Quark Expeditions Launches 2026 Arctic Voyages

Quark Expeditions launches its 2026 Arctic Season and is thrilled to introduce our new Arctic 2026 voyages. For the very first time, we’re circumnavigating Iceland. You can enjoy all of the island’s stunning landscape and diverse wildlife on helicopter and zodiac tours.

Quark Expeditions is also embarking on new Iceland to Greenland arctic voyages. The first is a once-in-a-lifetime trip where you’ll experience the longest duration of a solar eclipse. Another takes you on an epic adventure up mountains, through fjords, and past glaciers.

Iceland Circumnavigation: Helicopters, Glaciers and Volcanoes

Our newest expedition offers a Quark first, a complete circumnavigation of Iceland. Enjoy all the beauty of this spectacular island, like its abundant wildlife, epic elevation changes, and rich culture from land, air, and sea.  

Circle the land of fire and ice with our team of polar experts

Soar above the glaciers, volcanoes, and black sand beaches in a helicopter

Explore Iceland’s hidden gems, spots only visited by Quark Expeditions

Helicopter Tours

Diverse Landscape

Explore Hidden Gems

Iceland to Greenland: Total Solar Eclipse

This voyage truly is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Be on the lookout for whales, puffins, and Iceland’s bountiful bird population. Soar above volcanoes and ice sheets. And get ready for the big show, the longest duration of the solar eclipse in the world. 

See the longest duration of the solar eclipse in the world

Sail with solar eclipse experts David Baron and Michael Zeiler

Experience it all while exploring the stunning landscape of Iceland and Greenland

Spectacular Terrain 

Sights by Sea 

Enjoy the Big Show

Iceland to Greenland: Mountains, Glaciers, and the West Fjords 

In the seldom-visited Westfjords in the western part of the island nation—“Iceland’s best-kept secret”—you’ll get to explore the rugged peninsula that’s renowned for its fjords, towering mountains, bird dwelling cliffs, gushing waterfalls and rolling green hills.

Spectacular Terrain 

Iconic Wildlife

Historic Sites