Reykjavík • Djúpavík • Siglufjörður • East Coast of Greenland • Húsavík
Enjoy direct flights, private transfers, and a stay in Reykjavik with guided tours to the Golden Circle and Blue Lagoon. Then embark on an all-inclusive expedition cruise aboard the National Geographic Explorer, exploring Iceland’s wild coastlines and Greenland’s stunning fjords. With expert guides, immersive excursions, gourmet dining, and everything taken care of, this is the ultimate Arctic adventure.
Day 1 : Reykjavik
Flight from London Heathrow Airport to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport
Private Transfer Airport to Hotel
Stay at Hotel Odinsve for 3 nights
Day 2: Golden Circle Classic Day Tour from Reykjavik
Witness the three wonders of the famous Iceland Golden Circle on this day trip from Reykjavik. Travel by air-conditioned vehicle with an expert guide and learn the history and geology of each site. See the breathtaking Gullfoss waterfall, the bubbling pools and Strokkur waterspout at Geysir, and the incredible tectonic rift at Thingvellir National Park. On route, drink in Iceland's stark beauty and learn how islanders are using its natural steam and geothermal waters to produce sustainable energy.
Day 3: Blue Lagoon Admission Including Return Transfer
Private Transfer Hotel to Port
Experience Iceland's famous Blue Lagoon hot springs! Meet your vehicle in central Reykjavik, and head straight to the lagoon. Once there, soak in thermal waters, slather on a restorative mud mask, and sidle up to the bar for an in-lagoon drink. Premium Admission Includes: Admission to the Blue Lagoon, Silica Mud Mask at the Mask Bar, Use of a towel, Use of a Bathrobe, Two Extra Masks of Your Choice at the Mask Bar, and 2 drinks of your choice.
Day 4 : Reykjavk, Iceland
Arrive in Reykjavik, the world's northernmost capital, which lies just below the Arctic Circle. Transfer from the airport to the city and spend the day exploring at your own pace. Check in with the hospitality desk this afternoon before embarking on the ship.
Day 5: Djpavk, Iceland
Enjoy a leisurely morning at sea learning about Iceland and its incredible biodiversity. Join your expedition staff on the bow of the ship as you keep watch for the close to 20 different whale species that call the Westfjords home. Spend the afternoon on the remote eastern side of the Westfjords, an area difficult to access but boasting spectacular beauty and rich history. The tiny town of Djpavk held its place on the map because of the golden age of herring. During its heyday in the 1930s, its herring plant was the largest concrete structure in Iceland. The plant closed in 1954 but remains as a small museum and a memory of the rich productivity of the herring industry in Iceland. Visit the museum and learn about the significance of this resource to all of Iceland in the 20th century as well as choose from active options in the surrounding mountainsides.
Day 6 : Siglufjrur, Iceland
Skagafjörur is the gateway to north Iceland, known for its glacial rivers, Icelandic horses, and saga history. Take a float trip on the Jokuls River or visit a historic rural turf farm to understand rural life in Iceland, including the iconic Icelandic horses. Finally, learn about Grettir the Strong, and the saga named after him, by exploring Drangey Island and spotting the multitudes of birds that call the island home,e as kittiwakes, shearwater,s and possibly even ravens and gyrfalcons.
Day 7: East Coast of Greenland
Strike out across the Denmark Strait to the wild shores of Eastern Greenland. Known for its volume of calving tidewater glaciers stretching back to the ice sheet, this region offers incredible opportunities to explore multiple fjords aboard ship as well as on landings, where hiking, kayaking, or Zodiac cruising might all be possible. While you navigate these waters as a modern-day explorer, spend time on the Bridge or at the ship's railing, scouring the landscape and waterline for the unique wildlife that call this region home. Look out for humpbacks, beluga whales, and seals as well as the elusive narwhal and polar bear.
Day 9: Haskov, Iceland
Explore the beautiful and peaceful Westfjords region of Iceland. Enter safjarardjp and land at Vigur Island to visit an eider farm where youll learn about the traditional eiderdown collection and cleaning process as well as their prolific bird colonies. Walk over the boardwalks amongst their puffin colony, a shared project between Lindblad Expeditions and the island owners to develop a safer environment for the puffins, along with a better infrastructure for local scientists to study the birds. As the ship transits back through the fjord, make your way out to the railings to spot some of the whales that call this region home. The next day, explore yet another stunning, remote fjord with expedition activities, including hiking along fjord trails to a dramatic waterfall cascading down from the high plateaus above.
Day 11 : Reykjavk, Iceland
Disembark in Reykjavik and transfer to the airport for flights home.
What is included in the offer:
• Direct flights from Heathrow with 23kg checked baggage
• 3 nights at Hotel Odinsve, Reykjavik in a Standard Double Room with bed & breakfast
• Golden Circle Classic Day Tour
• Premium Blue Lagoon admission
• 7-night all-inclusive expedition cruise on board the National Geographic Explorer in an Outside Cabin
• All meals included
• Selected alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks included
• Excursions, activities, and Zodiac landings
• Guidance and expertise of expedition staff
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
• All private overseas transfers included
Based On 2 Adults Sharing
Deposit: £1170pp
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Based on Solo Occupancy
Deposit: £1660pp
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Meal Plans
- As per Itinerary