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July 6, 2021

63.429° S -20.26° E

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Experience the Wilder Side of Iceland

Many travelers to Iceland only see Reykjavik and its outer environs, but the true heart of the country can be found in its remote landscapes, vast interior, and hard-to-reach coastal gems. Exploring on a small-ship expedition opens up incredible possibilities and provides a unique perspective of this subarctic island. Arrive by Zodiac at the base of world-class waterfalls, sail into dramatic fjords, and come ashore in secluded seaside towns to discover the daily rhythms of bucolic life. When you travel by ship, you can also sail beyond the beauty of Iceland, taking in more of the wildlife, landscapes, and culture that await in neighboring Arctic nations.

Explore the island nation of Iceland, where Earth’s geological drama unfolds around every corner as you hike to stunning waterfalls and encounter breathtaking natural landscapes, forged by lava flows over tens of thousands of years.

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(6) Iceland Itineraries

NOTE: For expeditions departing April 2024 onward, Day 1 of our itineraries will no longer reflect “departure from the U.S.” and will reflect “arrival to the city” where your expedition begins.  Durations of expeditions will remain unchanged. More details. 

Arctic

Iceland

A Circumnavigation of Iceland

Duration

10 days
  1. Jul
  2. Aug

From

$11,172

Prices are per person

Highlights

Arctic

Iceland

A Circumnavigation of Iceland

Duration

10 days
  1. Jul
  2. Aug

From

$11,172

Top Highlights

  • Experience all of Iceland’s geological manifestations: glaciers, geysers, thundering waterfalls, immense cliffs, geothermal springs, boiling mud pots, and lava-scapes of unearthly beauty
  • Meet local Icelandic experts ranging from economists to filmmakers and enjoy exclusive music performances.
  • Explore Iceland’s wild western coast; Siglufjörður in the north; the rarely visited rugged east coast; and the Westman islands in the south, among the planet’s youngest archipelagos
  • Actively explore by taking Zodiacs into fjords and serene bays
  • Customize your experience by taking an expedition extension

Arctic

Iceland

Coastal Wonders of Norway, the Faroe Islands and Iceland

Duration

16 days
Jun

From

$20,062

Prices are per person

Highlights

Arctic

Iceland

Coastal Wonders of Norway, the Faroe Islands and Iceland

Duration

16 days
Jun

From

$20,062

Top Highlights

  • Sail into Norway’s spectacular fjords and explore secluded inlets and coves by kayak or Zodiac
  • Encounter the Bronze Age ruins and Viking longhouses of Jarlshof, a prehistoric settlement in the Shetlands
  • Discover the unique culture of the Faroe Islands, where residents cling proudly to their Viking heritage
  • Observe nesting seabirds amid the towering peaks of the Lofoten islands
  • Sail past the dramatic sea cliffs of the Faroes to see cliff-nesting puffins, gannets, and northern fulmars

Arctic

Iceland

Greenland

Iceland & Greenland: Edge of the Arctic

Duration

18 days
Jul

From

$21,024

Prices are per person

Highlights

Arctic

Iceland

Greenland

Iceland & Greenland: Edge of the Arctic

Duration

18 days
Jul

From

$21,024

Top Highlights

  • Hike the dramatic Dynjandi Waterfall in Iceland's remote Westfjords peninsula, and visit a farm that produces eiderdown
  • Explore Hvalsey and Brattahlíð, 10th-century Viking settlements founded by Eric the Red and his family in Greenland, and see the incredible Qilakitsoq mummies, preserved by freezing temperatures for some 500 years
  • Cruise among the dazzling icebergs calved by the Ilulissat Icefjord and encounter impressive tidewater glaciers in West Greenland
  • Experience local culture through visits to fishing villages and longhouses, folk performances, and tasting tours of traditional Greenlandic and Icelandic foods

Arctic

Iceland

Greenland

Iceland's Wild West Coast to East Greenland

Duration

12 days
  1. Jul
  2. Sep

From

$17,694

Prices are per person

Highlights

Arctic

Iceland

Greenland

Iceland's Wild West Coast to East Greenland

Duration

12 days
  1. Jul
  2. Sep

From

$17,694

Top Highlights

  • Discover the wild west coast of Iceland with its incredible geology, quiet coves, and majestic waterfalls
  • Explore the largest national park in the world—Northeast Greenland National Park—and search for polar bears, musk oxen, whales, and more
  • Sail into Scoresbysund, ice permitting, the world’s largest and longest fjord system and home to a remote Inuit community
  • Learn how to capture northern lights displays, conditions permitting, with our National Geographic photographer by your side

Arctic

Iceland

Greenland

Svalbard, Iceland & Greenland's East Coast

Duration

16 days
Jun

From

$21,056

Prices are per person

Highlights

Arctic

Iceland

Greenland

Svalbard, Iceland & Greenland's East Coast

Duration

16 days
Jun

From

$21,056

Top Highlights

  • Venture into little-known parts of the Arctic, using satellite imagery and the ice-strengthened hull of our ship to explore the ice
  • Focus on wildlife, with an itinerary driven by opportunities to observe walruses, whales, reindeer, and polar bears in their natural habitat
  • Glide between massive ice floes and encounter astonishing icebergs from water level while exploring by kayak and Zodiac
  • Go ashore with our naturalists to hike Svalbard’s vast tundra and explore remote Icelandic villages

Arctic

Iceland

Wild Iceland Escape

Duration

6 days
  1. Jun
  2. Jul

From

$6,192

Prices are per person

Highlights

Arctic

Iceland

Wild Iceland Escape

Duration

6 days
  1. Jun
  2. Jul

From

$6,192

Top Highlights

  • Explore Iceland's pristine fjords, fascinating tundra, and dramatic waterfalls, accompanied by a dedicated team of naturalists
  • Encounter evidence of volcanic activity as we soak in geothermal hot springs, hike over cooled lava fields, and view Iceland's newest isle, Surtsey
  • Discover the rich biodiversity of the remote Westfjords and watch for humpback and minke whales in the surrounding waters
  • Choose your own adventure on one of three optional trip extensions, from a hiking excursion across Iceland's untamed highlands to an exploration of the Snaefellsnes peninsula's epic natural wonders

Expedition Highlights

Known as the ‘land of fire and ice,’ Iceland is a place of geological extremes and rich culture which we’ve been exploring for over 50 years. Go beyond the Blue Lagoon to hike past massive glaciers in Ísafjördur, witness lively puffin colonies on the cliffs of Grimsey, marvel at the volcanic crater in Heimaey where the earth is still hot from lava flows in 1973, or let the Viking spirit guide you along rugged shorelines where turf-footed cottages and fascinating archaeological sites bring the legends of ancient seafarers to life. Many of our Arctic itineraries pair Iceland with an array of other destinations—from the remote Faroe Islands to neighboring Arctic nations like Greenland and Norway’s Svalbard archipelago—allowing you to explore the greatest depths of the far north in one expedition.

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We had the killer whales—the orcas—with [the gannets]. So they were both after the same food. They've arrived at the same restaurant, they're just at slightly different tables.

Jim Wilson, Naturalist

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