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Iceland Circumnavigation - M/V Greg Mortimer

11 days
Start and end in Reykjavik
4.5
8,649 traveler reviews

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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 16
Ages 16+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Reykjavik

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel in Reykjavik to be confirmed), Hotel (Hotel in Reykjavik to be confirmed (or similar))
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  2. Day 2

    Golden Circle & Geothermal Tour

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Greg Mortimer (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided Golden Circle tour
    • Visit Gullfoss waterfall
    • Visit Geysir geothermal area
    • Thingvellir National Park exploration
    • Ljósafossvirkjun Geothermal Power Station tour
    • Sólheimar eco-village visit
    Landmarks
    Gullfoss
    Geysir
    Thingvellir National Park
    Sólheimar
  3. Day 3

    Snaefellsnes Peninsula

    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Greg Mortimer (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Zodiac landing at Arnarstapi

    Optional Activities

    • Option 1 - Highlights of Snaefellsness: Djúpalónssandur black pebble beach visit, 1948 shipwreck exploration, Búðir hamlet visit, Búðakirkja church viewing, lunch at Hotel Búðir with fresh local ingredients, Snæfellsjökull National Park exploration, hiking trails or scenic drive, Mount Kirkjufell and nearby waterfall visit
    • Option 2 - Natural Wonders of Snaefellsnes: Coastal trail hike from Arnarstapi to Hellnar (2 hours, easy level), birdwatching with Arctic Terns and kittiwakes, Vatnshellir Cave exploration (8,000 years old, 35 meters below surface), spiral staircase descent, volcano rock formations viewing, lunch, Mount Kirkjufell and waterfall visit
    • Option 3 - Snaefellsnes Adventure: Pufubjarg bird cliff and puffin viewing, coastal hiking to Londrangar basalt cliffs, Malarrif lighthouse and beach exploration, early lunch, Eldborg crater hike (created 5000-6000 years ago, 200 meters diameter, 50 meters deep), Gerðuberg Cliffs hexagonal basalt columns walk
    Landmarks
    Snaefellsjökull
    Djúpalónssandur
    Búðakirkja
    Snæfellsjökull National Park
    Mount Kirkjufell
    Vatnshellir Cave
    Londrangar
    Eldborg Crater
    Gerðuberg Cliffs
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  4. Day 4

    Látrabjarg Cliffs & Dynjandi Waterfall

    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Greg Mortimer (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Látrabjarg cliffs visit and bird viewing
    • Dynjandi waterfall Zodiac landing
    Landmarks
    Látrabjarg
    Dynjandi
    Patrekfjörður
  5. Day 5

    Westfjords

    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Greg Mortimer (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Option 1 - That Viking Thing Experience: Recreated Viking area exploration, Viking ways learning, Viking meeting place ('Thing') ruins hike, interactive Viking Museum visit, hand-sewn Viking clothing dress-up, Viking beer tasting, Viking bread baking
    • Option 2 - Sandafell Mountain Hike: Mountain hike with views over Thingeyri town, surrounding mountains and water
    Landmarks
    Thingeyri
    Dýrafjörður
    Sandafell
  6. Day 6

    Akureyri & Húsavík

    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Greg Mortimer (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Godafoss Falls
    • Soak at Myvatn Nature baths outdoor hot spring complex
    • Explore Godafoss waterfall
    • Explore Dettifoss waterfall
    • Explore Mývatn region
    • Explore Krafla
    Landmarks
    Akureyri
    Godafoss
    Myvatn Nature baths
    Dettifoss
    Mývatn
    Krafla
    Húsavík
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  7. Day 7

    Grímsey & Whale Watching

    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Greg Mortimer (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Grímsey island visit and Arctic Circle crossing
    • Zodiac cruising around Grímsey
    • Whale watching in Skjálfandi Bay
    • Seabird photography

    Optional Activities

    • Kayaking around Grímsey
    Landmarks
    Grímsey
    Arctic Circle
    Skjálfandi Bay
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  8. Day 8

    Seydisfjordur

    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Greg Mortimer (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Seydisfjordur village exploration

    Optional Activities

    • Hiking trail exploration
    • Arts centre visit
    • Blue church visit and music concerts
    • Cinema visit
    • Local handicraft shopping
    Landmarks
    Seydisfjordur
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  9. Day 9

    Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon & Vatnajökull

    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Greg Mortimer (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon visit

    Optional Activities

    • Boat excursion on Jökulsárlón lagoon
    • Glacier hike
    • Canyon hike with waterfall visits
    Landmarks
    Djupivogur
    Vatnajökull National Park
    Jökulsárlón
    Diamond Beach
  10. Day 10

    Westman Islands

    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Greg Mortimer (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Surtsey Island viewing

    Optional Activities

    • Option 1 - Eldheimar Volcano Museum & Puffin Viewing: Eldheimar Volcano Museum visit, Stórhöfði cape puffin watching, free time exploration
    • Option 2 - Eldheimar Volcano Climb & Museum: Two-hour volcano hike with summit warmth experience, Eldheimar Volcano Museum visit, free time exploration
    Landmarks
    Westman Islands
    Surtsey
    Heimaey
    Eldheimar
    Stórhöfði
  11. Day 11

    Reykjavik Disembarkation

    Landmarks
    Reykjavik

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Explore! Ship

  • Greg Mortimer
    Greg Mortimer
    Proudly named after Aurora's adventurous co-founder, this 104-metre ship is our very first, purpose-built expedition vessel. Capable… Read more
    Built
    2019
    Guests
    120
    Crew
    74
    Length
    104 m / 341 ft
    Staterooms
    80
    Gross Tonnage
    7400 gt
    Beam
    18 m / 59 ft
    Cruising Speed
    16 kn / 30 kph / 18 mph

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    December 6th, 2023
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    December 5th, 2023
    Seeing everything in winter, northern lights and frozen waterfalls
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    December 5th, 2023
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