Embark the elegant M/Y Callisto for an 8-day journey discovering Iceland's west and north coast's amazing rugged landscapes and wildlife, such as humpback whales, orcas, and dolphins. Learn about Vikings and Norse legacies, and visit a variety of locations like Heimaey Island, Myvatn Lake, Namarskard, and the Godafoss Waterfall.
Highlights
Visit Heimaey Island's community, the Pompeii of the North
Discover Deiladartunguhver, Europe's most powerful thermal spring
Explore Huasavik's quaint fishing village and its preserved wooden church
Reach Godafoss "Waterfalls of the Gods" and learn about the Kristni saga
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
All-day optional excursion in Reykjavik city before leaving to enjoy a panoramic tour to the volcanic Reykjanes Peninsula, Vikingaheimar, and the geothermal fields of Krysuvik. Overnight in port.
In the morning, reach Akranes and disembark by tenders for a full-day optional excursion to Deildartunguhver, Europe’s most powerful thermal spring, and to the Hraunfossar and Barnafoss waterfalls area. Stop in Reykholt, which was at one time one of the intellectual centers of the island and had for many years one of the most important schools of the country. Here lived and died in the Middle Ages one of the most important persons in Icelandic history: Snorri Sturluson, a famous poet and politician whose records of the old Norse language and mythology of medieval Iceland are invaluable to modern scholars. Remains of his farm and a bathroom with a hot pot and a tunnel between the bath and the house can still be visited. In the afternoon, rejoin the ship and sail to the west fjords.
In the morning, sail past the Latrarbag Cliffs which rise 450 m over the sea and reach Bildudalur. In the afternoon, take an optional excursion and visit the Dynjandi Waterfall, walk around Bildudalur, and visit the sea monster museum. In the afternoon, cruise around the Westfjords and arrive in the evening in Isafjorfur.
Spend your morining in Isafjordur, a large fishing port in Westfjords. Your afternoon optional excursion takes you to Bolungravik and then to Osvor town where you can visit a restored fisherman's hut. Back in town, visit the maritime museum and walk around the town known for its rich cultural heritage and merchant's homes dating from the 18th century. In the late afternoon, sail to Siglufjordur.
This morning reach Siglufjordur, Iceland's northernmost city, very close to the Arctic Circle and possibly the most picturesque port of Iceland. It was once known as the capital of herring fishing. Enjoy an optional walking tour through the city, the port, the herring museum, and the folk music center housed in Madame House, the oldest house in the city. After lunch leave for nearby Husavik port and in the late afternoon sail in the Skjafandi Bay and reach Husavik, Europe's capital of whale watching. There is plenty of time for you to stroll around this charming fishing village and visit the wooden church, the best preserved church in Iceland
This morning enjoy a full-day optional excursion from Husavik to Akureyri. Visit the Lake Myvatn, Namarksard and Dimmuborgir, all fine examples of the volcanic world with lava fields, boiling and steaming mud pools, steam vents, and craters. After lunch, continue on the ring road to reach Godafoss Waterfall - the Falls of the Gods - and learn about the Kristni saga, recounting the arrival of Christianity and the end of paganism. Rejoin the Callisto in Akureyri, the capital of Northern Iceland, and spend some time walking around this colorful city, visiting in particular the art alley.
Day 8: Akureyri | Disembark
1 Breakfast
Disembark the M/Y Callisto in the early morning and return home via your independent flight.
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Cat C (Twin)
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Cat A
Located on the Main deck featuring large windows. Category A cabins at the bow section of the Main deck have Double beds, while all other Category A cabins have Twin beds.
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Cat P
Located on the Main deck featuring large windows. Category P cabins located at the bow section of the Main deck are equipped with Double beds, while all other Category P cabins at the Main Deck are equipped with Twin beds.
Notes
Child Discount:
Children between the ages of 7-10 sharing a cabin with two paying adults receive a 50% discount on the cruise fare per person in twin cabin. Children between the ages of 10-16 sharing a cabin with two paying adults receive a 35% discount.
This was my first experience with Adventure Life - and I couldn't have been more pleased with the trip. The guides and local staff in both Buenos Aires and Uruguay were terrific - extremely helpful and accommodating. I really enjoyed meeting the friendly staff in Buenos Aires in person (I left my bags with them for the afternoon).
Karen Snider
TrustScore 4.8 | 174 reviews
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1 day ago
The trip was not only memorable for the amount of animals we saw but also for the people and accommodations at the two camps where we stayed. Our first guide, BK, was a wealth of information about the animals, landscape and down to the plants and what they were used for. Everyday out was a learning experience with him. All the people at the camps were gracious and the food was excellent.
Our second camp in the Okavanga was just as good as the first as far as the staff, accommodations, food and animals. After our experience at the first camp we amazed that the high quality remained the same. Our guide, G, made sure we were able to enjoy every experience including a rush through the bush to witness a cheetah and an ensuing hunt that he heard over his radio.
In both camps there were enough guides out that if they saw something the other guides were informed which helped in seeing as much as possible. It was also nice that the concessions were large enough that we did not have vehicles following each other throughout the day.
Normally there is always something in a trip of this length that we think could be improved upon but this is the rare case where we cannot think of anything. From the time we left the States to when we returned it was one of the most hassle free vacations we took.
Perhaps emphasizing the use of the laundry facilities at the camps would be useful because of the luggage restrictions would be the only thing I can think of as an improvement to future clients.
Kenneth Dropek
2 days ago
Mary was so pleasant and professional. She made sure all of our questions were answered.