For over 30 years, Quark Expeditions has transformed our polar obsession into unforgettable guest experiences – exclusively in the Arctic and Antarctic.
With the largest expedition team in polar travel, composed of the most seasoned and passionate guides in the industry, Quark Expeditions gets guests off the ship faster and more frequently than anyone else. Guests explore by ship, helicopter, Zodiac, kayak, bike or on foot – or by immersing themselves in local culture.
Soar above Antarctica in a helicopter
Imagine, just for a moment, what it would be like to soar beyond the ordinary to the rarely-visited east coastline of Antarctica. To witness unrivalled views you never dreamt possible: sculpted icebergs rising from the depths of the sea; massive glaciers stretching below you; and snow-capped peaks you feel tempted to reach out and touch as you fly past in a twin-engine helicopter.
Quark Expeditions’ cutting-edge 12-day ‘Antarctica by Helicopter: Icebergs, Mountains and Remote Lands’ itinerary maximises guests’ opportunities to explore the interior of the magical seventh Continent, as well as Erebus and Terror Gulf, Antarctic Sound and the great Weddell Sea. These destinations aren’t just remote – they’re rarely visited by ship, let alone by helicopter.
You’ll experience the sensation of stepping out of a helicopter onto Antarctica and gazing upon polar landscapes previously seen by just a few fearless explorers. You’ll have the spine-tingling thrill of flying over the east side of the Peninsula only to discover it resembles the surface of Mars. Another welcome surprise: every guest on this itinerary will experience two heli-flightseeing adventures and one heli-excursion – all included in the price of the trip.
Voyage: Antarctica by Helicopter
Itinerary: Antarctica by Helicopter: Icebergs, Mountains and Remote Lands
Departure Dates: November & December 2025, November & December 2026
Duration: 12 Days
Ship: Ultramarine
Highlights include:
- Explore the rarely-visited east side of the Antarctic Peninsula
- Experience at least two heli-flightseeing excursions – included in the cost of the trip
- Participate in one heli-landing amidst Antarctica’s vast coastal mountains
- Enjoy off-ship excursions by Zodiac for intimate marine and land-based experiences
- Journey into the remote Weddell Sea, Erebus and Terror Gulf and Antarctic Sound
- View icebergs amassed and birthed from the Larsen and Filchner-Ronne Ice Shelf
- Travel aboard our technologically-advanced Ultramarine, enjoying the sauna or one of the ship’s many other onboard amenities
- Learn from our polar experts during our enhanced onboard education program
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