Visit the Arctic and Antarctic
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| If you have a desire to explore further with a vacation that's second to none, consider Quark Expeditions, the leader in polar adventures. With over 25 years of experience guiding explorers to hard to reach places in the Arctic and Antarctica, Quark's seasoned guides, leaders, and captains deliver a journey that is perfectly timed and brings passengers once-in-a-lifetime moments that truly inspire. This month's CP Travel Advisor's top picks highlight a few epic expeditions that can bring the awe-inspiring, pristine wilderness of the polar and sub-polar regions of the world to explorers with a taste for adventure! |
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| Ideal for the first time visitor to Antarctica, the 11 or 12-day Antarctic Explorer expedition will take you through the spectacular wilderness of the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula. Departing from the southernmost city in the world, Ushuaia, you will journey through the historic Beagle Channel and Drake Passage on your way. Prepare for breathtaking views of icebergs, breaching whales, penguins, seabirds, seals, and so much more as you learn about the environment and wildlife from onboard lecturers and specialists. |
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| Another fantastic expedition is the 8-day Antarctic Express, where you explore King George Island and the Antarctic Peninsula with included charter flights between Punta Arenas and Antarctica before you are transferred to your ship. Expect to have your camera at the ready as you Zodiac cruise in search of whales, seabirds, and icebergs. You can also expect to see beaches populated with leopard seals and penguins, icy plateaus, and indescribable snow-capped mountain peaks. |
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| If you have your eyes set on exploring the arctic, consider Quark's 9-day Introduction to Spitsbergen, a voyage that exposes you to a bit of everything the Arctic offers, such as polar bear and walrus sightings, explorative hikes, and daily presentations by your Expedition Team on board. The continuous daylight allows for additional exploration around Spitsbergen, including stunning fjords and outlying islands. You'll be in awe of polar flora, immense glaciers, and a natural landscape as varied as the wildlife. |
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| For a longer exploration of the arctic, try the 13-day Canada to Greenland adventure, where you'll discover some of the more remote regions of the world that are only accessible by Zodiac. Journey across the powerful waters on your way to Iqaluit, where the tides are the second highest in Canada and rise up to 39 feet! Cruise around the remote Monumental and Kekerten Islands and scout for walrus and polar bears in their natural terrain. Experience the historical remains of a whaling village, and envision what life was like in the height of the whaling industry of that area. Join the expedition staff in observing whales and birdlife while at sea on your way to Sam Ford Fjord, where the sun never sets and climbers from all around the world scale sheer rock faces. Marvel at the heart-shaped mountain of Uummannaq, and get ready to take incredible pictures at Ilulissat Icefjord, a UNESCO World Heritage site that produces 10% of all of Greenland's calf ice. |
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| It’s easy to see why these untamed, pristine, and spellbinding areas of the world have fascinated explorers for hundreds of years. For a journey of this magnitude, rely on your Cruise Planners Travel Advisor to arrange all of the details so you can focus on enjoying this once-in-a-lifetime travel opportunity! |
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