Dramatic Iceland by Foot and by Sea: A Circumnavigation
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- Walk to Gullfoss waterfall and learn why the threat of a landowner’s daughter, Sigríður Tómasdottir, to plunge into the Gullfoss turned it into a natural treasure.
- At the magnificent glacier Lagoon of Jökulsarlon, float past magnificent icebergs in a specially equipped boat and hike the extraordinary lava fields of Berserkjahraun.
- Swim in the rejuvenating waters of Blue Lagoon and visit the site of the first Icelandic parliament at Thingvellir National Park.
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- 11 nights of accommodations
- 3 expert-led lectures
- 14 expert-led field trips
- 2 performances
- An experienced Group Leader
- Customary gratuities throughout the program
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Radisson Blu Saga Hotel
Activity note: If you wish to swim in the Blue Lagoon, please remember to pack your bathing suit in your carry-on luggage. Towels will be provided. Slippers, bathrobes and spa trea...
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Accommodation: Radisson Blu Saga Hotel
Breakfast: In the hotel dining room.
Morning: This morning you will depart on a full day journey from Reykjavik on this popular route which covers over 185 miles from Reykj...
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: MV Ocean Diamond
Breakfast: In the hotel dining room.
Morning: Following breakfast, enjoy a lecture —“Iceland: Past and Present"—by a local expert before visiting the National Museum of Iceland. This char...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MV Ocean Diamond
Activity note: This morning's hike is approx. 4 hours in duration and covers approx. 5 miles. Please bring a small backpack and a water bottle. Comfortable hiking boots are required.
...Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MV Ocean Diamond
Activity note: Today's hike will last 5 hours and covers approx. 8 miles. Please bring a small backpack and a water bottle. Comfortable hiking boots are required.
Breakfast: Aboard...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MV Ocean Diamond
Activity note: This morning's hike is approx. 3 miles, and moderately hilly. Please bring a small backpack and a water bottle. Comfortable hiking boots are required.
Breakfast: Abo...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MV Ocean Diamond
Activity note: Today's hike will last 4 hours; be forewarned: you'll need to climb two fences with ladders.
Breakfast: Aboard the ship.
Morning: Depart from port by coach to...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MV Ocean Diamond
Activity note: Please wear warm clothing; the boat is not enclosed.
Breakfast: Aboard the ship.
Morning: Husavik is considered by visitors as the Whale Watching Capital of E...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MV Ocean Diamond
Activity note: Today's hike is 4-5 miles with an elevation change of about 2000 feet. This hike starts off steep, but quickly evens out.
Breakfast: Aboard the ship.
Morning:...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MV Ocean Diamond
Activity note: The journey from Djupivogur to the glacial lagoon is quite far. Please be prepared for a long but very rewarding day!
Breakfast: Aboard the ship.
Morning: Tod...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MV Ocean Diamond
Activity note: This morning's hike is approx. 6 miles and approx. 650 ft. in elevation change. Zodiac excursions are dependent on favorable weather conditions.
Breakfast: Aboard th...
Meals: Breakfast
Aboard the ship.
Morning: The Ocean Diamond is scheduled to arrive in Reykjavik at 8:00 AM. Upon disembarkation, enjoy a panoramic coach excursion of Reykjavik. See historic Höfði House - sight of the 1986 meeting between Reagan and Gorb...
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Radisson Blu Saga Hotel: 2 nights Reykjavik, 107
Settle in with exceptional service and stunning views of the urban landscape, sea or glaciers at this sleek hotel just a ten-minute walk from the heart of the city. With a history of hospitality that dates back nearly 50 years, the Radisson Blu Saga Hotel is an iconic Icelandic accommodation. Its modern, stylish spaces and amenities still embrace timeless traditions of high quality and impeccable service.
Enjoy The Breathtaking Nature Of Iceland And Greenland Aboard The Ocean Diamond Thanks to two stabilizers that significantly reduce roll and an ice-strengthened hull (ice class 1D), the super yacht OCEAN DIAMOND is the ideal ship for expeditions in the Arctic region. Due to the ship’s compact size, we can take passengers to places off the traditional cruise routes to experience all the highlights of both Iceland and Greenland. With a maximum of 199 passengers, the OCEAN DIAMOND features a range of modern onboard amenities and is staffed with outstanding officers and crew, as well as bilingual expedition leaders and guides. The 107 cabins and suites, all of them elegantly designed, offer modern amenities and exterior views. The ship’s own Zodiacs are available for shore excursions. After a busy day of exploration, passengers can browse books or DVDs in the well-stocked Polar library or enjoy views of the spectacular Arctic scenery from the panorama salon.
Registration: Bahamas Launched/Renovation: 1974/1986/2012 Staff and Crew: 106 Guests: 199 Ice Class: 1D Length: 124 m Breadth: 16 m Draft: 4,9 m Max. Speed: 15 Knots Voltage onboard: w220V
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