Iceland Circumnavigation: Mountains, Volcanoes and Waterfalls

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Voyage Code: QUARKULT20270725

11 nights

Ultramarine

25 Jul '27

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Experience the thrill of a lifetime—a complete circumnavigation of Iceland, the legendary Land of Fire and Ice. Our 12-day Iceland Circumnavigation: Mountains, Volcanoes and Waterfalls takes you around the entire island nation, starting and ending in Reykjavik. Explore by small polar ship, Zodiac, kayak, on foot, and occasionally by coach, as you witness thundering waterfalls, vast glaciers, erupting geysers, volcanic cliffs, and remote wild coasts. Cross the Arctic Circle, spot iconic puffins, marvel at Vatnajökull Glacier, and photograph Dettifoss—Europe’s most powerful waterfall.

Reykjavík

Westfjords

Westman Islands

Reykjavík

Itinerary

Day 1

Reykjavík

Arrive in the Icelandic capital and make your way to your included hotel. You will have the rest of the day to explore this fascinating city, known for its Norse history and stunning architecture.

Sprawling Reykjavík, the nation’s nerve center and government seat, is home to half the island’s population. On a bay overlooked by proud Mt. Esja (pronounced eh-shyuh), with its ever-changing hues, Reykjavík presents a colorful sight, its concrete houses painted in light colors and topped by vibrant red, blue, and green roofs. In contrast to the almost treeless countryside, Reykjavík has many tall, native birches, rowans, and willows, as well as imported aspen, pines, and spruces.Reykjavík’s name comes from the Icelandic words for smoke, reykur, and bay, vík. In AD 874, Norseman Ingólfur Arnarson saw Iceland rising out of the misty sea and came ashore at a bay eerily shrouded with plumes of steam from nearby hot springs. Today most of the houses in Reykjavík are heated by near-boiling water from the hot springs. Natural heating avoids air pollution; there’s no smoke around. You may notice, however, that the hot water brings a slight sulfur smell to the bathroom.Prices are easily on a par with other major European cities. A practical option is to purchase a Reykjavík City Card at the Tourist Information Center or at the Reykjavík Youth Hostel. This card permits unlimited bus usage and admission to any of the city’s seven pools, the Family Park and Zoo, and city museums. The cards are valid for one (ISK 3,300), two (ISK 4,400), or three days (ISK 4,900), and they pay for themselves after three or four uses a day. Even lacking the City Card, paying admission (ISK 500, or ISK 250 for seniors and people with disabilities) to one of the city art museums (Hafnarhús, Kjarvalsstaðir, or Ásmundarsafn) gets you free same-day admission to the other two.

Day 2

Reykjavík

Day 3

Westfjords

Day 4

Westfjords

Day 5

Westfjords

Day 6

Northern Iceland

Day 7

Northern Iceland

Day 8

Northern Iceland

Day 9

East Iceland

Day 10

Southern Iceland

Day 11

Westman Islands

Day 12

Reykjavík

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Located on Deck 3, this 285 sq ft suite offers generous space and comfort, ideal for solo travellers or companions sharing. A large picture window connects you to the passing scenery, while the interior features a cosy sitting area and a modern bathroom with heated floors. Perfect for those seeking comfort and value in an inviting, well-designed space.