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Take a journey with Adventure Life to the breathtaking destination of Akureyri, Iceland and experience one of these 18 incredible hiking trips for 2024 and 2025. Located in the northern part of Iceland, Akureyri is known as the capital of North Iceland. Here you can explore lush valleys, snow-capped mountains, and majestic glaciers while trekking along some of the most spectacular trails in Europe. From gentle strolls to more challenging hikes that will test your endurance, there are plenty of options to choose from depending on your skill level. As you traverse through this majestic landscape, take in panoramic views that will leave you awe-struck and marvel at its abundance of flora and fauna. Adventure Life offers hiking trips ranging from $2,860 to $55,619, designed for expeditions ranging from 7 days to 23 days days. Make sure to take advantage of our commitment to safety, sustainable travel practices, and local community engagement during your journey! Contact one of our Akureyri hiking specialists today for help planning your next seamless trip!
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Stunning views from your zodiac cruise
$7,450
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Spitsbergen - Northeast Greenland - Aurora Borealis, Including Long Hikes

14 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius
  • View the Northern Lights
  • Visit Ittoqqortoormiit settlement
  • Watch whale and seabird migration
  • Observe massive icebergs
Starts / Ends:
Longyearbyen / Reykjavik
Activities:
Hiking, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
The Spitsbergen and Northeast Greenland cruise sails waters filled with breathtaking scenery. The expedition passes through areas that are home to seals, seabirds, whales, and polar bears, topped off with nighttime viewing of the Northern Lights. Each day, explore stunning arctic landscapes with …
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Kirkjufell Mountain
$2,859
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Best of Iceland

Iceland Small Group Tour - 8 Day Itinerary
  • Drive the Ring Road
  • Enjoy Whale Watching Tour
  • Visit National Parks
  • Wander Snæfellsnes Peninsula
  • Tour the Golden Circle
Starts / Ends:
Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities:
Adventure Options, Hiking, Whale Watching
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Circumnavigate Iceland while traveling the island's famous Ring Road on this 8-day small group adventure. Hike along a pristine glacier, stand in awe at the base of tumbling waterfalls, board a boat in search of whales from Dalvik, and have a chance to ride across Langjokull Glacier on a …
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Kirkjufell mountain and Kirkjufellsfossar waterfalls
$16,305
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Best of Iceland - Private Tour

8 Day Itinerary
  • Drive the Ring Road
  • Enjoy Whale Watching Tour
  • Visit National Parks
  • Wander Snæfellsnes Peninsula
  • Tour the Golden Circle
Starts / Ends:
Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities:
Adventure Options, Hiking, Whale Watching
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Circumnavigate Iceland while traveling the island's famous Ring Road. Hike along a pristine glacier, stand in awe at the base of tumbling waterfalls, board a boat in search of whales from Dalvik, and have a chance to ride across Langjokull Glacier on a snowmobile. Your trip concludes in …
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Waterfalls in Iceland
$9,395
NO SS
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Iceland’s Westfjords & North Coast

Reykjavik - Akureyri - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Discover Reykjavik's culture
  • Marvel at Gullfoss waterfall
  • Discover Thingeyri's Viking history
  • Spot puffins at Vigur
Starts / Ends:
Reykjavik / Akureyri
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Photography Seminars, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Set sail on a 7-day cruise from Reykjavik to Akureyri aboard the Sylvia Earle. After some leisure time in Reykjavik, embark on a Golden Circle tour to see Gullfoss, Geysir, and Thingvellir National Park. Discover the Westfjords, with stops at the Latrabjarg bird cliffs and Dynjandi waterfall. In …
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Northern lights dance across the Arctic landscape
$5,650
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East Greenland, Scoresby Sund - Aurora Borealis, Including Long Hikes

Roundtrip Akureyri - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius
  • Cross the Arctic Circle
  • Explore Scoresby Sund
  • Sail through Turner Sound
  • Encounter colossal icebergs
Starts / Ends:
Reykjavik / Akureyri
Activities:
Hiking, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching
Activity Level:
Variable
Discover the wonders of East Greenland on a 10-day adventure aboard the MV Hondius. Begin your journey from Reykjavik to Akureyri, and set sail north. Witness the Arctic Circle and encounter diverse wildlife, from fulmars to whales. As you approach the east Greenland coast, marvel at towering …
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Surfacing Humpback Whales
$5,650
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East Greenland, Scoresby Sund - Aurora Borealis, Including Long Hikes

Roundtrip Akureyri - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius
  • Spot Arctic wildlife
  • Explore glaciated Volquart Boons
  • Cruise past Vikingebugt icebergs
  • Witness magical Northern Lights
Starts / Ends:
Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities:
Hiking, Northern Lights, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Set sail on a 10-day cruise aboard the Ortelius, exploring the majestic landscapes of East Greenland and the enchanting Scoresby Sund. As you head north, watch for wildlife like fulmars, kittiwakes, and gannets, and witness the beauty of icebergs near Brewster. Zodiac cruises offer close encounters …
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The northern lights dance over the Arctic landscape
$3,750
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Northeast Iceland Explorer, Aurora Borealis, Hike & Sail - Incl. Bus back up

7 Day Itinerary aboard Rembrandt van Rijn
  • Explore East Iceland
  • Experience Northeast Iceland
  • Discover Húsavík and Whales
  • Explore the Arctic Circle
Starts / Ends:
Reykjavik / Egilsstaðir
Activities:
Hiking, Northern Lights, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Join this 7-day expedition aboard the Rembrandt van Rijn in October. Although this expedition may pose some challenges due to the weather and sea conditions, it presents a unique opportunity to explore the most remote regions of Iceland, with reduced tourism activity. Be prepared for cold winds, …
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The amazing Godafoss Waterfall
$7,170
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Icelandic Mosaic

Reykjavik - Reykjavik - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Laperouse
  • Explore iconic sites in Iceland
  • Explore North Atlantic landscapes
  • See incredible Arctic wildlife
  • Visit fishing villages and terrains
Starts / Ends:
Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on an 8-day cruise adventure through Iceland. From Reykjavik, choose from excursions at each port, visiting sites like the Snaefellsnes Peninsula, the Golden Circle, and the Godafoss waterfalls. As you sail the North Atlantic, encounter fjords, waterfalls, fishing villages, and volcanic …
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A man standing in Vatnajokull ice cave.
$10,980
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Iceland in Depth

Reykjavik roundtrip - 10 Day Itinerary aboard SH Vega
  • Be amazed by volcanic landscape
  • Watch for humpback whales
  • Listen to the Dynjandi waterfall
  • Spot Atlantic puffins
Starts / Ends:
Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities:
Hiking, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on the SH Vega for a 10-day Icelandic cruise. Experience Iceland's wild and fantastic landscapes-the land of fire and ice-on the boutique ship. Circumnavigate the geologically active island, accompanied by breaching whales, to see the puffin capital of the world. Along the way, we will …
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The amazing Godafoss Waterfall
$13,995
NO SS
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Iceland: Circumnavigating the Land of Fire & Ice

Roundtrip Reykjavik - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Spot puffins at Latrabjarg
  • Marvel at Gullfoss waterfall
  • Cruise around Skjalfandi Bay
  • Visit Seydisfjordur’s timber houses
Starts / Ends:
Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on an 11-day cruise departing from and returning to Reykjavik on the Greg Mortimer. Explore Iceland, known as the 'land of fire and ice,' and take in the snow-covered peaks, glaciers, and active volcanoes. Visit the remote Westfjords, ideal for nature hikes and sea kayaking, and walk …
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Unforgettable shades of blue
$7,750
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Spitsbergen - Northeast Greenland - Aurora Borealis, Including Long Hikes

Longyearbyen- Reykjavik - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius
  • View the Northern Lights
  • Visit Ittoqqortoormiit settlement
  • Watch whale and seabird migration
  • Observe cathedral-like icebergs
Starts / Ends:
Longyearbyen / Akureyri
Activities:
Hiking, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
This 14-day voyage starts in Longyearbyen (Spitsbergen), sailing along the Northeast coast of Greenland and ending in Akureyri (Iceland). Approaching Greenland attempt to sail through the sea ice into Foster Bugt, making your first landing at Myggebugten. Beyond the old hunters’ hut (in the …
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Scoresby Sund
$8,550
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Northeast Greenland Extreme

Akureyri - Longyearbyen - 14 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius
  • Sail Akureyri’s scenic fjord
  • Explore Kap Brewster’s icy coast
  • Discover Scoresby Sund’s fjords
  • Visit Sydkap’s towering icebergs
Starts / Ends:
Akureyri / Longyearbyen
Activities:
Hiking, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 14-day cruise aboard the MV Hondius. Begin with a scenic drive through northern Iceland to the embarkation in Akureyri, where your ship departs for the Arctic Circle. Spot whales, seabirds, and stunning icebergs before arriving in Greenland’s Scoresby Sund, the world’s …
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Hiking the snowy hillsides of Greenland.
$8,550
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Northeast Greenland Solar Eclipse Explorer Voyage

Longyearbyen to Akureyri - 14 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius
  • Witness total solar eclipse
  • Visit Ittoqqortoormiit settlement
  • Explore Islands of Antarctic Sound
  • Observe massive icebergs
Starts / Ends:
Longyearbyen / Akureyri
Activities:
Hiking, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 14-day Arctic expedition aboard MV Hondius from Longyearbyen. Explore Raudfjorden's glaciers and seabird colonies before heading to East Greenland for jagged ice and migrating seabirds. Navigate Foster Bay and Kaiser Franz Josef Fjord for tundra, mountains, and icebergs. Discover …
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Northern lights dance across the Arctic landscape
$5,900
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East Greenland, Scoresby Sund - Iceland, Aurora Borealis, Fly & Sail

Constable Pynt - Akureyri - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Rembrandt van Rijn
  • Explore Milne Land’s icebergs
  • Discover O Fjord’s towering cliffs
  • Sail Harefjord’s scenic expanse
  • Experience Ittoqqortoormiit’s cultu
Starts / Ends:
Constable Point / Akureyri
Activities:
Hiking, Small Ship Cruises, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 12-day cruise aboard the Rembrandt van Rijn, starting with a chartered flight from Keflavik to Constable Pynt, where you discover the region's rich geological history. Your journey unfolds along the stunning Volquart Boons Coast, offering breathtaking views and Zodiac cruises near …
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Northern lights dance across the Arctic landscape
$7,750
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Northeast Greenland Extreme - Aurora Borealis

Longyearbyen - Akureyri - 14 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius
  • Discover Longyearbyen’s history
  • Explore Isle de France’s sites
  • Visit Dove Bugt’s untouched shores
  • Experience Sabine Ø’s historic site
Starts / Ends:
Longyearbyen / Akureyri
Activities:
Hiking, Northern Lights, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 14-day cruise from Longyearbyen to Akureyri aboard the MV Hondius. Your Arctic adventure begins in Longyearbyen, Svalbard, with a visit to historic sites and a chance to spot minke whales as the ship sets off. At Isle de France (weather permitting), explore ancient Inuit remains and …
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Unique villages of Greenland.
$8,550
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Northeast Greenland Solar Eclipse Explorer Voyage

14 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
  • Witness total solar eclipse
  • Visit Ittoqqortoormiit settlement
  • Explore Islands of Antarctic Sound
  • Observe massive icebergs
Starts / Ends:
Longyearbyen / Akureyri
Activities:
Hiking, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 14-day Arctic expedition aboard MV Plancius from Longyearbyen. Explore Raudfjorden's glaciers and seabird colonies before heading to East Greenland for jagged ice and migrating seabirds. Navigate Foster Bay and Kaiser Franz Josef Fjord for tundra, mountains, and icebergs. Discover …
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Unforgettable shades of blue
$13,100
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23 Days Extensive Spitsbergen - Northeast Greenland - Aurora Borealis

Longyearbyen - Akureyri - 23 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius
  • View the Northern Lights
  • Explore seldom-visited Kvitøya
  • Catch walruses at Kraemerpynten
  • Navigate Greenland's rugged coast
  • Explore Myggebugten
  • Trip to Akureyri, Iceland
Starts / Ends:
Longyearbyen / Akureyri
Activities:
Hiking, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on this 23-day expedition cruise from Longyearbyen in Spitsbergen, sailing through the high Arctic's mesmerizing landscapes. Encounter the King of the Arctic, walruses, reindeer, and diverse bird species amidst pristine waters. Explore Kvitøya's remote beauty, paying homage to …
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Bearded Seal
$11,249
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Spectacular Svalbard & Greenland

Reykjavik - Edinburgh - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Seabourn Venture
  • Explore Reykjavik’s heritage
  • Discover Flatey’s wildlife
  • Marvel Akureyri’s snowy landscapes
  • Sail Jan Mayen’s volcanic solitude
Starts / Ends:
Reykjavik / Edinburgh
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 14-day cruise aboard the Seabourn Venture. Starting in Reykjavik, explore Iceland's Viking heritage, including Flatey Island's birdlife and the herring history of Siglufjordur, complete with cultural highlights like the Herring Museum and local cuisine. Continue to Akureyri, …
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