GREENLAND EXPLORER Valleys and Fjords EXPEDITION IN BRIEF The Trip Overview Meet locals along the west coast of Greenland and experience traditional Inuit settlements Visit the Ilulissat Icefjord, a UNESCO World Heritage Site The west coast of Greenland is Europe’s final frontier, and sailing along it is Explore historic places from Norse the best way to sample its captivating history, enthralling wildlife and distinct and Viking eras culture. Explore places from the Norse and Viking eras, experience the Spot arctic wildlife, such as whales, birds and seals Ilulissat Icefjord—a UNESCO World Heritage Site— and visit two Greenland Cruise in a Zodiac to get up close to communities, encountering an ancient culture surviving in a modern world. glaciers, fjords, icebergs and more 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. and geography of Greenland, your next Itinerary stop. Join expedition staff on deck and on the bridge as they look out for whales and seabirds, get to know your fellow Ban Bay GREENLAND DAY 1 | ARRIVE IN guests or simply take in the natural REYKJAVIK, ICELAND ARCTIC beauty that surrounds you. CIRCLE Arrive in the Icelandic capital in the Eqip Sermia Ilulissat morning and make your way to your DAY 4 | EAST GREENLAND Sisimiut Kangerlussuaq Experience a true arctic ghost town Itilleq included hotel. You will have the day Scoresby Sund to explore the city on your own. In when we visit the abandoned settlement Nuuk of Skjoldungen, where inhabitants the evening, join us at your hotel for a Skjoldungen Denmark Strait welcome briefing. were forced to move to larger, more Paamiut Uunartoq accessible towns in 1961. The narrow Prins Christian Sund Akureyri DAY 2 | EMBARKATION part of Skjoldungen Fjord is an ideal Reykjavik DAY IN AKUREYRI Atlantic Ocean place to explore by Zodiac. Those who ICELAND You’ll fly from Reykjavik to Akureyri opt for our kayaking program may have to board your vessel and begin your an opportunity to get out on the water expedition. Get ready for a great to glide past icebergs and capture some GREENLAND EXPLORER adventure ahead! Valleys and Fjords great photographs. Flight to Akureyri or Reykjavik DAY 3 | AT SEA DAYS 5 TO 7 | SOUTH GREENLAND On the Ocean Adventurer While we cross the Denmark Strait, your Climbers and mountaineers around Expedition Team will keep you informed the world know Tasermiut Fjord, one and entertained with educational of the world’s most prolific big-wall presentations about the wildlife, history playgrounds. This part of Greenland is 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. particularly dramatic, being nicknamed The nearby town of Sisimiut is an legs by exploring abandoned villages and the Arctic Patagonia. A bit of a history interesting place to visit, as there are ancient Thule sites. lesson will be provided here as you more dogsleds here than humans. DAY 14 | DISEMBARKATION IN learn about the settlements of the area, Evighedsfjorden, which means “Fjord of KANGERLUSSUAQ founded by Erik the Red. As we round Eternity,” is a favored place for us to put Today, you’ll board your direct charter Cape Farewell, the southernmost the Zodiacs in the water for some more flight back to Reykjavik, Iceland. Upon point of Greenland, we will call in at in-depth exploration. This long, deep arrival in Reykjavik, we will transfer you the natural hot springs found in the fjord has very few settlements, so you’ll to your hotel. Uunartoq area, soak in the geothermal come to appreciate nature in its rawest DAY 15 | DEPART REYKJAVIK waters and watch the icebergs pass by. form. There will be an opportunity for After breakfast, you can make your way DAYS 8 TO 13 | GREENLAND’S hiking among the towering mountains, home at your leisure or spend some WEST COAST and you’ll have plenty of chances to more time in Reykjavik. Heading north, you’ll stop at some of photograph the colorful tundra and the quaint villages that dot the islands dramatic landscapes. and fjords of Greenland’s western side. The west coast of Greenland also IMPORTANT REMINDER You’ll find friendly faces, local artisans provides many dramatic, mountainous Embracing the unexpected is part and colorful houses on the wildflower- of the legacy—and excitement—of landscapes where fjords open into the covered tundra. You’ll visit Nuuk, the expedition travel. When traveling sea. You will explore the Ilulissat Icefjord, capital of Greenland and home to fewer in extremely remote regions, your home to one of the world’s fastest- than 16,000 people. You’ll have time to expedition staff must allow the moving glaciers. Moving approximately wander the streets and see the Hans sea, the ice and the weather to 62 feet (19 meters) per day, the glacier Egede Church and Hans Egede statue guide route and itinerary details. provides you with a great opportunity near the waterfront, both named after the This itinerary is a tentative outline to photograph ice crashing into the sea. of what you’ll experience on this missionary who founded the settlement. Continuing along, the Amerloq Fjord voyage; please be aware that no You’ll also visit the museum to see the offers a chance for you to stretch your specific itinerary can be guaranteed. famous Greenlandic mummies. 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. Adventure Options 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. 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. Arrival & Departure Details 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 lobby expedition, you have some flexibility of the hotel on the 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 AKUREYRI AND EMBARKATION destination of your choice, or add on a Your flight to the Arctic is expected to pre- or post-expedition stop—or both!— depart from Reykjavik to Akureyri on in our gateway city. Quark Expeditions® Day 2 of the itinerary, after breakfast. can help you book your flights, or feel Although the scheduled flight time will free to contact your preferred travel be communicated in your welcome agent or airline. PLEASE NOTE letter, there is significant variability Baggage allowance on charter Arrival Day and based on weather conditions. You should flights is 33 lbs (15 kg) checked and be prepared to depart the hotel for the 11 lbs (5 kg) carry-on. Embarkation airport on our group transfer at any time. ARRIVING IN REYKJAVIK You may arrive in Reykjavik at any time 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.