Wilderness Travel 2021 Cultural Cruises Brochure

Icelandic Odyssey ABOARD THE OCEAN ENDEAVOUR Viking stronghold, land of fire and ice, culture, wildlife, and wonders, a modern nation on an ancient island—this is Iceland! Aboard the 198-passenger Ocean Endeavour , make a complete circumnavigation of Iceland as you witness Earth in action—active volcanoes, emerging islands, lava fields, geysers, and glaciers. The landscape is otherworldly, and superb photography, birding, and hiking are a quick Zodiac ride away. Your voyage begins in the cosmopolitan capital of Reykjavík, takes in the little-visited Westfjords, with their rugged bird cliffs and traditional cultural lifestyles, then circles north to Grímsey Island, lying right on the Arctic Circle. In Húsavík, the “whale capital” of the world, you’ll have the chance to see numerous whales and dolphins—some 30 species of birds reside here, too. Your epic voyage comes full circle in Reykjavík.

Grímsey Island

Húsavík

The Westfjords

Akureyri

Seydisfjördur

ICEL AND

Snaefellsnes Peninsula

DAYS 1-3 REYKJAVÍK TO THE WESTFJORDS Embark in Reykjavík, Iceland’s cosmopolitan capital, and learn about Icelandic culture with local guides. For the adventurous, Snæfellsjökull National Park offers outstanding hiking, including opportunities to visit spectacular waterfalls. Sail to the Westfjords, known for their jagged bird cliffs and multihued beaches. Explore coastal fjords, immense mountains, and tiny villages in this remote region that only about 10 percent of Iceland’s visitors ever see. DAYS 4-7 NORTHERN ICELAND Iceland’s north is a geologist’s dream. Lava fields—almost lunar in their composition— epic waterfalls, snowcapped peaks, and bays teeming with marine wildlife are characteristic of the region. Visit Grímsey Island on the Arctic Circle with a human population of about a hundred and a seabird population of nearly a million! You’ll also explore Akureyri, Iceland’s second-largest urban area, stunning Lake Mývatn, Húsavík, known as the “whale capital” of Iceland, and Seyðisfjörður, home to the Skálanes Nature Reserve, a 3,000-acre habitat for nearly 50 different bird species.

Southeast Iceland

Reykjavík

ATLANTIC OCEAN

100 mi

100 km

Vestmannaeyjar Islands

DAYS 8-10 SOUTHEAST ICELAND TO REYKJAVÍK Sail to Vestmannaeyjar, composed of 14 islands, and explore the south of Iceland’s volcanoes, lagoons, glaciers, hot springs, geysers, and cascading waterfalls. Disembark in Reykjavík on Day 10.

DATE Jul 4-13, 2021

TRIP COST From $4,495 (based on quadruple occupancy) Price is per person and depends on cabin type

North Norway, Aurora Borealis, Hike & Sail

ABOARD REMBRANDT VAN RIJN Hike, sail, snowshoe, and search for wildlife in the forests and fjords of the Norwegian Arctic. Your home base is a three-mast, 33-passenger schooner. Multiple departures Feb-Mar. From $2,550.

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