Summer Special

Planning to travel over the summer? Check out these thrilling, off-the-beaten-path experiences from swimming with manta rays to exploring Greenland

- SMITA TRIPATHI

A two-week cruise on Quark Expeditions that specialises in polar adventures in the Arctic and Antarctica starts at $12,790 per person

Polar Express

Explore Greenland’s most remote regions by sailing the icy waters of the rarely visited southeast coast, travelling down to the lush southern tip, and stopping to visit local communities and observing the imposing glaciers of the west coast. Explore Greenland’s distinct culture and history by visiting picturesque villages and Norse ruins, and be captivated by the rugged landscape, which features striking fjords, daunting glaciers and verdant valleys. What’s more, immerse yourself in the icy realm of the Arctic on a kayak, or explore icebergs and glaciers on large inflatable vessels designed especially for expeditions. Cruises leave from Iceland’s capital, Reykjavik. A two-week cruise on Quark Expeditions that specialises in polar adventures in the Arctic and Antarctica starts at $12,790 per person.

Go in search of local wildlife such as polar bears

Explore Greenland and be captivated by the rugged landscape that features striking fjords, daunting glaciers and verdant valleys