Iceland: Volcanoes, Glaciers, and Whales

10 DAYS FROM $9,995

• 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.

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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 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 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

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.