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• Encounter intriguing volcanic landscapes, from gurgling mud pots to curious lava towers. • Meet with a marine biologist at a research center in Húsavík before a whale-watching excursion. • Experience the majesty of Snæfellsnes, home to black-pebble beaches and verdant slopes.

Langjökull, and descend into a vast lava cave. Spend a day exploring the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. See spectacular Kirkjufell, a lone peak that has been featured in Game of Thrones; then follow the coast to the black-pebble beach at Djúpalónssandur. Hotel Húsafell Meals: 2B, 2L, 2D DAY 5 I SIGLUFJÖRÐUR Journey to Iceland’s northern reaches, stopping to admire Glanni Waterfall and visit Borgarvirki, which may have been used as a Viking fortress. Settle in for the night in the seaside town of Siglufjörður. Siglo Hotel | Meals: 1B, 1L

DAYS 1–2 I REYKJAVÍK, ICELAND/ GOLDEN CIRCLE Explore downtown Reykjavík. Set out on a trip around the legendary Golden Circle to visit the world’s oldest democratic parliament, the geothermal hotbed at Geysir, and the magnificent Gullfoss waterfall. Canopy by Hilton Reykjavík City Centre | Meals: 1B, 1L, 1D DAYS 3–4 I SNÆFELLSNES Embark on a 4×4 excursion to get up close to Iceland’s second largest glacier, the mighty

DAYS 6–7 I HRÍSEY/MÝVATN Tour the isle of Hrísey by farm wagon, then continue to majestic Goðafoss waterfall. In Mývatn, visit a geothermal power plant and encounter the powerful cascade of Dettifoss. Icelandair Hotel Mývatn | Meals: 2B, 2L, 2D DAYS 8–10 I MÝVATN/HÚSAVÍK/REYKJAVÍK Soak in hot springs, then wander through the geothermal terrain of Námaskarð and the lava towers of Dimmuborgir. Travel to Húsavík to meet with a marine biologist, then set out on a thrilling whale-watching cruise. Take a dip in the mineral-rich Blue Lagoon before flying home. Hotel Kea | Meals: 3B, 2L, 2D

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A National Geographic Expert and Expedition Leader will accompany this trip, and local guides will join us along the way.

M Jackson Educator, Geographer Geographer, glaciologist, National Geographic Emerging Explorer, and TED Fellow M Jackson studies the transformative effects of a changing climate on glaciers and people—and the innovations in energy and technology that are offering a way forward. A U.S. Fulbright ambassador and a former Peace Corps volunteer in Zambia, M has published two books on climate change. INFORMATION Dates: This expedition is offered from July through September. Prices are per person, based on double occupancy. Single supplement applies; please see our website. Airfare is not included in the price. Internal flights are an additional $300 per person. All prices and fares are quoted in U.S. dollars and subject to change. This itinerary is for informational purposes only and is subject to change at any time without notice.

Above: Majestic Goðafoss is known as the “waterfall of the gods.”

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Around the World by Private Jet A Northern Odyssey

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Epic Antarctica Voyage: The Peninsula to the Ross Sea

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Journey to Antarctica

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Patagonia Private Expedition

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Southern Patagonia: Glaciers, Fjords and Wildlife

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Antarctica and Patagonia: Legendary Ice and Epic Fjords

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Peru: Land of the Inca

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Wild Belize Escape: Wildlife, Reefs and Rivers

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Ecuador Private Expedition

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Wild Galápagos Escape

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Yosemite National Park Private Expedition

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Grand Canyon, Bryce, and Zion National Parks

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Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks

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American Southwest National Parks Private Expedition

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Canadian Rockies by Rail and Trail

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Arches, Canyonlands, and Mesa Verde National Parks Private Expedition

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Columbia and Snake Rivers Voyage

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Alaska: Denali to Kenai Fjords Expedition

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Alaska’s Inside Passage

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Voyage to the Great Bear Rainforest

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New Zealand Private Expedition

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Southern Odyssey: A Voyage to New Zealand & Subantarctic Islands

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Coastal New Zealand: A Voyage From Auckland to Milford Sound

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New Zealand from North to South

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Australia Private Expedition

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Rites and Relics: A Voyage from the Solomon Islands to Fiji

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Trans-Siberian Rail Expedition

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Voyage Across the Remote Pacific Taipei to Tahiti

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Mongolia Private Expedition

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Inside Japan

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Vietnam Coastal Voyage: From Ha Long Bay to Ho Chi Minh City

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Exploring Indonesia by Sea: Bali, Raja Ampat, and Papua New Guinea

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Vietnam and Cambodia Private Expedition

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Sicily Private Expedition

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Egypt: Ancient Wonders of the Legendary Nile

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Greece: Wonders of an Ancient Empire

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Greek Isles Private Expedition

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Italy: Renaissance Cities and Tuscan Life

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Swiss Trains and the Italian Lake District

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Danube Christmas Markets River Cruise

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Hiking the Alpe-Adria Trail Through Austria, Slovenia, and Italy

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Danube River Cruise: Budapest to Vilshofen

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Holland and Belgium in Springtime by River Cruise

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Norway’s Trains and Fjords

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Wild Isles: A Voyage to the Rugged Coasts of Scotland and Ireland

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A Circumnavigation of Iceland

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Scotland Hiking Adventure: From the Highlands to Islands

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Ireland: Tales and Traditions of the Emerald Isle

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Iceland: Volcanoes, Glaciers, and Whales

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Remembering D-Day: London to the Normandy Beaches

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Spain: Walking the Camino de Santiago

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