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Follow on Google News | Quark Expeditions® Introduces First-ever Land-based Arctic Adventure Program For 2015By: Quark Expeditions Located just above the Arctic Circle on Somerset Island in Nunavut, Canada, Arctic Watch is a five-star wilderness lodge and world-class beluga whale observation site. It features private lodging for two, locally-sourced gourmet dining and plenty of fully-guided activities such as hiking, kayaking, river rafting and exploring the Arctic tundra in all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and Mercedes Unimog. This will be a truly raw and untouched Canadian Arctic experience for nature enthusiasts around the world, all accessible within a short flight from Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. “Quark is pleased to partner with Arctic Watch to offer our passengers a new way of experiencing the Canadian Arctic,” said Hans Lagerweij, president of Quark Expeditions® Situated on Somerset Island, in Cunningham Inlet, the Arctic Watch Lodge is the most northerly lodge in Canada and offers plenty of opportunities for viewing incredible iconic Arctic animals like beluga whales, polar bears, musk oxen, Arctic fox and hares, ring and bearded seals, snowy owls, peregrine falcons and much more. Rated as the top beluga whale watching site (http://www.bbc.co.uk/ “Partnering with Quark Expeditions is the perfect fit for Arctic Watch,” said Richard Weber, owner of Arctic Watch. “Quark’s expertise in all-things polar, as well as their understanding of what these wild and rugged environments offer, will ensure guests will have a truly authentic and personal Arctic experience.” How to Book Price for the Arctic Watch Lodge expedition starts at £4,845 per person based on double occupancy. Flights not included. For more information visit www.quarkexpeditions.com or call 0808 120 2333 -Ends- Wednesday, April-09-14 Notes to Editor: For over 20 years, Quark Expeditions has been the leading provider of polar adventure travel. With its diverse fleet of specially equipped vessels and seasoned expedition leaders, they offer travelers unparalleled access to the most remote regions on earth. In 2011, Quark was named a recipient of National Geographic Traveler’s “50 Tours of a Lifetime” for their “Three Arctic Islands” voyage. About Arctic Watch Established in 2000, this 5-star resort has grown into a world-class beluga whale observation site under the watch of the Weber family. The lodge is situated 500 miles north of the Arctic Circle in Nunavut, Canada, and offers hiking, kayaking, Arctic safaris with musk ox, polar bears and much more. A once-in-a-lifetime Canadian travel experience, Arctic Watch is part of the Canadian Tourism Commission’s Canadian Signature Experience. For all press enquiries please contact: Lynsey Devon, Heaven Publicity Phone: +44 (0)20 3544 1563 Mobile: +44 (0)7717 078862 lynsey@heavenpublicity.co.uk End
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