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Embark on a journey to the enchanting town of Akureyri, where the majestic creatures of the deep beckon. With 28 meticulously curated whale-watching tours awaiting your discovery in 2025, the waters near Akureyri offer a sanctuary for these gentle giants. Imagine the thrill of witnessing humpback whales breaching the surface, their powerful tails slapping the water, all set against the dramatic backdrop of Iceland's rugged landscapes. Over the course of 7 to 15 days, you will have the opportunity to marvel at the diverse marine life that calls this part of the North Atlantic home. Starting at a mere $2,727, these tours not only promise the spectacle of whale watching but also include visits to national parks, hikes across volcanic terrains, and the chance to absorb the rich cultural tapestry of Iceland. To seize the chance to connect with nature in its most awe-inspiring form, contact one of Adventure Life's tour specialists for help planning your next seamless trip.
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Stunning views from your zodiac cruise
from $7,450
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Spitsbergen - Northeast Greenland - Aurora Borealis, Including Long Hikes

14 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius
Starts / Ends
Longyearbyen / Reykjavik
Activity Level
Variable
This 14-day Spitsbergen and Northeast Greenland cruise sails waters filled with breath-taking 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.
  • View the Northern Lights
  • Visit Ittoqqortoormiit settlement
  • Watch whale and seabird migration
  • Observe massive icebergs
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Waterfall Skogafoss in South Iceland
from $2,727
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Discover Iceland

Iceland Small Group Tour - 8 Day Itinerary
Starts / Ends
Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities
Urban Exploration
Activity Level
Relaxed
Explore the best of Iceland on this 8-day tour, covering Reykjavik and the highlights along the famed Ring Road. Visit a shimmering glacier, spouting geysers, incredible volcanoes, and stunning waterfalls, and go whale watching in the north.
  • Explore Reykjavik
  • Visit the Golden Circle
  • Enjoy Dalvík
  • Circumnavigate Ring Road
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Kirkjufell Mountain
from $2,960
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Best of Iceland

Iceland Small Group Tour - 8 Day Itinerary
Starts / Ends
Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activity Level
Relaxed
Explore the best of Iceland on this exciting 8-day tour starting and ending in Reykjavik. As you visit the Golden Circle and drive the Ring Road, beautiful glaciers reach across the landscape. This complete Iceland tour features Iceland's most legendary places and experiences.
  • Drive the Ring Road
  • Enjoy Whale Watching Tour
  • Visit National Parks
  • Wander Snæfellsnes Peninsula
  • Tour the Golden Circle
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The breathtaking scenery of Iceland
from $6,099
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Ring Around Iceland

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard World Traveller
Starts / Ends
Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on an 8-day Reykjavik roundtrip cruise aboard World Traveller and explore Iceland's captivating landscapes. Spot puffins along the shoreline and immerse yourself in the country's natural wonders for an unforgettable journey.
  • Explore Harpa Concert Hall
  • Visit Kirkjufell & Kirkjufellsfoss
  • Experience culture of Isafjordur
  • Explore streets in Seydisfjordur
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Enjoy the beauty of Aurora Borealis while touring the arctic.
from $8,350
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East & South Greenland Explorer – Aurora Borealis

Akureyri - Narsarsuaq - 15 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
Starts / Ends
Reykjavik / Narsarsuaq
Activities
Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing, Village Visits, Adventure Options, Archaeological Site Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Start your 15-day MV Plancius Arctic adventure in Reykjavik, Iceland, and journey by ship to Greenland’s remote and stunning east coast. Cruise through iceberg-filled fjords, explore iceberg-filled fjords, hike remote valleys, spot wildlife, visit Norse ruins, and soak in Uunartoq’s hot springs.
  • Navigate from Iceland to Greenland
  • Explore Tasiilaq town
  • Relax in hot springs
  • Visit Norse ruins
  • Witness the Prins Christian Sund
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A polar landscape
from $2,750
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Arctic Ocean - Jan Mayen, Ice edge, Spitsbergen, Birding

Akureyri - Longyearbyen - 9 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius
Starts / Ends
Akureyri / Longyearbyen
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 9-day cruise aboard the MV Hondius, sail from Iceland’s volcanic shores to Spitsbergen’s icy fjords and towering peaks, crossing the Arctic Circle and visiting remote Jan Mayen’s seabird-rich cliffs. Watch for whales, seals, and polar bears along the way.
  • Experience Jan Mayen, volcanic land
  • Explore Akureyri’s historic charm
  • Sail Spitsbergen’s icy waters
  • Discover Alkhornet’s seabird cliffs
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The blue lagoon in Iceland
from $7,170
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Icelandic Mosaic

Reykjavík Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Bellot
Starts / Ends
Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activity Level
Variable
Le Bellot hosts this 8-day Arctic cruise of Iceland, departing from the artistic capital city of Reykjavik. Bird lovers rejoice at the wealth of seabirds, especially at Grimsey Island. You'll also witness the beautiful Ísafjörður, nestled in a dramatic landscape of volcanoes, glaciers, and snow-capped peaks, all while learning about the local culture.
  • Discover Reykjavík's Blue Lagoon
  • Explore the beautiful Grimsey
  • Experience Isafjordur fjord
  • Visit Eldheimar
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Kirkjufell mountain and Kirkjufellsfossar waterfalls
from $3,809
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Best of Iceland - Private Tour

8 Day Itinerary
Starts / Ends
Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activity Level
Relaxed
Explore the best of Iceland on this exciting 8-day tour starting and ending in Reykjavik. As you visit the Golden Circle and drive the Ring Road, beautiful glaciers reach across the landscape. This complete Iceland tour features Iceland's most legendary places and experiences.
  • Drive the Ring Road
  • Enjoy Whale Watching Tour
  • Visit National Parks
  • Wander Snæfellsnes Peninsula
  • Tour the Golden Circle
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Waterfalls in Iceland
from $9,395
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Iceland: Into the Westfjords

Roundtrip Reykjavik - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
Starts / Ends
Reykjavik / Akureyri
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on a 7-day cruise to and from Reykjavik aboard the Sylvia Earle, discovering Iceland's breathtaking landscapes and rich history. Explore the remote Westfjords, where nature hikes, whale watching, and encounters with Atlantic puffins await amidst waterfalls, lava fields, and verdant valleys.
  • Discover Reykjavik's culture
  • Marvel at Gullfoss waterfall
  • Discover Thingeyri's Viking history
  • Spot puffins at Vigur
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Northern lights dance across the Arctic landscape
from $5,650
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East Greenland, Scoresby Sund - Aurora Borealis, Including Long Hikes

Roundtrip Akureyri - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius
Starts / Ends
Reykjavik / Akureyri
Activities
Kayaking
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 10-day East Greenland adventure aboard MV Hondius, From Reykjavik, and journey north to Scoresbysund. Sail north to witness Arctic wonders - from towering icebergs to Scoresbysund's glaciers. Explore charming settlements, and marvel at wildlife. Don't miss the Aurora Borealis spectacle under northern skies.
  • Cross the Arctic Circle
  • Explore Scoresby Sund
  • Sail through Turner Sound
  • Encounter colossal icebergs
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A group of puffins sit on the side of a cliff overlooking the ocean.
from $8,970
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Iceland Voyage: Land of Fire and Ice with Smithsonian Journeys

Roundtrip Reykjavik - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Bellot
Starts / Ends
Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activity Level
Variable
Explore Iceland’s stunning west coast on this 8-day cruise aboard Le Bellot, featuring glaciers, fjords, volcanoes, and geysers. Highlights include Reykjavík’s colorful charm, Grimsey’s seabird colonies, Akureyri’s geothermal wonders, and the iconic Golden Circle or whale-watching adventures.
  • Explore Reykjavik’s vibrant streets
  • Visit Isafjordur picturesque fjord
  • Wander Akureyri’s colorful streets
  • Discover Heimaey’s volcanic island
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Surfacing Humpback Whales
from $5,650
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East Greenland, Scoresby Sund - Aurora Borealis, Including Long Hikes

Roundtrip Akureyri - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius
Starts / Ends
Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities
Scuba Diving
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 10-day cruise aboard the Ortelius, exploring East Greenland’s stunning landscapes and wildlife. Witness towering icebergs, spot polar bears and narwhals, and experience the magic of the Northern Lights.
  • Spot Arctic wildlife
  • Explore glaciated Volquart Boons
  • Cruise past Vikingebugt icebergs
  • Witness magical Northern Lights
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The breathtaking scenery of Iceland
from $6,395
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Iceland Circumnavigation

Reykjavík Roundtrip - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Endeavour
Activity Level
Variable
Trace the routes of the Icelandic sagas' heroes on this 10-day circumnavigation cruise starting and ending in Reykjavik aboard Ocean Endeavour (AC). Volcanically and geologically active, Iceland is famed for its awe-inspiring lava fields, mountains, glaciers, and glacial rivers. Natural wonders and a stirring history await on Iceland?s rugged shores.
  • Experience Reykjavík's culture
  • Explore Iceland's pristine fjords
  • Search for whales and dolphins
  • Visit traditional fishing villages
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Remote and rugged Westfjords, Iceland
from $9,895
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Iceland’s Westfjords & North Coast

Roundtrip Reykjavik - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
Starts / Ends
Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities
Photography Seminars
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 9-day expedition cruise to and from Reykjavik aboard the Sylvia Earle to explore Iceland's stunning Westfjords, known for its pristine nature and wildlife. Experience Iceland's breathtaking landscapes, rich marine life, and abundant cultural history.
  • Tour Golden Circle geothermal sites
  • Discover Arnarstapi rugged coast
  • Visit Patreksfjordur wild cliffs
  • Hike Siglufjordur scenic trails
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East Greenland, Scoresby Sund, Hike, September
from $5,900
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East Greenland, Scoresby Sund, Including Long Hikes

Akureyri - Akureyri - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
Starts / Ends
Reykjavik / Akureyri
Activities
Hiking
Activity Level
Variable
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.
  • Cruise massive icebergs
  • Spot whales and narwhals
  • Visit Ittoqqortoormiit village
  • Discover Arctic wildlife
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The northern lights dance over the Arctic landscape
from $3,750
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Northeast Iceland Explorer, Aurora Borealis, Hike & Sail - Incl. Bus back up

7 Day Itinerary aboard Rembrandt van Rijn
Starts / Ends
Reykjavik / Egilsstaðir
Activities
Northern Lights
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 7-day expedition aboard the Rembrandt van Rijn. Experience the stunning landscapes of northern and eastern Iceland, featuring picturesque villages, spectacular coastlines, majestic fjords, cascading waterfalls, and geothermal wonders. Immerse yourself in the heart of nature, surrounded by breathtaking scenery, and enjoy various outdoor activities, including trail hiking through the rugged highlands.
  • Explore East Iceland
  • Experience Northeast Iceland
  • Discover Húsavík and Whales
  • Explore the Arctic Circle
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The amazing Godafoss Waterfall
from $7,170
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Icelandic Mosaic

Reykjavik - Reykjavik - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Laperouse
Starts / Ends
Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on an 8-day Iceland cruise from Reykjavik, exploring the Snaefellsnes Peninsula, Golden Circle, and Godafoss waterfalls. Sail through fjords, waterfalls, fishing villages, and volcanic landscapes—Discover Iceland’s wildlife. The waters teem with marine life, including humpback whales and orcas, offering unforgettable encounters.
  • Explore iconic sites in Iceland
  • Explore North Atlantic landscapes
  • See incredible Arctic wildlife
  • Visit fishing villages and terrains
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The night lights of Akureyri
from $8,800
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Iceland Voyage: Land of Fire and Ice with Smithsonian Journeys

Roundtrip Reykjavik - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Bellot
Starts / Ends
Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activity Level
Variable
Explore Iceland’s stunning west coast on this 8-day cruise aboard Le Bellot, featuring glaciers, fjords, volcanoes, and geysers. Highlights include Reykjavík’s colorful charm, Grimsey’s seabird colonies, Akureyri’s geothermal wonders, and the iconic Golden Circle or whale-watching adventures.
  • Explore Reykjavik’s vibrant streets
  • Visit Isafjordur picturesque fjord
  • Wander Akureyri’s colorful streets
  • Discover Heimaey’s volcanic island
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