The Vikings did colonize a lot of land and their heritage is still visible today. Explore some of the most interesting sites as you journey through the history of the Vikings. Follow the Vikings’ route, from Bergen in Norway to the beautiful Shetland and Orkney Islands, both of which are rich in Viking history. Sail on to Tórshavn, Eiði, and Mykines in the Faroe Islands before continuing farther north to the ‘kingdom’ of the Vikings – Iceland!
Highlights
Explore remarkably-preserved archaeological sites near Lerwick
Visit Tórshavn, founded in the 10th century, capital of the Faroe Islands
Hear exciting stories and learn more about Viking history
Enjoy a hike and see puffins on the island of Mykines
Tour Surtsey, part of the Westman Islands, and the fishing port of Heimaey
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
Your journey starts in Bergen, a town founded in 1070 A.D. by Viking King Olav Kyrre. He called the city ‘Bjørgvin’, meaning ‘the green meadow between the mountains’. Departing from Bergen, follow the same route that the Vikings once sailed when they went out to explore and plunder.
Located to the northwest of Bergen, Værlandet/Bulandet and Atløy/Nærvik form the westernmost archipelago of Norway. Enjoy visits to the most interesting sites in this area.
Lerwick is the main port in the Shetland Islands. In and around the town, find some of Shetland’s most attractive scenery and an extraordinary concentration of archaeological sites, including two remarkable Iron Age villages and Europe’s best-preserved broch, a drystone structure dating from the Iron Age.
The capital of the Orkney Islands, Kirkwall is the largest town of the islands and is dominated by the famous St. Magnus Cathedral. The first mention of a settlement here is in a saga from 1046 A.D. and the name Kirkwall derives from the Norse word ‘Kirkjuvagr’(Church Bay).
The Faroe Islands are a group of islands in the middle of the North Atlantic. The capital city, Tórshavn, is one of the smallest in the world, with only 15,000 inhabitants. The city was founded in the 10th century and might very well be the oldest capital in northern Europe. The Vikings established their parliament here on the Tinganes Peninsula in 850 A.D., and Tórshavn has remained the capital of the Faroe Islands ever since.
In the 9th century, the Vikings settled in Eiði. A visit here provides an opportunity to hear exciting Viking stories and discover more about Viking history. It is also a great place to enjoy a hike led by the expedition team.
A thousand years ago, the Vikings who lived in Mykines would climb over the ridge to visit their neighboring community for occasions such as christenings, weddings, and funerals. This was hiking the way it used to be – no trampled path, no paving stones, and no handrail! Join for a landing here if you like hiking and have an opportunity to see the island’s puffins.
The Vestmannaeyjar, or Westman Islands, are a group of 15 spectacular islands and about 30 rock pillars located off Iceland’s south coast. The islands are named after the Gaelic slaves who were captured by Norsemen. The Old Norse word ‘vestmenn’ literally means ‘men from the west’. Even though we now know that there are countries farther west than Iceland, the name has stuck. Visit Surtsey, one of volcanic islands here, and the fishing port of Heimaey.
Day 10: Reykyavik, Iceland | Disembark
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Reykjavik was the first Viking settlement on Iceland. Today, Iceland’s capital offers a lot to tempt the curiosity of its visitors. Relatively close to Reykjavik, find glaciers, waterfalls, geysers, and mountains. Within the city itself, find a vast selection of restaurants, museums, and shops. Arrive in the city early in the morning, and it is here that your voyage comes to an end.
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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
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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
1 day ago
Mary was so pleasant and professional. She made sure all of our questions were answered.
