Are you looking for your next travel inspiration? Do you have an irresistible desire to explore a new, pristine destination that has not yet been reached by mass tourism? Good thing, because we have a destination especially for you! Today we invite you on a journey to an island that geographically belongs to North America, culturally and historically to Europe, 86% of its surface is covered with ice, and the inhabitants of this island invented the kayak - what island are we talking about? About Greenland!
Recently, we had the great pleasure of participating in the first inaugural cruise around southern Greenland with our new partner Quark Expeditions. This company provides world-class polar expedition cruises. It can certainly be said that a trip to Greenland with Quark Expeditions is one of the greatest adventures of your life!
"Expect the unexpected" is the motto of the Quark Expeditions expedition, which best sums up a trip full of extraordinary experiences that exceed your wildest expectations. The ultra-modern Ultramarine ship, completed last year, is a real hotel on the water. Even though the cruise was more of an expedition than a sightseeing tour, the travel comfort was high. It is worth knowing that this is the only expedition ship of this class in the world with two helicopters.
There were many journalists and famous photographers on board, including: from National Geographic. The aim of this inaugural cruise was to showcase the pristine nature of southern Greenland with a strong focus on protecting local wildlife and supporting the local community. A sustainable form of expedition is a strong idea behind Quark Expeditions cruises (often in contrast to other, although few in this part of the world, cruises that do not necessarily care about the sustainable form of their trips).
The helicopter landing on the Greenland Ice Sheet was the icing on the cake and the culmination of the expedition. It is the second largest ice cover in the world (after Antarctica), ranging from 1,5 to 3 km thick! The sheer scale and size of the glacier is indescribable. This mass of ice, also called a continental glacier, covers over 82% of the island's surface. The expedition to Greenland with Quark Expeditions is well organized and it is incredible how well this machine of organizing polar cruises works. CARTER® is the only travel agency in Poland that promotes such extraordinary products and expeditions to the most amazing places in the world! Many people described this trip as a life-changing experience – was it really? We think so!
One of the most common titles of articles by journalists visiting Greenland was the question: Will Greenland be the next Iceland? Don't wait for the answer and go on a journey with us to the largest island in the world today, which we strongly encourage you to do!
Author: Travel Agency CARTER®
