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12-day expedition cruise · Iceland

Iceland Circumnavigation: Mountains, Volcanoes and Waterfalls

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 · before you board
  Arrive in the Icelandic capital and make your way to your included hotel. You will have the rest of the day to explore this fascinating city, known for its Norse history and stunning architecture.
• Day 2Reykjavík, Iceland · embark
  Enjoy your complimentary breakfast at the hotel. Your transfer to the ship is scheduled for the afternoon, leaving you time to explore Reykjavik in the morning and have lunch on your own before you rendez-vous back at the hotel for the bus transfer to the port.
• Days 3-5The Westfjords
  The seldom-visited Westfjords—where land meets sea in the most dramatic fashion—are often referred to as “Iceland’s best-kept secret.” This rugged peninsula at the country’s remote northwestern tip is rife with fjords, mountains, tumbling cliffs, gushing waterfalls, colorful beaches, rolling green hills, high moorlands dotted with rocky outcrops, small lakes, and the occasional shaggy Icelandic sheep or grazing pony.
• Days 6-8North Iceland
  The north of Iceland, with its long valleys and peninsulas, is interspersed with mountains, lava fields, and smooth hills carved over time by the unceasing f low of rivers.
• Day 9East Iceland
  East Iceland is defined by fantastic scenery, featuring deep narrow fjords, towering mountains, the country’s largest forest (Hallormsstaðaskógur), lush farmlands, abundant fjords, and picturesque fishing villages.
• Day 10Djúpivogur and Vatnajökull, South Iceland
  Djúpivogur sits where east and south Iceland meet. Here, the rugged, verdant topography of the east gives way to the gentler forelands of the south, which ultimately rise to Vatnajökull, Iceland’s famous ice cap, crowned by its tallest peaks, the 2,100-meter (6,890 feet) Hvannadalshnúkur.
• Day 11Westman Islands (Vestmannaeyjar)
  The archipelago of 15 islands, and surrounding sea cliffs, are teeming with birdlife. In fact, The Westman Islands group is home to one of the largest puffin colonies in the world, and is also renowned for its rich fishing grounds and whale population.
• Day 12Reykjavík, Iceland · disembark
  You’ll disembark in Reykjavik, Iceland’s bustling capital, at the end of your journey.

Quark's expedition team sets each day's landings and Zodiac outings around weather, ice and wildlife, so the places named here are the plan, not a promise. Paid adventure options (such as kayaking or camping) are extra. Port arrival and departure times vary by departure date; we confirm them for your sailing.

Also included on this voyage

• An official Quark Expeditions® parka to keep
• Leadership throughout your voyage by Quark's experienced Expedition Leaders, including shore landings and other activities
• All Zodiac transfers and cruising as per the daily program
• All shore landings as per the daily program
• Shipboard accommodation with daily housekeeping
• Complimentary select beer, wines and cocktails during bar service hours and dinner
• Complimentary coffee, tea and cocoa available around the clock
• Formal and informal presentations by Quark's Expedition Team and guest speakers as scheduled
• A photographic journal documenting the expedition
• A pair of waterproof expedition boots on loan for landings and Zodiac cruising excursions
• Hair dryer and bathrobes in every cabin
• Complimentary Wi-Fi service on one device permitting basic Internet browsing, email, posting on social media and voice applications
• All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program
• All luggage handling aboard the ship
• One night’s pre-expedition hotel accommodation in Reykjavik, with breakfast
• Group transfer from the Reykjavik hotel to the ship on Day 2
• Group transfer from the ship to downtown Reykjavik on disembarkation day

Facts from Quark Expeditions' official pages; subject to change.