A CIRCUMNAVIGATION OF ICELAND11 Days Nat Geo Explorer 148 Guests Expeditions in: Jul $9,820 to $19,350

DAY 1:  U.S./Fly To Reykjavik, IcelandDepart on an overnight flight to Reykjavik.

DAY 2:  Reykjavik/EmbarkArrive in Reykjavik, the world’s northernmost capital,which lies only a fraction below the Arctic Circleand receives just four hours of sunlight in winterand 22 in summer. Have a guided overview of theOld Town, including Hallgrimskirkja Cathedral with its210-foot tower, and perhaps shed some light onNordic culture at the National Museum, with itsViking treasures and artifacts, and unusualwhalebone carvings on display. Embark NationalGeographic Explorer. (L,D)

DAY 3:  Explore the West Coast of IcelandNational Geographic Explorer navigates Iceland’swild western frontier, sailing past the immenseLatrabjarg cliffs, the westernmost point of Icelandand home to a huge population of razorbills. Thecliffs are an area once famous for egg collecting;the men were tied to ropes and lowered like spidersdown onto the ledges. Continue to Flatey Island, atrading post for many centuries, for walks aroundthe charming little hamlet that grew here, and take aZodiac cruise along the coast. (B,L,D)

Iceland’s geology in all its manifestations––glaciers, geysers, thundering waterfalls, immense cliffs, geothermal springs,boiling mud pots, and rock and lava-scapes of unearthly beauty––is world-class. It alone makes a circumnavigation a verycompelling idea. And when you add in the other itinerary components––Iceland’s people, their unique cultural heritage andcontemporary character, the island’s geography and birdlife––seeing it all in one 360º expedition is irresistible.

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DAY 4:  ÍsafjördurLocated in the Western Fjords, Ísafjördur issurrounded by water on three sides, sculpted byglaciers. Renowned for its traditional eider downproduction, it is a picture postcard of traditionalIcelandic life and a great place for hiking, kayakingand for spotting eider ducks. (B,L,D)

DAY 5:  Exploring Northwestern IcelandHornstandir is Iceland’s northernmost peninsula,situated in the Westfjords region. Stunninglybeautiful and peaceful, this remote corner of Icelandis uninhabited and can only be accessed on foot orby boat. Summertime is magical with 24 hours ofdaylight and many species of seabirds, includingpuffins, guillemots, razorbills, and kittiwakes. (B,L,D)

DAY 6:  Siglufjordur and AkureyriSiglufjordur was the center of Iceland’sonce-thriving herring industry. We stop by theHerring Museum for a talk and a tasting. Continue topicturesque Akureyri, backed by snow-cappedmountains. Explore the old town, with its beautifullymaintained period houses, or visit the botanicalgarden. (B,L,D)

DAY 7:  Lake Mývatn and HúsavíkDrive to Mývatn, the most geologically active area inIceland. This is world-class field geology! See thebizarre mud pools at Hverarönd — so hot theyactually bubble. At the Krafla geothermal area seethe explosion crater at Viti and continue to anunforgettable sight: Godafoss, the waterfall of thegods. Meet the ship in Húsavík, and watch forwhales as we sail north to the land of the midnightsun. Take Zodiacs ashore to the tiny island ofGrimsey, which lies exactly on the Arctic Circle.Here we celebrate being officially in the Arctic, inthe company of nesting arctic terns, fulmars, andpuffins in burrows, all bathing, courting and fishing— another wonderful photo op. (B,L,D)

DAY 8:  Exploring Northeast IcelandWith plenty of rarely-visited coastline, this day is leftopen to explore Iceland’s rugged east coast. Joinour naturalists for a hike or a Zodiac cruise to get abetter view of the beautiful stacks at the end of thepeninsula. Or, conditions permitting, we may haveour first chance to kayak today under the steepcliffs. (B,L,D)

DAY 9:  Djúpivogur, IcelandDock in Djupivogur to explore the vast Vatnajokullice cap. Via small boat, get up-close and personalwith the deep blue icebergs of the large ice lagoonof Jökulsárlón. Photo lovers may set off togetherwith the National Geographic photographer. (B,L,D)

DAY 10:  Islands of Heimaey & Surtsey,Westman IslandsThe Westman Islands were formed by underseavolcanoes between 5,000 and 10,000 years agoand are among the youngest of the world’sarchipelagos. In 1963, the world witnessed on filmthe birth of its newest island, Surtsey — a UNESCOWorld Heritage Site — which we see as we cruisepast the coast. In 1973, Heimaey was threatened bylava flows that nearly closed off its harbor. We visitthe crater, where the earth is still hot, and haveamazing views of areas that had been engulfed bylava. (B,L,D)

2016 Departure Dates:Jul 10, Jul 19

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Cost Includes:All accommodations; meals indicated;excursions; services of LindbladExpeditions’ Leader, Naturalist staff andexpert guides; use of kayaks; all portcharges and service taxes.

Not Included:Air transportation; personal items such asalcoholic beverages, emails, laundry,voyage DVD etc. Gratuities to ship’s crewat your discretion.

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DAY 11:  Reykjavik/Disembark/HomeToday we complete our circumnavigation of Iceland,disembarking in Reykjavík. Stop by the famous BlueLagoon thermal baths, prior to our flight home.Whether you choose to enjoy the surreal bath andspa facilities or just stroll around the fascinatingenvirons, the Blue Lagoon is unforgettable! (B, L)

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2016 $ 9,820 $ 10,680 $ 10,990 $ 11,990 $ 14,230 $ 16,990 $ 19,350

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2016 $ 13,350 $ 13,740

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