAN NOVA BAR PANORAMA LOUNGE OBSERVATION ZODIAC DECK A different perspective awaits you as you board the DECK Ocean Nova. The smallest and most nimble ship in TOP DECK Quark Expeditions®’ fleet, she is best known for her CAPTAIN BRIDGE GYM  informal atmosphere and homelike comfort. An ice-           WC WC OUNGE strengthened hull makes it Arctic-ready, while a clean L   LIBRARY         Scandinavian style permeates the interior. All cabins  have exterior views, private facilities and ample storage, BRIDGE DECK with dedicated twin and triple cabins. OFFICE           DINING A spacious, glassed-in observation lounge lets you ROOM WC BUFFET    connect to the magnificent Arctic landscape, and enjoy        presentations and briefings by on-board specialists and UPPER DECK

BOOT ROOM your Expedition Leader. An open-bridge policy puts you ZODIAC OFFICERS’ CABINS ACCESS CLINIC in the driver’s seat.

CHIEF ENGINEER OFFICERS’ CABINS SHIP SPECIFICATIONS: POLAR MAIN DECK Staff & Crew: 38 BOUTIQUE Guests: 78 Triple Lifeboats: 4, fully enclosed Upper Deck Twin Ice Class: 1B (Hull 1A) Bridge Deck Twin Visit QuarkExpeditions.com to view deck plan details. Upper (Lower Berth) Quad Cabin

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Behind the scenes and on the front lines, we are nothing without the dedication, knowledge, energy and passion of our staff. By consistently attracting the most talented people in the polar travel industry, we can keep doing what we do, season after season, to the poles and back and back again. This is where we shine. Our Expeditions Leaders and staff bring diverse polar expertise in subjects as varied as polarhistory, marine biology, glaciology and photography. Their knowledge will greatly enhance your immersion into the polar environment and further enhance your connection to the Arctic. With over 25 years of experience bringing passengers to remote polar regions, we know how to handle the unexpected to guarantee the safety of all passengers. Ensuring this hard earned experience is not lost, our new expedition staff receive comprehensive training in our newly developed Quark Academy, which provides real-world polar expedition training prior to any staff member’s first voyage.

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BLOMSTERBUGTEN, YMER ISLAND HOLM BAY AND ELLA ISLAND Also known as the Bay of Flowers, Toward the northern end of Scoresby Blomsterbugten is a colorful and lush Land is King Oscar Fjord. Holm Bay landscape quite different from other is a common landing site, allowing for Arctic regions like Spitsbergen. Expect panoramic views of the fjord and the a range of flora and fauna here, with a surrounding area. Within the fjord, possible hike to Noa Lake. and hence within Northeast Greenland National Park, lies Ella Island, where the C. HOFMANN HALVØ Danish navy unit known as Sirius Sledge This is often the best location for getting Patrol trains in summer. Muskoxen may close to muskoxen. The peninsula is also be spotted on the island. home to wheatears and snow buntings, and you may spot rock ptarmigans or ITTOQQORTOORMIIT PLEASE NOTE Weather conditions can always great northern divers while at sea. Around 500 people call this northern delay our arrival, and airline settlement home. Traditional hunting DENMARK ISLAND schedule changes have also been and fishing ways are alive and well here, known to occur. Booking flexible Encounter some of the most stunning as are the northern lights. This is one tickets is always encouraged, as icebergs before hiking across Denmark of the best places to possibly see the we cannot be held responsible Island, which offers stupendous views of for delays due to unforeseen mysterious aurora borealis. Hiking from Scoresby Sund and Fønfjord below. circumstances. Ittoqqortoormiit toward Hurry Inlet, you’ll be immersed in arctic flora, with wildflowers coloring the landscape.

For trip inquiries, speak to our Polar Travel Advisers at 1.844.205.0837 | Visit QuarkExpeditions.com for more details or get a free quote here. RØDEFJORD The Red Fjord, or Rødefjord, is named for the colorful sandstone located on its western side. The stone has been “stained” red by hematite, creating an oddity in this part of Greenland.

SCORESBY SUND Revered by many as the most beautiful fjord system in the world, Scoresby Sund is definitely the longest and largest. The sound was named after William Scoresby Jr., a whaler, scientist and man of the cloth, who was famed for mapping more than 400 miles (640 km) of Greenland’s coastline.

SYDKAP Icebergs and early history take center stage here, as the remains of an ancient Thule settlement may be seen. Be on the lookout for arctic hare and muskoxen in this area.

IMPORTANT REMINDER Embracing the unexpected is part of the legacy—and excitement— of expedition travel. When traveling in extremely remote regions, your Expedition Team must allow the sea, the ice and the weather to guide route and itinerary details. This itinerary is a tentative outline of what you’ll experience on this voyage; please be aware that no specific itinerary can be guaranteed. A measure of flexibility is something all of us must bring to a polar expedition.

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Meals on Board Language Capability If there is one constant at sea, it is that The Quark Expedition Team is sourced you’ll enjoy delicious meals on a daily globally and brings a wealth of cultural basis. While meal times may change knowledge and language proficiency. due to landings and wildlife encounters, Although the main language spoken you’ll always be served three meals a day. during the expedition is English, we Almost any dietary restriction can be can accommodate Mandarin speakers accommodated by letting us know prior on any voyage. Please inquire with to your expedition. Quark Expeditions® to learn what other languages might be accommodated on Breakfasts and lunches are normally your voyage. served buffet style, while dinners are served plated. À la carte meals are made at the time of your order, allowing our chefs to prepare each dish to your individual needs, ensuring you receive WEATHER CONDITIONS AND TEMPERATURES top quality meals during the course of Weather conditions are highly your expedition. variable, with temperatures Soft drinks, juices and water are hovering around the freezing mark. available at all times, and beer and The continuous daylight warms sheltered areas so that you may wine are served with dinner, all find temperatures warm enough included in the cost our your package. for t-shirts. However, you may Spirits, premium wines and champagne encounter snow squalls, fog and are available at an extra cost which can white-outs during an expedition and be billed to your shipboard account. should be ready for any conditions. The well-stocked bar on the ship is open to enjoy with your fellow shipmates in the late morning, afternoon and evening.

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WHAT TO BRING! Packing for the polar regions doesn’t have to be daunting, and to make it easier for you, all Quark voyages include an expedition parka to keep, and a loan of appropriate polar footwear. Additional suggested items include:

FOR SHORE LANDINGS SUGGESTED ITEMS  Base layers (wool, synthetic or a blend)  Waterproof, lightweight backpack  Mid-layer warm/fleece top or dry sack  Mid-layer warm/fleece pant  Swimsuit (for the polar plunge!)  Wool and synthetic socks  Binoculars (3 to 4 pairs)  Camera with extra batteries  Glove liners  Extra memory cards  Neck warmer or balaclava  Earplugs (in case of noisy cabinmates)  Warm hat that covers ears  Eye masks for sleeping  Waterproof pants  Seasickness, indigestion, headache  Waterproof gloves or other medicine  Sunscreen  Voltage adapters  Sunglasses with UV protection FOR ON BOARD  Comfortable casual clothing (pants/jeans, shirts, sweaters)  Lighter shirts (in case the ship gets warm)  Comfortable non-slip close-toed unheeled shoes

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