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8-day expedition cruise · Iceland
Elemental Iceland: Circular Saga from Reykjavík
Getting you there
Flights into Reykjavík, Iceland and home from Reykjavík, Iceland, hotel nights before or after, and transfers. One of our trip specialists books it all around the sailing.
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Day by day
- Day 1Reykjavík, Iceland · embark
Your expedition begins in Reykjavik, a city that rewards a longer look. Stroll Laugavegur for independent shops and coffee, take in the striking Hallgrímskirkja church, or lose an afternoon in the city's galleries and museums. - Day 2Grundarfjörður, Snæfellsnes Peninsula · included: Shuttle to Kirkjufjell
Snæfellsnes is a peninsula of dramatic coastlines, volcanic peaks, lava fields, black sand beaches and traditional fishing villages, all set beneath the glacier-capped Snæfellsjökull volcano. - Days 3-4The Westfjords
One of the most exciting aspects of any expedition is that you never know what you'll discover. Almost inaccessible by land, this region is only truly reachable by sea. - Day 5Húsavík, North Iceland · included: Whale Museum Visit
Today you'll discover Húsavík, a charming fishing town and one of the best places in the world to see whales. It looks out over Skjálfandi Bay, where humpback and minke whales, white-beaked dolphins, harbour porpoises, and even the elusive blue whale are regularly spotted. - Day 6East Iceland fjords
Iceland's east coast is cut by deep fjords, lined with tumbling waterfalls and bird-filled cliffs. Quiet villages dot the shoreline, including Bakkagerði, known as Iceland's puffin capital, where nearby platforms at Hafnarhólmi let you watch Atlantic puffins nesting in their thousands. - Day 7Heimaey, Westman Islands · included: Lava and History Walk
In 1973 an eruption nearly buried the town, and the island still carries the evidence. - Day 8Reykjavík, Iceland · disembark
Your expedition ends in Reykjavik, a city that rewards a longer look. Stroll Laugavegur for independent shops and coffee, take in the striking Hallgrímskirkja church, or lose an afternoon in the city's galleries and museums.
HX notes all planned activities are subject to weather and ice conditions; the Expedition Team confirms timings on board. Port arrival and departure times vary by departure date; we confirm them for your sailing.
Know before you go: Iceland / Reykjavík
Reykjavík
Nearest major airport: KEF
Iceland
Waterfalls, glaciers and hot springs, all within a lunch break of each other.
Best time to go: June to August for midnight sun and open highland roads. September to March for northern lights.
- Northern Lights (Sept to Apr)
- The Blue Lagoon
- Glacier hikes and ice caves
- Whale watching from Húsavík
Travel times are approximate; one of our trip specialists confirms the details.
More optional activities on this voyage
Listed by HX Expeditions for this voyage; some can only be booked on board. One of our trip specialists checks what's open for your date.
- Guided Sea Kayaking Adventure (Only Bookable Onboard)
- Discovery Kayak (Only Bookable Onboard)
Facts from HX Expeditions' official pages; subject to change.