Visit the island of Grimsey and take a guided walk across the Arctic Circle. At night you might see Aurora borealis (Northern Lights), While sailing across Skjafandi Bay you can hope to see Humpback whales, Minke whales, White-beaked dolphins and Harbour porpoise.
Highlights
Catch your first sight of the magical northern lights shining overhead in Grimsey
Take a guided walk across the Arctic Circle, the most northerly of Earth’s five major circles of latitude
Watch out for humpback and minke whales, white-beaked dolphins, and harbour porpoises
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
You embark in Akureyri in the early evening, sailing North toward the island of Grimsey. Arriving late that night, you anchor near town and may catch your first sight of the magical northern lights shining overhead.
Depending on the weather conditions, the goal is a morning Zodiac landing on the island of Grimsey. Afterward, you embark on a guided walk across the Arctic Circle. (A sign on the island marks the coordinates at 66:34° north.) The Arctic Circle is the most northerly of Earth’s five major circles of latitude. Boarding the ship again, you sail toward the small town of Húsavík. As you cross Skjálfandi Bay, you have a good chance of spotting whales. In the evening you arrive near Húsavík and the ship anchors outside town.
You enjoy the morning in Húsavík, with ample free time to explore the town and visit the local whale museum (entrance fee not included). Lunch is served on board. In the afternoon you sail across Skjálfandi Bay, where humpback and minke whales, white-beaked dolphins, and harbor porpoises may appear. You spend the night at sea.
Day 4: Akureyri | Disembark
1 Breakfast
Every adventure, no matter how grand, must eventually come to an end. You return to Akureyri in the early morning, disembarking after breakfast at 09:00 hours. (There’s no bus on this day.) The voyage is over, but you have made memories that will accompany you wherever your next adventure lies.
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Notes
- Rates are quoted in U.S. dollars and represent costs per person, double occupancy.
- Cabins are available for single occupancy at 1.7 times the double occupancy rate.
- Children between the ages of 3-15 receive a 40% discount in triple cabins, one child per cabin.
- Due to the extreme nature of itinerary destinations, travel insurance is mandatory for all cruises aboard the Rembrandt Van Rijn - including medical, accident and repatriation/evacuation insurance.
Initial deposit is 20%, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 90 days prior to departure by bank transfer, check or credit card. All final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and maximum of $20,000 charge
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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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.
