Fire and Ice: A Circumnavigation of Mystical Iceland
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- Observe and photograph local birds and whales from close proximity.
- See "Pompeii of the North" — a volcanic crater and houses half-buried from the volcanic eruption of 1973.
- At the rejuvenating waters of the Blue Lagoon, learn about its geological and man-made history.
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- 11 nights of accommodations
- 2 expert-led lectures
- 13 expert-led field trips
- 1 performance
- An experienced Group Leader
- Customary gratuities throughout the program
- The Road Scholar Travel Protection Plan, 24-hour-a-day emergency assistance coverage
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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 Reykjavik to c...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch 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. Th...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MV Ocean Diamond
Activity note: Today's field trip is approximately 8 hours and covers about 150 miles with multiple stops and some optional walking over rugged terrain.
Breakfast: Aboard the ship....
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MV Ocean Diamond
Activity note: Today's field trip is approximately 7 hours and covers about 125 miles with multiple stops and some optional walking over rugged terrain.
Breakfast: Aboard the ship....
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MV Ocean Diamond
Activity note: Don't forget to bring bathing suit and a towel for today's excursion to Lake Myvatn. This is a full-day field trip, covering about 150 miles over the course of the day, wit...
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 field trip is approximately 7 hours and covers about 125 miles.
Breakfast: Aboard the ship.
Morning: Narrow fjords, jagged mountain peaks, remote farm...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MV Ocean Diamond
Activity note: The journey from Djupivogur to the glacial lagoon is quite far - about 110 miles each way. Please be prepared for a long but very rewarding day!
Breakfast: Aboard th...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MV Ocean Diamond
Activity note: Zodiac excursions are dependent on favorable weather conditions.
Breakfast: Aboard the ship.
Morning: Enjoy a panoramic coach exploration around Heimaey Islan...
Breakfast: Aboard the ship.
Morning: 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 Gorbachev that precip...
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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
12 Breakfasts, 9 Lunches and 9 Dinners
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