Sunset at Seljalandsfoss, Iceland • Cover image: Humpback whale mother and calf, Sermilik Fjord, Greenland © P Souders
EXCITING NATURE ADVENTURES IN ICELAND & GREENLAND
Dear Nature Traveler,
When you are in search of nature's wildest grandeur, few destinations deliver like Iceland and Greenland.
Iceland’s roaring waterfalls, volcanoes, glaciers and thermal baths are a testament to nature’s raw power. Sheer cliffs teeming with seabirds define Iceland’s indented coastline, while whales and puffins ply the cold ocean waters offshore.
Just northwest lies Greenland, an Arctic realm of untamed beauty capped by the Greenland ice sheet. With sharp granite peaks looming over deep inlets and vibrant wildflowers dotting the tundra, Greenland stands alone in its rugged glory.
No one offers you as unique an exploration of these northern destinations as Nat Hab.
As Iceland’s appeal surges and tourism grows in Greenland, we show you less-traveled regions where solitude reigns. From Iceland’s Westfjords and Highlands to the remote east coast of Greenland, you’ll find a greater sense of seclusion and wildness.
Our small-group journeys foster intimate encounters with Iceland and Greenland:
● Iceland: Circling the Land of Fire & Ice —A rare full-loop journey around the island
● East Greenland Arctic Adventure —Explore by Zodiac, kayak and on foot from our deluxe expedition base camp
● Iceland & Greenland: A Nordic Discovery—Combine rare highlights of both countries off the standard track
● Photo Expeditions and Women-Only Adventures in both destinations
Join us to experience a wilder side of Iceland and Greenland—as few others will!
I hope to see you out there,
Ben Bressler Explorer, Founder, Conservationist • Natural Habitat Adventures
P.S. These small-group trips are in high demand—please call 800-543-8917, visit nathab.com/arctic24 or contact your travel advisor to learn more.
ICELAND Circling the Land of Fire & Ice
On a rare circuit of the entire island, explore Iceland’s hidden havens, far from crowds. With us, you’ll venture farther afield to encounter less-explored tracts of this raw landscape sculpted by intense geological forces.
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3 EXCLUSIVE ITINERARIES WITH
NAT HAB & WWF
Iceland and Greenland’s stark beauty and rugged wilderness are front and center when you explore their wild reaches with Nat Hab. Our Iceland adventure goes far beyond the most popular sites to circumnavigate the entire country. Discover glacier-carved landscapes, immense waterfalls, deep fjords and geothermal wonders. Our unique Greenland expedition focuses on the far-less-visited east coast for a truly remote encounter with the Arctic from our private Base Camp located in view of the Greenland ice sheet. And our combined Iceland and Greenland journey connects these two Nordic countries for an exploratory venture far afield of conventional routes.
EAST GREENLAND Arctic Adventure
Experience the raw Arctic beauty of Greenland’s east coast, a remote realm of icy wilderness few travelers ever see. From our deluxe expedition camp near the edge of the ice sheet, explore by boat, kayak and on foot.
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ICELAND & GREENLAND A Nordic Discovery
Our exclusive two-country itinerary seamlessly blends the geologic drama of Iceland’s little-visited Highlands with Greenland’s mighty glaciers, fjords and Inuit culture for an unparalleled adventure.
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THE FINEST NATURALIST GUIDES IN THE NORTH
Greenland and Iceland are expansive, with some of the best spots sequestered in remote locations, known only to the most experienced guides. Our Expedition Leaders are expert naturalists who take you to rarely seen places more conventional trips miss. Their deep knowledge of geology, volcanoes and glaciers demystifies the volatile natural forces that have shaped these landscapes. Their unrivaled understanding of wildlife, from endemic Arctic foxes to seabirds and marine mammals, ensure a comprehensive exploration of the ecosystem. And they respectfully share insight into Indigenous cultures and their subsistence lifestyles. On Photo Expeditions, professional photographers lead the way, combining natural history knowledge with visual storytelling skills. Our guides craft an unforgettable Arctic adventure, blending kindness and personalized attention with their wealth of expertise.
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SMALL GROUPS
FOR INTIMATE WILDERNESS EXPERIENCES
We cap our Iceland and Greenland groups at 9–13 guests for an intimate wilderness encounter, eschewing the more conventional model of large motorcoaches and massive cruise ships. Our approach allows for stays in boutique accommodations and ensures prime seating for each traveler in our vehicles. Our small group size enables quiet boat rides, perfect for observing breaching whales or cliff-nesting puffins up close. We’re able to navigate less-traveled roads to discover uncrowded and equally stunning locations. When we do visit popular sites, our nimble group size supports strategic timing and exclusive experiences, like early arrivals or private cruises. Crucially, small groups foster a deeper connection with the Nordic landscape and culture, and with your fellow travelers. The result is an immersive adventure that larger tours simply cannot match. With Nat Hab, you’re more than a spectator—you’re an active participant in an exploratory venture.
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NAT HAB’S PRIVATE FLIGHTS & SPECIALIZED VEHICLES
In Iceland and Greenland, distances between destinations are vast, and roads can be rough. We ease the journey with flight transfers, specialized vehicles, small boats, and, in Greenland, a helicopter flight over glaciated peaks. On the ground in Iceland, Nat Hab’s deluxe Mercedes Sprinter vans allow our small groups to explore wild places in solitude and comfort, leaving over-touristed hotspots to big bus tours. In the rugged Central Highlands, we explore via customized 4x4s modified with big tires and extra shock absorption for exclusive access to calderas, waterfalls, canyons and otherworldly vistas. Aerial journeys offer stunning perspectives on the North Atlantic’s icy waters, breaching whales and fjord-carved coastlines. By combining private flights and purpose-built vehicles, Nat Hab gets you farther and deeper into the most striking and secluded parts of Iceland and Greenland.
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UNIQUE & REMOTE LODGES IMMERSE YOU IN NATURE
Amid the rugged landscapes of Iceland and Greenland, retreat to cozy lodges that blend supreme comfort with the wild environs beyond. These small inns and guesthouses—some with just enough capacity to house our small group—prize sustainability, utilizing geothermal heat and passive solar design. Large windows flood the interiors with natural light and showcase the wilderness beyond. Most feature Nordic design elements, incorporating local materials like wood and stone, such as Iceland’s Hotel Kria, named after the Arctic tern, and the Hotel Jokulsarlon near Vatnajokull, Europe’s largest glacier. Greenland’s Hotel Angmagssalik offers a hilltop view of the seaside settlement of Tasiilaq, while Hotel Kulusuk is the only accommodation in a traditional Inuit community. Nat Hab’s own Base Camp Greenland stands alone near the edge of Sermilik Fjord with distant views of the Greenland ice sheet, joining the ranks of singular accommodations that offer essential comforts with unrivaled access to adventure.
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EXPERIENCE NAT HAB’S BASE CAMP GREENLAND
Nat Hab's private Base Camp Greenland offers rustic luxury in the Arctic, surrounded by icebound wilderness. Although it’s located in one of the most remote places on the planet, the camp provides a host of amenities usually reserved for far more civilized locales. Guests stay in eight tent cabins housing two persons each, with twin beds outfitted with warm comforters and pillows, a sitting bench, carpet runner, hanging clothing storage, and an en suite odorless dry toilet and washbasin. Built of heavy-duty vinyl on raised platforms, each cabin has a private veranda with a view of the bay and the Greenland ice sheet in the distance. Spacious cabin interiors are warmed by an individual heater, and hot showers are available in a separate bathhouse.
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© D Russler & B Gent
ICELAND CIRCLING THE LAND OF FIRE & ICE
A Full Loop Around a Nordic Realm of Waterfalls, Glaciers, Geysers & Volcanoes
Iceland is a small island nation on the edge of the Arctic Circle, but few countries are bigger on natural wonders. Glaciers and geysers, hot springs and waterfalls, basalt pillars and black sand beaches, frigid fjords and fields of lava…Iceland has all these and more, and our expedition showcases the full array of its striking contrasts. Uninhabited until the island was settled by Norse Vikings in the 9th century, Iceland today is one of the most sparsely populated countries in Europe. Along its shores, we’re outnumbered by whales, seals and puffins, which we scout out on private boat excursions. Inland, walk atop raw terrain born of fiery volcanoes and carved by glaciers. Here, the North American and Eurasian plates meet, and geothermal forces create a dynamic and dramatic landscape—an experience of pure nature at its most powerful.
⊲ An All-Encompassing Itinerary
Make a complete circle around Iceland by private mini bus, chartered plane, boat and 4x4—you won’t find a more thorough immersion in Icelandic nature
⊲ A Rare Visit to the Remote Westfjords
Explore less-visited areas including the far-flung Westfjords, with a private boat cruise to see whales and a seasonal summer puffin colony
⊲ Explore a Volcano by Super Jeep
Witness Iceland’s volcanic features, including Lake Myvatn’s lava formations and a Super Jeep tour to Askja caldera and Viti crater on summer departures
11 Days / Limited to 11 Travelers
From $15695 (+$1497 Internal Airfare)
2025 Dates
Jul: 1, 3 P, 4, 6 P, 7, 14, 17, 20, 23 P, 24, 27 P , 27 W, 31
Aug: 4, 8, 13, 17, 20, 22, 26, 30
Sep: 1, 4, 6, 8
2026 Dates
Jul: 1, 3 P, 4, 6 P, 7, 14, 18, 21, 23 P, 25, 27 W, 31
Aug: 2, 4, 6, 9, 11 P, 12, 15, 19, 21, 24, 27, 30
Sep: 2, 4, 6, 8, 11
W Women’s Adventures Available
P Photo Expeditions Available, see page 20
Make It Private
Extend Your Trip: Book your Iceland and Greenland trips back-to-back to get a 5% discount* off the cost of the lower-priced trip.
2026 dates & prices may change. Please see our website.
* Discount doesn’t apply to single occupancy, internal airfare, extra hotel nights, or extension costs & can’t be combined with other offers.
Itinerary
Day 1: Keflavik, Iceland / Reykjavik
Day 2: South Shore—Lava Center / Waterfalls / Vik–Lava Show
Day 3: Skaftafell—Hike or Glacier Walk / Private Zodiac Tour of Glacier Lagoon
Day 4: Djupivogur Private Walking Tour / Vallanes Farm / Modrudalur
Day 5: Askja Caldera Private Super Jeep Tour / Modrudalur
Day 6: Dettifoss / Hverarond / Lake Myvatn / Hot Springs
Day 7: Myvatn on Horseback / Godafoss / Chartered Flight to Isafjordur
Day 8: Exploring the Westfjords—Private Super Jeep 4x4 Excursion
Day 9: Aedey Island—Private Whale Watching Excursion
Day 10: Hornstrandir Nature Reserve / Isafjordur / Reykjavik
Day 11: Reykjavik / Keflavik / Depart
Godafoss waterfall, Iceland
Photo by Nat Hab Expedition Leader Giulia Ciampini
© S Moll
© A Amsel
© E Savage
EAST GREENLAND ARCTIC ADVENTURE
Explore Arctic Wilderness from Our Luxury Camp in View of the Greenland Ice Sheet
Novel adventures are ever rarer, but that’s what you’ll find at Base Camp Greenland, our deluxe safari-style camp near the edge of the Greenland ice sheet. In East Greenland, one of the most isolated places on Earth, we are immersed in raw Arctic beauty while staying in surprising comfort. Summer here is glorious! Miniature wildflowers dot the tundra, and by early autumn, lowbush blueberries and crowberries ripen as dwarf birch turns gold. Whales frequent the fjord, while icebergs, spawned from massive glaciers, glitter in the late sunset light. Beneath granite peaks that tower over deep inlets, we find stunning hiking and kayaking. Nothing compares to East Greenland for an epic Arctic expedition—and there’s no better way to experience it than from our wilderness base camp!
⊲ Exclusive Access to Remote East Greenland
Most visitors go to Greenland’s populated west side, but our focus is on the wild, virtually uninhabited and rarely visited east coast, where silence and solitude reign
⊲ Stay at Our Deluxe Arctic Safari-Style Camp
Enjoy exceptional comfort at our private wilderness camp in view of the Greenland ice sheet, monumental peaks and seals bobbing in the bay
⊲ Diverse Daily Adventures on Land & Sea
Explore fjords and islands by boat, helicopter, kayak and hikes; learn about climate change among melting glaciers, and meet local Inuit residents
GREENLAND
Base Camp Greenland
10 Days / Limited to 13 Travelers From $13795 (+$2377 Internal Airfare)
2025 Dates
Jul: 13, 18
Aug: 3 CC, 8 W, 19, 24 P, 29 P
2026 Dates
Jul: 12, 23
Aug: 2 CC, 7 W, 18, 28 P
W Women’s Adventures Available
CC Climate Change Departure
P Photo Expeditions Available, see page 22
Make It Private
Extend Your Trip: Book your Iceland and Greenland trips back-to-back to get a 5% discount* off the cost of the lower-priced trip.
2026 dates & prices may change. Please see our website.
* Discount doesn’t apply to single occupancy, internal airfare, extra hotel nights, or extension costs & can’t be combined with other offers.
Itinerary
Day 1: Keflavik, Iceland / Reykjavik
Day 2: Private Whale-Watching Tour / Reykjanes Peninsula / Kulusuk, Greenland / Tasiilaq
Day 3: Tasiilaq—Valley of Flowers & Town Tour
Days 4–7: Base Camp Greenland—Explore Sermilik Fjord by Zodiac, Kayak, Hiking, Whale Watching & Village Visit
Day 8: Base Camp Greenland / Kulusuk
Day 9: Private Glacier Walk / Kulusuk Town Tour / Keflavik
Day 10: Keflavik / Depart
Kayaking group, Sermilik Fjord, Greenland
Photo by Nat Hab guest Alexandre Bilodeau Desbiens
© F Galbraith
© C Brokvist
© C Brokvist
ICELAND & GREENLAND A NORDIC DISCOVERY
Explore a Less-Traveled Side of Northernmost Europe on a Unique Integrated Itinerary
Did you realize much of Iceland is green and Greenland is icy? Delve into the distinctions on a rare adventure that combines the two, far afield of conventional routes. Start with Iceland’s black sand beaches and thundering waterfalls, then head into the highlands: a vast, bold landscape scoured by glaciers, rent by deep canyons, and rarely trod by visitors. Then it’s west to Greenland, where the scale and drama of our raw Arctic environs may be even more striking. Keep watch for whales as we travel by helicopter and boat to Nat Hab’s private base camp on the virtually unvisited east coast. On Sermilik Fjord, in view of the Greenland ice sheet, massive icebergs in fantastical shapes crowd the frigid waters, which we explore via Zodiac and kayak. Meet local Inuit people and learn about subsistence living in one of the most remote and stunning places on Earth.
⊲ Venture by 4x4 into Iceland’s Rugged Highlands
Climb into Iceland’s little-visited interior to witness dramatic landscapes of rhyolite mountains, waterfalls, rocky gorges and simmering geothermal forces
⊲ Experience Greenland’s Icebound Wilderness
At the foot of glaciers spilling from the Greenland ice sheet, weave among icebergs in mighty Sermilik Fjord, look for whales and scout for seals on ice floes
⊲ Stay in Comfort at Our Deluxe Expedition Camp
In one of the wildest spots on Earth, our exclusive Base Camp Greenland features heated tent cabins, warm beds, hot showers and chef-prepared meals
GREENLAND
Tasiilaq Kulusuk
Base GreenlandCamp Keflavik
ICELAND
Landmannalaugur
Reykjavik Hella Gjain
Ofaerufoss Skaftafell
Vik Kirkjubaejarklaustur
14 Days / Limited to 13 Travelers
From $19995 (+$2377 Internal Airfare)
2025 Dates
Jul: 25
Aug: 10
2026 Dates
Jul: 13, 24
Aug: 9
Make It Private
2026 dates & prices may change. Please see our website.
Itinerary
Day 1: Keflavik, Iceland / Reykjavik
Days 2 & 3: South Shore / Waterfalls / Fjadrargljufur Canyon / Skaftafell Nature Reserve / Kirkjubaejarklaustur
Day 4: Exploring Iceland’s Central Highlands by 4x4
Day 5: Gjain / Hjalparfoss / Reykjavik
Day 6: Private Whale-Watching Tour / Reykjanes Peninsula / Kulusuk, Greenland / Tasiilaq
Day 7: Tasiilaq—Valley of Flowers & Town Tour
Days 8–11: Base Camp Greenland—Explore Sermilik Fjord by Zodiac, Kayak, Hiking, Whale Watching & Village Visit
Day 12: Base Camp Greenland / Kulusuk
Day 13: Private Glacier Walk / Kulusuk Town Tour / Keflavik
Day 14: Keflavik / Depart
Sigoldugljufur Canyon, Iceland
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© E Savage
© C Brokvist
PHOTO EXPEDITION
An In-Depth Photography Adventure via Chartered Scenic Flights, Private Boats & 4x4 Overland Travel
For passionate nature photographers, Iceland stands alone. No other place offers such a mix of geological drama, wild beauty and intense contrasts in such a compact space. This small island nation tucked just beneath the Arctic Circle rests on the intersection of two tectonic plates—creating a dynamic environment of volcanic and glacial forces that have sculpted the raw landscape. Iceland abounds with wondrous photography subjects: stark mountains, lava fields covered in velvet green moss, glittering black sand beaches, steaming craters, iceberg lagoons, and ice-fed rivers that thunder over basalt cliffs in raging waterfalls. Watch for the Arctic fox traipsing over the tundra, and shaggy Icelandic horses grazing in lush pastures filled with wildflowers. Offshore, whales ply the fjords and seabirds nest in noisy colonies, including the world’s largest population of Atlantic puffins. Experience it all on this unmatched photo adventure.
Photo by Nat Hab Photo Expedition Leader Eddy Savage
⊲ Some of the World's Best Puffin Photo Opportunities
In rarely visited Borgarfjordur Eystri, spend a half day photographing one of the world’s largest Atlantic puffin colonies, bustling with the whimsical, charismatic seabirds
⊲ Aerial Photography on a Private Flightseeing Tour
On an exhilarating small plane flight over Skaftafell, get a rare angle on Iceland’s winding glaciers, vast braided rivers, and an inactive volcano that is the country's tallest mountain
⊲ Explore Iceland's Remote & Rarely Visited Highlands
On a Super Jeep tour of Fjallabak Nature Reserve, veer off the standard track into a volcanic wilderness of diverse colors, moss-covered mountains and glacier-carved canyons
Reykjavik
Keflavik
ICELAND
Akureyri Vik Thingvellir Fjallabak Katla Geopark
Myvatn Modrudalur Egilsstadir
Highlands
Mjoifjordur Skaftafell
Fjallsarlon
Diamond Beach Vestrahorn
13 Days / Limited to 9 Travelers
From $17995 (+$200 Internal Airfare)
2025 Dates Jul: 3, 6, 23, 27
Itinerary
NEW!
Day 1: Keflavik, Iceland / Reykjavik
Day 2: Private Whale Watching / Thingvellir Nat’l Park / Strokkur Geyser / Waterfalls
Day 3: Fjallabak South—Private Super Jeep Tour
Day 4: Waterfall Photography / Katla Geopark
Day 5: Skaftafell Flightseeing / Glacier Photography
Day 6: Glacier Lagoon—Private Zodiac Cruise / Mulagljufur Canyon
Day 7: Coastal Photography—Stokksnes & Vestrahorn / Hofn
Day 8: Vestrahorn & Eystrahorn / East Fjords / Egilsstadir
Day 9: Mjoifjordur / Borgarfjordur Eystri—Puffin Photography
Day 10: Lagarflojt Valley / Modrudalur
Day 11: Private Highlands Super Jeep Tour / Modrudalur
Day 12: Dettifoss & Selfoss / Lake Myvatn / Akureyri / Reykjavik
Day 13: Keflavik / Depart
2026 Dates Jul: 3, 6, 23 Aug: 11 E
E Solar Eclipse Departure
Make It Private
Extend Your Trip: Book your Iceland and Greenland trips back-to-back to get a 5% discount* off the cost of the lower-priced trip.
2026 dates & prices may change. Please see our website.
* Discount doesn’t apply to single occupancy, internal airfare, extra hotel nights, or extension costs & can’t be combined with other offers.
© E Savage © L Thompson
PHOTO EXPEDITION
Capture Riveting Images of Glaciers, Icebergs, Marine Life & Inuit Culture in a Rarely Visited Region
For photographers on a quest for the world’s most magnificent Arctic landscapes, Greenland delivers—on an epic scale! And in little-traveled East Greenland, where our adventure takes place, you’ll find an icebound tableau few photographers on Earth have access to. Here near the edge of the Greenland ice sheet, glaciers spawn massive blue icebergs into Sermilik Fjord, which we cruise among on Zodiac outings, offering countless angles for mesmerizing images of their fantastical shapes. On kayak excursions in the bay, look for whales and seals as we paddle among the floating ice. Pointed peaks form a jagged backdrop, while tiny tundra wildflowers offer intimate subjects for macro photography on hikes ashore. Our deluxe private base camp in view of the Greenland ice sheet is an outpost of warmth and comfort in this wild Arctic wonderland. We also have opportunities to photograph cultural subjects on visits to Inuit villages, including Greenlandic sled dogs.
Photo by Nat Hab Photo Expedition Leader Ralph Lee Hopkins
⊲ Exclusive Access to Remote East Greenland
Most Greenland photography happens on the more populated west side, but our focus is on the virtually uninhabited east coast, where silence and solitude reign
⊲ Stay in Comfort at Our Deluxe Arctic Base Camp
Enjoy warm tent cabins, hot showers and chef-prepared fresh meals at our private safari-style camp on a tucked-away bay surrounded by monumental peaks
⊲ Diverse Photo Opportunities from Land & Sea
Explore fjords and islands by boat, helicopter, kayak and on foot— capture stunning shots of ice, look for whales and seals, and meet local Inuit residents
Itinerary
GREENLAND
Base Camp Greenland
Tasiilaq Kulusuk
Reykjavik
Keflavik
10 Days / Limited to 13 Travelers From $13795 (+$2377 Internal Airfare)
2025 Dates Aug: 24, 29
2026 Dates Aug: 28
Make It Private
Day 1: Keflavik, Iceland / Reykjavik
Day 2: Private Whale Watching / Reykjanes / Kulusuk, Greenland / Tasiilaq
Day 3: Tasiilaq—Valley of Flowers & Town Tour
Days 4–7: Base Camp Greenland—Explore Sermilik Fjord by Zodiac, Kayak, Hiking, Whale Watching & Village Visit
Day 8: Base Camp Greenland / Kulusuk
Day 9: Private Glacier Walk / Kulusuk Town Tour / Keflavik
Day 10: Keflavik / Depart
Extend Your Trip: Book your Iceland and Greenland trips back-to-back to get a 5% discount* off the cost of the lower-priced trip.
2026 dates & prices may change. Please see our website.
* Discount doesn’t apply to single occupancy, internal airfare, extra hotel nights, or extension costs & can’t be combined with other offers.
© F Galbraith
© C Brokvist
Zodiac cruising, Sermilik Fjord © R L Hopkins
Back cover: Northern lights, Iceland © G Wilcox
“All true wisdom is only to be found far from the dwellings of man, in great solitudes.”
– Knud Rasmussen, Danish-Inuit polar explorer
