Adventure Option Guide

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Adventure Options

Kayaking Imagine gliding along the surface of a bay, gazing at colossal icebergs while playful penguins and seals swim past your kayak.

You’ll navigate these beautiful, clear polar waters, and explore areas out of the reach of our ships. You’ll get the rare chance to see Antarctica or the Arctic from the same perspective as most of the wildlife – at the surface of the sea.

An adventure option for experienced paddlers; kayaking in polar waters is not an activity for beginners — see p. 10 for details

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Adventure Options

Camping Looking for an intimate and personal way to connect with the Antarctic continent on your expedition? Treat yourself to an overnight camping adventure and seize the opportunity to sleep under the stars and revel in the silence of the seventh continent.

You’ll never have a camping experience like this anywhere else on Earth, so savour every moment! — see p. 10 for details

Adventure Options

Cross-country

skiing Sublime, pure and intense.

Experience Antarctica in the same manner as Amundsen, Shackleton and the explorers of old. There is no better way to travel through these stunning environments, covered in endless blankets of virgin snow — see p. 10 for details

Adventure Options

Mountaineering Geared towards our more adventurous, fitness-conscious passengers, climbing on the White Continent will push your limits and offer a truly unmatched experience.

Geared up with ice axes and crampons, our mountaineering adventures are led by qualified mountain guides and each activity can last several hours — see p. 10 for details

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Photography Antarctica is one of the most abundantly photogenic destinations in the world. Penguins amble across pebbled beaches, whales spy-hop from the crystal blue sea and sparkling icebergs tower in this serene, yet dramatic environment.

Whether you own a serious SLR or a simple point-and-shoot, our on-board photography expert provides you with hands-on instruction and technical tips to ensure that you capture the best of your Antarctica experience — see p. 10 for details

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with selected voyages

Adventure Options

Snowshoeing A novel way to experience the beauty of the Polar landscape, and discover remote alcoves and hidden valleys. The rewards of walking atop the snow are well worth the effort, as we’ll be able to visit new places that are inaccessible on foot.

OPTIOND INCLUDE

with selected voyages

This traditional means of transport across the deep snow comes from the indigenous people of North America. While you can appreciate a connection with the past, the snowshoes we use today are much lighter and more forgiving than the old wood-weave snowshoes used during the days of the North American fur trade — see p. 10 for details

Adventure Options

Hiking Hiking is a great way to appreciate the immense windswept landscapes of the Arctic. The tundra comes alive during the brief Arctic summer, with bursts of color from shrubs and plants that eke out a living in this Polar environment. You’ll find each hike is different exploring communities, shorelines or glaciated landscapes, often on the lookout for wildlife. Hiking participation is optional and your Expedition Team will advise you of what you can expect prior to each excursion. — see p. 10 for details

OPTIOND INCLUDE

with selected voyages

Adventure Option Details KAYAKING • Available on most Arctic and Antarctic voyages • Limited to 10-26 people (depending on the ship) • All equipment, guides and instructions are provided by Quark • Must have some sea-kayaking experience, including capability to do a wet exit to be able to participate in this adventure • A special waiver must be completed • Special headgear, gloves and socks are highly recommended (gear list provided) • Heavily weather-dependent: minimum of one outing per voyage, but as many times as possible on each voyage • Consult your polar travel adviser for additional information

• Please ensure that your medical coverage includes this type of activity in your policy • Consult your polar travel adviser for additional information

PHOTOGRAPHY Complimentary • Available on the Ocean Diamond voyages in Antarctica only (but many expedition staff on other voyages can provide you with photography tips) • No special experience is required • Passengers are required to bring their own camera equipment • Consult your polar travel adviser for additional information

SNOWSHOEING CAMPING • Available on most Antarctic voyages • Limited to 30-60 people (depending on the ship) • All equipment, guides and instructions are provided by Quark • Sleep in a bivy bag or a tent • No special training or experience required • Dress warmly and eat a hearty meal before you head out as no meals are allowed on land • A waiver must be completed before being considered for this adventure option • Consult your polar travel adviser for additional information

Complimentary • Offered on select Arctic and Antarctic voyages • All equipment, guides and instructions are provided by Quark • No special experience is required; expert guides will provide some pointers on how to most effectively ‘walk’ in snowshoes • Some fitness level is required, but snowshoeing is easy to learn for those capable of doing moderate to long hikes • Bring enough warm clothes, as you will be outside for an extended period of time • Consult your polar travel adviser for additional information

CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING • Available on select Antarctic voyages only • All equipment, guides and instructions are provided by Quark • Some experience required • A fitness waiver must be completed before you’re allowed to join • Talk to your polar travel adviser for additional information

HIKING

MOUNTAINEERING • Available in the Antarctic only • All equipment, guides and instructions are provided by Quark • No special training or experience is required • A fitness waiver must be completed before you’re allowed to join

Complimentary • Optional on most Arctic and Antarctic voyages • All guides and instructions are provided by Quark • No experience is required; optional lengths and levels of hiking offered • Bring enough warm clothes, as you will be outside for an extended period of time • Consult your polar travel adviser for additional information

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