North Pole: The Ultimate Arctic Adventure

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  • No booking fees
5 Based on 2 Reviews
  • duration 14 days
  • tour type Cruise
  • age requirement 8-99 yrs
  • max group size 20
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-27482
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
  • Starts/Ends Helsinki, Finland
HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Stand at the top of the world at 90°N
  • Experience the power of the nuclear icebreaker 50 Years of Victory
  • Enjoy helicopter sightseeing above the frozen Arctic Ocean
  • Possibly view polar bears, walrus and other Arctic wildlife
  • Take advantage of optional tethered flight by hot air balloon (weather permitting)
  • Cruise in a Zodiac
  • Visit Franz Josef Land historical sites, wildlife and wildflowers
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North Pole: The Ultimate Arctic Adventure tour starts and ends in Helsinki. North Pole: The Ultimate Arctic Adventure is a cruise tour that takes 14 days taking you through Helsinki, Finland and other destinations in Finland.

Update on our North Pole Expedition As a consequence of the war in Ukraine, Quark Expeditions is currently not operating or accepting bookings for trips that include Russia in the itinerary, such as our North Pole Expedition. You still have many options to explore with the best expedition team in the Polar Regions by considering itineraries to Spitsbergen in the Norwegian Arctic, Greenland, Iceland and the Canadian High Arctic. In 1991, Quark Expeditions fulfilled the bucket-list dreams of several dozen travelers by taking them to the hard-to-reach North Pole—a journey that previously existed only in the wildest imaginations of the most adventurous travelers. Navigating through the thick sea ice aboard a nuclear-powered icebreaker—helmed by the most innovative expedition team in the industry—Quark Expeditions became the first-ever operator to bring travelers to the venerable North Pole. That inaugural voyage fueled the desires of subsequent adventurers who also longed to stand at 90° North—the very top of the world where every direction you look is south—and bask in the glory of a polar adventure experienced by so few. Three decades have passed and Quark Expeditions, the recognized Leader in Polar Adventures, still leads the way in polar travel—and the North Pole remains one of the most sought-after Arctic destinations. Imagine the thrill of a powerful icebreaker crushing through multi-year pack ice as it pushes toward 90° North. Or envision yourself aboard a helicopter as it soars over the icy Arctic Ocean—or standing on a remote spot on the planet where so few have ever set foot. Join us on this exhilarating journey and discover for yourself why the North Pole has, for centuries, stirred the minds and hearts of explorers and adventurers the world-over.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Overview
  • Day 1 : Helsinki, Finland
  • Day 2 : Embarkation Day in Murmansk, Russia
  • Days 3 to 6 : Northbound in the Arctic Ocean
  • Day 7 : 90° North
  • Day 8 : Southbound in the Arctic Ocean
  • Days 9 and 10 : Franz Josef Land and the Arctic Ocean
  • Days 11 and 12 : Southbound at Sea
  • Day 13 : Disembarkation in Murmansk
  • Day 14 : Helsinki, Finland
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • Shipboard accommodation with daily housekeeping
  • All shore landings per the daily program
Meals
  • Beer and house wine during dinner
  • Coffee, tea and cocoa available around the clock
Guide
  • Leadership throughout the voyage by our experienced Expedition Leader
Others
  • All Zodiac transfers and cruising per the daily program
  • Formal and informal presentations by our Expedition Team and special guests as scheduled
  • Photographic journal documenting the expedition
  • Waterproof expedition boots on loan for shore landings
  • Official Quark Expeditions® parka to keep
  • Complimentary reusable water bottle
  • Hair dryer and bathrobe in every cabin
  • Comprehensive onboard materials, including a map and an informative Arctic/Antarctic Reader
  • All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program
  • All luggage handling aboard the ship
  • Emergency evacuation insurance to a maximum benefit of US$500,000 per person
  • Mandatory price included
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • International airfare
  • Passport and visa expenses
  • Government arrival and departure taxes not mentioned above
  • Meals ashore unless otherwise specified
  • Baggage, cancellation, interruption and medical travel insurance—strongly recommended
  • Excess-baggage fees on international flights
  • Mandatory waterproof pants for Zodiac cruising, or any other gear not mentioned
  • Laundry, bar, beverage and other personal charges unless specified
  • Phone and Internet charges
  • Voluntary gratuity at the end of the voyage for shipboard staff and crew
  • Additional overnight accommodation
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
5 - Excellent
Based on 2 reviews
  • Anonymous
  • On Jun 28 2019
5 - Excellent
Stunning trip.
What a GREAT trip. The ship is a destination all on its own. 50 Years of Victory cutting through the ice is amazing to watch. As always, guest lecturers and expedition staff of out tour company were excellent. We also saw 14... Read more
  • Anonymous
  • On Jun 28 2018
5 - Excellent
Changed our lives
This journey changed our lives,. it will tell us that we live in a small planet and we're sharing it with all animals.
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this North Pole: The Ultimate Arctic Adventure tour. You can cancel the tour up to 125 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 124 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 30 July 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 30 July 2024, a deposit of 20% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 124 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

North Pole: The Ultimate Arctic Adventure tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this North Pole: The Ultimate Arctic Adventure tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • Clean and healthy vessels that meet international certifications for infection prevention is ensured.
  • For the duration of the expedition, you will be only interacting with your fellow pre-screened passengers and Quark Expeditions staff.
  • This tour requires you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at least 14 days before your departure day.
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