Crossing the Antarctic Circle at 66°30′ is a rare polar achievement reserved for only a handful of travelers.

Quark Expedition's 14-day Antarctica by Helicopter: Crossing the Circle & the Peninsula expedition brings that experience within reach, combining a journey deep into the 7th Continent with multiple helicopter flights included throughout the voyage.

Soar above vast ice fields, step directly onto the Antarctic landscape from a helicopter, and witness polar environments once seen only by early explorers and mountaineers.

Immerse yourself in the icy realm of the Antarctic with an optional paddling excursion, gliding silently through frozen waters surrounded by towering ice, drifting pack ice, and extraordinary wildlife encounters.

This unforgettable experience forms part of our 11-day Antarctic Marine Mammals: The World of Whales & Seals itinerary, exploring the Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands. Designed in collaboration with marine ecologist Ari Friedlaender, the journey offers exceptional opportunities to observe migratory whales including minke, humpback, and fin.

Onboard, guests can engage in active citizen science through a dedicated Science Hub, supported by a Happywhale research associate, contributing to global whale identification efforts and a deeper understanding of this fragile polar ecosystem.

On Quark Expeditions's 23-day Epic Antarctica: The Falklands, South Georgia and Crossing the Circle voyage delivers every major Antarctic highlight in one unforgettable journey through the far south.

Begin in the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas), where albatross, dolphins, five species of penguins, and striking white-sand beaches set the scene for the adventure ahead. Continue to South Georgia, a place of overwhelming abundance, with vast king penguin colonies, millions of seals, and one of the highest concentrations of seabirds on Earth.

From there, explore the dramatic Antarctic Peninsula before continuing south to cross the Antarctic Circle — a true milestone of polar exploration. Every guest also enjoys an included flightseeing experience, revealing the scale and isolation of the continent from above.

For the truly adventurous, a guided cold plunge into the Southern Ocean offers a rare, bracing moment of direct immersion in one of the most remote marine environments on the planet — an experience few will ever attempt, and even fewer will forget.

Few experiences connect you to Greenland quite like travelling by dog sled — a tradition woven into the fabric of Arctic life for more than 4,000 years.

Long before roads or snowmobiles, Greenlanders relied on dog teams to survive the unforgiving polar landscape, crossing frozen fjords and sea ice to hunt seals, fish remote waters, and travel inland in pursuit of musk oxen. For centuries, dog sledding was not simply transport — it was essential to life in the Arctic.

Today, while snowmobiles have replaced many traditional journeys and sled dog numbers have declined significantly, dog sledding remains one of Greenland’s most enduring cultural traditions. On this experience, guests have the rare opportunity to travel as generations of Greenlanders once did, gliding across snow-covered landscapes behind a team of powerful Arctic dogs.

Experience the timeless tradition of cross-country skiing as you glide through Norway's pristine Arctic landscapes, where snow-covered forests, frozen lakes, and vast mountain plateaus create one of the world's most spectacular winter playgrounds. Whether exploring the wilderness around Tromsø, the Lyngen Alps, or Finnmark, each journey offers an intimate connection with the Nordic landscape.

Step aboard a Zodiac and venture beyond the expedition ship into the heart of Antarctica's breathtaking wilderness. Designed to access remote bays, secluded beaches, and towering ice formations beyond the reach of larger vessels, these small-boat excursions offer an intimate perspective of the White Continent and its remarkable wildlife.