After visiting the Arctic in Greenland last winter, we knew that we wanted to see more. That's why we were so excited to hear that Quark Expeditions is giving away a trip to the Arctic. Think you don't know anything about the Arctic? We're here to help.
To celebrate this huge contest, Dave and I thought we'd highlight a day in the life on a Quark Expedition ship. Quark highlights a day in the life regularly on their Youtube channel and asked us if we'd be interested in putting together a day in the life for their trip to Greenland. We were excited to share our experience with their readers and thought it was about time we shared it with you. The arctic cruise season is gearing up and there is no better time to start planning than now.
Arctic Cruise, a Day in the Life with Quark
Quark Expeditions has 15 different cruises in the Arctic and I love their interactive map on their contest page. It's filled with cool information about exploration, the countries within the Arctic Circle and the wildlife that makes the far north home. I learned a new fact while browsing it. For example….Did you know that Greenland has more Elvis Impersonators per capita than anywhere else in the world?
Greenland
Dave and I were completely taken by surprise with Greenland. We didn't expect its beauty to rival Antarctica and yet at times it surpassed it. The ice was unlike anything we've ever seen. I don't know why we were surprised though, Greenland is home to the most active calving glacier on earth moving at a rate of 30 metres a day! Giant chunks of ice break off this glacier creating massive icebergs that towered over our ship.
Greenland's beauty was unmistakable but what we also loved was the culture of the country. You don't simply spend your time starting at ice and frozen tundra, you have the chance to visit local communities that are completely isolated from the rest of the world. The only way in is by ship or plane. The people here live their lives the way they have for decades. They hunt with their team of dogs and kayak out to the sea to fish. In the arctic you have the chance to witness polar bears and rare whales like the narwhal, there's muskox and seals and even the Northern Lights.
Northern Lights in GreenlandÂ
By Tone Margrethe Damsgaard May 20, 2014 - 3:16 pm
It would be great to see Greenland
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By Franca May 15, 2014 - 3:06 am
That would be so incredibly awesome! I’ve never been to any of these stunning countries and would love to! Thanks! 🙂
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By Freya May 8, 2014 - 4:40 pm
While I was in Iceland, I thought about going to Greenland as well. After reading this article I so regret that I did not do it.
Definitely still on my list and I agree with Sofie bummer the contest is only for English speaking countries
By Mirjana May 8, 2014 - 6:48 am
wow, wonderful place for visiting
By Helen G. Dickerson May 8, 2014 - 2:17 am
Greenland is One of the dream places I like to visit. I love to see the northern lights as well as the one they call “the birthplace of glaciers”.
By Jae May 5, 2014 - 6:44 pm
Wow, that is a awesome, great video! Enjoying all your journey: the photos, stories, big happy smile, and many… I’ve been to Iceland…and, I missed a chance to go Greenland. Hope next time;-)! Good luck and God bless you all!
By lee May 5, 2014 - 2:07 pm
can you give me a link for the solo friendly trips?
By Dave and Deb May 5, 2014 - 2:19 pm
I’ve got an email into Quark, but you can go to their website as well and contact them directly for information. http://www.quarkexpeditions.com/en It’s pretty exciting. We’ve found that all the Expeditions are solo friendly as you are on a ship, so many of the excursions are group activities and being single isn’t a problem. I believe you are enquiring about the discount though right? I’ll let you know when I hear back.
By Sofie May 5, 2014 - 9:48 am
Ugh. Why are all travel contests always limited to residents of English speaking countries.
Bummers.
By Dave and Deb May 5, 2014 - 2:16 pm
Hi Sofie, Sorry about that. I think for us, it is because we are based here in Canada. Quark is a US company as well so usually North America is included in our contest. We’re excited that The UK is included this time. Hopefully our friends across the pond will enter. We’ll keep you posted on international contests