DAY 5 | BAFFIN ISLAND FJORDS AND HELI FLIGHTSEEING This is an especially exciting day as you become one of the very few travelers to explore the stunningly majestic Icy Arm Fjord, which cuts almost 80 kilometres deep into northern Bafffin Island. Accessible only by water in summer months when the sea ice recedes, this rarely-visited fjord is known for its unrivalled landscape of towering cliffs and stunning glaciers, and is valued as much for its sheer remoteness as it is for its singularly pristine environment. Icy Arm Fjord is the epitome of unspoiled Arctic wilderness. We may observe polar bears, Arctic foxes, seals, walruses, as well as guillemots, kittiwakes and other Arctic- dwelling birds. Excitement grows on Day 5 as Ultramarine’s two twin-engine helicopters are made ready for Heli Flightseeing excursions. Prepare to view the
remote Arctic terrain from the seat of a helicopter—camera at the ready. It’s also an excellent day for Zodiac cruises, which offer guests a sea-level intimacy with the the surrounding lands and waters. DAY 6 | AT SEA: GET ACQUAINTED WITH THE ON-BOARD FEATURES OF ULTRAMARINE Cruising along the east coast of Baffin Island, particularly from the middle of the island to the southern tip, brings into sharp perspective the sheer vastness of the largest island in Canada, and the fifth-largest in the world. Day 6 is an excellent opportunity to familiarize yourself with the features of your ship, including the fitness centre, spa and library. Any surplus time between the expert-led polar presentations—and delicious meals, of course—is perfect for editing your digital photos. We know you’ve taken hundreds by now!
DAY 7 | LIFE IN QIKIQTARJUAQ Qikiqtarjuaq, fondly called Qik, is a small hamlet—populated mostly by Inuit— north of the Arctic Circle on Broughton Island, off the east coast of Baffin Island. Known as the iceberg capital of Nunavut, Qikiqtarjuaq is located at the northern entrance to the mountainous Auyuittuq National Park, which is home to narwhals, bowhead and orca whales, polar bears, seals and migratory birds. Community visits, arranged in collaboration with our local partners, enable guests to learn about local culture, and purchase art and traditional handicrafts, such as parkas, boots and local art when available.
Call your Travel Professional or a Quark Polar Travel Adviser at 1.888.892.0073 | Visit QuarkExpeditions.com for additional details
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