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Take a trip back in time on one of these 8 Akureyri archaeology tours in 2026. Explore ruins, excavations, and archaeology digs near hot spots such as on a guided private or small group tour with an exceptional multi-lingual guide aided by historians and archaeologists. These 8 archaeology trips also afford plenty of opportunities to enjoy Wildlife Viewing, Village Visits, Whale Watching, Hiking, and Photography Seminars. Tell one of our Akureyri travel experts about your ideal archaeology trip they will help you start planning a seamless adventure.
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Back of a large bowhead whale on the surface of the Arctic Sea
from $3,000
EBD 10%
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Arctic Ocean - Spitsbergen: Jan Mayen, Ice Edge & Birding

Akureyri - Longyearbyen - 9 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
  • Explore Grimsey Island
  • Visit Jan Mayen volcano
  • Observe polar bears
  • Land at Alkhornet cliffs
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Akureyri / Longyearbyen
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Embark on a 9-day Arctic cruise aboard MV Plancius, sailing from Iceland to Spitsbergen. Explore Jan Mayen, the sea ice edge, and rich bird colonies while observing whales, polar bears, and Arctic wildlife.
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Hiking the arctic tundra.
from $6,250
EBD 10%
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East Greenland & Scoresby Sund, Including Long Hikes

Akureyri - Akureyri - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
  • Sail through Scoresby Sund
  • Explore Hoffman Peninsula
  • Cruise Vikingebugt glaciers
  • Hike remote tundra routes
  • Spot Arctic wildlife
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Reykjavik / Akureyri
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Archaeological Site Visits, Hiking, Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Village Visits, Northern Lights
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Experience a 10-day expedition aboard MV Plancius to East Greenland and Scoresby Sund. Sail through vast fjords, explore remote tundra, enjoy long hikes, and observe Arctic wildlife, historic sites, and dramatic ice-filled landscapes.
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East Greenland, Scoresby Sund, Hike, September
from $6,000
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East Greenland, Scoresby Sund, Including Long Hikes

Akureyri - Akureyri - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
  • Cruise massive icebergs
  • Spot whales and narwhals
  • Visit Ittoqqortoormiit village
  • Discover Arctic wildlife
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Reykjavik / Akureyri
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Embark on a 10-day MV Plancius cruise from Iceland to East Greenland’s Scoresby Sund. Sail from Reykjavik to Akureyri, cross the Arctic Circle, witness towering icebergs, spot whales and polar bears, hike near Thule ruins, visit Ittoqqortoormiit, and explore one of the world’s most remote wildernesses.
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The night lights of Akureyri
from $6,990
No SS
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Icelandic Mosaic

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard L'Austral
  • Cruise volcanic island of Surtsey
  • Visit Heimaey’s lava fields
  • Visit scenic Eyjafjordur fjord
  • Experience Westfjords fishing herit
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
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Small Ship Sailing
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Sail Iceland’s wild coast on an 8-day cruise aboard L' L'Austral. Discover Reykjavík’s landmarks, sail around Surtsey, explore Heimaey’s bird cliffs, walk lava craters near Grundarfjordur, visit Akureyri’s Godafoss, and explore Ísafjörður’s fjords. Spot puffins and Arctic landscapes while experiencing Icelandic history and culture.
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The night lights of Akureyri
from $13,010
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Icelandic Mosaic

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Laperouse
  • Sail around Surtsey volcanic island
  • Cruise into Grundarfjordur
  • Experience Arctic Circle crossing
  • Explore volcanic landscapes
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
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Variable
Embark on an 8-day cruise that explores Iceland’s coast aboard Le Laperouse, sailing from Reykjavik to Vestmannaeyjar, Snaefellsnes, Grimsey, Akureyri, Isafjordur, and back. You explore volcanoes, fjords, bird cliffs, Arctic Circle islands, geothermal landscapes, and historic fishing towns by sea and guided excursions.
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One of Greenland's many glaciers
from $7,850
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Northeast Greenland Extreme

Akureyri - Longyearbyen - 14 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
  • Spot East Greenland’s seabirds
  • Sail Scoresby Sund
  • Explore Ittoqqortoormiit daily life
  • Venture through Alpefjord
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Reykjavik / Longyearbyen
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Join a 14-day cruise on the MV Plancius to explore Northeast Greenland's stunning coastline and Scoresby Sund, the world's largest fjord, with chances to see whales and musk oxen. Navigate through icy straits and fjords while experiencing the breathtaking contrasts of this unspoiled wilderness.
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Remote and rugged Westfjords, Iceland
from $17,095
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Iceland: Circumnavigating the Land of Fire & Ice

Roundtrip Reykjavik - 11 Day Itinerary aboard MV Douglas Mawson
  • Spot puffins at Latrabjarg
  • Marvel at Gullfoss waterfall
  • Cruise around Skjalfandi Bay
  • Visit Seydisfjordur’s timber houses
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
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Variable
Join an 11-day cruise around Iceland aboard the Douglas Mawson, exploring its stunning landscapes with glaciers, volcanoes, and unique wildlife. Experience the remote Westfjords, hike dramatic coastlines, and discover the fascinating geology of this young land.
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The night lights of Akureyri
from $9,695
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Land of Fjords & Epic Waterfalls

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit
  • Explore Snæfellsnes Peninsula
  • Visit Dynjandi Waterfall
  • Discover Grímsey Island
  • See Lake Mývatn
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
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Photography Seminars
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Variable
Embark on a 10-day Iceland expedition aboard Sea Spirit from Reykjavík. Explore Snæfellsnes Peninsula, Westfjords, Akureyri, Lake Mývatn, Seyðisfjörður, and Vestmannaeyjar. See waterfalls, glaciers, volcanic landscapes, seabirds, and local villages while sailing Iceland’s remote coasts.
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