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Iceland Circumnavigation, 8 Days

8 Days / 7 locations in Iceland

Experience an unforgettable journey around Iceland onboard the OCEAN DIAMOND. Discover this mystical land steeped in Viking traditions and volcanic landscapes rarely seen anywhere else on earth. This voyage reveals a diverse array of natural wonders and the Icelandic way of life. A range of exciting shore excursions offers countless ways to interact with Iceland’s culture, nature, history and people.

Itinerary

 
Day 1     Reykjavik
On Board the Ocean Diamond

Use your leisure time in Reykjavik to discover the unique charm of the world’s northernmost capital and book one of our pre-programs. Or explore the sights of south and west Iceland on a self-drive road trip. The OCEAN DIAMOND docks in Old Reykjavik Harbor in the heart of the city, a five-minute stroll from the main squares, shopping and dining. The ship departs in the evening.

 
Day 2     Stykkisholmur
On Board the Ocean Diamond
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Stykkisholmur is the starting point of our adventures on the Snaefellnes Peninsula. Often called “Iceland in Miniature” because of its diverse landscapes, the area is home to bird-rich Breidafjordur Bay and Snaefellsjokull glacier, which sits atop a 700,000-year-old dormant volcano that was featured in the Jules Verne novel Journey to the Center of the Earth.

Optional shore excursions:

ST1 – BOAT TOUR - VIKING SUSHI

Tour Highlights: Fascinating bird life, breathtaking scenery and sea food tasting

ST2 – BUS TOUR AROUND THE SNAEFELLSNES PENINSULA

Tour Highlights: An introduction to the history and geology of Iceland, diverse landscapes and a visit of the Shark Museum

ST3 – TOUR ON THE SNAEFELLSJÖKULL GLACIER

Tour Highlights: Glacier tour in an open Snow Cat

All excursions are subject to local weather/ice conditions as well as minimum/maximum numbers of participants. If an excursion is cancelled due to weather conditions or an insufficient number of participants, we reserve the right to provide notification of this at any point prior to the time of departure of the tour in question.

 
Day 3     Isafjordur
On Board the Ocean Diamond
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Today‘s destination is Isafjordur, an idyllic town in the Westfjords region. This secluded peninsula is connected to the Icelandic mainland by only a narrow strip of land and includes many roadless areas where cars have never been. The landscape includes jaw-dropping views of dramatic fjords carved by ancient glaciers, sheer table mountains that plunge into the sea and pristine North Atlantic vegetation.

Optional shore excursions:

I1 – KAYAK IN FLATEYRI

Tour Highlights: Impressive nature seen from the kayak

I2 – BOAT TOUR TO VIGUR

Tour Highlights: Fantastic nature, huge variety of birds, only windmill in Iceland

I3 – BUS TOUR - THINGEYRI AND DYNJANDI WATERFALL

Tour Highlights: Tour through harsh landscapes to the magnificent Dynjandi waterfall

All excursions are subject to local weather/ice conditions as well as minimum/maximum numbers of participants. If an excursion is cancelled due to weather conditions or an insufficient number of participants, we reserve the right to provide notification of this at any point prior to the time of departure of the tour in question.

 
Day 4     Akureyri
On Board the Ocean Diamond
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Ranging inland from Akureyri, we visit the fascinating Lake Myvatn region, where the schizophrenic landscape looks as if “heaven and hell” have clashed. One side of the lake features rugged volcanic remnants, while the other side is blessed with lush vegetation and varied bird life.

Optional shore excursions:

A1 – BUS TOUR – MÝVATN MAJOR

Tour Highlights: The Lake Myvatn, Godafoss Waterfall, Dimmuborgir, Myvatn Nature Baths

A2 – BUS TOUR – ICELANDIC NATURE AND CULTURE

Tour Highlights: Godafoss Waterfall, Eyjafjord as well as Icelandic culture and history

A3 - GOLF SOUTH OF THE POLAR CIRCLE

Tour Highlights: Playing golf on the world’s most northerly 18-hole golf course

All excursions are subject to local weather/ice conditions as well as minimum/maximum numbers of participants. If an excursion is cancelled due to weather conditions or an insufficient number of participants, we reserve the right to provide notification of this at any point prior to the time of departure of the tour in question.

 
Day 5     Husavik
On Board the Ocean Diamond
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

In the early morning hours we steam into Skjalfandi Bay and Husavik. Often called the “Whale watching capital” of Iceland, the town’s offshore waters are home to 15 different whale species, as well as dolphins and 30 variety of bird. Watching these graceful ocean giants in their Arctic habitat is an unforgettable experience.

Optional shore excursion:

HU4 - BOAT TRIP SEA ANGLING

Tour Highlights: Sea angling, sashami taste of the catch

 
Day 6     Djupivogur
On Board the Ocean Diamond
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Today’s port of call is Djupivogur, fishing village in southeast Iceland, starting point for an optional excursion to the amazing glacier lagoon. Huge blocks of ice constantly break off the glacier, Breiðamerkurjökull, and large icebergs float on the lagoon. The lagoon is not very wide but it is up to 250 meters deep which makes it the deepest lake in Iceland.

Optional shore excursions:

D1 – BUS TOUR-GLACIER LAGOON/JÖKULSARLON

Tour Highlights: Amphibian Boat Tour on the Glacier Lagoon, dramatic landscapes

D2 – VATNAJOKULL GLACIER – SNOWMOBILE

Tour Highlights: 4x4 Super jeeps tour up to the glacier, driving a snow mobile on your own for approx. 1 hour

D3 – ADVENTUROUS SUPER JEEP TOUR

Tour Highlights: 4x4 Super Jeep tour, mountains and canyons

All excursions are subject to local weather/ice conditions as well as minimum/maximum numbers of participants. If an excursion is cancelled due to weather conditions or an insufficient number of participants, we reserve the right to provide notification of this at any point prior to the time of departure of the tour in question.

 
Day 7     Westman Islands
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Located off Iceland’s south coast, the Westman Islands were formed by submarine volcanic eruptions around 10,000 years ago. Surtsey Island emerged from the sea in 1963 and is one the youngest land masses on earth. We go ashore on Heimaey, the only inhabited island, where half-buried houses remain from a violent 1973 eruption. During the shore landing there is time for bird watching and you might even spot whales.

Optional shore excursions:

V1 – BUS TOUR-POMPEII OF THE NORTH – LAVA TOUR

Tour Highlights: A geologically and historically interesting bus tour, visit of the Volcanic Museum Eldheimar

V2 – GOLF IN THE VOLCANO

Tour Highlights: Golf course in the Volcano

V3 - ON THE TRAIL OF THE PIRATES (HIKE)

Tour Highlights: History of the “Pirate Raid or Turkish Invasion”, visit of the volcano museum

All excursions are subject to local weather/ice conditions as well as minimum/maximum numbers of participants. If an excursion is cancelled due to weather conditions or an insufficient number of participants, we reserve the right to provide notification of this at any point prior to the time of departure of the tour in question.

 
Day 8     Reykjavik
Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast we bid farewell to the OCEAN DIAMOND as we sail back into Reykjavik.

 
Price Includes
All Meals (breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Coffee, Tea and Water
Zodiac Excursions (weather-Dependent)
Icelandic/English Speaking Guide
All Presentations from Cruise Staff and Guest Speakers
On-Board Entertainment Program
Iceland Procruises Wind Jacket
Accomodation in Booked Cabin Category
IPC-1269
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