Reykjavik - Reykjavik
Jul 28 2025 - Aug 05 2025
8 Nights
Price from per person
£6,236
Price from per person
Iceland, one of the youngest countries geologically, offers a dramatic landscape teeming with wildlife, culture, and history. On this voyage, you'll venture into the Westfjords, one of Iceland's most remote and untouched regions, perfect for hiking, birdwatching, and spotting whales.
Experience a wide array of landscapes, from powerful waterfalls and steaming lava fields to verdant valleys stretching to the horizon. Iceland's Atlantic puffins, with their vibrant beaks and charming demeanor, nest in large colonies here, providing ample opportunities for close encounters.
Note: To fully immerse in Iceland's breathtaking scenery, some shore excursions will require coach travel inland from the coast.
Upon arriving in Reykjavik, check in at our group hotel near the airport. Stop by the hospitality desk to pick up your luggage cabin tags and to speak with our ground operations team.
They will provide important information about pre-embarkation procedures.Ensure you label your luggage tags clearly with your name and ship cabin number.
The remainder of your time is at leisure. All meals today are at your own expense.
Accommodation: The Grand Hotel Reykjavik
This morning, please ensure your cabin luggage is labeled with your name and cabin number. Your luggage will be picked up from the hotel, transported to the port for clearance, and delivered to your cabin before your arrival on board. Remember to keep any valuables or personal items with you throughout the day.
After breakfast and check-out, join us for an insightful tour of the Golden Circle and Iceland's geothermal energy sites. Iceland stands out with 85% of its electricity generated from renewable sources, showcasing exceptional sustainable energy practices.
Our excursion takes us to the renowned Golden Circle landmarks: the majestic Gullfoss waterfall, the erupting geysers at Geysir, and the historically significant Thingvellir National Park. Additionally, we'll explore sustainable energy production at the Geothermal Energy Exhibition and Ljósafossvirkjun Power Station, one of the world's largest geothermal power plants.
In the evening, mingle with your fellow travelers, expedition team, and crew at the Welcome Dinner, celebrating the start of our exciting adventure.
Arnarstapi is renowned for its diverse landscapes, lava fields, fjords, and abundant birdlife. The highlight is the ice-capped Snæfellsjökull volcano, a 700,000-year-old dormant subglacial volcano visible from Reykjavik on clear days and immortalized in Jules Verne’s "Journey to the Center of the Earth."
Choose from three shore excursions to suit your interests and fitness levels:
Option 1 - Highlights of Snaefellsnes
Option 2 - Natural Wonders of Snaefellsnes
Option 3 - Snaefellsnes Adventure
Choose the excursion that best fits your interests and enjoy a day of exploration and adventure on the Snaefellsnes Peninsula.
Over the next three days, we'll immerse ourselves in the breathtaking beauty of the Westfjords, characterized by dramatic fjords sculpted by ancient glaciers, sheer table mountains descending into the sea, and lush North Atlantic vegetation.
In Patreksfjordur, we will join a coach excursion to the Latrabjarg cliffs, Europe's largest bird cliff. Here, millions of seabirds, including puffins, razorbills, fulmars, and guillemots, make their home. Experience the area's rich natural wonders and pristine environment. Latrabjarg is also Europe's westernmost point, facing the east coast of North America across the Atlantic.
In the afternoon, enjoy the serene landscapes and abundant wildlife as we travel north, keeping an eye out for whales and other marine life along the way.
Explore the powerful Dynjandi waterfall, then choose from two shore excursion options:
Option 1 - That Viking Thing Experience
Option 2 - Sandafell Mountain Hike
Choose your adventure and immerse yourself in the natural and cultural wonders of Thingeyri and its surroundings.
Choose from three shore excursions tailored to your interests and fitness level:
Option 1 - Góðafoss, Lake Myvatn & Baths
Option 2 - Góðafoss, Lake Myvatn & Dimmuborgir
Option 3 - Hverfjall Volcanic Crater Hike, Dimmuborgir & Dettifoss
Select your adventure and delve into the natural wonders surrounding Akureyri, capped off with an unforgettable return to Husavik in the late afternoon.
Siglufjordur, the northernmost town on Iceland’s mainland, is steeped in fishing history, its fortunes intertwined with the fishing industry. Surrounded by mountains and the fjord, it offers breathtaking natural beauty.
In the morning, our expedition team will guide you on a hike tailored to your fitness level. After lunch, enjoy free time to explore this charming town at your own pace. Visit its many galleries, museums, artisanal workshops, and the local church. If we're fortunate, we might even get to sample some local beer.
On Vigur Island, birdwatchers can delight in spotting a variety of species, while others can embark on walks and hikes of different difficulty levels, taking in the island's breathtaking scenery.
In the early morning, we arrive in Reykjavik and disembark around 8:00 am. Say farewell to your Expedition Team and fellow travelers as you continue on your journey. A transfer to Keflavik airport will be provided.
Note: We advise against booking flights departing before 12:00 pm on the day of disembarkation due to potential delays at the end of the voyage.
Take advantage of zodiac cruises included in your voyage enabling us to visit secluded shorelines, navigate shallow inlets, and discover rare wildlife.
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