Guests hiking Eldfell volcano see stunning views and experience an unforgettable adventure, Heimaey Island, Westman Islands, Southern Region Iceland.
Guests hiking Eldfell volcano see stunning views and experience an unforgettable adventure, Heimaey Island, Westman Islands, Southern Region Iceland.
ExpeditionsWild Arctic Shores: Circumnavigating Iceland and Exploring Greenland

Wild Arctic Shores: Circumnavigating Iceland and Exploring Greenland

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Experience geological extremes across two distinct Arctic islands, from the thundering waterfalls and bubbling hot springs of Iceland to the rugged fjords that carve out the coast of East Greenland. Hike and bike over volcanic landscapes, witness iconic wildlife in remote fjords, learn history steeped in sagas and see local traditions in tiny seaside villages as you circumnavigate Iceland. Across the Denmark Strait, navigate and actively explore a network of a network of wild fjords, and take in Greenland’s spectacular tidewater glaciers. Along the way, Icelandic experts and musicians add insight and energy to this immersive Arctic adventure.

Highlights

Guests hiking Eldfell volcano see stunning views and experience an unforgettable adventure, Heimaey Island, Westman Islands, Southern Region Iceland.
  • Circumnavigate Iceland to explore across a variety of landscapes, including the rim of a volcanic crater, a backcountry summit, burgeoning birch forests and the shores of a fjord

  • Navigate the glacier-carved fjords of East Greenland while keeping a watchful eye for whales, arctic fox or the more elusive beluga whales and narwhal

  • Experience Icelandic culture alongside local guest speakers who share insights into traditional and contemporary daily life

  • With a National Geographic photographer by your side, capture incredible highlights like Dettifoss, the second most powerful waterfall in Europe, or the stunning puffin island in east Iceland

  • Kids and teens will delve deeper into the region’s natural wonders with National Geographic Explorers-in-Training, our exclusive hands-on family program

From

$18,956

/ per person

Does not include any flights

duration
10 Days
starts at
Reykjavík, Iceland
ends at
Reykjavík, Iceland
Talk to an Expedition Specialist1.800.397.3348

From

$18,956

/ per person

duration
10 Days
starts at
Reykjavík, Iceland
ends at
Reykjavík, Iceland

From

$18,956

/ per person

duration
10 Days
starts at
Reykjavík, Iceland
ends at
Reykjavík, Iceland

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Guests exploring by Zodiac returning to the ship National Geographic Explorer, Alpejord Fjord, Northeast Greenland National Park, Greenland

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