Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Reykjavik
Reykjavik- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Hotel in Reykjavik to be confirmed), Hotel 4* (Hotel in Reykjavik to be confirmed (or similar))
- Day 2
Reykjavik to Ship Embarkation
Reykjavik to Ship Embarkation- Meals
- Lunch (Local lunch), Dinner (Welcome Dinner)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle (or similar))
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through Reykjavik to Perlan with panoramic city views from observation deck
- Visit Hallgrímskirkja Church
- Stroll down Skolavordustigur street
- Visit Harpa Concert Hall
- Visit Bessastadir presidential residence
- Safety and Zodiac briefings
- Welcome Dinner with expedition team and crew
Landmarks Perlan Hallgrímskirkja Church Skolavordustigur Street Harpa Concert Hall Bessastadir - Day 3
Patreksfjordur - Westfjords
Patreksfjordur - Westfjords- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle (or similar))
Included Activities
- Shore excursion by coach to Latrabjarg cliffs - Europe's largest bird cliff
- Zodiac landing at Dynjandi waterfall
Landmarks Latrabjarg Cliffs Dynjandi Waterfall - Day 4
Thingeyri
Thingeyri- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle (or similar))
Included Activities
- That Viking Thing Experience (Option 1) - Viking area walk, Viking Museum, Viking clothing dress-up, Viking beer, Viking bread baking
- Sandafell Mountain Hike (Option 2)
Landmarks Thingeyri Dýrafjörður - Day 5
Vigur Island and Isafjordur
Vigur Island and Isafjordur- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle (or similar))
Included Activities
- Zodiac landing on Vigur Island
- Explore Vigur Island including birdwatching, island trails, traditional eiderdown farming, and historic buildings
- Visit Vigur Island's tiny post office
- Shore visit to Isafjordur
Landmarks Vigur Island Isafjordur - Day 6
Grundafjordur - Snaefellsnes Peninsula
Grundafjordur - Snaefellsnes Peninsula- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle (or similar))
Included Activities
- Shore excursion to Snaefellsnes Peninsula - choose from three options
Optional Activities
- Option 1 - Highlights of Snaefellsnes Peninsula (7 hours including lunch): Visit Mount Kirkjufell, explore Snaefellsjökull National Park hiking trails, visit black pebble beach of Djúpalónssandur with shipwreck remains, explore Búðir hamlet and Búðakirkja church. Moderately paced, uneven terrain with some steps and accents/descents.
- Option 2 - Coastal Trails & Lava Caves (7 hours including lunch): Visit Mount Kirkjufell, explore 8,000-year-old Vatnshellir Cave with helmet and headlamp, hike 3.4km/2.1 miles across lava fields to view rainbow-coloured volcanic rocks 35 meters beneath surface, hike coastal trail between Arnarstapi and Hellnar viewing columnar basalt and bird species. Comprehensive difficulty, requires good mobility and sturdy footwear.
- Option 3 - Land of Fire Hiking (7 hours including lunch): Hike to Eldborg crater (6.64km/4.12 miles with moderate difficulty), explore Gerduberg hexagonal basalt columns spanning 500 metres, visit Pufubjarg bird cliff with nesting puffins and fulmars, hike to Londrangar basalt cliffs, explore lighthouse and beach at Malarrif. Active level, requires good fitness and sturdy footwear.
Landmarks Mount Kirkjufell Snaefellsjökull National Park Vatnshellir Cave Djúpalónssandur Black Beach Búðakirkja Church Arnarstapi Hellnar Eldborg Crater Gerduberg Cliffs Londrangar Basalt Cliffs Malarrif Lighthouse - Day 7
Reykjavik
Reykjavik- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Disembarkation in Reykjavik
