Itinerary
- Day 1
Keflavik to Reykjavik
You'll arrive at Keflavik International Airport and head to your hotel in Reykjavik, which takes about 40 minutes. Depending on when you land, there's time to wander around the city center and check out some of the cultural and historical spots. The walkable downtown area has plenty to see if you're not too tired from travel.
Optional Activities
- Explore Reykjavik city centre
- Visit cultural and historical landmarks in Reykjavik
- Day 2
Reykjavik to Ship
After breakfast at the hotel, you'll spend the morning exploring Reykjavik on your own. Grab lunch wherever you like in the city, then head to the port in the afternoon for your bus transfer. You'll board the ship later that day to begin your expedition.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Complimentary breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
Optional Activities
- Explore Reykjavik in the morning
- Lunch on your own in Reykjavik
- Day 3
Snaefellsnes Peninsula
You'll leave the ship and take a coach with guides to the Snaefellsnes Peninsula, known as 'Iceland in a nutshell' for good reason. See Kirkjufell mountain and its waterfall, walk through coastal cliffs and lava fields past the Arnarstapi rock arch, and stop at tiny fishing villages. The Bjarnarhorn Shark Museum is next, where you'll try an Icelandic food tasting including hakarl (fermented shark).
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Coach bus tour of Snaefellsnes Peninsula with local guides
- Visit Kirkjufell mountain and Kirkjufellsfoss waterfall
- Visit villages including Arnarstapi, Grundarfjörður, and Stykkishólmur
- Short coastal cliff walk past Arnarstapi rock arch (Gatklettur)
- Walk through lava field
- Visit Bjarnarh\u00f6fn Shark Museum
- Icelandic food tasting experience including hakarl (fermented shark)
Landmarks Kirkjufell Kirkjufellsfoss Arnarstapi Grundarfjörður Stykkishólmur Gatklettur (Arnarstapi rock arch) Bjarnarh\u00f6fn Shark Museum - Days 4 - 6
Westfjords
This day takes you to the remote Westfjords, Iceland's wildest and least developed coastline. You'll do Zodiac cruises and guided landings through untouched wilderness with dramatic fjords and waterfalls. Stop at the remote island farm on Vigur, see thousands of seabirds and puffins at Latrabjarg (one of Europe's largest bird cliffs), check out the Heritage Museum at Hnjotur, and take a heli flight if weather cooperates.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Zodiac cruise explorations in the Westfjords
- Guided shore landings and hikes in unspoiled wilderness areas
- Visit island farm at Vigur
- Visit Látrabjarg bird cliffs to observe puffins, guillemots, fulmars and razorbills
- Visit Heritage Museum at Hnjótur
- Heli flightseeing (weather permitting)
Landmarks Westfjords Vigur Látrabjarg Heritage Museum at Hnjótur - Days 7 - 8
Diamond Circle and Arctic Circle
You'll travel by coach along North Iceland's Diamond Circle route and see Europe's most powerful waterfalls, including Dettifoss and Godafoss. Walk through spectacular gorges and see rocky sea stacks and horseshoe canyons. Later you'll explore the geothermal areas around Myvatn and Dimmuborgir lava fields, cross the Arctic Circle, and visit Grimsey island to look for puffins.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Coach bus tour following Diamond Circle route
- Visit Dettifoss waterfall
- Visit Goðafoss waterfall
- Visit Aldeyjarfoss waterfall
- Explore Kolugljúfur gorge
- Explore Jökulságlúfur gorge
- View Hvítserk and Stórakarl sea stacks
- Explore Ásbyrgi Canyon
- Experience Mývatn geological wonders
- Explore Dimmuborgir lava fields
- Visit Hverir geothermal area with mud pots and vents
- Visit Skútustaðir pseudocraters
- Cross the Arctic Circle
- Visit island of Grímsey to observe puffins
Landmarks Dettifoss Goðafoss Aldeyjarfoss Kolugljúfur Jökulságlúfur Hvítserk Stórakarl Ásbyrgi Canyon Mývatn Dimmuborgir Hverir Skútustaðir Grímsey - Days 9 - 10
East Iceland and Vatnajökull National Park
East Iceland's deep fjords and tall mountains are on the agenda today, along with visits to fishing villages. There's heli sightseeing if weather allows, plus coach trips to Vatnajokull National Park. You'll see Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon with its spectacular icebergs, walk on black sand Diamond Beach, and take a guided glacier hike in the Skaftafell area.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Heli flightseeing adventure (weather permitting)
- Coach excursion to Vatnajökull National Park
- Visit Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
- Explore icebergs at Jökulsárlón
- Visit Diamond Beach
- Guided glacier hike in Skaftafell area
Landmarks Hallormsstaðaskógur Borgarfjörður Eystri Vatnajökull National Park Vatnajökull Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon Diamond Beach Skaftafell - Day 11
Westman Islands
You'll travel by ship and Zodiac to the Westman Islands, an archipelago full of birdlife and one of the world's largest puffin colonies. On Heimaey, the only inhabited island, you'll see puffins at Storhofdi and check out the beluga sanctuary and oceanarium. The islands have rich fishing grounds and plenty of whale activity in the surrounding waters.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Journey to Westman Islands by ship and Zodiac
- Visit Heimaey island
- View puffins at Stórhöfði
- Visit beluga sanctuary and oceanarium
Landmarks Westman Islands Heimaey Stórhöfði - Day 12
Reykjavik Disembarkation
You'll disembark in Reykjavik as your expedition ends. If you've booked extra nights, a transfer to a central downtown location is included to help you settle in.
