Circumnavigation of Iceland – National Geographic Endurance

Experience the geological extremes on one of the world’s youngest islands. Walk on lava fields and ice sheets. Feel the wondrous power of hot springs and waterfalls. Cruise into the Westfjords and spot nesting sea birds. Hike along magnificent stretches of coast. Icelandic experts and musicians add insight and energy to the expedition.

  • Experience all of Iceland’s geological manifestations: glaciers, geysers, thundering waterfalls, immense cliffs, geothermal springs, boiling mud pots, and lava-scapes of unearthly beauty

  • Meet local Icelandic experts ranging from economists to filmmakers and enjoy exclusive music performances.

  • Explore Iceland’s wild western coast; Siglufjörður in the north; the rarely visited rugged east coast; and the Westman islands in the south, among the planet’s youngest archipelagos

  • Actively explore by taking Zodiacs into fjords and serene bays

  • Customize your experience by taking a pre- or post-expedition extension

Ports of call: Reykjavik | Flatey Island | Northwestern Island | Ísafjördur | Siglufjördur | Akureyri | Lake Mývatn | Húsavík | Skálanes | Djúpivogur | Heimaey | Surtsey

Cruise Details

Clock10 Days & 9 Nights

Double Occupancy from $17,673 pp/do*

Single Occupancyfrom $27,400 pp

CalendarJuly 8, 2024 | July 17, 2024

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*Per person/double occupancy. Special single rates apply where listed. Excludes port fees.
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Your Itinerary

    1Reykjavik, Iceland / Embark Ship
    Arrive in Reykjavík, the world’s northernmost capital, which lies just below the Arctic Circle. Transfer from the airport and have a panoramic overview of the Old Town, including Hallgrímskirkja Cathedral with its 210-foot tower, before embarking the ship in the afternoon.

    2Flatey Island
    Explore Iceland’s western frontier, visiting Flatey Island, a trading post for many centuries. Walk around the charming little hamlet that grew here, keeping a lookout for the seasonal puffin population on the cliffs and in the surrounding bay.

    3Northwestern Island
    Explore the beautiful and peaceful Westfjords region of Iceland. Perhaps take a hike to a remote waterfall or a Zodiac cruise alongside stunning scenery. Enter Ísafjarðardjúp and land at Vigur Island to visit the Eider Farm and learn about the down cleaning process.

    4Ísafjördur
    Located in the Westfjords, Ísafjördur is surrounded by water on three sides, sculpted by glaciers. Explore by biking, hiking, enjoying local tastes, or photographing flowering plants in the oldest botanical garden in Iceland.

    5Siglufjördur and Akureyri
    Siglufjördur was the center of Iceland’s once-thriving herring industry. We stop by the Herring Museum for a salting demonstration and a tasting. Continue to picturesque Akureyri, backed by snow-capped mountains. Explore the old town, with its beautifully maintained period houses, or visit the botanical garden.

    6Lake Mývatn and Húsavík
    Begin the day by visiting an unforgettable sight: Goðafoss, the waterfall of the gods. Next, drive to Mývatn, the most geologically active area in Iceland to experience world-class field geology. See the bizarre mud pools at Hverarönd, so hot they actually bubble, and the explosion crater at Viti in the Krafla geothermal area. After lunch ashore, meet the ship in Húsavík, and watch for whales as we sail north to the land of the midnight sun. Take Zodiacs ashore to the tiny island of Grimsey, which lies exactly on the Arctic Circle. Here we celebrate being officially in the Arctic, in the company of nesting arctic terns, fulmars, and puffins in burrows, all bathing, courting, and fishing—another wonderful photo op.

    7At Sea / Skálanes
    Spend the morning at sea as we round the rugged northeast corner of Iceland. This afternoon, visit Skálanes Nature Reserve outside of Seydisfjörður to observe the fascinating ongoing archaeological excavations, the peninsula’s bird cliffs, and abundant wildflowers.

    8Djúpivogur
    Arrive in Djúpivogur and drive down the coast to explore the foot of the vast Vatnajökull icecap and the deep blue icebergs of the large ice lagoon of Jökulsárlón. Alternatively, go by 4x4 vehicle to visit some of the secluded valleys and remote waterfalls in the countryside around Djúpivogur or join a hike to the black sand beaches of southern Iceland.

    9Islands of Heimaey & Surtsey, Westman Islands
    The Westman Islands were formed by undersea volcanoes between 5,000 and 10,000 years ago and are among the youngest of the world’s archipelagos. In 1963, the world witnessed on film the birth of its newest island, Surtsey—a UNESCO World Heritage site—which we see as we cruise past the coast. In 1973, Heimaey was threatened by lava flows that nearly closed off its harbor. We visit the crater, where the earth is still hot, for amazing views of areas that had been engulfed by lava.

    10Reykjavík / Disembark
    Today, disembark in Reykjavík and take a morning excursion. After lunch, transfer to the airport for flights home.

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Cabin Categories

Cabin Single Price Double Price
Category SA$27,400
Category SB$30,789
Category 1$17,673 pp
Category 2$18,863 pp
Category 3$21,926 pp
Category 4$24,621 pp
Cateogry 5$28,263 pp
Category 6$32,515 pp
Category 7$35,347 pp

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