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Arctic Islands Discovery | Iceland, Jan Mayen, Spitsbergen: Eastbound

10 days
From Reykjavik to Longyearbyen
4.0
3 traveler reviews

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Explorer
Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
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 1 - 2
Ages 6+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Reykjavik

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Complimentary expedition jacket collection
    • Cabin settlement and ship orientation

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Blue Lagoon geothermal spa
    • Explore Laugavegur shopping street
    • Visit Hallgrimskirkja church
    • Explore city galleries and museums
    • Pre-Program extension to discover more of Iceland
    Landmarks
    Blue Lagoon
    Hallgrimskirkja
    Laugavegur
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  2. Day 2

    Snæfellsnes Peninsula

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Stykkishólmur fishing town
    • Explore Snæfellsnes Peninsula National Park
    • Visit Djúpalónssandur black-sand beach
    • Visit Lóndrangar basalt cliffs
    • Snowcat ride to top of Snæfellsjökull glacier
    • Guided coastal hike with glacial cave tour
    Landmarks
    Stykkishólmur
    Snæfellsnes Peninsula National Park
    Snæfellsjökull
    Djúpalónssandur
    Lóndrangar
  3. Day 3

    Westfjords

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Patreksfjörður village
    • Hiking through the fjords
    • Visit Rauðasandur beach and observe seals
    • Tour to Dynjandi waterfalls
    • Birdwatching at Látrabjarg bird cliff
    Landmarks
    Patreksfjörður
    Rauðasandur
    Dynjandi
    Látrabjarg
  4. Day 4

    Akureyri

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Walk around Akureyri city
    • Visit botanical gardens
    • Visit Akureyri museum
    • Visit Norðurslóð museum
    • Visit Goðafoss waterfall
    • Visit Mývatn Nature Baths
    • Explore Eyjafj­örður, Iceland's longest fjord
    • Horseback riding
    • Off-road 4x4 exploration
    Landmarks
    Akureyri
    Akureyri Botanical Gardens
    Goðafoss
    Mývatn Nature Baths
    Eyjafj­örður
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  5. Day 5

    Grímsey

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Arctic Circle crossing ceremony
    • RIB boat excursion to Grímsey

    Optional Activities

    • View Atlantic Puffin colonies
    • View Orbis et Globus sculpture
    Landmarks
    Grímsey
    Orbis et Globus
  6. Day 6

    At Sea

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Lectures from Expedition Team
    • Science Center access
    • Access to Explorer Lounge & Bar
    • Onboard hot tubs and sauna

    Optional Activities

    • Citizen Science projects
    • Photography tips from onboard photographer
  7. Day 7

    Jan Mayen

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Landing on Jan Mayen island (weather permitting)

    Optional Activities

    • Observe seabird colonies
    • Wildlife viewing - whales and seals
    Landmarks
    Beerenberg
    Jan Mayen
  8. Day 8

    At Sea

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Science Center lectures and discussions
    • Photography tips from onboard photographer
    • Access to extensive library and advanced biological and geological equipment
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  9. Day 9

    Northwest Spitsbergen National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Escorted RIB boat landings
    • Access to kayaks (launch opportunities)
    • Beach clean-up activities
    • Hiking excursions

    Optional Activities

    • Wildlife viewing - whales, seals, walruses, reindeer
    • Cultural exploration - historical relics from first explorers
    Landmarks
    Northwest Spitsbergen National Park
  10. Day 10

    Longyearbyen

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Flight in economy class from Longyearbyen to Oslo
    • Transfer from ship to airport in Longyearbyen

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Longyearbyen city
    • Shop for Svalbard sweaters and keepsakes
    Landmarks
    Longyearbyen
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  • Guide
  • Meals
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  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
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Hurtigruten

Number of tours

101

Age Range

6 to 90 years old

Response time

within 3 days

Response rate

17%

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    MS Fram
    The original Fram was the most famous explorer ship of its time, and the achievements of her expeditions are unparalleled. MS Fram honors th… Read more
    Capacity
    Built
    2007 (refurbished in 2020)
    Guests
    318
    Crew
    Length
    114 m / 374 ft
    Width
    Suites
    Staterooms
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    11647 gt
    Electricity
    Beam
    20.2 m / 66 ft
    Cruising Speed
    13 kn
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft

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Tour ID: 259120

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    Iceland
    kr
    Norwegian Krone
    Norway and Svalbard
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Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0

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2026

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