ICELAND CIRCUMNAVIGATION
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12 DAYS
Discover the immense scenic and cultural variety of the world’s largest island from the beautiful and fertile south with its fascinating Viking history and volcanic landscapes rarely seen anywhere else on earth.
This voyage reveals a diverse array of natural wonders and the Icelandic way of life.
ITINERARY SUMMARY
| Day | Place | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reykjavik,Iceland | Arrive Reykjavik, transfer hotel and enjoy your leisure time. |
| 2 | Embarkation | Sightseeing - the Golden Circle areas and embarkation. |
| 3 | Arnarstapi/Grundafjordur | Snaefellsnes Peninsula and hike the coastal trail. |
| 4 | Patreksfjordur and Dynjandi - Westfjords | Explore the Westfjords region. Excursion by coach takes us to Látrabjarg cliffs. |
| 5 | Thingeyri - Westfjords | Explore Thingeyri and Westfjords. |
| 6 | Akureyri and Husavik | Akureyri Iceland’s second largest city, choose your walking experience Goðafoss waterfall or Dimmuborgir. |
| 7 | Grimsey Island | Zodiac cruising, kayaking, and photographing seabirds such as guillemots, gulls and puffins. |
| 8 | Seyðisfjörður | Explore Seyðisfjörður fishing village. |
| 9 | Djúpivogur | Disembark in Djúpivogur, our gateway to Vatnajokull National Park. |
| 10 | At Sea | A sea day to catch up on your personal needs, read a book, edit your photos and enjoy an informative lecture. |
| 11 | Westman Islands | Westman Islands, formed by volcanic eruptions. Observe an Atlantic puffin colony and searching for whales and seabirds. |
| 12 | Reykjavik | Disembark Reykjavik. Transfer to Keflavik airport. |
SHIP OFFERING THIS ITINERARY
Greg Mortimer
The Greg Mortimer is a new purpose built, polar expedition vessel taking 120 guests. This vessel has been designed in close consultation with Antarctic expedition specialists and is the first expedition cruise ship designed with the ULSTEIN X-BOW hull. This cutting edge nautical technology allows for gentle travel and motion at sea, improved comfort and safety on-board, reduced vibrations, lower fuel consumption and emissions and ‘virtual anchoring’ which means the ship can float anchor-less while launching the Zodiacs without disturbing delicate sea floor areas. There are four sea-level launching platforms for fast and efficient access to and from Zodiacs.
Day 1 Reykjavik, Iceland
Use your leisure time in Reykjavik to discover the unique charm of the world’s northernmost capital. On a bay overlooked by proud Mt. Esja Reykjavík presents a colourful sight-its concrete houses painted in light colours and topped by vibrant red, blue, and green roofs.
Overnight in a hotel, Reykjavik.
Day 2 Embarkation
Follow the path of the Golden Circle. Stops along our route include Thingvellir National Park, Gullfoss waterfall, next we explore the geothermal fields and geysir’s for which Iceland is famous. Late afternoon return to Reykjavik to board your ship.
Day 3 Arnarstapi/Grundafjordur
Arnarstapi is the starting point of our adventures on the Snaefellsnes Peninsula, gateway to Snæfellsjökull National Park. An area of diverse landscapes characterised by lava fields and glistening fjords with a vast array of birdlife and crowned by the magnificent, ice-capped Snæfellsjökull volcano.
Personalise your expedition with included experiences choose from, Highlights of Snaefellsness, Natural Wonders of Snaefellsness or Snaefellsnes Adventure.
Day 4 Patreksfjörður and Dynjandi – Westfjords
Over the next three days explore the Westfjords region featuring outstanding landscapes with jaw-dropping views of dramatic fjords carved by ancient glaciers, sheer table mountains that plunge into the sea and pristine North Atlantic vegetation.
At Patreksfjörður, a shore excursion by coach takes us to Látrabjarg cliffs.
Day 5 Thingeyri – Westfjords
Thingeyri, a quaint village nestled on a slender strip of land, graces the shores of one of Iceland’s most picturesque fjords, Dýrafjörður. Personalise your expedition with options for hiking. Step inside the interactive Viking Museum or hike Sandafell, offering gorgeous views over the town, surrounding mountains and the water below.
Day 6 Akureyri and Husavik
Iceland’s second largest city outside the capital area and is blessed with a superb snow-capped mountain backdrop. Options to visit Goðafoss waterfall, one of the most spectacular waterfalls in Iceland, Lake Mývatn & Dimmuborgir or Hverfjall Volcanic Crater hike including Dettifoss.
Day 7 Grímsey Island
Grímsey is a verdant grassy island, probably best known for its proximity to the Arctic Circle, which cuts across the island. A fantastic place for Zodiac cruising, kayaking, and photographing seabirds such as guillemots, gulls and puffins.
Day 8 Seyðisfjörður
Spend time exploring Seyðisfjörður, a picturesque fishing village that is renowned for its charming collection of colourful wooden buildings located around the lagoon.
Day 9 Djúpivogur
Disembark in Djúpivogur, our gateway to Vatnajokull National Park, home to Europe’s largest glacier. Choose your hike to Waterfalls, Glacial Lagoons & Hot Tubs , Wonders of Vatnajokull National Park & Canyon Hike or Falljökull Glacier Hike.
Day 10 At Sea
Westman Islands were formed by volcanic eruptions around 10,000 years ago and are surrounded by 15 other uninhabited islands, around 30 rocks and skerries offering refuge for rich array of seabirds including a colony of Atlantic puffin. Choice of hikes include Eldheimar Volcano Museum & puffin viewing or Eldheimar Volcano climb and museum.
Day 11 Westman Islands
Westman Islands were formed by volcanic eruptions around 10,000 years ago and are surrounded by 15 other uninhabited islands, around 30 rocks and skerries offering refuge for rich array of seabirds including a colony of Atlantic puffin. Choice of hikes include Eldheimar Volcano Museum & puffin viewing or Eldheimar Volcano climb and museum.
Day 12 Disembark Reykjavik
During early morning cruise into Reykjavik and disembark at approximately 8.00 am. Farewell your Expedition Team and fellow passengers as we all continue our onward journeys. Transfer to Keflavik airport.