Iceland, Greenland & the Canadian Arctic

18 days - from $6290

From Fire to Ice through Three Arctic Countries
(August 3 - August 20, 2010) During this 18-day cruise visit islands that range from the world's largest - Greenland - to an island bubbling with geothermal activity - Iceland. In the Canadian Arctic, tour a portion of Baffin Island. Kayaking is an optional activity that boosts the adrenaline of an already exciting Arctic adventure.

Itinerary:

Day

Itinerary: Day 1 Reykjavik, Iceland Day 3 At sea Day 4 Tasiilaq Day 5 Bernstorfs Isfjord Day 6 Southern Tip of Greenland Day 7 At sea Day 8 Nuuk and Greenland Mummies Day 9 Sisimiut Day 10 Ilulissat Day 11 Baffin Bay Day 12 Isabella Bay Day 13-14 Broughton Island Day 15 Pangnirtung Day 16 Monumental Island Day 18 Ottawa, Canada Day 17 Iqualuit, Nunavut, Canada

This expedition includes

• 1 night of pre-expedition hotel accommodation in Reykjavik with breakfast.
• Group transfer on Day 2 from the hotel in Reykjavik to the ship.
• Shipboard accommodation with housekeeping.
• Shipboard breakfasts, lunches and dinners.
• Shore landings per the program delivered on the ship each day.
• Professional Expedition Leadership.
• All Zodiac excursions and transfers.
• Formal and informal educational presentations by the Expedition Team.
• 1 night post-expedition accommodation in Ottawa, Canada.
• Photographic Journal on DVD, documenting the voyage.
• The loan of a pair of waterproof boots for the duration of the voyage.
• An official Quark Expeditions parka to keep.
• Coffee, tea and cocoa around the clock.
• Hair dryer and bathrobes in each cabin.
• Comprehensive pre-departure package including a map and Reader.
• All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program.
• Group transfer from the ship to Iqaluit airport.
• Group transfer from the Ottawa airport to the hotel.

This expedition excludes

• Airfare from your home to Reykjavik and from Ottawa to your home.
• The mandatory charter flight from Iqaluit to Ottawa - cost per person $825
• Passport and visa expenses.
• Government arrival and departure taxes.
• Meals ashore.
• Baggage, cancellation and medical travel insurance.
• Excess baggage charges.
• Laundry, bar, beverage and other personal charges.
• Shipboard and land telecommunication charges.
• Gratuity for ship's crew, Hospitality or Expedition Team members.

Trip Code: IGCA