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The Land of Elves, Sagas & Volcanoes | Circumnavigating Iceland: Itinerary 1

9 days
From Reykjavik to Blue Lagoon
4.0
3 traveler reviews
The Land of Elves, Sagas & Volcanoes | Circumnavigating Iceland: Itinerary 1 - Hurtigruten

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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 2
Ages 6+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Reykjavik

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner onboard)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Reykjavik's art galleries and museums
    • Welcome dinner onboard
    • Ship orientation and cabin assignment

    Optional Activities

    • Pre-Program: Golden Circle exploration
    • Pre-Program: Icelandic Highlands exploration
    • Stroll down Laugavegur shopping street
    • Visit Hallgrímskirkja church
    Landmarks
    Hallgrímskirkja
    Laugavegur
  2. Day 2

    Snæfellsnes Peninsula

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Escorted landing and exploration of Stykkishólmur
    • Visit Snæfellsnes Peninsula National Park
    • Expedition Team guidance and daily briefing

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Djúpalónssandur black-sand beach
    • Explore Lóndrangar basalt cliffs
    • Snowcat ride to Snæfellsjökull glacier summit
    • Guided coastal hike with glacial cave tour
    • Onboard lectures and Science Center
    • Photography tips from professional photographer
    Landmarks
    Snæfellsnes Peninsula National Park
    Snæfellsjökull
    Djúpalónssandur
    Lóndrangar
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Westfjords

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Escorted exploration of Patreksfjörður
    • Learn about local fishing traditions
    • Expedition Team guidance and activities

    Optional Activities

    • Dip in Patreksfjörður outdoor geothermal pool
    • Fjord hiking excursion
    • Visit Rauðasandur beach and see seals
    • Guided tour to Dynjandi waterfalls
    • Birdwatching at Látrabjarg cliff
    • Onboard lectures and Science Center
    • Photography tips from professional photographer
    Landmarks
    Dynjandi
    Látrabjarg
    Rauðasandur
  4. Day 4

    Expedition Day

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Flexible expedition activities based on conditions
    • Onboard lectures from Expedition Team experts
    • Science Center access
    • Professional photographer tips
    • Hot tub access

    Optional Activities

    • RIB hiking excursion
    • Beach clean-up activity
    • Kayaking launch
    • Whale watching opportunity
  5. Day 5

    Akureyri - Lake M\u00fdvatn

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cruise along Eyjafj\u00f6r\u00f0ur fjord
    • Exploration of Akureyri
    • Expedition Team guidance and whale watching opportunities

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Akureyri botanical garden
    • Explore Akureyri eateries and museums
    • Visit Goðafoss waterfall
    • Explore Lake Mývatn volcanic area
    • Birdwatching at Lake Mývatn
    • Onboard lectures and Science Center
    • Photography tips from professional photographer
    Landmarks
    Eyjafj\u00f6r\u00f0ur
    Go\u00f0afoss
    Lake M\u00fdvatn
  6. Day 6

    Arctic Circle

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Escorted exploration of Grímsey Island
    • Arctic Circle crossing opportunity
    • Hike to Orbis et Globus sculpture
    • Expedition Team guidance

    Optional Activities

    • Puffin colony viewing
    • Folklore-related exploration
    • Photography of Arctic Circle marker
    • Onboard lectures and Science Center
    • Photography tips from professional photographer
    Landmarks
    Grímsey Island
    Orbis et Globus
  7. Day 7

    Northeast Iceland

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Escorted exploration of Bakkagerði
    • Hiking through valleys and colorful rhyolite rock formations
    • Coastal cliff wildlife viewing
    • Expedition Team guidance

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Atlantic puffin colony on Hafnarólmi
    • Wildlife photography opportunities
    • Onboard lectures and Science Center
    • Photography tips from professional photographer
    Landmarks
    Hafnarólmi
  8. Day 8

    Westman Islands

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Escorted exploration of Heimaey
    • Visit Eldheimar museum
    • Expedition Team guidance

    Optional Activities

    • Hike to Stórhöfði puffin colony
    • Climb Mount Eldfell volcano
    • Wildlife and volcano photography
    • Onboard lectures and Science Center
    • Photography tips from professional photographer
    Landmarks
    Eldheimar
    Mount Eldfell
    Stórhöfði
  9. Day 9

    Reykjavik

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Return to Reykjavik
    • Leisure time for exploration

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Blue Lagoon geothermal pools
    • Relax in local heittur pottur (geothermal pool)
    • Post-Program: South Coast exploration with waterfalls, black-sand beaches, geothermal springs and mountains
    • Explore galleries and museums in Reykjavik
    • Revisit Reykjavik attractions
    Landmarks
    Blue Lagoon

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Hurtigruten Ship

  • MS Fridtjof Nansen
    MS Fridtjof Nansen
    MS Fridtjof Nansen is the latest addition to Hurtigruten’s fleet of custom-built ships – and represents the next generation of expeditio… Read more
    Capacity
    Built
    2020
    Guests
    530
    Crew
    Length
    140 m / 459 ft
    Width
    Suites
    Staterooms
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    20 889 T
    Electricity
    Beam
    23.6 m / 77 ft
    Cruising Speed
    15 knots
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft

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Who is travelling?

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