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Don’t miss out on taking an Iceland Wildlife Viewing Trip to see arctic animals on one of these 136 trips in 2026 and 2027. Get the chance to see arctic foxes, reindeer, different types of whales, seals, dolphins, porpoises, puffins, and oystercatchers. Customize your trip to include other activities such as small ship cruises, hiking, kayaking, village visits, adventure options, and archaeological site visits. Our Iceland tours and cruises including wildlife viewing visit destinations such as Reykjavik, Akureyri, Isafjordur, Heimaey Island, and Grundarfjordur and start at $3,000. Talk to one of Adventure Life's wildlife travel experts to plan your dream trip to Iceland.
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The blue lagoon in Iceland
from $7,560
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Icelandic Mosaic

Reykjavík Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Bellot
  • Discover Reykjavík's Blue Lagoon
  • Explore the beautiful Grimsey
  • Experience Isafjordur fjord
  • Visit Eldheimar museum
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
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Embark on this 8-day Arctic cruise of Iceland aboard Le Bellot, departing from the capital city of Reykjavik. Bird lovers rejoice at the wealth of seabirds, especially at Grimsey Island. You'll also witness Isafjordur, nestled in a dramatic landscape of volcanoes, glaciers, and snow-capped peaks, all while learning about the local culture.
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Exploring Greenland
from $9,124
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Arctic Edges: Iceland Westfjords to East Greenland

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Explorer
  • Explore Djupavík’s historic herring
  • See calving tidewater glaciers
  • Discover Skagafjorour’s saga herita
  • Visit Vigur Island’s puffins
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
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Variable
Sail round-trip from Reykjavik on an 8-day Arctic adventure aboard National Geographic Explorer. Explore Iceland’s Westfjords, Skagafjorour, and East Greenland’s glaciers and fjords. Encounter whales, puffins, and seals, visit historic fishing towns, hike to waterfalls, and immerse yourself in the region’s cultural heritage and natural beauty.
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A polar bear rests on an iceberg
from $18,383
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Wild Arctic Shores: Circumnavigating Iceland and Exploring Greenland

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 10 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Endurance
  • Westfjords waterfall hikes
  • Observe Vigur Island wildlife
  • Navigate Greenland glacier fjords
  • Cruise Westman Islands
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
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Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Whale Watching, Village Visits, Kayaking, Archaeological Site Visits
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Embark on a 10-day cruise through Iceland and East Greenland aboard National Geographic Endurance. Sail from Reykjavík, explore the Westfjords, Siglufjörður, Húsavík, Grímsey, Borgarfjörður Eystri, and the Westman Islands. Navigate Greenland fjords, kayak, hike, Zodiac cruise, and watch whales, seabirds, glaciers, and volcanic landscapes.
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Historic town of Husavik on the North Coast
from $8,890
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Iceland Voyage: Land of Fire and Ice with Smithsonian Journeys

Roundtrip Reykjavik - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Bellot
  • Explore Reykjavik’s vibrant streets
  • Visit Isafjordur picturesque fjord
  • Wander Akureyri’s colorful streets
  • Discover Heimaey’s volcanic island
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
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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.
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The night lights of Akureyri
from $6,990
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Icelandic Mosaic

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard L'Austral
  • Grimsey Arctic Circle crossing
  • Grundarfjordur Kirkjufell mountain
  • Akureyri fjord town exploration
  • See Grimsey island landscapes
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
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Variable
Sail through Iceland on an 8-day cruise aboard L'Austral, exploring Reykjavik, Vestmannaeyjar, Grundarfjordur, Grímsey, Akureyri, and Isafjordur. Experience Icelandic culture, wildlife, and Nordic scenery on a voyage focused on nature, geology, and dramatic Arctic landscapes throughout Iceland
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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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Historic town of Husavik on the North Coast
from $9,595
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Highlights of Iceland

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory
  • Explore Reykjavik city streets
  • Walk Ísafjörður fjord paths
  • Visit Siglufjörður Herring Museum
  • Cross Arctic Circle Grímsey
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
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Spa Relaxation, Citizen Science
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Variable
Discover Iceland in 8 days aboard Ocean Victory, traveling from Reykjavik to Reykjavik. Visit Ísafjörður, Siglufjörður, Grímsey, Akureyri, Húsavík, Djúpivogur, and the Westman Islands. Explore historic towns, volcanic landscapes, fjords, wildlife, and cultural sites along the Arctic Circle with guided walks, local cuisine, and coastal views.
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The Fjaðrárgljúfur canyon, a bedrock from the "cold" period of the Ice Age
from $14,477
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Complete Iceland Explorer

Iceland Guided-drive Tour - 10 Day Itinerary
  • Enjoy a soak at the Blue Lagoon
  • Visit Þingvellir National Park
  • See Iceland’s iconic Gullfoss Falls
  • See Iceland's most iconic waterfall
  • Drive through scenic East Fjords
  • Visit Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
  • Snowmobile on Vatnajökull Glacier
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
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Easy Active
Discover Iceland’s natural wonders on this 10-day Complete Iceland tour, featuring powerful waterfalls, vast glaciers, and dramatic volcanic landscapes. Travel around the island to experience iconic sights, remote regions, and unforgettable scenery at every turn.
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A scenic and curving roads of Iceland
from $12,928
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Iceland Remote Highlands and South Coast Adventure

Iceland Guided-drive Tour - 9 Day Itinerary
  • Visit Þingvellir National Park
  • See Iceland’s iconic Golden Falls
  • See Iceland's most iconic waterfall
  • Visit Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
  • Snowmobile on Vatnajökull Glacier
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
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Easy Active
Set out on this 9-day journey through the remote Highlands and the dramatic South Coast of Iceland. Discover the Viking history, and the striking rift valleys showcase its cultural and geological origins. See the geothermal wonders, Hot Spring Area, and the roaring waterfalls. Travel along the scenic South Coast to witness the cascading landscape.
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Coastal village in the arctic
from $14,195
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Iceland Circumnavigation: Mountains, Volcanoes and Waterfalls

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • Explore Iceland’s remote Westfjords
  • Cross the Arctic Circle
  • Discover Vatnajokull’s glaciers
  • Encounter Westman Islands wildlife
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
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Variable
Embark on a 12-day Icelandic voyage aboard Ultramarine, beginning and ending in Reykjavik. Explore the dramatic Westfjords, cross the Arctic Circle in Northern Iceland, and experience East Iceland’s majestic fjords. Visit the Westman Islands, see glaciers, volcanoes, and puffins, and witness the country’s incredible geological diversity.
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The night lights of Akureyri
from $9,000
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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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The blue lagoon in Iceland
from $13,580
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Icelandic Nature and Traditions

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 10 Day Itinerary aboard L'Austral
  • Explore Reykjavik’s lava fields
  • Sail around Surtsey Island
  • Cross Arctic Circle in Grimsey
  • Hike volcanic craters and sea caves
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
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Variable
Cruise round-trip from Reykjavík on a 10-day exploration of Iceland’s dramatic coastline aboard L'Austral. Visit Heimaey, Akureyri, Grimsey, and Isafjordur. Explore waterfalls, volcanoes, fjords, and puffin-filled cliffs with guided shore excursions that bring Iceland’s natural wonders and culture to life.
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