Quark Expeditions is polar-obsessed. If you had a luxury purpose-built vessel, state-of-the-art helicopter, passionate crew, and access to the world’s last true wilderness areas, you’d be obsessed, too. When you set off on a journey with Quark, they have one goal: to give you the adventure of a lifetime. Discover why Quark’s passion makes travel with them polar-perfect.
The dictionary definition of obsession is “an idea or thought that continually preoccupies or intrudes on a person’s mind”. In which case, we’re obsessed, too. With the polar regions and Quark. Especially after reading Karryon GM Dani Tuffield’s gushing commentary on her recent trip to Antarctica with them!
Polar-obsessed since 1991, Quark Expeditions focuses exclusively on one-of-a-kind voyages to the Arctic and Antarctic. Their obsession translates to passion and expertise; it compels them to constantly innovate.
Quark’s obsession to deliver
Quark aspire to continually pioneer, launch, and run ground-breaking itineraries through the polar regions. They deliver:
- A passion to go above and beyond – literally – with their ground-breaking (air-breaking?) heli-landing and hiking trips on Greenland’s vast ice sheet.
- An obsessive yearning-turned-reality to explore the Antarctic Peninsula’s remote east coast by helicopter, where few operators ever visit.
- The first expeditions to visit the legendary emperor penguin colony at remote Snow Hill, way back in 2004. It’s a journey you can now take by chopper, included in your itinerary!
Unbeatable helicopter adventures
Quark Expeditions has the longest-running helicopter program in the polar regions, with state-of-the-art, fuel-efficient twin-engine aircraft.
Along with the comfort of travelling in their high-tech chopper, it’s important to have the best when touring places like Antarctica and Greenland. Both the helicopter and taking flight with experienced polar pilots.
Their aircraft also have expansive viewing windows and a quiet engine, ensuring you miss nothing, including the peacefulness of soaring about areas this remote.
You can take flight with Quark over Antarctica right now (virtually, at least) when you watch this stunning video:
Get obsessed with Quark
Quark’s obsession is not only for the polar regions Quark; their diligence in delivering innovative, exceptional trips sets them apart. Here’s why:
- With over 30 years exploring the polar regions – and only the polar regions – you really are travelling with the experts.
- The pioneering spirit that drove Quark to launch the first polar expeditions has never waned. They’re constantly looking for ways to improve upon and deliver innovative itineraries.
- Everyone at Quark is obsessed with you heading home with polar stories that last a lifetime. That passion – and a high guide-to-guest ratio – make this possible.
- No matter how you’re travelling with Quark – on their expedition ships, in a helicopter, zodiac, kayak, hiking or camping – their crew is on a mission to get you closer to it all. Their many off-ship adventures impress across your journey.
Sail & soar with Quark
Obsessed with Quark’s obsession and keen to take flight with them? Join one of these three voyages:
- Antarctica by Helicopter: Leave the everyday behind when you take flight over Antarctica on this epic 12-day voyage. Two out-of-this-world heli-flightseeing excursions and a game-changing heli landing on the Antarctic ice sheet are the cherry on top of a journey across the White Continent. Especially with the company of Quark’s polar-obsessed crew at the helm. Snow-capped peaks, colossal icebergs, wildlife that wows, and thrilling adventures await.
- Snow Hill to the Peninsula: The rare opportunity to reach Snow Hill’s magnificent 8,000-strong emperor penguin colony was reason enough for Quark to create their game-changing 18-day Snow Hill itinerary. Explore the rarely visited east coast of the Antarctic Peninsula with added thrills as you go heli-flightseeing to and from the emperor penguin colony.
- South Greenland Adventure: Experiencing remote, pristine Greenland is fabulous enough. Add in heli-flightseeing, a heli landing on the expansive Greenland ice sheet, and a chance to overnight camp by helicopter, and you’re creating core memories, treasured forever. Over 13 spectacular days, you’ll take in dramatic fjords and majestic icebergs and connect with Greenlandic culture. Quark Expeditions’ polar obsession led to the creation of this unique itinerary in partnership with local communities, affording exploration to Southern Greenland in places others can’t reach. Wow!
From AU$28,893 per person twin share, including helicopter flights.
Get obsessed & find out more
To learn more about Quark Expeditions’ polar voyages, visit quarkexpeditions.com.
To see how Quark’s polar passion reaches all parts of this pioneering company, talk to their Polar Travel Advisor team on 1800 959 388, then contact your preferred travel advisor to book.
This article is brought to you by Quark Expeditions.
