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Welcome to Unique Journeys

UNIQUE JOURNEYS....For those that seek an out of the ordinary travel experience

We are pleased to introduce: UNIQUE JOURNEYS , a section of Valhalla Travel, presenting travel destinations to near and far away places, be it a cruise or package holidays not usually presented in the mass market place. Visit seldom seen corners of the world and get a special insight into cultures rarely experienced, but never forgotten. More than a vacation!

This represents a small selection of the various products that we offer.

Discovery World Cruises
Norwegian Coastal Voyage
Globalquest
Fred Olsen Cruise Line
Quark Expeditions

For further information & reservation please contact: uniquejourneys@valhallatravel.com
DISCOVERY WORLD CRUISES invites you to share their unique blend of comfort and luxury at sea with unique destinations ashore. Sailing from Lisbon on December 8 th, M/V Discovery will embark on a remarkable series of voyages to destinations you won’t find on most other cruise programs. M/V Discovery, comfortably accommodates up to 650 guests. Starting with Christmas cruise to South America , Antarctic Adventures, South Pacific Magic, following the trail marked out by Captain Cook. Most of us have only dreamt about such places, from Robinson Crusoe Island, Easter Island, Pitcairn Island (Mutiny of the Bounty), Tahiti, Cook Island, Fiji, New Zealand to name a few.
NORWEGIAN COASTAL VOYAGE Expedition voyages to Antarctica and Spitsbergen Expedition Voyages to Antarctica - November - March 2005 These programs are filled with unforgettable experiences to a region that is largely undiscovered by tourists. Your journey starts in Santiago, Chile or Buenos Aires, Argentina—then takes you through fjords and straits, past glaciers, and round the famous Cape Horn to Antarctica, where you’ll spend four days exploring this fantastic continent. Or sail the MS Nordnorge on a special voyage that calls in Antarctica, South Georgia Island, and the Falklands—all in one trip. And whether it’s a day at sea or an evening after a day of sightseeing, your time aboard the MS Nordnorge will be an intensely educational experience. Expedition Voyages to Spitsbergen, a 12-day cruise on board the MS Polar Star or a 9-day on board the MS Nordstjernen. Passengers cruise under the Midnight Sun exploring Spitsbergen's Arctic landscapes and abundant wildlife: massive glaciers covering 60% of the land, fjords lined with steep cliffs, rugged mountains, and polar bears, wild reindeer, Arctic foxes, walruses, whales, seals and many species of migratory birds. All Spitsbergen programs feature naturalist guides, lectures and Zodiac landings.
GLOBALQUEST programs optimize time spent in each fascinating city or port of call. With great attention paid to providing the finest in River and Small Ship cruise accommodations, expert services with visits to some of the world’s most amazing places with historians and guest lectures. Explore Europe by River – discover Germany , Austria , Hungary , Slovakia and the Netherlands . Join a Mediterranean & Adriatic Cruise. The Americas, Scenic North America, Galapagos – The Enchanted Islands and Ecuador, Jewels of Costa Rica & Panama Seas, Patagonia and The Chilean Fjords and much more….
FRED OLSEN CRUISE LINES at home the world over – The Norwegian cruise line offers a selection of cruises all over the world with its four ships …..join us for a voyage of a lifetime . Many of today's ships are so vast that passengers feel removed from the very essence of a cruise. Not so with our four distinctive vessels. Rather than impersonal floating leviathans, Braemar, Black Prince, Black Watch and Boudicca are smaller ships where the emphasis is on you - a welcome guest and not just a cabin number. Boudicca -From the myths and legends of history, it is the strength of the Iceni Queen that will carry Boudicca and her new tribe of followers in her many journeys under the Fred. Olsen flag. Black Watch - Delightfully relaxed in mood and reassuringly human in scale, resplendent Black Watch offers you the best of all cruise worlds. Black Prince - Where better to discover a relaxing mood than aboard Black Prince, a byword for a traditional style of cruising born in a more elegant and unhurried age. Braemar - Elegant and captivating describes the atmosphere that abounds on this well proportioned vessel - perfectly suited to all types of cruising. By operating smaller vessels we can moor in the very heart of ports where it is often a short walk down the gangway to shore rather than a lengthy tender ride to port. What's more you will be able to come and go as you please, maybe to pop back for lunch or drop off your shopping bags before you head back ashore to explore further.
Quark Expeditions (The North Pole 2005, Arctic Adventure 2005) has been one of the leading innovators and operators of expedition cruises, especially in Polar Regions , since 1991. The p hilosophy is to become known as the specialist in comfortable but adventurous expedition cruises by offering interesting itineraries to unique polar destinations in an environmentally responsible manner. It has pioneered and developed a concept of fantastically adventurous journeys in first class comfort on powerful, polar icebreakers. Accompanying these voyages is a dedicated and experienced staff of expedition leaders, naturalists and lecturers who will share with you their enthusiasm and knowledge of the region. This concept is unique and many "First Ever" passenger voyages have been successfully operated: the first North Pole voyage, the first transpolar voyage through the North Pole, the first Circumnavigation of Antarctica, the first "Far Side" of Antarctica voyage, the first Weddell Sea voyage, the first Northeast Passage and the first Circumnavigation of the Arctic are all part of this tradition.
All the voyages are planned and conducted to minimize any impact or disturbance to wildlife and fragile habitats. As a member of the International Association of Antarctic Tour Operators (IAATO), Quark Expeditions supports a policy which requires its members to operate environmentally responsible expeditions and follow all internationally agreed regulations of conduct ashore. Quark Expeditions follows a common sense code of conduct on all of its voyages and ensures that the ship, Zodiacs and helicopters are operated in an environmentally responsible manner. We are all privileged visitors - and committed to the future of these extraordinary, icy realms. Names such as Amundsen, Scott, Shackleton, Franklin, Peary and Nansen are synonymous with the Golden Age of Exploration and, thanks to the polar climates, elements of the past have been well preserved. Viewing these historical sights is a great experience and worthy of care and respect.