Iceland

VOLCANOES, GLACIERS, AND WHALES

10 DAYS FROM $9,995

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC HIGHLIGHTS

• 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.

TRIP TYPE: Signature Land

ACTIVITY LEVEL: Light/Moderate

DAYS 1–2 | 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 | SNÆFELLSNES

Embark on a thrilling 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 | SIGLUFJÖRÐUR

Journey to Iceland’s northern reaches, stopping at a picturesque waterfall. Visit Borgarvirki, which may have been used as a Viking fortress, and settle in for the night in the seaside town of Siglufjörður. Sigló Hotel | Meals: 1B, 1L

DAYS 6–7 | 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 | 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

YOUR NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPERT

A National Geographic Expert, Expedition Leader, and local guides will accompany this trip.

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. A U.S. Fulbright ambassador and a former Peace Corps volunteer in Zambia, M has published two books on climate change. Find the departure(s) M will join on our website.

INFORMATION

Dates: This expedition is offered from June 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 cost. 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.

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

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