Icelandic Mosaic

Day 1: Embarkation in Reykjavik

Later this afternoon board your ship to begin your expedition.

Day 2: Grundarfjordur

This secret boreal hideaway is located at the foot of the Kirkjufell, on Snaefellsnes peninsula. Arriving by boat means you’ll get a closer view of the lava-stone rock standing like a sentinel at the entrance to the bay; Grundarfjörður lies sheltered behind this cone-shaped rock. A stone’s throw from the jetty, crystal clear waters, tundra and beaches give onto the cerulean waters of Breiðafjörður. Scattered with its emerald-coloured lawns, this town, with its buildings that merge into the surrounding countryside, will most certainly win your favour.

Contact us to enquire about available optional excursions in Grundarfjordur.

Day 3: Grimsey

Grimsey is the northernmost island of Iceland surging from the Arctic ocean, with the Arctic circle running through the island. Its contrasted contours are surprising. From Grímseyjarhreppur, the island’s only town located on the west coast, then heading due south, you can take in the beauty of the hillsides, lushly carpeted with moss and grass. On the rest of the coastline, imposing basalt cliffs inhabited by sea birds stand proud.

Day 4: Akureyri

The elegant city of Akureyri is located very close to the Arctic circle, tucked away in the Eyjafjörður fjord. It displays a stunning palette of colours: blue waters in the harbour, bronze mountain ash on the squares and brightly-coloured houses in the historical centre. As you walk along the cobbled streets, you’ll come across rows of terraces with wooden furniture. A vast stairway cut into the hillside leads you up to the emblematic feature of the town, namely the Akureyrarkirkja church. You’ll be amazed by the very beautiful botanical garden made possible by a microclimate.

Contact us to enquire about available optional excursions in Akureyri.

Day 5: Isafjordur

Your ship will take you to the heart of the fjords of North-West Iceland, a wild land of lost valleys and steep cliffs, where man struggles to survive. In this very isolated region we find the Isafjörður fjord, undoubtedly one of the most beautiful in the country, mainly for its relief, forged by many very ancient basaltic flows. The town of Isafjörður, which nestles at the back of its fjord, between imposing mountains, is a delightful little town that lives exclusively from fishing. The capital of the Western fjords, its old wooden houses bear witness to its past as a major fishing port.

Contact us to enquire about available optional excursions in Isafjordur.

Day 6: Heimaey

This land seated off the southern coast of Iceland is the largest of the Vestmann islands, and is the only inhabited island in the archipelago. The steep Edfell volcanoes and the green prairies of Herjólfsdalur offer rich contrast of nature. On the Stórhöfði road, look out over grey sand beaches and cliffs carved out by the Arctic ocean. From here, you can also see the bronze landscapes of the mountaintops. You could visit Eldheimar, an ultra-modern and interactive museum which traces the volcanic eruption has experienced Heimaey in 1973.

Contact us to enquire about available optional excursions in Heimaey.

Day 7: Reykjavik 

Iceland’s capital stretches along the edge of a vast bay in the west of the country. For a panoramic view of the lush, green landscapes, make your way to Perlan, the “Pearl of Reykjavík”, alarge environmental structure located on ’Oskjuhlið hill. Look out for the signpost showing the way to the evangelical Hallgrímskirkja church, and to the historical centre where you can stroll along the Skólavördustígur and the Laugavegur. The little shops in these lively streets will entice you to do a bit of shopping. For some relaxation just outside of the city, you’ll have the opportunity to visit the Reykjanes peninsula and its famous thermal lagoons of the Blue Lagoon.

Contact us to enquire about available optional excursions in Reykjavik.

Day 8: Disembarkation in Reykjavik

Today you will disembark your ship after breakfast.

• All meals during the voyage
• Park entry fees into protected areas
• Bilingual French/English expedition team
• All shore activities and Zodiac excursions as scheduled 
• Presentations by noted naturalists and other experts
• Complimentary polar parka for you to keep
• Use of gumboots 
• Captain’s welcome cocktail and gala dinner
• Selected alcoholic & non-alcoholic beverages
• Water sports activities (except scuba diving) using the ship’s equipment, when permitted by
• local authorities and confirmed by ship Master according to safety and sea conditions onsite
• Port charges

• Air transportation
• Passport, visa, and immigration fees 
• Airport entrance/departure taxes
• Medical evacuation cover
• Additional hotel nights 
• Optional activities, hair & spa treatments
• Travel protection plan 
• Premium alcoholic beverages
• Laundry service
• Gratuities
• Any items not mentioned as included

*Each trip is different and subject to ice and weather conditions. The itineraries described for expedition voyages illustrate possible experiences only and cannot be guaranteed.