Tap Into Your Inner Explorer
By Margarita Hirapetian
Tap Into Your Inner Explorer
By Margarita Hirapetian
Quark Expeditions takes you to the very heart of Greenland.
The Arctic is one of the last frontiers on our marvelous, unique planet. A true ultimate adventure, it imprints itself on the souls of visitors of all ages. Greenland was made for those seeking mystery, magic, and adventure. Your polar journey with Quark Expeditions takes you all over the island: cruise its vast fjord system, meet exotic critters like arctic wolves and musk oxen, watch immense glaciers calve icebergs into the freezing sea, and dance under the Northern Lights. With the largest, most seasoned, and passionate crew of experts in the industry, you’ll be in excellent hands in the wilds of the Arctic.
To the Farthest Edge of the World
Unleash that explorer spirit and experience places and phenomena few will get to see in their lifetimes. Anybody who played make-believe as a kid, imagining themselves as a great explorer in uncharted territories, will find their dreams coming true with Quark Expeditions’ West Greenland: Exploring the Far North itinerary. This itinerary takes guests all the way up to 78° north latitude, situated in the high Arctic, where you will truly feel like you’re on top of the world. Consider yourself among giants, because intrepid explorers like Knud Rasmussen and Robert Peary once risked life and limb to travel that far.
Highlights of this itinerary include: viewing the Ilulissat Icefjord UNESCO World Heritage Site, visiting the remote communities of Qaanaaq and Upernavik, reaching Smith Sound, where Canada and Greenland are only miles apart (and visible on the same horizon!), and a high chance of seeing the awe-inspiring aurora borealis.
Untouched, Unspoiled, Unbelievable
Rugged landscapes, jagged peaks, towering icebergs, and a sun that never sets. Quark Expeditions’ 10-night Northeast Greenland: Glaciers and Fjords itinerary takes you to Greenland’s remote northeast coast. The world’s largest fjord system, carved over millennia by ancient glaciers, unfolds before you in a breathtaking scene—sapphire waters dotted with massive icebergs as sunlight shines down 24 hours a day. This is one of the last unspoiled areas of wilderness in the world, where you will also visit ancient Thule sites (the Thule were pre-cursors of all modern Inuit and Yupik peoples), go hiking in the tundra, catch sightings of polar bears and seals, cruise in a Zodiac to get up close to skyscraper-tall icebergs, and experience the cheerful beauty of Ittoqqortoormiit, a small village of colorful houses and friendly natives.
Enter a Polar Paradise
Picture yourself stepping onto the Greenland Ice Sheet, the second-largest ice mass in the world. A soul-shaking sense of awe will overtake you as you genuinely question whether you’ve left Earth and stepped onto another planet. When it comes to Greenland, Quark Expeditions sets itself apart with one-of-a-kind, exclusive excursions, some of which are only possible thanks to the technologically-advanced Ultramarine, a ship equipped with two twin-engine helicopters.
The South Greenland Adventure: The Majestic Alpine Arctic itinerary was developed in partnership with local communities (a first of its kind!) and offers opportunities to explore this part of Greenland by helicopter, Zodiac, and on foot. Fully immerse yourself in the wonders of this region with heli-hiking and flightseeing adventures, camping on the shores of Tasermiut Fjord with local hosts, and visiting the Kujataa UNESCO World Heritage site, where Norse and Inuit cultures were the first to develop farming communities in the Arctic.
A World Waiting to be Explored
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Jessika's enduring passion for travel began on Pine Island in South Florida, where the beauty of the Gulf of Mexico and later the majestic mountains of Wyoming instilled in her a love for exploring new horizons. Growing up near Yellowstone National Park fueled her adventurous spirit, embracing places others dream of visiting. Her journey commenced in 2001 with Cody Trolley Tours, sharing the charm of her hometown in Wyoming.
Her career took a transformative turn in 2010 with Holland America Line, where she thrived as a Librarian, Travel Guide, and Assistant Shore Excursion Manager, traveling across all seven continents, and visiting nearly seventy countries. Meeting her Dutch husband, Marcel, along the way, Jessika embraced life on land and at sea, driven by a shared passion for cultural immersion and exploration.
By 2024, Jessika embraced her role as a Travel Advisor, with a focus on world cruise travel. She revels in crafting seamless back-to-back itineraries for retirees and s ...