EXPÉDITIONS EN BRISE-GLACE 2016...Fly to Anadyr, Russia The charter flight from Anchorage to Anadyr crosses the International Date Line. You will begin your flight on the morning

2016EXPÉDITIONS EN BRISE-GLACE

ARCTIC ICEBREAKER EXPEDITION

Au départ de l’extrême Est de la Russie, en faisant le Grand Tour de l’Arctique, le Kapitan Khlebnikov,

impressionnant brise‐glace russe, passe par des chemins encore peu fréquentés, empruntant le

Passage du Nord‐Est, puis le Nord‐Ouest du Groenland (si la glace le permet) et terminant son périple

en Russie via le passage du Nord‐Ouest. Ce sont quatre itinéraires insolites pouvant être pris

indépendamment.

4 ITINÉRAIRES:

1 ‐ Epic Northeast Passage: 10 Juillet 2016

2 ‐ Extreme Greenland: 04 Août 2016

3 ‐ Best of the Canadian High Arctic: 22 Août 2016

4 ‐ Ultimate Northwest Passage: 06 Septembre 2016

ARCTIC ICEBREAKER EXPEDITION: EPIC NORTHEAST PASSAGE

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route, even though the flight is only 3

hours. Travelers are transferred to the

magnificent Kapitan Khlebnikov after

clearing Russian customs, where the

excitement of boarding the renowned

Russian icebreaker begins as you travel

northward through the Bering Strait.

DAYS 3-4 | JULY 13-14, 2016

Chukotka Peninsula

Educational program to commemorate

the icebreaker’s voyage through the Arctic

will occur when the ship reaches Russia’s

Far East – the Chukotka Peninsula –

and guests will be treated to cultural

presentations on the indigenous people of

the Russian Arctic. You will visit the tiny

village of Uelen, known for its talented

carvers who work in walrus ivory. At

Cape Dezhnev, the most easterly point of

the Asian continent, building architecture

is distinctively Russian. You’ll cruise

in Zodiacs to Puffin Island where two

species of the comical bird cohabit. On

the shores of Ittygran Island, the ribs of

whales, planted in the tundra by people

long ago, still stand on lowland known

as “whalebone alley.” The final shore

landing is a visit to Novoye Chaplino,

where locals dressed in traditional attire

will demonstrate their skills as reindeer

wrestlers and ropers.

DAY 5 | JULY 15, 2016

Bering Strait

The Bering Strait connects the Pacific

Ocean to the Chukchi Sea – a portion of

the Arctic Ocean. Sailing north, the ship

will cross the Arctic Circle entering the

land of the midnight sun. Daylight will be

continuous for 37 days!

DAY 1 | JULY 10, 2016

Arrive Anchorage, United States

Your unforgettable journey will begin in

Anchorage, a unique urban environment

in the heart of great wilderness. Spend

the day taking in the glorious scenery –

populous wildlife, spectacular mountain

vistas, fascinating culture and icy blue

glaciers await your discovery. Plan to

arrive and make your way to the hotel

in time for our pre-departure briefing at

about 6 pm.

DAY 2 | JULY 11-12, 2016

Fly to Anadyr, Russia

The charter flight from Anchorage to

Anadyr crosses the International Date

Line. You will begin your flight on the

morning of July 11 and end it early in

the afternoon on July 12, losing a day en

Epic Northeast Passage

Actual itinerary may vary based on weather conditions.

ARCTIC ICEBREAKER EXPEDITION: EPIC NORTHEAST PASSAGE

DAYS 6-7 | JULY 16-17, 2016

Wrangel Island

Crossing the Delon Strait, you may start

to see thick pack ice. Your Expedition

Leader will ask the Captain to deploy the

helicopter to enjoy an aerial view of the

Khlebnikov crushing ice up to a yard (one

meter) thick. Landings are planned on

Wrangel Island, which was designated

a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its

diverse flora and habitat for migratory

birds. Don’t be surprised to see copious

musk oxen, who thrive there.

DAYS 8-10 | JULY 18-20, 2016

East Siberian Sea

The Kapitan Khlebnikov will make its way

through the pack ice of the East Siberian

Sea to the New Siberian Islands. Enroute,

we’ll pass by Medvezh’i Island, known as

“bear” island, and enjoy countless scenic

views along the way.

DAYS 11-13 | JULY 21-23, 2016

New Siberian Islands

Ancient camping grounds will be

explored on these remote islands. If

conditions permit, travelers will see the

northernmost point of the European

continent. Be on the lookout for polar

bears, often spotted in the archipelago.

DAYS 14-17 | JULY 24-27, 2016

Severnaya Zemlya

Landings on these least accessible islands

of the Arctic will be one of the highlights

of this circumnavigation. The archipelago

thwarted many attempts to sail around

the Arctic Ocean until the development of

engine-driven surface vessels. Zodiacs and

helicopters will be deployed during our

exploration.

There are two indigenous peoples in the

Russian Arctic who depend on reindeer

to exist – the Chukchi and the Tundra

Nenets. The Chukchi people live on

the Chukotka Peninsula. The Tundra

Nenets live in the region from the Tamyr

Peninsula to the White Sea, east of

Severnaya Zemlya. We will attempt to

visit a camp of these nomadic peoples,

who move from place to place following

their herds.

DAYS 18-20 | JULY 28-30, 2016

Novaya Zemlya

Meaning “new land”, the Novaya Zemlya

is an arctic archipelago consisting of two

main islands and a number of smaller

ones located off the coast of northeastern

Europe. Of interest here is the longest-

operating scientific station in the Russian

Arctic. You’ll also want to be on the

lookout for arctic fox, polar bear and

lemming as well as a variety of birds.

DAYS 21-22 | JULY 31 - AUG. 1, 2016

Franz Josef Land

Well above the Arctic Circle, only 10

degrees from the North Pole, lie the most

northerly islands in Eurasia – Franz Josef

Land. They are the habitat of polar bear

and walrus. We plan to visit Cape Flora,

where the remains of three historic

expeditions are found. If conditions

permit, Zodiacs will cruise the base of

towering cliffs where seabirds nest. We

expect to use the helicopter for aerial

sightseeing, and for transfers to otherwise

inaccessible landing sites.

DAYS 23-24 | AUGUST 2-3, 2016

At Sea

We will cruise through these scenic

waters, a wonderland of glaciated

landscapes and icescapes.

DAY 25 | AUGUST 4, 2016

Depart Longyearbyen, Svalbard, Norway

In the morning you will arrive in

Longyearbyen and disembark. Say

goodbye to the Expedition Team before

transferring to the airport for your

homeward bound flight, or spend time

discovering the unique sights and sounds

of Longyearbyen. If you plan to fly out

today, be sure to book flights any time

after 12 noon.

IMPORTANT REMINDER Embracing

the unexpected is part of the legacy –

and excitement – of expedition travel.

Our actual icebreaker program will vary

according to ice and weather conditions,

unexpected opportunities and wildlife

sightings. The captain and expedition

leader will determine our exact route

based on reconnaissance flights and

ice reports. The ice conditions in the

Arctic vary dramatically from season to

season – and no specific itinerary can be

guaranteed in advance. This itinerary

is a tentative outline of what you’ll

experience on this voyage. A measure

of flexibility is something all of us must

bring to a polar expedition.

À BORD DU KAPITAN KHLEBNIKOV (25 JOURS)

DEPART UNIQUE LE 10 JUILLET 2016

TARIFS (par personne)

CABINE TRIPLE: 28.195 €

CABINE TWIN: 37.595 €

SUITE : 43.235 €

CORNER SUITE : 48.875 €

Comprend/Ne comprend pas : voir page 18

FORFAIT TRANSFERTS: 2.156 €

Comprend:

La nuit d'hôtel à Anchorage, petit‐déjeuner inclus

Le transfert de l'hôtel à l'aéroport d'Anchorage

Le vol d'Anchorage à Anadyr

Transferts vers et depuis le bateau

Transfert du bateau vers l'aéroport de Longyearbyen

Note: Baggage allowance on charter flight is 33 lbs (15 kg) checked and 11 lbs (5 kg) carry‐on.

Les tarifs annoncés sont basés sur la parité euro/dollar au 31.08.2015 majorés de 0.05 en valeur. Ce taux de

calcul est donc de 0.94. En cas de variation de ce taux, les tarifs seront réajustés à la hausse ou à la baisse

jusqu'au solde du voyage.

ARCTIC ICEBREAKER EXPEDITION: EXTREME GREENLAND

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the Lincoln Sea and Kennedy Channel,

the body of water separating Greenland

and Ellesmere Island. Should ice and

weather conditions allow, we will use

the ice-breaking power of the Kapitan

Khlebnikov to navigate over the northern

coast of Greenland. In this scenario, you

will become part of polar history, as the

Kapitan Khlebnikov will be the only

passenger vessel to have ever achieved this

feat. If we do so, the rest of the itinerary

below will be forgone in favor of this

historic alternative journey. If conditions

do not allow passage, we will continue our

exploration of Greenland’s eastern coast

as described. A true expedition sense of

adventure is required, as we will make an

exciting journey whichever direction we’re

able to take.

DAY 5 | AUGUST 8, 2016

Station Nord

A truly unique site – Station Nord is

a military and scientific station, and

the base of the Northeast Greenland

National Park. As the second

northernmost permanent settlement in

Greenland, for years, the post office has

delivered mail here, addressed to Santa

Claus at the North Pole!


Expedition Stop

We’ll let the weather be our guide in

choosing our landings, as we explore

the breathtaking landscapes of the

region.


Arrive Longyearbyen, Svalbard, Norway

Your adventure begins in

Longyearbyen, the Svalbard’s largest

settlement. Relax before your journey,

or take in the frontier-style atmosphere

of the city. Embarkation will take place

at about 4pm, so be sure to arrive in

time.

DAYS 2-3 | AUGUST 5-6, 2016

At Sea

Enjoy our educational program with

lectures and workshops to prepare

you for your time in Greenland.

Your expedition staff will be on deck

and on the bridge to maximize the

opportunities for you to see whales

and birdlife while at sea. This is a great

opportunity to mingle with your fellow

guests or simply take in the natural

beauty around you.


Cape Morris Jesup, Greenland

We will attempt a landing at Cape

Morris Jesup, one of the least-visited

areas in the Arctic, and the most

northerly point in Greenland.

NB: Your Captain will send helicopters

with ice specialists to scout ahead over

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DAY 7 | AUGUST 10, 2016

Danmarks Havn

This small weather station, operated

by eight hardy souls, is located about

halfway along the coast of northeast

Greenland National Park. You will

cruise in Zodiacs through Dove Bugt

(Greenlandic for “bay”), alert for polar

bear and walrus.

DAY 8 | AUGUST 11, 2016

Shannon and Sabine Islands

Through many years of service with

Quark Expeditions®, Kapitan Khlebnikov

has earned an international reputation

as an expedition vessel. So it is fitting

that a landing will be made on Shannon

Island, named for a Royal Navy

frigate that sailed valiantly during the

Napoleonic and American Wars. No

less significant is a visit to a hut built by

arctic explorers from the timbers of the

expedition vessel Alabama. The vessel,

at anchor off shore, was holed by ice

and sank. The two crew members left

in charge of the vessel constructed the

hut to shelter the exploration party on

its return.

DAY 9 | AUGUST 12, 2016

Daneborg and Eskimonaes

There are four permanent bases in the

park. Daneborg is the largest, with a

population of 12 during the summer

months. The hamlet is the headquarters

of the Slaedepatruljen Sirius (Sirius

Patrol), responsible for maintaining

Danish sovereignty and policing

Northern and Eastern Greenland. The

unit, comprised of drivers and sled

dogs, is a division of the Danish Navy.

Each team of two men and 11 to 15 dogs

carries between 770 to 1100 lbs (350 to

500 kg) of supplies for depot huts along

their patrol routes.

DAY 10 | AUGUST 13, 2016

Blomsterbugten and Ella Oya (Ella Island)

Blomsterbugten, the “Bay of Flowers,”

is home to beautiful purple and gold

colored rocks we’ll explore in the

distance, or on a hike for those who

wish.

The halfway mark of the voyage will

occur on Ella Island. Pack a knapsack

and binoculars, because you can climb

to the summit of the islands for an

outstanding view of five fjords and

grazing musk oxen. Ella Oya is a hiker’s

dream. The area is surrounded by ice-

choked waters, rugged cliff s and sky-

blue icebergs.

DAY 11 | AUGUST 14, 2016

Ittoqqortoormiit and Hall Bredning

At the mouth of the fjord complex,

Ittoqqortoormiit is East Greenland’s

most northerly community and boasts

a blend of traditional and modern

lifestyles. With clear skies, you’ll have a

great opportunity to see the Northern

Lights. You can also support local

Inuit artisans by purchasing unique

handicrafts. Our time here is spent

exploring the community and gaining

an appreciation of the local way of life.

The icebergs crossing Hall Bredning in

the inner reaches of Scoresbysund are

some of the most magnificent in the

world. The geology and topography of

the area will fascinate you.

DAY 12 | AUGUST 15, 2016

Rypefjord and Rodefjord

Pushing onward, your expedition will

come to Rypefjord. With binoculars

in hand, birders should keep watch

for wheatears, snow buntings and

ravens. At Rodefjord, you’ll encounter

a shallow area trapping hundreds

of icebergs, known as the Iceberg

Graveyard. You’ll drift leisurely by

these floes, a photographer’s paradise.

DAY 13 | AUGUST 16, 2016

Frederiksdal and Sydkap

Sailing deeper into Scoresbysund,

you’ll encounter massive icebergs and

an ancient Thule settlement as we

approach Sydkap. The scenery here is

something you can’t even imagine, with

towering mountain sides and hundreds

of apartment-sized icebergs playing

tricks with your sense of perception.


DAY 14 | AUGUST 17, 2016

Danmark Island

A visit to Danmark Island marks the

circumnavigation of Milne Land,

which is west of the entrance to

Scoresbysund Fiord. Enjoy wild,

rugged views and great hiking with the

impressive backdrop of nunataks in the

background – mountain peaks poking

above the Greenland ice sheet.

DAY 15 | AUGUST 18, 2016

Denmark Strait

Your Quark Expeditions® parka will

come in handy during the transit of

Denmark Strait, the body of water

that separates Iceland from Greenland.

Weather in the Strait is variable, but we

recommend being out on deck to watch

for whales in this area of rich biomass.

DAY 16 | AUGUST 19, 2016

Tasiilaq

Further down the coast of Greenland,

we dip beneath the Arctic Circle and

attempt a shore landing on the island of

Ammassalik in its principal community,

Tasiilaq. With about 1,800 inhabitants,

it is the largest community in East

Greenland. Enjoy a community visit, an

ice cruise, or a hike.

DAY 17 | AUGUST 20, 2016

Bernstorfs Isfjord

South of Ammassalik are many fjords

– deep, steep-walled valleys along

coastlines flooded with seawater. We

will explore one with a name that

translates to “ice-fjord”. In Greenland

that indicates the excellent possibility

that there is a glacier that calves

icebergs at the head of the fjord. We

will sail the fjord in search of newly

minted glaciers and seek a place to

go ashore for an optional hike. Those

who would prefer to sit quietly and

contemplate the beauty that surrounds,

please do.

DAY 18 | AUGUST 21, 2016

Nanortalik Hot Springs and Herjolfsnes

This morning, we anticipate the

ship will round the southern tip of

Greenland, one of the first regions to be

inhabited by European settlers. We’ll go

ashore at Narsaq Kujalleq, just west of

Cape Farewell, to explore an excavated

farm from the Viking period known as

Herjolfsnes. Here, you can also hike, or

sit back and soak in a natural hot spring

while watching icebergs floating by.

DAY 19 | AUGUST 22, 2016

Cruise the coast of Greenland

Today you’ll cruise north along the

dramatic west coast of Greenland.

Enjoy the final presentations, lectures

and recap of the voyage, which will

sum up everything we’ve seen and

done over the last 20 days.

DAY 20 | AUGUST 23, 2016

Disembark in Kangerlussuaq, Greenland

Just 37 miles (60 km) north of the Arctic

Circle, Kangerlussuaq sits at the head of

one of the longest fjords in Greenland.

Musk oxen and arctic fox inhabit the

tundra-covered plain that surrounds the

town. We’ll later make our way to the airport

where we board our charter flight to Ottawa.

Upon arrival, we will be transferred to our

hotel.

DAY 21 | AUGUST 24, 2016

Depart Ottawa, Canada

Today you can make your way home at your

leisure or spend time in Ottawa, Canada’s

capital city.













guaranteed in advance. This itinerary is a

tentative outline of what you’ll experience

on this voyage. A measure of flexibility is

something all of us must bring to a polar

expedition.


DEPART UNIQUE DEPARTURE LE 04 AOÛT 2016


CABINE TRIPLE: 22.085 €

CABINE TWIN: 31.015 €

SUITE : 35.339 €




Comprend:

Transfert à l'arrivée de l'aéroport de Longyearbyen à l'hôtel si arrivée la veille de

l'embarcation

Transfert de l'hôtel ou de l'aéroport de Longyearbyen au bateau le jour de l'embarcation

Transferts depuis et vers le bateau

Vol depuis Kangerlussuaq à Ottawa

Transfert de l'aéroport d'Ottawa à l'hôtel

La nuit à Ottawa, petit‐déjeuner inclus





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DAY 4 | AUGUST 25, 2016

Ilulissat

Ilulissat Kangerlua is Greenlandic for

“The Iceberg Fjord.” The glacier at the

head of the fjord is the most productive

in the Northern Hemisphere. The

icebergs it calves float down the fjord to

enter Baffin Bay. As the ship approaches

Ilulissat, have your cameras ready to

take photos of young icebergs. Their

journey will end years later somewhere

off the coast of Newfoundland. So

significant is Ilulissat Fjord that

UNESCO has designated the area a

World Heritage Site. We’ll take you

on a Zodiac cruise near the mouth of

the fjord and later visit the community

and hike to a spot inside the fiord to

watch the massive bergs lined up before

entering Baffin Bay.

DAY 5 | AUGUST 26, 2016

Uummannaq

You’ll want to be out on deck

regardless of the time of day as the ship

approaches Uummannaq. The vista is

simply breathtaking. The heart-shaped

mountain that gave the town its name

dominates the view. Uummannaq was

founded as a Danish colony in 1758 on

the Nuussuaq mainland, but in 1763

it was moved to the nearby island, as

seal hunting was more plentiful there.

On your walk through the town, you’ll

visit the historic oil warehouse built in

1860. Look for the peat hut, behind the

warehouse, which was still in use until

a few years ago.

DAY 1 | AUGUST 22, 2016

Arrive Ottawa, Canada

Your arctic adventure begins a little

further south, with an overnight

stay in Ottawa, Canada’s capital city.

Stroll along the charming Rideau

Canal, discover the majestic Canadian

Parliament buildings, and explore the

markets, world-class museums and

shops on offer. Plan to arrive and make

your way to the hotel in time for our

pre-departure briefing at about 6pm.

DAY 2 | AUGUST 23, 2016

Embark in Kangerlussuaq, Greenland

After a morning charter flight to

Kangerlussuaq, you’ll be transferred

to the mighty Kapitan Khlebnikov by

Zodiac. Kangerlussuaq is a former

U.S. military base and serves as the

international gateway for the majority

of travel to and from Greenland. Enjoy

time out on deck taking in your new

surroundings before setting sail on your

arctic expedition.

DAY 3 | AUGUST 24, 2016

Sisimiut

Kayak is an Inuit word the English

language has borrowed to describe a

small vessel propelled by paddles that

seats one or two people. When ashore

in Sisimiut, travelers will watch a

demonstration of traditional kayaking.

There will be time to explore the town,

where 18th century buildings from

Greenland’s colonial period still stand!

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DAY 6 | AUGUST 27, 2016

Upernavik

The region of Upernavik is almost the

size of Great Britain. The town of the

same name was founded in 1772, but

the history of human habitation in

the region is longer. In Upernavik you

will visit the northernmost open-air

museum with well-preserved buildings

dating back to colonial days. Unique

fauna is another compelling reason to

visit the Upernavik area, where the

world’s largest bird cliff, Apparsuit, is

located.

DAY 7 | AUGUST 28, 2016

Cape York

Today you’ll hear stories of the famous

Cape York Meteorite, and learn about

the place other meteorites have had

in Cape York’s history. If conditions

permit we’ll take to the helicopters and

fly to the Robert Peary monument at

the top of Cape York and experience a

very impressive view.

DAY 8 | AUGUST 29, 2016

Qaanaaq

At Qaanaaq, founded in 1953, you will

visit the northernmost municipality in

the world, and learn about the culture

of the people of Northern Greenland.

One of the highlights of the museum is

a massive chunk of meteorite.

DAY 9 | AUGUST 30, 2016

Cobourg Island and Grise Fjord, Nunavut,

Canada

Murres and fulmars will soar overhead

as we cruise in Zodiacs along the

base of high cliffs at Cobourg Island.

Thousands of seabirds nest in

Nirjutiqavvik National Wildlife Area,

established to protect the wildlife

of Lady Ann Strait along the island’s

southern shore. Be sure to carry your

camera and binoculars!

The only community on Ellesmere

Island is Grise Fjord. The citizens of

Aujuittuq – the place that never thaws

– will entertain and educate you with

cultural demonstrations are based

on 4,000 years of tradition. The tiny

hamlet, the most northerly community

in Canada, has only 140 residents –

slightly more than one resident per

guest aboard our icebreaker.

DAY 10 | AUGUST 31, 2016

Hell Gate and Eureka Sound

From there, the ship navigates Hell

Gate, a narrow passage transited

successfully by only a handful of

passenger vessels. Our next stop is

Eureka Sound. Helicopter flights take

us over an ancient petrified forest on

Ellesmere Island’s western coast.

DAYS 11-12 | SEPTEMBER 1-2, 2016

Tanquary Fiord National Park and

Chapman Glacier

The epic beauty that is Tanquary Fjord

encompasses sweeping mountain

valleys under huge arctic skies.

Luminous glaciers cascade down to

clear blue waters. Twenty-four hours

of daylight provide ample opportunity

to take photos in Quttinirpaaq National

Park on Ellesmere Island.

DAY 13 | SEPTEMBER 3, 2016

Eureka Weather Station and Axel Heiberg

Island

Eureka has been called the “Garden

Spot of the Arctic” due to an abundance

of flora and fauna found in the area,

more so than anywhere else in the

High Arctic. The Weather Station

consists of “Fort Eureka” (for military

personnel), the Environment Canada

Weather Station, and the Polar

Environment Atmospheric Research

Laboratory (PEARL), formerly

the Arctic Stratospheric Ozone

Observatory (AStrO).


Axel Heiberg Island, Norwegian Bay and

Belcher Channel

At Axel Heiberg, you’ll learn about its

unusual fossil forests.

At the Norwegian Bay and Belcher

Channel, there are many wonderful

and exciting sights. However,

the experience of watching the

24,000-horsepower Kapitan Khlebnikov

battle its way through some of the

toughest ice in the world may be one

of the most memorable. We then

head south through Penny Strait to

Queen’s Channel, with plans to explore

McDougall Sound, on the alert for

walrus and polar bears.

ARCTIC ICEBREAKER EXPEDITION: BEST OF THE CANADIAN HIGH ARCTIC


Penny Strait, Queen’s Channel and Crozier

Strait

We’ll traverse the natural waterways of

Penny Strait, Queen’s Channel and the

Crozier Strait. Expect to see copious

birdlife above, and magnificent views

ahead.


Beechey Island

Just offshore the western end of Devon

Island is Beechey Island. There, on a

stony beach, stand three grave markers;

solemn reminders of the lives lost

during Sir John Franklin’s search for

the Northwest Passage. Upon approach

to Beechey Island, we will be treated to

presentations about Franklin and his

expedition.


Disembark in Resolute, Nunavut

Bid the land of the midnight sun adieu.

You will return by afternoon charter

flight to the world of night and day in

Ottawa, where you will be transferred

to the hotel and sleep through your first

full night of darkness in two weeks.


Depart Ottawa, Canada

After breakfast, you can make your way

home at your leisure or spend time in

Ottawa, Canada’s capital city.



















DEPART UNIQUE LE 22 AOÛT 2016


CABINE TRIPLE : 18.607 €

CABINE TWIN : 24.811 €

SUITE : 28.195 €




Comprend:

La nuit à l'hôtel à Ottawa, petit‐déjeuner inclus

Le transfert de l'hôtel à l'aéroport d'Ottawa

Le vol d'Ottawa à Kangerlussuaq

Les transferts depuis et vers le bateau

Le vol de Resolute à Ottawa

Le transfert de l'aéroport d'Ottawa à l'hôtel






ARCTIC ICEBREAKER EXPEDITION: ULTIMATE NORTHWEST PASSAGE

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lost during Sir John Franklin’s search

for the Northwest Passage. Upon

approach to Beechey Island, we will be

treated to presentations about Franklin

and his expedition.


Prince Leopold Island Bird Sanctuary and

McClure Strait

Prince Leopold Island is located within

Lancaster Sound and is home to an

impressive migratory bird sanctuary

classified by the International Union

for Conservation of Nature. We’ll use

Zodiacs to explore along the cliffs

of sandstone and limestone that rise

up 800 feet (244 m) above sea level

surrounding the island to spot some of

the 375,000 migratory birds here. These

include thick-billed murres, northern

fulmars, black-legged kittiwakes and

snow buntings, to name but a few. This

is also a good environment to sight

polar bears.

DAYS 5-7 | SEPTEMBER 10-12, 2016

At Sea

During these sea days we’ll be

icebreaking, taking to the helicopters

for sightseeing flights and looking for


Arrive Ottawa, Canada

Canada’s national capital and home to

the Canadian Parliament, Ottawa sits

along the beautiful Rideau Canal and

has a vibrant downtown with a thriving

market scene and plenty of world-class

museums to explore. Plan to arrive and

make your way to the hotel in time

for our pre-departure briefing at about

6pm.


Embark in Resolute, Nunavut, Canada

During the morning charter flight

from Ottawa to Resolute, you should

be able to see glimpses of boreal forest

changing to tundra and then to ice.

By evening you’ll be above the Arctic

Circle and aboard the icebreaker

Kapitan Khlebnikov.


Radstock Bay and Beechey Island

Radstock Bay has an impressive

archaeological site and is beside

Caswell Towers, used as a polar bear

observation point. Here we’ll also find

one of the best Thule sites in the Arctic

which gives us insight into how the pre-

Inuit people survived and lived.

Just offshore at the western end of

Devon Island is Beechey Island. There,

on a stony beach, stand three grave

markers; solemn reminders of the lives

Ultimate Northwest Passage



opportunistic landing possibilities

on the top of Prince of Wales Island

and Victoria Island. Witnessing this

powerful icebreaker navigating the

ice pack and feeling the vibration is a

spectator sport in itself.


Mercy Falls, Aulavik National Park

Mercy Falls is part of Aulavik National

Park, a polar desert located on Banks

Island in the Northwest Territories.

Known for its access to the Thomsen

River, one of the most northerly

navigable rivers in North America, this

park is one of the most remote and least

visited in all of Canada and protects

approximately 4,630 square miles

(12,000 sq. km) of Arctic Lowlands at the

northern end of the island.


Sachs Harbour, Banks Island

At Sachs Harbour, the most northerly

permanent settlement in the Northwest

Territories, we’ll go ashore to visit the

people of this very small community.

The community was named after the

ship ‘Mary Sachs’ of the Canadian

Arctic Expedition of 1913. In 1929, a

permanent settlement was established

when three Inuit families settled here

to trap.

In 1953, the Royal Canadian Mounted

Police set up a detachment post and

people lived a very traditional lifestyle

hunting musk ox, caribou and polar

bear. Today the community’s economy

is based primarily on hunting and

trapping and to a lesser degree on

tourism.


Smoking Hills

The western end of the Canadian

portion of the Northwest Passage is the

focus of today’s activities. Located close

to the Beaufort Sea, near the mouth

of the Amundsen Gulf, the Smoking

Hills are quite a sight to behold; a vast

deposit of lignite (carbon-rich shale

and sulfur-rich pyrite), which ignites

spontaneously when the minerals are

exposed to air through erosion.

The hills have been smoking for

centuries. In 1850, Robert McClure,

searching for Franklin, sent a shore

party to investigate the smoke. Could

it be from fires built by Franklin or

his men? The shore party discovered

smoke rising from vents in the ground.

They returned to the ship with a sample

of the smoldering rock, which, when

placed on McClure’s desk, burned a

hole through it.


Mackenzie Delta and Franklin Bay

We’ll be on the lookout for snow and

brant geese, tundra swans and beluga

whales while in the vicinity of the

Mackenzie Delta. The estuary, formed

at the mouth of the Mackenzie River

where it empties into the Beaufort Sea,

is classified as a delta. For 7,000 years

sediment brought down river has built

up to create a vast surface area where

wildlife congregates.


Herschel Island

We will explore this unique island

situated between land and sea. Its

dry polar climate is home to a unique

collection of arctic plants, animals and

sea life, including the largest colony of

black guillemots in the western Arctic.

More than 1,000 years ago, Herschel

Island was occupied by the Thule

people, ancestors of today’s Inuit.


Cruise Beaufort Sea into Russia

As Kapitan Khlebnikov steams westward

across the Beaufort Sea, we’ll be on

the watch for marine mammals in the

water below and seabirds swirling

about the ship. Should we encounter

pack ice, the on-board helicopters will

take you aloft to watch as the powerful

ship crushes through to open water.

DAY 14 | SEPTEMBER 19/20, 2016

Pass Point Barrow, Alaska, Arctic Circle and

Chukchi Sea

Today we continue past Point Barrow,

an important geographical landmark,

marking the limit between the Beaufort

and Chukchi Seas. The waters off

Point Barrow are on the bowhead

whale migration route, which attracted

attention in the late 1980s when three

grey whales were trapped in the pack

ice here. We’ll cross the International

Date Line, and leap one day into

the future, as we continue along the

Chukchi coast.


DAYS 15-16 | SEPTEMBER 21-22, 2016

Chukotka Peninsula, Russia

We clear into Russia in Provideniya.

Later today we’ll be treated to cultural

presentations when we visit the tiny

village of Uelen, known for its talented

carvers who work in walrus ivory. At

Cape Dezhnev, the most easterly point

of the Asian continent, the architecture

of the buildings that remain is

distinctively Russian.

We’ll take to the Zodiacs to Puffin

Island where two species of the comical

bird cohabit. On the shores of Ittygran

Island, the ribs of whales, planted in the

tundra by people long ago, still stand on

lowland known as “whalebone alley.”

The final shore landing planned is a

visit to Novoye Chaplino, where the

locals, dressed in traditional attire, will

demonstrate their skills as wrestlers

and ropers of reindeer, if the herd is

nearby.

DAY 17 | SEPTEMBER 23/22, 2016

Disembark in Anadyr, Russia

Today, we will disembark Kapitan

Khlebnikov in Anadyr, Russia. You will

be transferred one last time from the

ship to the airport for the charter flight

to Anchorage, Alaska, where you will

spend the night.

We cross back over the International

Date Line during this flight, so when

we turn in for the night in Alaska, the

date will be September 22 again!


Depart Anchorage, United States

After breakfast, you are free to depart

for home, or stay longer in Anchorage.

Spend the day taking in the glorious

scenery – populous wildlife, spectacular

mountain vistas, fascinating culture and

icy blue glaciers await your discovery.

Relax, stroll through this “last frontier”,

take a hike in the Chugach State Park

wilderness, or try your hand at king

salmon fishing.



















DEPART UNIQUE LE 06 SEPTEMBRE 2016


CABINE TRIPLE : 19.453 €

CABINE TWIN : 26.127 €

SUITE : 29.699 €




Comprend:


Le transfert de l'hôtel à l'aéroport d'Ottawa

Le vol d'Ottawa à Resolute

Les transferts depuis et vers le bateau

Le vol d'Anadyr à Anchorage

Le transfert de l'aéroport d'Anchorage à l'hôtel

La nuit à l'hôtel à Anchorage, petit‐déjeuner inclus





CONDITIONS TARIFAIRES

CES PRIX COMPRENNENT

L'hébergement à bord en pension complète

Les boissons à bord, y compris une sélection

maison de vins, bières et spiritueux

Les débarquements, pour les programmes

quotidiens

Les tours d'hélicoptère et excursions

La présence d'une équipe de guides

spécialisés en questions polaires et très

expérimentés

Les transferts en bateau pneumatique et

traversées pour les programmes quotidiens

Les taxes portuaires

Les conférences par l'équipe d'expédition

(anglophone)

Le journal photographique à télécharger

décrivant l'expédition

Le prêt de bottes

Une parka Quark Expeditions offerte

Le service de café, thé et chocolat à toute

heure

Un sèche-cheveux et robe de chambre dans

chaque cabine

Le port des bagages

L'assurance rapatriement d'urgence (jusqu'à

100.000 USD/pers)

La lettre d'invitation russe pour la demande

de visa après règlement du solde – Ne

concerne que les croisières « Passage du

Nord-Est » et « Passage du Nord-Ouest ». Ces

croisières nécessitent un visa entrée simple,

référez-vous à votre consulat ou ambassade

pour plus de détails.

CES PRIX NE COMPRENNENT PAS

Les frais de dossier

Les assurances bagages, annulation, interruption

et l'assurance médicale obligatoire : du à

l’éloignement des régions où le voyage aura lieu,

une assurance médicale d’urgence est obligatoire

avec une couverture minimum de 50 000

USD/personne.

Les acheminements non mentionnés dans le

forfait transferts

Les taxes aériennes

Le visa et dépenses liées

Les taxes d'entrée et sortie de territoire non

mentionnées

Les repas hors du bateau sauf si mentionnés

Les suppléments pour les bagages

supplémentaires

La blanchisserie et dépenses personnelles

Les dépenses internet et téléphone

Les pourboires

Les nuits supplémentaires

Le temps de vol en hélicoptère au-delà de celui

offert au groupe

LA VIE A BORD LA LANGUE PARLEE A BORD DES CROISIERES

Quark Expeditions est une compagnie de croisière dont le siège opérationnel est basé à Toronto au

Canada. La compagnie reçoit des passagers de toutes les nationalités et la langue principale parlée à

bord de toutes les croisières de Quark Expeditions est l’anglais.

LES ACTIVITES OPTIONNELLES

Des activités optionnelles payantes sont proposées. En fonction des croisières, vous pourrez faire les

activités suivantes: randonnée et tours d’hélicoptère. La randonnée et les tours d’hélicoptère sont

des activités gratuites.

FORMALITES ET REGLEMENT Passeport valide 6 mois après le retour pour les ressortissants français.

ASSURANCES OBLIGATOIRES

Du à l’éloignement des régions où le voyage aura lieu, une assurance médicale d’urgence est

obligatoire avec une couverture minimum de 50 000 USD/personne. Le certificat d’assurance sera

demandé par Quark Expeditions avant l’embarquement.

PASSAGERS VOYAGEANT SEULS

Les passagers voyageant seuls et ne souhaitant pas payer le supplément single, peuvent demander

une cabine partagée (non mixte). Ce système s’applique aussi sur les cabines triples.

ENFANTS

Quark Expeditions accueille les enfants de plus de 8 ans, mais ils doivent peser plus de 29 kg ET

mesurer plus de 1.20m. Une décharge spécifique sera à remplir pour ces enfants. A noter que les

enfants de moins de 16 ans peuvent ne pas être acceptés pour participer aux activités optionnelles.

Se renseigner au cas par cas.

CONDITIONS DE PAIEMENT

Pour toute confirmation de réservation, il est demandé un dépôt de 35% du prix du voyage sans

réduction. Le solde est dû au plus tard 120 jours avant le départ. Quark Expeditions se réserve le

droit d’annuler tous départs impayés à moins de 120 jours avant le départ.

Kapitan Khlebnikov Polar-class icebreaker combing power and technology with comfort

SHIP FEATURES

All cabins featuring private facilities and large

windows, desk, hair dryer, robes and large closets

All suites have sitting room separated from the

bedroom, TV and DVD player - Dining room -

Chef-prepared meals - Coffee, tea and snacks -

Lounge and bar - Passenger elevator - Heated

indoor plunge pool – Sauna – Theater style

auditorium - Polar Library - Polar Boutique - Clinic

SHIP SPECIFICATIONS

Staff and Crew: 70

Guests: 110

Length: 122.50m

Breadth: 26.50m

Draft: 8.50m

Propulsion: Diesel-electric engines - 24,000

total horsepower

Ice Class: LL3

Cruising Speed: 15 knots

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EXPÉDITIONS EN BRISE-GLACE 2016...Fly to Anadyr, Russia The charter flight from Anchorage to Anadyr crosses the International Date Line. You will begin your flight on the morning