Quark Expeditions: Your Polar Dream Trip Awaits
By Tully Luxury Travel | 11-06-2023 |
The Arctic is one of the most remote and rugged – and unexplored! – regions in the world, the mountains, tundra, glaciers, and seascapes beyond beautiful. Antarctica is a pristine and isolated dreamworld, flawless and fragile, filled with extraordinary wildlife and icy sculpture. The proficient team at Quark Expeditions knows each region like the back of their hands – and you will be in good hands, expertly guided to places only a few humans have ever reached.
The expedition team is the best on the planet
When you travel to the polar regions alongside the most skilled polar experts anywhere, you are guaranteed to experience the destination to the fullest. On board and off, the Quark Expeditions crews and expedition teams are extremely good at what they do. They will teach you how to get the most out of your encounters with wildlife, help you understand the geology of the landscapes and the biodiversity of the Arctic and Antarctic wildlife – from polar bears to penguins – and keep you both safe and entertained at the same time. Thanks to these incredible teams, you enjoy the expedition of a lifetime, the richest travel experience you will ever have.
Quark is the leader in heli-adventure
When you see the polar regions from the air, you get a bird’s-eye view of the pristine glaciers, glistening icebergs, and exotic wildlife. Quark has the distinction of offering the most helicopter adventures within these areas, thanks to the magnificent new Ultramarine, a cruise ship with not one but two twin-engine helicopters. Flightseeing at more than 1,000 feet puts you front and center, taking in the lay of the ice-covered land and the rugged coastline.
The Arctic ties together many cultures and countries
The Canadian High Arctic, Greenland, Svalbard, and the North Pole – the Lands of the Midnight Sun allow for practically 24-hour sunlight, perfect for enjoying the view and the diverse Arctic wildlife, including polar bears, walrus, reindeer, and beluga whales. The many different Indigenous communities offer a glimpse into their version of Arctic life, while preserved historic sites take a step back in time, telling dramatic tales of the early explorers.
Antarctica doesn't have to be all about ice and snow
Besides the Antarctic Peninsula, Quark sails to other parts of the Southern Ocean and the South Atlantic. Visitors to the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) reach the remote British town of Port Stanley and see King penguins along the islands’ many beaches. In South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, the expedition stops at several historic sites and landmarks linked to the early Antarctic explorers. Unsurprisingly, this region is often regarded as the Galápagos of the Poles.
Join the world's rarest wildlife experience
The Emperor Penguin Quest is Quark’s ultimate expedition, a 14-day adventure where guests travel on the Ultramarine to spend five days on and around Snow Hill Island. You will stand on the thick sea ice within a colony of more than 4,000 pairs of emperor penguins and their chicks. Helicopter flightseeing over Snow Hill and Zodiac cruising in the Weddell Sea give you a fascinating perspective of the region and its wildlife.
Let the Tully Luxury Travel Designers find you the perfect polar adventure, north or south, with Quark Expeditions. They offer a portfolio of luxury expedition cruises that are as diverse as the regions themselves – off the beaten polar path.