{"id":40969,"date":"2026-02-01T09:05:37","date_gmt":"2026-01-31T22:05:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.signatureluxurytravel.com.au\/\/?p=40969"},"modified":"2026-03-04T10:29:55","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T23:29:55","slug":"quark-expeditions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.signatureluxurytravel.com.au\/quark-expeditions\/","title":{"rendered":"See the land of fire and ice with Quark Expeditions"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1772578902427{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”]Where roaring waterfalls, volcanic peaks<\/span>,\u00a0<\/span>glaciers<\/span>\u00a0and bursting geysers shape a world unlike anywhere else on the planet.<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

I<\/span>celand, the mystical island nation sculpted by fire and ice, is popular for its thunderously cascading waterfalls, towering cliffs, geysers spontaneously erupting in full furies of steam, stunning shorelines dotted with fishing villages, expansive glaciers, rarely<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>visited wild places, and hard-to-reach coastal areas of breathtaking splendo<\/span>u<\/span>r. \u202f<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
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<\/span>Experience all of this (plus the opportunity to witness a total solar eclipse) on one of two Iceland itineraries curated by Quark Expeditions<\/a>: the 12-day <\/span><\/span>Iceland Circumnavigation: Helicopters, Glaciers and Volcanoes<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0on\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Ultramarine<\/span><\/span><\/em>, or the 17-day\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Iceland to Greenland: Total Solar Eclipse<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0on\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Ocean Explorer<\/span><\/span><\/em>.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
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Why Quark Expeditions?<\/h4>\n

We\u2019ve been polar-obsessed since 1991, when we became the first operator to take commercial travellers to the North Pole. Polar is all we do, and no other operator can say that. Our expedition team is the most seasoned and respected in the industry\u2014and the largest in polar travel\u2014which means guests get off the ship faster and more often. From Zodiacs and kayaks to helicopters, hiking, camping, biking and cultural immersion, we offer more ways to explore than anyone else.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”98816″ img_size=”full” css=”.vc_custom_1763099953957{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1772578848595{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Iceland, Greenland and the Total Solar Eclipse<\/h3>\n

The 17-day Iceland to Greenland: Total Solar Eclipse (2,200 nautical miles in total) begins in Reykjavik, one of the world\u2019s northernmost capitals, and quickly introduces you to the natural features that make Iceland so distinctive. In the remote Westfjords\u2014a lesser-visited region on the island\u2019s rugged northwestern edge\u2014steep cliffs meet the sea, waterfalls cut through green valleys, and small fishing villages sit along deep, glacially carved fjords.<\/p>\n

Volcanic rock formations, open moorlands, varied shorelines and grazing Icelandic horses define the scenery. Time here is spent exploring by Zodiac and during guided shore landings, with excellent opportunities for landscape photography and birdlife viewing.<\/p>\n

Then we\u2019ll cross the Denmark Strait to West Greenland, accompanied by world-renowned eclipse cartographer Michael Zeiler, who will deepen your understanding of eclipse viewing, observational astronomy and celestial mechanics and prepare you for the once-in-a-lifetime eclipse experience on August 12, 2026. With the total eclipse of the sun lasting 2 minutes and 17.2 seconds, this region of the Arctic provides the longest duration of totality along the entire eclipse path.<\/p>\n

Not only will you witness a total solar eclipse from the deck of a polar ship in the High Arctic, but you\u2019ll also explore towering icebergs, vast wilderness, glaciers and Greenland\u2019s dramatic deep fjords, visiting such places as Nuuk (the capital of Greenland), Scoresby Sund, Kong Oscar Fjord and the little settlement of Aappilattoq.<\/p>\n

Included in this trip:<\/strong>
\n\u2022Eclipse-viewing with eclipse expert Michael Zeiler
\n\u2022Plus, Zodiac cruising, hiking, the Polar Plunge, educational presentations and community visits<\/p>\n

Optional add-ons include sea kayaking and paddling.<\/p>\n

Iceland to Greenland: Total Solar Eclipse<\/span><\/span>\u00a0on Ocean Explorer (August 3-19, 2026)<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Iceland, Full Circle<\/h3>\n

How do you truly experience everything Iceland has to offer \u2014 not just the famous highlights, but the remote, rarely visited corners few travellers ever reach? The answer: a complete circumnavigation.<\/p>\n

The 12-day Iceland Circumnavigation: Helicopters, Glaciers and Volcanoes on Ultramarine is a rare journey that takes you all the way around the island nation, beginning and ending in Reykjav\u00edk. Travelling by small expedition ship, you\u2019ll explore Iceland by sea, land and air, with adventures by Zodiac, coach, kayak and even helicopter. Sail across the Arctic Circle, heli-flightsee above remote landscapes and step ashore in places most visitors never see.<\/p>\n

Along the way, discover two of Iceland\u2019s remarkable national parks, stand before the immense Vatnaj\u00f6kull glacier and photograph the iconic Kirkjufell Mountain and nearby Kirkjufellsfoss waterfall. Visit L\u00e1trabjarg, Europe\u2019s tallest bird cliff, where puffins nest in dramatic numbers, and take in thundering waterfalls, volcanic coastlines and storybook fishing villages.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s the ultimate way to see Iceland in its entirety\u2014a full-circle expedition through a land shaped by fire and ice.<\/p>\n

Included in the trip:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Heli-flightseeing over remote parts of Iceland
\n\u2022 Plus: hiking, Zodiac cruising, educational presentations, Polar Plunge and photography<\/p>\n

Optional add-ons include: sea kayaking and paddling.<\/p>\n

12-day\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Iceland Circumnavigation<\/span>:\u00a0<\/span>Helicopters, Glaciers and Volcanoes<\/span><\/span>\u00a0(July 27 – August 7, 2026; July 25 – August 5, 2027)<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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